Guest greytgreymom Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 (edited) This special boy came to Scott and I on September 12th of 2007. Burpdog made us aware of this boy and there was no question that he would come to join our family if the ladies in the adoption kennel at the Gulf Track thought it would be good for Onyx. From what we understand, we were Onyx's fourth family. We were determined we would be his last. Onyx was well loved for the four months that he was with us. He was a cantankerous, stubborn old coot who when he had his mind up to do something, it was done, whether we liked it or not. Onyx was respected by the other Greyhounds. He entered our home like he owned it. Onyx filled a hole which had been empty since Old Fella had passed. Over the past few weeks, we saw Onyx getting weaker and weaker. Finally, Sunday, Onyx would not eat and could not get up once he was down. He lost the sparkle in his eyes, his rear end wasn't working, and nothing we did would get him to eat more than a few bits of food. Scott and I made the hard decision to take him to the vet this morning to help him cross to the Rainbow Bridge. But like always, Onyx did what he wanted to do and made the decision to leave us while all was asleep. In typical "Onyx" fashion though, he didn't go without a last hurrah, a loud fart and poop all over himself at 1:30 a.m. Sometime between 2:00 and 6:00 a.m. Onyx left us. Scott and I just had to laugh as it was so like Onyx to get the last "word" and we were both glad that we had the opportunity to spend some quality time with Onyx even if it was to clean him up. Life goes on, but Scott and I will be grieving for this special boy who brought special joy into what some would say is an overcrowded home. Scott buried Onyx beside Old Fella in the rain this morning. We rejoice in the short time we had with Onyx but know that he's at the Bridge waiting with Old Fella and lots of other Greybabies until the time we are all joined again. Cheryl Edited January 21, 2008 by greytgreymom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BradyzMommy Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 i am so very sorry for your loss. thank you for giving him so much love in his final months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest how888 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I am so very sorry for your loss. Know your greytalk family is here night and day for you. Godspeed Onyx, til we all meet over that rainbow again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyglo Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 So very sorry for your loss of Onyx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundlov Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Oh, crap, Cheryl. 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 PhillyPups Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Oh Cheryl, I am so sorry for your loss, That said, I am touched by the love he went with, I am sure he flew to the bridge on the wings of your and Scott's love, with a smile on his face, and probably gas propelled. So many losses, so few words, none that heal, but know my thoughts are with you. I am sure the Queen will whip him into shape quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest laceyj Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I am so very sorry for your loss. How very lucky he was to have found you, bless you for making his last months loving and special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest jettcricket Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 ...He sounded like a very, very special boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest vahoundlover Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I'm glad Onyx found you. You gave him love and he in turn gave you a precious gift...memories. Godspeed Onyx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigPercyInMa Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I'm sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. You gave Onyx what he needed in his final days & I hope his final gift to you will be one of smiles. 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 LazyBones Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 so sorry for your loss. i am glad that he had you two to love him in his last few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Oh Cheryl. It seems like he just got here. I am so sorry for the loss of Onyx. 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...
Burpdog Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I've said many times that they stay as long as they need to. He knew he was home and loved. It appears that is all he needed to move on. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VelvetEars Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 It is a blessing and a sadness.... I am sure Old Fella is showing him how the "old guys" do it over there, and they're sharing stories about their time w/ you. Bless you for making sure his last months were knowing he was loved like the special guy he was. Many hugs, Meredith and Jackson, who liked the farting part the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tracey Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for making the last months of Onyx's life happy ones. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Just look at that sweet face...I'm so sorry for your loss 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...
KahluasMagic Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I'm so sorry. Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I'm so glad he had you. Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I'm so sorry. Godspeed Onyx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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