Pepperjack Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 (edited) My brother's dog Jasper left us this morning just a few short weeks after being diagnosed with Osteosarcoma. In my mind he was full grown when he came home to my brother and his family, but the pictures from those days show he still had some growing to do. He always attracted a lot of attention on walks on at the doggie park, and I had not seen a dog that fast or able to leap that high in my life at that point. It had a lot to do with me adopting a greyhound; I wanted a similar dog, but you don't go down to the pound and get an Ibizan Hound. So I started looking at Greyhounds, and it just made a lot of sense. So he did his part, even if just a little bit, in finding a greyhound cousin a home. Once I adopted Zuni, I started calling him 'big head,' since his head was so much bigger than hers. Zuni and I went down to visit a couple of times and they had fun chasing each other around the back yard. It had to have a dream come true to have another dog as fast as he was. He had a life that all dogs would want, my brother works from home so they were together almost constantly. He had at one point his own car (for trips to the doggie park) and his own couch. And he got frequent visits from me, which meant at the very least a W-A-L-K, so naturally he was fond of me. My brother had this to say-- I've been thinking about it and decided Doggie Heaven and Squirrel Hell are probably the same place. Love ya buddy. Edited November 14, 2007 by Pepperjack Quote Missing Kali (Hanks Dramaqueen) Wiki (Kiowa More Frank) Zuni(Sprinters Pride) and Marion the orange devil cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greys4Us Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 My deepest condolences on the loss of such a beautiful dog. Godspeed Jasper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitzen_n_Simone Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I'm so sorry for your loss of Jasper. He was a fortunate boy to have an extended family to love him. He'll find lots of fast friends at the bridge. Godspeed Jasper! 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...
ZoomDoggy Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 What a gorgeous and well-loved boy. I'm sorry he had to go so soon. Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cendrine Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Sincere condolences to you and your brother - what a great hound. Scritches to Zuni for the loss of a running partner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I'm sorry, PJ 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 ss556 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 what a stunning dog, Run free Jasper. my sympathy to you and your brother. 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...
Guest K9_Lady Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I am so sorry PJ for your familys loss of Jasper. He was a beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Please extend my sympathies to your brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Godspeed Jasper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cully Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Run free sweet baby boy. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 PJ please pass on my deepest condolences to your brother and his family as well as yourself. Rest well Jasper. You are loved by a family who will miss you terribly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest yipee372 Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Sending prayers to Jasper's family. I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winterwish Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 PJ I'm so sorry Jasper got so sick. He looks like a real sweetheart. Run free dear Jasper ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I am so sorry My deepest sympathies to you and your brother. Tho Jasper is now running with the other Angels, he will forever be in your heart. Godspeed Jasper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest crazy4greys Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 He is handsome. Run free Jasper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyhoundbaby Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Our hearts are with you... May your brother find comfort in the love of friends and the many warm memories he has of Jasper. Karen with Tapsy, Julie and Gryf Shania wagging Hello from the Bridge where she made a new friend today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Deepest deepest sympathies Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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