Greys4Us Posted January 23, 2008 Share Posted January 23, 2008 Our precious Ford (Fool Hearted Man) crossed the bridge today. He turned nine on December 9. 2007. He started limping Thanksgiving evening. Multiple x-rays showed nothing bad but he kept getting worse. He saw a wonderful orthopedic vet who x-rayed him again and recommended that he have an MRI. We had that done a few days ago. The MRI revealed that he had a synovial cell sarcoma in the joint which had begun to invade the lymph nodes in the leg. We only had one alternative---amputation of the leg, removal of the lymph nodes, and chemo. We took 24 hours to decide that we could not put him through the pain of surgery to give him an unspecified period of pain-free time added to his life. Within one week, his health had deteriorated and he was clearly in a lot of pain. Ford was our "perfect" greyhound. He came to us six years ago as a foster and we could not give him up. We immediately fell in love with him. He has been the most wonderful, sweet natured animal that one could ask for. He was our official "meet and greet" dog because he loved people. He would go up to everyone, wag his tail, turn around and move into them and lean against them holding his leg up and looking up at them lovingly. It was a wonderful performance. I can't count the number of times that we could have adopted Ford!!! He was our "lovebug". Our hearts are breaking at his loss. But we could not stand watching him suffer any longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Sending my sympathy Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Carla Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I am so sorry. Godspeed Ford, you are greytly missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I'm so sorry about your sweet Ford... Quote Jeannine with Merlin, the crazed tabby cat and his sister, Jasmine, the brat-cat With Angel Cody(Roving Gemini), and Weenie the tortie waiting at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aggie94 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Run free sweet Ford. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss! He's pain free, now, though your pain has just begun. 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...
Guest vahoundlover Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I am so sorry Godspeed Ford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GriffinsMom Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I'm so sorry for the loss of your wonderful boy. Godspeed Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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4greyhounds Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I am so sorry!!!!!! Run Free Ford 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 bythebeach Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I'm so sorry. Run free sweet boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest laceyj Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest twilliams Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 We are so sorry. You and Bill are in our thoughts and prayers. Ford is free from pain now and will always have a very special place in your hearts. Randy, Teresa, Amy, & Goose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 8_Greyt_Greys Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 Hettie and Bill We are so sorry about your loss. I know your heart is breaking. Ford is pain free now. We will talk soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mom2Gr8dawgs Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourofem Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 What a tough decision but in the end, you did the right thing for Ford. You gave him the best years of his life and that's what counts. Bless you. Quote Blair, Stella (DND Heather), Lizzie (M's Deadra), Hitch (Hallo Dominant) and House (Mac's Dr. House) Missing my handsome men Lewis (Vs Lowrider) - 11/11/01 - 3/11/09, Kevin (Dakota's Hi Five) - 1/1/06 - 4/18/11 and my cat, Sparkle Baby - ??/??/96 - 4/23/11 "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is, in fact, the most precious and valuable possession of mankind." (Theodorus Gaza) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nieciet06 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 So sorry for your loss of your beloved Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss, Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I am so sorry. Godspeed Ford...there is no more cancer...no more pain at the Bridge sweetheart. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyhoundbaby Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the love of friends and the warm memories you will have to cherish forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HopeForHounds Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I'm so sorry. : Synovial Cell Sarcomas are nasty. I'm sorry they didn't find it before it spread to the lymph nodes. Godspeed Ford. 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...
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