ripley488 Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Buck just entered our program on Saturday. He had been with his family since he was a puppy. He had SA & the families new schedule was not working for Buck. Their son had adopted one of our Greyhounds, so they asked us if we could find him a new home. They really agonized about giving him up - we have been discussing it for a couple of weeks. They told me the best thing for Buck would be to have a home with another dog. I picked him up Saturday morning & took him to his foster home. He loved the families Greyhound & seemed to settle in quickly. Last night the foster called & said Buck wasn't eating. I suggested boiled chicken & rice which they tried. This afternoon they called to say he was straining to potty & was vomiting. His abdomen was very tender. They took him to our vet who guessed it was a blockage. Xray didn't indicate anything. We opted to open him up to see if we could find the problem. Our vet called me tonight and said his abdomen was full of cancer. We could have woken him up, but he didn't expect him to last 24 hours. We let him go. I had to call the foster - this was their first - and tell them Buck was gone. I also called the family we got him from to tell them what happened. All were heartbroken. His family offered to pay all the expenses (which was not why I called.) When I got him Saturday he gave me lots of kisses. That will have to be enough. Goodbye Buck! I wish we could have done more for you. Jennifer Watkins Shamrock Greyhound Placement Louisville, KY Quote Jennifer Watkins Shamrock Greyhound Placement, Louisville, KY Greyhound Festival of the Bluegrass -July 19-21, 2013 Holiday Inn/Hurstbourne, Louisville KY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 ... run free Buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LazyBones Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 i am so sorry. he looks a lot like my pokey. run free, buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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greypuppyluv Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I'm so sorry for everyone in Buck's life. He was a beautiful boy. Whippets have a special place in my heart. Godspeed, Buck..... Quote Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest argolola Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I'm so sorry he had to go. What a precious angel is now running free and healty at the bridge. Thanks for all you do for the pups. God bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Run free sweetheart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest vahoundlover Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Thank you for taking Buck in. My sympathies to all involved. Godspeed Buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 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...
Burpdog Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Run like the wind Buck! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreysAndMoreGreys Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Jennifer I am so sorry Poor little guy, you did all you could do. I know that doesn't make it any easier GOD SPEED BUCK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest formercatlady Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Godspeed Buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carla Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 How very sad. Godspeed Buck. Hugs, Carla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 how tragic. run free Buck. Quote Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nancy14 Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I am so sorry about the loss of this beautiful baby. Quote From Wisconsin -- It's Nancy, Bob, Carla, June Bug and our newby Skorch.... along with Buffy. She's the little hound that meows. With loving memorials to K.C., Barko and Major Turn -- all playing at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastgals Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 How sad that Buck couldn't have had more time. I'm so sorry. Godspeed, Buck. Regards, Jane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greymom Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Run free sweetie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeannejj Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 My deepest sympathies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Run free sweet baby boy. :cry1 Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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