GreytNut Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Argus came to us in July of 2004. He was our first greyhound. Confident, bold and brassy, he charmed the socks off everyone he met. He marched up to total strangers and demanded that they fall down in worship before him. He was extraordinarily beautiful—even for a greyhound—and humans and canines alike stopped for a second look. He knew he was gorgeous, too. He would lie in front of a mirror and gaze lovingly into his own eyes. He could be bossy, possessive and greedy. In a human these traits would have been deplorable. With Argus… well, you just had to laugh. But he also had a soft side. He loved to snuggle. He couldn’t fit in our laps, so he made do with shoving his head into our armpits. He did a wildly exaggerated ticklebutt dance. He was always a little bit afraid of the dark. He adored his beloved Floppy Cow and his Watermelon Blankie. Sometimes, just sometimes, he would allow Raven to snuggle in bed with him. He was Raven’s strength and courage. She followed him everywhere, took his cues for everything she did from eating to going potty, watched him greet strangers to make sure they weren’t going to eat her… and completely fell apart when I once made the mistake of taking him to a vet appointment and left her home alone. He was her guardian angel. Argus was an almost eerily intelligent dog. Most of that brainpower was directed toward the procurement of food. He learned to open the refrigerator by watching me do it, forced me to spell out the names of certain treat items (until he learned to spell them, too, and G-R-E-E-N-I-E no longer worked) and once tried to barter me a stuffed toy carrot for some hamburger meat. You could see the intelligence in those huge, beautiful eyes. As a friend said upon first meeting him, “My God, those eyes just look right through you.” At the young age of seven, he was stricken with osteosarcoma. It started with a slight limp which at first I doubted was even real. He was the consummate drama queen, and once came limping to me for a biscuit after I accidentally closed his ear in the bathroom door. But this time he wasn’t acting. From the first signs of limping to an emaciated, pain-ravaged wreck with his leg so grotesquely swollen that it looked like a stuffed tube sock… only two weeks. I still can’t believe it. On Halloween he was “helping” us pass out candy in his little Hogwarts hat… and now he’s gone. He isn’t hurting anymore, but Raven, DH and I are all heartbroken. Raven is a basketcase. She went with us to the vet because she can't be left alone, and the techs fussed over her and kept her distracted in another room while we did what we had to do. Guess it was kind of silly to think she wouldn't know anyway. When we got back from the vet she went into the yard, lay down and wouldn't get back up. She and I are going this weekend to try to find her another guardian angel. He/she is going to have some big shoes to fill. I wish we could be happy that we’re giving another hound a home, but we really just want our boy back. Perhaps he will send Raven her angel. Quote Kristen with Penguin (L the Penguin) Flying Penske x L Alysana Costarring The Fabulous Felines: Squeak, Merlin, Bailey & Mystic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Naty Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I am so sorry to hear of Argus' passing. So young. May you find comfort in the thought that he's pain-free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_the_greyt Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 im so sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I am so sorry for your loss. Way too young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I'm so sorry that you had so little time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nerak254 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I am so sorry. He knew that his mommy loved him and will help choose a new angel for his sister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shirley44 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I'm so sorry! Run free little boy Quote Miles October 4 2002-Novembre 19 2013 Mommy loves you big boy Tatum December 1 2004-January 23 2015 Love you Miss SiSi Bums Rowdy October 26 2001 -November 5 2015 Miss you Bébé Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazy4greys Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytful4 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I am So Sorry, I can only imagine how you must feel ! I dread my own day.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 What a sweet boy. I'm so sorry he had to leave you so soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest multiplicity Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 So sorry for your loss. :grouphug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Your tribute to Argus was heart wrenching and beautiful. I feel for you, DH and Raven. I know Argus would want you and Raven to find a new angel for her. Run free without pain Argus. Go find your half brother, Highest Devotion (Gable Dodge) who too was taken at 7 from osteo. He will show you the ropes. Godspeed sweet boy, you fought the good fight. 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 argolola Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious boy. You and your family will be in my prayers. Please take comfort in knowing that you gave him a wonderful life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 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 pleasantsarg Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 This breaks my heart. I am so sorry he is gone, and so soon too. My heart goes out to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I am 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 greytmonty Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I am so sorry for your loss. He sounds like he was a wonderful member of your family and truly loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JedsMom Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Daisy & Eli, the crazy hounds, and Bella & Zoe, the curly kitties,and Jed (10.30.98 - 11.28.08) & Ripple (3.25.99 - 8.20.09) together again at the bridgewith Cleo-Kitty (10.8.1988 - 7.26.2007) always in my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgreydogmom Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I am so so sorry for your loss. They are with us for all too short a time. 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...
Guest Snowy8 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I'm so very sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBailey Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 It's not fair...Run free sweet, beautiful boy. Take care of Raven - she needs you now more than ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest yipee372 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I am sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 What a beautiful tribute for a beatiful boy. He sounds like a special houndie indeed. Run free, Argus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FosterFlunker Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 I am so sorry. Run free Argus. Quote Make a fast friend adopt a greyhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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