onrushpam Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Bang To Rights (a/k/a Al) left this world Friday, September 13, 2007. Al was born in Ireland. John’s Gang x Without Mistake. He ran in the 2000 Waterloo Cup, the Millennium Cup, the 2001 Anglia Cup and many lesser coursing meetings. I’m sorry to say I don’t know what his coursing record was. We didn’t ever care. We just loved him. He came to us because we fell in love with him at the 2000 Waterloo Cup and eventually managed to bring him across the pond. Al was 92 lbs in his prime. He was a HUGE dog, with a HUGE heart. He was our teacher dog, the anchor of our “pack”. He taught our puppies and many foster dogs how to live in our world. He absolutely refused to chase anything artificial. He was a hunting dog. Al gave much and demanded little. He was extremely tolerant, but could “draw the line” when necessary. He loved to spend most of his time outside, but was also a perfect house dog. He wasn’t cute or snuggly. He took his “work” seriously. He preferred the hard floor to a dog bed. He never ventured onto a couch, a chair or a bed. He preferred to eat alone, away from the rest of the pack. He made his preferences clear and never wavered from them. Al was strong. Al was gentle. Al was a greyhound through and through. Quote Pam GPA-Tallahassee/Southeastern Greyhound Adoption "Fate is unalterable only in the sense that given a cause, a certain result must follow, but no cause is inevitable in itself, and man can shape his world if he does not resign himself to ignorance." Pearl S. Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I'm so sorry for your loss Pam. Godspeed Al. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nerak254 Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I am so sorry. It's hard when someone special has to leave us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carla Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Pam, So sorry for your loss. Godspeed Al, you are missed. Hugs, Carla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I am so sorry for your loss. 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...
Tallgreydogmom Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I am so sorry for your loss of Al. These furbabies are with us for too short a time. Run free sweetie. Quote Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Linn Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 So very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mom2Gr8dawgs Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowiebears Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Let me add my sympathies to those already expressed. One day we will all be reunited at The Bridge. --Isaac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I'm so sorry. 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 KyGrey Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileysLegacy Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I am so sorry Pam. I think I may have met Big Al before? Regardless, you have my condolences and you are in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WarmheartedPups Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I am so very sorry for your loss. Al sounds like a very special dog....through and through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Pam, I'm so sorry What an amazing dog Al was... Godspeed, Al... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers of strength and comfort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FosterFlunker Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I am so sorry. run free Al. Quote Make a fast friend adopt a greyhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 He sounds like such a wonderful guy. I hope you will share some pictures. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 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...
HopeForHounds Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I'm so sorry : Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darlene Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Pam, I'm so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 From your tribute, he sounds like a very special hound. I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Marc and Myun plus Starbuck (the cat)Pinky my AWOL girl, wherever you are, I miss you.Angels Honey (6/30/99-11/3/11) Nadia (5/11/99-6/4/12) Kara (6/5/99-7/17/12) Cleo (4/13/2000-4/19/2014) Antnee (12/1/2002=2/20/17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 I'm sorry for your loss. Al sounds like he was a very special soul. Godspeed, big boy... Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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