Guest falconschild Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 GM's Sly One, otherwise known as "Sly." March 8, 1992 - May 31, 2006 We had to say goodbye to our Big Fellow this past Wednesday. He was 14 years old. The vet said steroids could have given him a little more time, but his arthritis was just getting worse and worse - and that morning, he looked so sad and tired, for the very first time. Sly was one heck of a hound and our first grey. We adopted him a year before we married - and he was present at our wedding ceremony, over the objections of hubby's side of the family. The fretted about how a dog would be disruptive to the service...and Sly was an absolute angel, even bowing his head when the preacher said "Let us pray." After the service, all we heard was "what a well-behaved dog he is!" Well, that was just Sly for you. We only saw Sly run once in his life - in general, he preferred a trot or a leisurely amble. On that one occasion, he ran to interpose himself between Chewie, our border collie cross that he raised, and a group of greyhounds that wanted to bully her. As he aged, Sly became a true Southern gentleman - always gracious and kind, even when he wasn't feeling well. He was, to my mind, the Atticus Finch of dogdom. And all his life, oh how he loved the ladies. He was the most incurable flirt I've ever seen. He seemed to be able to charm just about every human female he met...including me. The house has been - empty - this past week. Chewie still looks for him, and is sad because he's nowhere to be found. She used to try and steal the blanket he used as a bed, just to mess with him because it would get him so frustrated. Since he's been gone, she's not touched his empty blanket once. So yeah...we miss you, Sly. All of us do. But thank you...thank you for everything. We know you'd have stayed longer if you could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyB Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I'm so sorry for the loss of your boy Sly Quote Nancy with Rocket, Umeko and Sasha Missing Albi, Kassie, Ramm, Ruby, my good boy Marvin and Mickey (BT) NANCY B'S COLLARS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVED2 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 We know your pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tygar Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I'm so very sorry for the loss of your friend. Run free sweet Sly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I'm so very sorry for your loss, I know your heart is broken. Godspeed sweet Sly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 What a beautiful, loving tribute to your friend. Sly sounds like a special soul. Warm thoughts and heartfelt condolences for your family. Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 What a beautiful tribute to your Sly. They never leave our hearts :grouphug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Sending my sympathy. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffer Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Farewell Sly. You will be missed! Quote Jennifer and Beamish (an unnamed Irish-born Racer) DOB: October 30, 2011 Forever and always missing my "Vowels", Icarus, Atlas, Orion, Uber, and Miss Echo, and Mojito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest KennelMom Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Oh no I'm so very sorry. Our 14 year old, Annie, has very bad arthritis but is in good health otherwise. I am terrified of the day when we are in the same position you were in with Sly He sounds like an amazing dog who was fortunate enough to find an equally amazing family to share his life with. Run arthritis-free at the Bridge, sweet Sly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 That was a wonderful tribute! I'm so sorry! Godspeed Sly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 What a beautiful tribute Sounds like Sly was one special guy. Godspeed and send your family a rainbow when you can Sly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I am so sorry for your loss. Run free and forever young at the Bridge sweet Sly...Kiss my Angel Sophia for me. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I have tears in my eyes as I read your loving tribute to Sly. May God heal your broken heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest skinnydog Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I'm very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundlov Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Your love for Sly is so obvious. They leave such a hole in our hearts....hugs and sympathy to you and your family. Quote Mary in Houston Everyone has a photographic memory, but not everyone has film. LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest hannahmom Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greymom Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 What a special tribute to a loving member of your family. Heaven must have needed another Angel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 so sorry for your loss of your dear Sly! and what a beautiful tribute -- you two and Sly were very lucky to have found each other! Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Sly was quite a wonderful friend and family member, wasn't he? I'm so sorry Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Houndtime Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I am so sorry for your loss. Sweet Sly is an angel now. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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