Vertragi Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Trouper came into our lives when he was two and a half years old, but already was a patient gentleman. He slowly adjusted to home life, staying hidden in his crate the first month, and taking several months to get over his SA. Gradually he became more talkative, whining and barking to communicate, he wasn't a typical grey. He would eventually come up to us for neck scritches, and learned to love the ear rubs. It was a year before he gave us his first "grunties." He was social, but preferred to sleep alone, even though we coaxed him onto the bed with us every night. While he loved lure coursing for fun, he was mostly small animal and cat-tolerant, although the day he met the JRT puppy, we could tell from his drool that even our friendly boy had his limits. He loved to meet other dogs, but would be the "play police" at the dog park if they got too rowdy. His favorite game to play with us was "spin and bark" or "hide & seek/chase." Playing alone, he loved squeaky toys and would toss them up in the air to pounce on when they land. He was a handsome hound, classicly shaped, lean body with a long muzzle. He was black brindle with very contrasting tan stripes, which formed a "v-shaped" chevron down his back. While he was a big, happy goof he would open up when he free-ran, and would never tuck his butt and do zoomies, even after baths. Everyone he met was his friend, but he never gave kisses unless you had peanut butter on your hand. Trouper was a loved member of our family. Trouper is sadly missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 What a beautiful tribute to a loved friend. Godspeed Trouper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Batmom on GT might want to chat with you...he, Batman and several others had the same daddy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 that was a beautiful tribute 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...
Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 What a beautiful tribute for a wonderful hound!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest argolola Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I'm so sorry for the loss of your gorgeous baby. May God bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I'm so sorry for your loss of Trouper.. Godspeed, sweet boy 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...
Batmom Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 What a special tribute for a special hound. And a handsome one -- I saw his pictures on greyhound-data. Batman who left us recently was a Trouper Zeke son. He played with his toys the same way and never gave kisses either. Oh those dignified brindle boys ....... I'm sorry your boy is gone. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gogh4It Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 What a wonderful tribute...it grabbed my heart & my breath while I read it. Wow! I am so sorry for your loss... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 I'm so sorry Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest MPPwith3 Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 His sister Ow's Topaz has been there for almost 7 yrs, she'll show him the ropes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest how888 Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I enjoyed your tribute to your wonderful Trouper. They touch our souls and steal our hearts. I'm so glad you found our site and know we are all on here at one time or another for support. As I always say they are only a rainbow away... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyB Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I'm so sorry for the loss of your boy, Trouper 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...
Guest rsqdogsmom Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Thank you for sharing your boy's story. He sounds like he was a great friend. Your tribute is lovely; I had forgotten all about that poem....I used to love it. My deepest sympathy for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carla Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 So sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your wonderful story, Hugs, Carla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 I am so very sorry. 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...
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