Hallie Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 What do you say about the perfect dog? The dog who could cleanly snatch a single slice of pizza out of the pie on the counter in the blink of an eye; the dog who would greet me at the door just as joyfully if I'd taken the garbage out as he would if I'd been gone a week; the dog who would do his 'Crazy Boy' spinning and jumping after dinner every night. The perfect dog who could destroy a stuffie in record time and had to inspect every shopping bag that came into the house just in case Mommy had brought him a boney. What I can say is that his name was Chance and he was a beloved member of my family for seven wonderful years. A few weeks ago I noticed a limp. To make a long and tragic story short, we ended up getting the dreaded Osteosarcoma diagnosis. Chance knew something was wrong - no more spinning and jumping, no more interest in food, the greeting at the door was done from his bed with a tail-wag. Even on our short walks he whimpered and seemed confused. We really had no choice but to let our boy go last night. He was not in terrible pain, but was uncomfortable and not himself. As I said, he wasn't interested in eating which was his passion, and couldn't move around much without whining or moaning, so there wasn't much quality there. We had to let him know we loved him enough to set him free. The passing was easy for him…not so much for us. We buried him in the backyard, in a place we can see from the windows; a place that will be sunny and warm come Spring. Hopefully by then, our hearts will have begun to heal. Godspeed my sweet Chancey-boy. We love you always. Quote Nancy missing my Angel, Chance ~ 1/23/99 - 1/24/08 (Fortified Heart) "...for every joy that passes, something beautiful remains" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ZoomDoggy Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 What a beautiful, beautiful boy... I'm so very sorry for your loss. 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...
mimosasmom Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. Run pain free sweet Chance Quote Camille, Mom to Cher and Centeno! Also the kitties: Dash, Tod, and Starburst.Waiting at the Bridge: Bam Bam, Mimi, Mimosa Grove, Magic, Roscoe, Buckwheat, Knick Knack, and Skylar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 (edited) I am so sorry. Edited to add, Chance is a half brother to my Flame. Edited January 25, 2008 by TBSFlame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RooRoo Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I'm so very sorry Thinking of you during this most difficult time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximum Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Such a beautiful, precious boy. I'm so sorry... :f_red Quote My boys, together again... A hui hou kakou, my loves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I'm so sorry Godspeed, Chance.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DoofBert Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Osteo, chondro, anything that end in sarcoma is such a horrible word. Let your memories of Chance fill you heart and when it's quiet in the house, let your heart feel his love. He'll be with you... Chance has probably teamed up with with the other bridge angels and has leanred where to find the good treats by now. And he's running free without pain.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgreydogmom Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I am so so sorry for your lose. 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 LolasMom Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Godspeed precious boy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Sending my sympathy Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I'm so sorry Nancy. Your tribute was beautiful. You let him go with so much love. Thinking of you and your family, and sending hugs. :grouphug :f_white Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. Your sweet boy, Chance, is at peace, pain free and running once again with the wind. I do hate cancer. 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...
Guest vahoundlover Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I am so sorry Your beautiful boy is now running with the wind. I'm sure all of our Angels were there to greet him. Godspeed Chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest msteele Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 So very sorry for your loss. What a beautiful boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Chance, Fortified Heart, what a beautiful and amazing name for a wonderful grey. Chance's forever home is in your heart. May peace and comfort find you today. Godspeed sweet boy. 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 jettcricket Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 ...I'm so, so sorry. I so feel your pain....may the good memories of your beloved Chance help you to heal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jade1046 Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Run free and without pain, sweet Chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VelvetEars Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful boy, and I know he'll never be far from your thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious Chance 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...
BootsyCollins Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 I'm so sorry. Quote Christie and Bootsy (Turt McGurt and Gil too) Loving and missing Argos & Likky, forever and ever. ~Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to. ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winterwish Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 Sending my deepest condolences to you and your family. Your boy Chance sounds like a very beautiful soul. He's part of each of you forever. Run,play,and fly free Chance sweetheart ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greys4Us Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 We know what you must be going through. So very sorry for your loss. Run free sweet Chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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