Guest IndysDad Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 (edited) Indy went to the Bridge yesterday evening following a brief illness.... This is very difficult, so please bear with me if I ramble.... He had been slowing down since he turned 12 in January; he was having some problems with his rear legs and standing up for an extended time...In March, he fell during our ice storm and it took both of us to get him up and in the house...a week later, during the huge snow storm, he fell into a deep drift and again it took both of us to bring him in the house...his housemate Wingie, decided to become his champion, so to speak, after his first fall and kept an eye on him when ever they went out. Last week Inders developed a cough, so I made an appointment with our vet for this week to have him checked out, thinking it may be an upper resperitory infection...by Saturday evening, he was bringing up fluid and a little food when he was coughing, so Sunday morning we went to the C.A.R.E center(24/7 e-vet) in Cincinnati where he was admitted. They ran tests, took x-rays, started an I.V. drip and had him stabilized when we left that afternoon...the doctor assigned to Indy felt that at that time we were dealing with possible pneumonia and hopefully we could bring him home on Monday...it wasn't to be... After more tests, x-rays and consultations with our regular vet, the diagnosis was that Indy had developed blood clots in his lungs and rear legs.. We went to see Indy Monday afternoon and after talking with the doctor, it was clear Indy was failing..He (Indy) basicly told us his physical body was tired and he needed to go on with his journey.. We made that descision and before he left for the Bridge, he was able to see Wingie one last time.. Indy was held in our arms, petted and told how much we loved him when he left for the Bridge at 6:45 P.M. April 7, 2008. He was 12 years, 4 months and 7 days old. Indy was our first Greyhound and he was my dog; he adored Cathy, but when push came to shove, he was dad's dog, no question in his mind.. He was a great teacher and trainer...he taught us how to do his bidding and cater to his every whim and make us think it was all our idea; the boy was a genius! He was always a gentleman with all of the other dogs, fosters and transient hounds that showed up at our door...he lead by example and never had any problems or issues with of them. He loved to go to meet and greets, where he had mastered the art of "schmoozing the crowd" and would hunt down some poor person and give them the "please pet me, I've never been petted in my entire life" routine...mission accomplished!!! He'd get the pets, look at me as if to say "I told ya so" Indy taught Wingie the art and the joy of mastering the "Thank You Burp"..he'd get breakfast or dinner, get his "after dinner breath mint" and then come up to Cathy or myself, look at you with the "look"..you know, the one that says "you're my Sun,Moon, all of the stars in my universe" ...and then Buuuuurppp.....and proceed to walk away, happy to share that moment with you.. We miss him terribly,he was a once in a lifetime dog.... Update... I picked him up frorm The Pines on Thursday afternoon; It feels good to have him home; the circle is now complete... Edited April 12, 2008 by IndysDad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffer Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Farewell Indy. Quote Jennifer and Beamish (an unnamed Irish-born Racer) DOB: October 30, 2011 Forever and always missing my "Vowels", Icarus, Atlas, Orion, Uber, and Miss Echo, and Mojito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 ...I'm so sorry for your loss. RIP sweet boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Oh, I'm so sorry! Run free, sweet Indy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carla Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytfulhounds Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I am so very sorry for your loss. Run free sweet boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysandmollie Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Quote Donna and...Lucy and Chubb Rascal H 10/1/91-5/22/04 My best friend and Bounty Boon 1/23/99-6/25/07 My boy with the biggest heart Cody 7/28/99-8/1/13 My boy that always made me laugh and Dylan 5/12/04-12/29/2017 The sweetest boy ever Miss Mollie 1/1/99-1/30/15 and Pixie -10/10/2017 Lincoln -2/14/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gottaluvgreysindy Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear this. Run free Indy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I am so sorry. 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 Snowy8 Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Oh Larry, this makes my heart hurt. I am so sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest yipee372 Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Sending my sympathy. Run like the wind Indy! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytdaddy Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Larry, we are so sorry to hear about Indy. We remember him well from the meet-n-greets and how well behaved he was. Run with the wind, Indy. Gary & Connie Holder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiJenn51 Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I am so very sorry about Indy. God speed Indy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. Run free Indy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyglo Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 So very sorry to read of your loss. Thoughts are with you and all who loved Indy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Redpack Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaysmom Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fastdogs Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I'm sorry. Godspeed Indy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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