lovinggreysslp Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I will never forget meeting our then foster boy Train. He was being returned after a 6 month stay due to chronic accidents which we were told lead to carpet removal. Train pranced into our home and went straight to the baby gate to join our hounds Larry and Clay. The family said that that was the happiest they had ever seen him. That tail hardly ever stopped wagging in our home and we were very quickly able to figure out that the simple act of leaving Train with my two hounds lead to no accidents, ever. He was placed in a couple more homes but each time bounced back to us due to accidents and assorted other "behaviors". My husband finally agreed that Train had picked his home and he became a permanent family member. Train was the best meet and greet dog I have ever had. I do think his rabbit soft fur and sweet licks with full tail wags helped win many families over to adopting a greyhound. Three weeks ago Train stopped eating well and was coughing (hacking). Full bloodwork was done, complete physical exam but nothing appeared to be wrong. We put him on aspirin and would bring him back if needed. A week later we went back because he was running a temperature, appetite had gotten better and then declined and cough was still heard. He also now had a swollen right leg (which I though was from a mad dash to chase a rabbit). The only thing abnormal at the vet visit was a rise in the white blood cell count. He was put on deramax and an antibiotic. Train acted better an hour after the deramax and appetite returned. We returned in another week to the vet and he was fever free, much less coughing, eating but less active. We discussed more bloodwork or chest xrays because vet was concerned about it being lyme disease or blastomycosis. We also discussed that blasto is very hard to document and we could run chest xrays and not find anything. So, because the coughing had decreased home we went with more pain meds and antibiotics. Just two days later, in the evening, Train started having trouble breathing (at 10pm) for a 5 minute period. We took him to our vet first thing in the morning, chest xray did find blasto, took him to the U of I emergency clinic, they put him in an oxygen tent, gave him all the medications they could to try to save him but very sadly his condition worsened with no hope of improvement so I helped him cross the bridge 48 hours after he had been admitted. I type this in hopes that the information helps someone who may be faced with this horrible disease. I made lots of mistakes and know that rehashing them does not do Train any good. Losing two of our original pack of three hounds within ten months is rough. I do hope though that this may someday help another greyhound family if they are going through this. Run with Clay now Train! Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I'm so, so sorry for your loss Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycezmom Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 How very sorry we are for the loss of your special boy Train. Quote The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël Missing my Bridge Angels Ryce, Bo, Jim, Miss Millie, Miss Rose, Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G), Miss Isabella and Miss Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. 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 TBSFlame Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I am very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss of Train. It doesn't sound like you made any mistakes - you made all the right choices, the first one being his forever home. Godspeed Train. 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...
Batmom Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I don't think you made any mistakes. Blasto is a tough disease, hard to diagnose and hard to treat. Sending lots of hugs for you and your family. Godspeed, sweet boy. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 i'm so very sorry. i was so hoping for better news Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigPercyInMa Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I'm sorry for your loss of Train Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I am so Sorry. Run Free Train 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 Pipi5 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss, but your story was so sweet. It sounds like Train knew what he wanted & how to get it.... Train, catch up to my blue boy Brogan, he was returned 4 times & I was his 5th & final family...ya'll can compare stories while laying on a big fluffy cloud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyglo Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I am sorry. I know your every emotion. We lost 3 of our babes in 14 months and our little Cody last April with Blasto. It is such a frustrating and nasty disease. I know our Angels play together at the Bridge. 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 Carla Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Godspeed Train. :f_red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BradyzMommy Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I am so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FosterFlunker Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I am so sorry. Run free Train. Quote Make a fast friend adopt a greyhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jerrybird Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I'm sorry and I know you will miss him. Blastomycosis is very difficult to treat and you did your best for him in all ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KahluasMagic Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I'm so sorry. Run free Train. Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss Quote Marc and Myun plus Starbuck (the cat)Pinky my AWOL girl, wherever you are, I miss you.Angels Honey (6/30/99-11/3/11) Nadia (5/11/99-6/4/12) Kara (6/5/99-7/17/12) Cleo (4/13/2000-4/19/2014) Antnee (12/1/2002=2/20/17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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maryz Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounds like he was in the perfect home and was very happy there. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 My deepest condolences to you and your DH. Train was happy in your home and a cherished family member. I'm glad he was a member of your pack. Godspeed, sweet boy... Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJsM Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I'm so sorry. You did the absolute best you could for Train and he was so very well loved. 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...
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