romansperson Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 We had to let our hound Idol go yesterday. He had a large tumor in the bone of his shoulder and since we'd been trying to find out since early December why he was having pain in that area, it wasn't at all good that it took this long to find out. The x-rays we had taken as late as February didn't show it. It finally took an MRI last week to do so. The specialist we took Idol to in the hope of diagnosing the problem said that he must have been a very stoic hound and the tumor must have grown fast in the last month. He was a beautiful hound and will be very much missed. This is the way I want to remember him - as he was here: Our vet was very kind and came out to the house to help him to the Bridge. That meant a lot to us, as he'd been to the vet for so many painful visits since this whole thing started. It was a beautiful warm day and all the flowering trees are blooming here. The wrens are shopping for real estate and we also saw our first tiger swallowtail butterfly of the season while we waited in the back yard for the vet to come. Idol also got a tenderloin steak and some homemade bread with Easy Cheese on it - things he really wanted that he was not allowed before because of his inflammatory bowel disease. He enjoyed that very much. I'm so sorry, buddy. I wish there had been some way to know earlier. The cancer had a lot of opportunity to spread, and I am amazed that you bore the pain as well as you did. I'm glad that we were able to help you with that pain, at least somewhat. There are a lot of people besides us who cared about you and tried to help, too. We love you, we miss you and we hope that you will wait for us. If love could have kept you alive, you would have lived forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Che_mar_Cody Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 So Sorry for your loss - he's beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kipsmom Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShanakilMagic Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I'm sorry. Run free Idol. Quote Clare and Dylan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeara Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 He was stunning Quote "To err is human, to forgive, canine" Audrey, Nova, Cosmo and Holden in NY - Darius and Asia you are both irreplaceable and will be forever in my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Nancy and Martin I am so sorry for your loss. Idol will always be one of my favorite GT hounds and one of the most gorgeous dogs I have seen, bar none. Rest well Idol. You are loved, will be sorely missed and never forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BradyzMommy Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowiebears Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I am so sorry for your loss. He was a very beautiful hound, and a special friend to you! Prayers and good thoughts for you all! --Isaac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 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...
DustysMom Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 So sorry about Idol. Run free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 What a handsome boy. I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I'm so very sorry. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fountainpengwen Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I'm so sorry for your loss. What a handsome and special hound he was. He'll be with you always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hounds Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote 2 Hounds Design Martingale Collars | 2 Hounds Design Facebook PageAlisha, Bob, Livvie (the 2.5 year old!) plus Mia Bella, Tippy, + Wahoo and Diesel the crazy kitties (and missing sweet Iceman, Paradise, Bandit, Cujo & Sebastian) in Indian Trail, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest amberj002 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 May your hearts heal quickly, which is probably what he would hope for YOU now. Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I'm so sorry Nancy. Idol looked like such a beautiful dog from the pictures you've posted of him. Godspeed Idol! 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...
Guest hannahmom Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 I am so very sorry to hear about Idol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Oh no, I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Idol 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...
Burpdog Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Sending my sympathy He was such a trooper though it all Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MaxiesMom Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 What a good looking boy. He has such a regal, wise look in that picture. All dogs should be loved as much as you loved him. Wishing you peace and strength. They always leave us too soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundlov Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Good bye, sweet boy. One more bright star in the heavens..... 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...
Guest SYMBASMOMMY Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Nancy....I am so very sorry...I didn't know when you sent me your message today....my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family..... Beautiful, regal and brave Idol.....you are now an angel....whole and pain free....Godspeed baby.... Bless you, Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Oh no I am so very sorry Godspeed, Roman...I know you will be missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Im so sorry....what a beautiful boy, I know he is greatly missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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