Guest Sniffy Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Oh NO!!! Marina! I'm so so so sorry. Butch was my first "GUR" it was the first time I got to see someone meeting their dog for the first time. He is a special boy in my heart forever. God Speed Butch. Me too ! Butch was my first GUR and I was so honored to take him on the last leg of his journey to Marina, meeting her parents and discussing her name (I had a few schoolmates in Miami named Marina). That was the first time I met you too Jenn. ----warning---lengthy story to follow------ I've told this story before, but I hope it's appropriate to repeat--how I met Butch. There was a great GUR thread going on GT and I was lucky enough to be chosen to take Butch from Connecticut to NH on the last leg of his journey from Florida. Well hey, I'd myself moved from Florida to New England, why not show Butch the ropes on our way up? Gassing up the car near my house (gosh, weren't the prices sooo much better back then?), the station had a box of milk bones for their customers' doggies. I took one for Butch. A little while later, I met another GTer just off I-84 in CT (sorry I forgot your name, if you're out there!) to pick up Butch. We both had a good laugh when I scratched his neck just behind his ear---he twisted his head almost 180 degrees in response (I guess the scritch felt good!). I'd heard how the earlier legs of Butch's GUR involved other GTers' greys, and skin-kids riding with him, in mini-vans with DVD's playing, in SUV's and other nice new big vehicles. Here I was taking him on the final leg of his glorious GUR into my 1997 Honda Civic hatchback, sans air conditioning, on a 95F summer day! I figured he'd be fine, with the windows down and my travelling on highways the entire way. Butch must have been comfortable in the warm breeze, because he started snoozing right away. He was an older guy already when Marina took him in, so my wife and I imagined Butch as an old man who appreciated the old-school ride he was taking ("back in MY day....cars didn't have no fancy automatic transmission, air conditioning, power windows, FM radios, and picture-shows playing in the back seat...."). Or, maybe he hadn't gotten much sleep in the previous legs of the trip--after all, there were other greys, kids, and movies in those cars--who'd want to miss out on all that fun and companionship by sleeping! After a few more minutes, I checked the rear view mirror. Hmmm. Where'd Butch go? The sheet on the back seat was blown loose by the breeze coming through the windows at highway-speed. The sheet was flapping around....a lot. Picture laundry hanging out to dry in a windstorm. Butch? I had my wife peer back and take a closer look while I concentrated on driving...either he'd slipped onto the floorboard or jumped over the back seat into the hatch area (or jumped out the window when we were at the toll booth? Oh no!). DW felt around for him...."He's under the sheet!"....completely oblivious to the fact that it's covering his entire body and head, flapping noisily. Wow, that Butch can really sleep through anything....uh...I HOPE he's sleeping. Butch? He didn't move when DW shook him ever-so-slightly. BUTCH??!!!! Flashing before my eyes, was a vision of pulling into the designated meet-up parking lot in NH, seeing Marina's eagerly smiling face, and my having to tell her "uhm Hi..Marina, right? HI there. Yeah.... Well ya see, it went like this..err.... Butch was kind of smothered by a sheet while riding in the back seat of my car....sorry! He *almost* made it here!" Luckily, DW gently lifted the sheet off his head and he was just fine...if not annoyed according to the stinkeye he gave her "are we there yet? No?!!? then why the He77 did you wake me up!" :lol When we finally pulled into the parking lot, we expected to see Marina. Which we did, but we also saw her parents, Jenn, a few other friends and probably a couple additional GTers. They were just staring at us as we rolled toward them (after all, Butch didn't want to actually stand up and stick his head out the window...he was still sleeping!). So I flashed my lights at Marina and company....it's us! and the dog *is* in this small car, even if you can't see him! It was so cool to see his new mommy give him a biiig hug. After a brief chat we left them to get acquainted, with the memory of this day that we will never forget. We backed out to hit the road back homeward when I realized I forgot something! a leash? Collar? no... Marina!....this milk bone is for Butch! Marina, you did such a good thing taking in this very sweet (and FUNNY!! ) old fella. I'm glad you enjoyed your time with him. I know *I* did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGirlInOz Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Quote "Hurricane Sandi" (Baurna to Run). Forever missing my "Angel-With-A Crooked-Halo" Hailey, and "Mokkah" (Xpress Point) with all my heart. "If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." ~~Will Rogers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gonewtthewind1 Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I love Butch!! I did a leg on the GUR also. I believe that I picked him up from Heather here on GT (before she got married and only a hound or 2!!) I am so sorry for your loss. He was a great dog, and he was one in a million. