Guest larock Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Some of you may remember in August 2004, a 8 year old blind boy available for adoption in Ohio along with another Grey, Raven. We adopted Ward, "Earned Reward". He was not blind but had a neurological condition that was being controlled very well by chemo every 6 weeks and daily prednisone. While he was getting on in life his spirits were good up to the very end...we were only blessed with his presense for three years but it seemed like a more and yet went so quickcy... Actually, he was always an Angel but now he has received his wings… 05/10/1996 – 11/01/2007 He fell on October 31st while with the dog walker. I checked him over when I got home at 4pm; he looked OK, a bit bruised but nothing seemed out of the ordinary. He was an old guy and had fallen few times before. He was in good spirits, ate all his dinner and mooched pizza, came to and check out the kids at the door. Everything seemed somewhat ordinary… Around 11pm he seemed a little off but nothing unusual for him really, I thought he might just be sore from his fall. I stayed up to watch him, he started having a little trouble getting up out of his bed and then started panting like me might be in some pain. The last time I took him out he peed and then just stood there, the wind blowing on his face, he kept walking around staring into space, sniffing the air (he’d never really done that before) – he seemed to be reconciling something. Then around 2:30am I helped him up, his legs were not working right and then he collapsed. We rushed him to emergency he was in obvious pain and could not walk at all. He was conscious in the end, calm and peaceful, laying on his blanket – we were both with him. We just wanted his last memories to be good ones, so we decided to help him cross. We both know we did the right thing for him and that he had a wonderful 3 years with us where he was loved beyond imagination! Still, our hearts are broken, we miss our baby Wardy. thx Lynn, David Roick, Walter (and Wardy Angel) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Devotion Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 may your memories of Ward be alive forever. Run free sweet boy you were so loved. 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...
Xan Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Oh Lynn!! I'm so sorry. Your boy must have felt so wrapped in your love, knowing he was cherished, feeling your company as he crossed. I'm so sorry for your pain. :bighug 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...
gazehund Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Lynn I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreytMuse Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Our pets are a gift from heaven, but we don't get to keep them nearly long enough. My heart goes out to you and your family in this time of loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Becki Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I am so sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meandmy Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I'm so sorry to hear that you have lost Ward. I have no doubt that the time you had together was precious. Run free, sweetie... Quote Jenn, missing Shadow (Wickford Big Tom), Pretty Girl (C's Pretty) and Tori (Santoria) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I became involved with COGR a few months after you adopted Ward, so I never had the pleasure of meeting him. However, I've always known what a special boy he was because of everyone's love for him. His courage and strength touched the lives of so many. I was happy I had the chance to be in charge of the raffle for the beautiful painting you did of him. He's running free now without any illness to hold him back. Bless you for welcoming him into your home and giving him three years of love. Wardy will never be forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 What a beautiful angel...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 SYMBASMOMMY Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I am so very sorry.......run free sweet baby.......run free......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest larock Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I became involved with COGR a few months after you adopted Ward, so I never had the pleasure of meeting him. However, I've always known what a special boy he was because of everyone's love for him. His courage and strength touched the lives of so many. I was happy I had the chance to be in charge of the raffle for the beautiful painting you did of him. He's running free now without any illness to hold him back. Bless you for welcoming him into your home and giving him three years of love. Wardy will never be forgotten. Thank you. Barb was his real saviour, what a wonderful lady for giving him a chance when many would have not. We will be forever gratefull that she gave us the three years with such a wonderful sweet, cute and funny boy! We miss him so much... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I'm so glad he had you, and you had him. Such a gift to be sent off with love.... Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 God bless you for loving him those three years :grouphug :grouphug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I'm so sorry. It sounds like you gave him a wonderful life. Run free Sweetie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I AM SO SORRRY! Run Free Reward!!!!!!! Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowiebears Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I don't know why my eyes are leaking so much! My sympathies at your loss, and every blessing from heaven on you for your love of this special boy. Love is stronger than death; it lives on forever in the hearts of those who've experienced it. One day we will all be reunited at The Bridge. --Isaac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carla Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 Lynn and David, I am so so sorry to hear this. Thank you for adopting him and loving him for the time he was with you. It breaks my heart that you only had 3 years with him, but I know those were the best years of his life. Ward will always be with you in spirit. Godspeed Ward, you are terribly missed. Hugs, Carla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I'm very sorry for your loss. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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robinw Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 i'm so sorry, Lynn 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...
RobinM Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I am so sorry for your loss. Run free Wardy. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious angel. You and your family will be in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greys4Us Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 So sorry to read this, but Ward was loved very much by wonderful people who gave him the chance. Run free sweet Ward free of pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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