Guest BoomerMom Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Romeo came to me in September, 2006, as a special needs foster. He was seized as part of a neglect case and was not in good shape. Romeo was double tattoed so we were unable to find his history. The first week he was here, he would cower and run away if anyone reached out to him. Slowly he learned that this was a good place and no one was going to hurt him. We knew he was heartworm positive from the beginning, but later found out that he had small cell lymphoma. Small cell lymphoma is very rare and the prognosis isn't good. He was put on Pred and it did a wonderful job of putting the cancer in remission for three months. During this time, you would never know that there was anything wrong with that little boy. Because of his medical condition, he was never neutered and he really loved the girls. He would get very excited and prance around anytime a female was near. The other love of his life was the total destruction of stuffies, comforters and dog beds. It took a little bit of training to get him to realize that my underwear and socks were off limits and were not to be shredded into little pieces! One of the funniest things that is unique to Romeo is what I referred to as his Stevie Wonder impression. If you scratched his back right at the base of his tail, he would get a big grin on his face, point his nose in the air and sway back and forth. I know that is probably not politically correct, but is sure was hilarious! The decision to let him go today is one of the most difficult things I have ever had to do. We all knew from the beginning that it would end this way, but that didn't make it any easier. Romeo will be met at the Bridge by all of the hounds that have crossed over before him. The pain will be gone, his energy will return and I'll bet there is a huge pile of stuffies just waiting to be destroyed. I sure am going to miss him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maryjo79 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 You gave him love and safety. I'm so sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustysMom Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 So sorry about Romeo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LuckyGrey Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I'm so sorry and thankful that you showed Romeo love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 (edited) ... run free Romeo Edited February 9, 2007 by tricolorhounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Kelly you gave him more then he ever had and then some.I am sorry for your Loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 (edited) I am so sorry for your loss. Edit to remove confetti. Obviously a mistake. I am so sorry. Edited February 10, 2007 by gazehund Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 (edited) You are now pain free Romeo. Hugs to you Kelly. Thanks for giving Romeo a wonderful home Edited February 9, 2007 by VinnieAndRexsMom Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I am so sorry. There will be a new star in the heavens tonight. 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...
Rickiesmom Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Romeo had the best time of his life with you, I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I'm so sorry. He is an angel now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kaotic1 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Oh no... soo sorry... Run free little guy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Kelly, I am so sorry for your loss, but greytful Romeo had these 5 wonderful months with you to learn what life really had to offer him. He went on the wings of love, and you gave him those wings. Run free sweet Romeo, your pawprint will be firmly implanted in Kelly's heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest D_MansMommy Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 I'm so sorry for your loss Run free sweet Romeo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fliggie Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Deepest sympathies on your loss. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lovinggreysslp Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed Romeo! Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I am so sorry for the loss of your precious Romeo 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 greytmonty Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I am sorry for your loss. Thanks for giving Romeo a loving home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I'm so sorry. Godspeed Romeo. I'm glad you got to spend some time in a good home before you left. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest loveagrey Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 Thank you for giving Romeo a safe and loving home. Godspeed beautiful. Run free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreySibs Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I'm so sorry for your loss. Best wishes and hugs to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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