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I'm so sorry! Run free Butch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marion Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 I'm so very sorry for your loss... Run free sweetheart! Quote -------------------------------------------- Marion, Ivy & Soldi Perseverance is not a long race... it is many short races one after another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnsliz Posted July 19, 2008 Share Posted July 19, 2008 Butch was a very sweet boy. I am glad I got the chance to meet him. Quote <p>Finn, Wink, Birdie, Snap and SmokeyJG Quicknfast 7/25/99-5/16/08, JG Quickwink 7/25/99-9/22/13, Iruska SweetDuv 7/19/03-11/9/16, Delbar 6/11/11 and Catahoula Smokey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 Sweet boy Butch. I wish he could have stayed with you forever. I'm glad you found each other. 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 stewartt Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 so sorry for your loss . run free and fast butch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeannejj Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss of Butch. May your memories bring peace to your aching heart. Run free, sweet Butch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 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...
kjh Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Life with Leo the greyhound and Daisy the puggle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I am so Sorry. Run Free Butch 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 HersheysMom Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 I'm so sorry Butch had to leave you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJsM Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 All our sympathy. Quote ATASCOSITA DIAZ - MY WONDER DOG!Missing our Raisin: 9/9/94 - 7/20/08, our Super Bea: 2003 - 12/16/09, our Howie: 9/17/97 - 4/9/11, our Bull: 8/7/00 - 1/17/13, our Wyatt Earp: 11/22/06 - 12/16/15, and our Cyclone 8/26/05 - 9/12/16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lionessgrace Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Run free Butch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill419 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Marina: I'm so sorry for your loss. I see that I should be thanking Butch for my adopting Susie. If Butch was the reason that you stopped in to see the people at GPA/GO the winter of 2005. You then posted on greytalk about the bounced almost 14 year old, Susie. We then adopted Susie in March 2005, 3 weeks before her 14th birthday. Marina I can blame you and Butch for my now adopting only special needs dogs. Butch, look for Susie. She has a lot to thank you for. Quote PRINCESS ANGELS: SUSIE (BANDIT SUE) 3/26/1991-5/13/2006, TIPPER (MPS KRISTINA) 7/23/1999-2/4/2008, LADYBUG (BB'S LADYBUG) 5/19/2005-7/9/2008, HAPPY 12/2000-10/9/2013, RICHY (DON L RICHY RICH) 11/5/2002-5/17/2015, DARREN 9/24/2005-3/2/2017, TUCKER (AWESOME ABILITY) 12/29/2004-12/4/2017, BUG (BB'S DANCING BUG) 5/19/2005-11/17/2018, Dee (KIOWA DIANDRA) 10/9/2007-6/20/2022, Buddy (PJ PLUTARCH) 11/21/2013-9/8/2023) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FreddyGirl Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Words can not express my sorrow for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhoundgal Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 (edited) I am very sorry for your loss Edited July 25, 2008 by greyhoundgal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndmom Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 Thank you everyone for your kind words. Butch was my 1st senior adoption and I am so thankful that he came into my life. He was such a joy and will never be forgotten. Jack.....thanks for posting that snippet about Butch's GUR. It was great to read, funny and I do remember that day very clearly. Bill...I remember when you adopted Susie. They sure do bring happiness and comfort to our hearts don't they. I hope Butch and Susie are running happy and free now. Hugs to all and many thanks!!!! Marina Quote Willow & Trace Butch (11/94 - 7/16/08) Hayley (11/96 - 1/13/09) Merlin (11/12/95 - 5/29/09) GPA - Central New Hampshire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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