Guest jenosojnicki Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 My baby boy just turned 8 last week and I knew it was going to be his last birthday. When we got home from work yesterday he did not look good. He was fine when I left in the morning. He would not eat his dinner and that is really odd. This boy has never turned down a meal. He started to throw up all over the house and started to pant. He went to his bed and laid down and I could see that his belly was really bloated. I ran to greytalk and started to search while my DH called the vet. I knew we were going to loose him. I could feel it in my gut that it was over. He has never been sick before and this was sudden but he has severe arthritis and very bad corns. He has such a hard time walking and we drive an hour away every three 3 weeks to get his corns hulled out. I carried him out to the car and got him to the vet. They took us right in and he started to fall apart. He collapsed in the vets arms and his skin started to turn pink. His toungue was turning black and he was gasping to catch his breath. The vet thinks he had a blockage in his intestines. We decided to make a horrible decision and not do surgery. If he had not had the arthritis and corns we would have done everything int he world to save him. I got on the floor and said my goodbyes and left the room. My DH stayed with him until he passed. We stood out in the parking lot and cried for 20 mins. We have 3 greyhounds and this is the first time we are dealing with death. I feel like my heart has been ripped out. I am not a spiritiual person and I am not a rainbow bridge kind of girl but I just hope he his running his little heart out somewhere. He has not been able to run in so ling and he would get so mad when the other 2 would zoom around the yard. thank you for letting me have a place to get this out. I am sorry if anything is misspelled. It is hard to type while crying. Now I have to go to work and host an open house...ugh This is my beautiful baby boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tarzanmom Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 So sorry to hear of your loss...My thoughts are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest houndstooth4 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I'm so sorry! There's just no good way to lose them, and there's never enough time together. We'll be thinking of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yat4 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I'm so sorry. What a beautiful baby. He knew how much he was loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I am so very sorry Run Free Sweetheart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I'm so sorry 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...
maryz Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I'm so sorry. He was beautiful. Run free, sweetheart. 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...
Guest SoulsMom Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Oh no . I'm so, so sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I'm so sorry. Godspeed, sweet pup. 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...
Guest jerrybird Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I'm so very sorry. Sleep well pup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 You are in my prayers. You can tell from his eyes he was quite a special boy. You did the right thing by letting him cross over and not prolonging his suffering by needless surgery as the outcome would have been the same. I've been there and that is what I learned-that it is just like it says in the Bible "In whose hand is the life of every living thing."Job 12:10 When its their time its their time and absolutely nothing will change that. I grieve for your loss. I understand how sharp the pain is when it is so sudden and you had no time to try to prepare to cope. I have heeard it said and I know its true that you never know how long you're going to have a greyhound. I am certain that he is in fact now running and smiling because he can once again joyously race ahead of the pack like his spirit loves and was meant to do. I hope after the pain and fog of this terrible loss dissipates a little you will realize that too and take comfort in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. It is heartbreaking to have to say goodbye to a beloved friend. Having it all happen so quickly is even more devastating. May the memories of your time with him help to heal your heartache. My heart goes out to you for what you are feeling. :f_pink Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MomofSweetPotatoes Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 (edited) Jen, I am so very sorry Edited August 19, 2008 by MomofSweetPotatoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jennyheater Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 Our condolences to you.... I'm sorry you had to let him go. Run free sweet boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aggie94 Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 He was a handsome boy. I'm sorry he had to leave you, but I'm glad you were able to make that decision for him. It's the hardest decision you'll ever have to make. Quote Mary Semper Fi, Dad - I miss you. Remembering Carla Benoist, a Greyhound/Pibble's bestest friend, Princess Zoe Brick-Butt, the little IG with the huge impact on hearts around the world - Miz Foxy - Greyhound Trish - Batman, the Roman-nosed Gentleman - Profile, the Handsome Man - Hunky the Hunkalicious - Jeany the Beautiful Lady- Zema, the most beautiful girl in the world - Jessie, the lovable nuisance - and my 3 Greys: my Angie-girl, my Casey-girl, and The Majestic Pippin, running forever in my heart. (I will always love you and miss you,my friends) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LUVMYBABIES Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LolasMom Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I am so very sorry for your loss. Godspeed handsome boy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I am so very sorry for your heartbreaking loss. Your boy is indeed strikingly handsome, with a such a beautiful face and soul-filled eyes. --Lucy Quote Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I am sad with you Sending my sympathy Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Liz Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 So sorry for your loss,but just think of him running as he did when he was a pup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I am so very sorry for the loss of your very beautiful boy. Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VaGreymom Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I am so very sorry for the loss of your boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyt2love Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 (edited) He was certainly a beautiful boy. I'm so sorry for your loss and hope he is indeed running somewhere pain free. Edited August 19, 2008 by greyt2love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigPercyInMa Posted August 19, 2008 Share Posted August 19, 2008 I'm very sorry for your sudden loss of your handsome boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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