Guest my5happyhounds Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 About two months ago a greyhound friend told me about a senior greyhound that was in need of a home. Due to no fault of his own, Bear was going to have to leave his home where he'd been for two years. After hearing the circumstances surrounding his need for a new home I decided to get a few more details. Bear weighed on my heart until I finally agreed to take him. Of course he was a little anxious the first week or so but then one day he seemed to accept that he was here to stay and HOLY COW!!! His personality just busted out and the next thing I knew I was getting the greeting of a life time when I'd come home from work. Bear was a very tall boy and had these wonderful long legs. However, his greeting usually resulted in me getting stepped on, stomped on, play bowed in the chest! LOL!!! Big goofy boy just didn't know what to do with those long legs of his! I quickly fell in love with this boy and he quickly became my velcro dog. Privacy in the bathroom? HA! I think not! Last Wednesday within about 5 minutes of me arriving home from work Bear died on my back deck. I feel certain it was a heart attack as it happened so quickly. My heart was broken to pieces. Missing my Budda Bear so much.... Angie in SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kipsmom Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Angie - I heard about this through mutual aquantenances.... I'm SO sorry... I knew Budda Bear from his first home and am saddened about what happened but he was SO very lucky to have found you to love and be loved by in the end!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I'm so sorry for your sudden loss....it's never easy. Know that he's in a better place and you will see your Budda Bear again. Hugs to you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Oh no, I'm so sorry. 2 months or two years it's never enough. And so sudden.... I remember him too..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 At least he went off happy & loved. It's such a shock when they go quick. Sending my sympathy Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest princessmommy Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I'm so sorry for your loss. It is so wonderful that you gave Bear a new home and so much love for the last part of his life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 So sorry - a very sad story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 His heart couldn't hold all the love he had for you. I'm so sorry - Godspeed Budda Bear. Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 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...
Guest how888 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I am so sorry for your loss. Godspeed angel Budda Bear. Another shining star in our Heavens tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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grey14me Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 He sounds like a special boy, 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...
Guest argolola Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 I am sooooooo sorry. This is heartbreaking. God bless you for giving him a wonderful home and lots of love. Godspeed sweet angel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Aggie94 Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I'm sorry you didn't have longer to enjoy each other's company. Bless you for taking him in and cherishing his silliness. Godspeed, sweet boy. 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...
patricia Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I am so sorry for you loss. My deepest sympathy. Run with the wind sweet Budda...forever healthy and young...watch over your family until you meet again. 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...
Cully Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Run free sweet baby boy. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my5happyhounds Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Thank you ALL so much for your sweet words and expressions of sympathy. I have found that so few people in my "real world" do not comprehend the loss of a pet! To them it's "just a dog". I'm sure you've all encountered people like this on more than one occasion. There's no way that you can make someone see just what this four legged BLESSING has meant in your life! Thank you again everyone for your loving words. I really, really appreciate it. Greyhound hugs to everyone..... Angie....again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I am so sorry Godspeed Budda Bear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 Oh, Angie, what a shame you didn't have more time with your big, sweet boy! It just seems too hard to comprehend when they go suddenly (when I lost my Angel Nick 3 weeks ago, he was only sick for 2 days), and you feel cheated. Though the pain is too great right now, I think in time, you will find comfort in knowing that he was happy and safe and loved till the very last second. He was blessed to have found someone who loved him and appreciated him and understood him so well. When you picture him jumping up on those long legs, filled with the joy of simply being with you, those memories will keep him alive within your heart. Nancy Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest rsqdogsmom Posted August 24, 2006 Share Posted August 24, 2006 I am so very sorry for your loss. Bless you for taking in a senior dog and giving him his forever home. God Speed, Budda Bear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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