Guest vahoundlover Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Buster came home with us 10 yrs ago, at 3 yrs old. His former family no longer wanted him. My heart was not ready for another dog…..a couple of months prior we had lost my beloved Frost in a tragic senseless accident. My mom met the wife of the family while taking her daily walk and asked us to please consider taking this cute furry little fellow., she also knew the very thing I needed….to open my heart to love another. After we brought Buster home we quickly learned he wasn't just a cute little fellow. He hated most men except Allan, my dad and a few others. In Buster's eyes the sun rose and set on Allan. Fortunately, our vet was also Busters vet from a wee little pup. We learned *the truth * of why they (the husband) no longer wanted him and vowed we would do everything in our power to give him a safe home full of love.. Buster started having seizures a couple of weeks after we brought him home. It took us years to get his seizures down to one every couple of months and finally down to a couple a year. About that time his nose started getting really sore and nasty. We started down the road of Discoid Lupus and learned another lesson…DON'T touch his nose! Unfortunately 4/5 yrs ago Buster was DX with Cushings. He handled all of this with hardly a second glance…Life was good and it was meant to be enjoyed, no matter what it threw at you. He went everywhere with us except greyhound events and then friends would come stay with him. He was stubborn, hard headed, playful and silly. Food was his obsession, he learned very quickly ice cream, french fries, hamburgers and nuggets were tasty special occasion treats. I learned very quickly to never offer him an ice cream cone for a *taste* for he snatched it out of my hand lickity split. Buster was a man who knew what he wanted and had no qualms telling you to hurry up and get it. He rolled with the punches and opened his home up to all the babies that have since come into our lives. He enjoyed teaching them the ropes, and yes that included letting them know when they were out of line. His legacy is huge...he taught me not to be afraid of opening my heart up to love. The last couple of weeks have been hard and sad, Boo's legs were giving out on him and his dignity wouldn't allow him to accept help. He was sleeping thru everything that used to be important to him. The meds were no longer working. The light in his eyes was dimming. Last night we said farewell….We sent Buster off with a piece of chocolate cake, he peacefully went to sleep as we held him in our arms stroking his baby soft hair, whispering how much we loved him and thanked him for coming into our lives and making us the people we are today. God Speed Little Man, their is no more sickness…no more pile of pills…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 What a darling little man. I am so sorry Hope. Rest well Buster. You are loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Awww...I'm so sorry Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Godspeed handsome man Please send your Momma a sign once you've had time to get settled in at the bridge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hounds Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Many hugs for you. Quote 2 Hounds Design Martingale Collars | 2 Hounds Design Facebook PageAlisha, Bob, Livvie (the 2.5 year old!) plus Mia Bella, Tippy, + Wahoo and Diesel the crazy kitties (and missing sweet Iceman, Paradise, Bandit, Cujo & Sebastian) in Indian Trail, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 What a precious little angel. You and your family will be in my prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 You have comforted me more than once in my losses, Hope. I wish I could do so much more for you and Allan than send out virtual prayers and hugs! :grouphug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I am so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GreyPoopon Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I'm so sorry. Godspeed Buster. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgreydogmom Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Godspeed Buster 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 PiagetsMom Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VaGreymom Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I am so very sorry for the loss of your sweet little guy. Godspeed little man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rippasmom Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Buster was blessed on Earth with you and Allen, I hope he sends a sign from the bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LadyChester Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Run free, little man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pipi5 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Awwww....what a sweet little man. I can just see him trotting across the bridge with those floppy little ears...turning to wave goodbye & then continuing with his journey. Now I know what that cool breeze was about last night....all those happy tails as they cheered him across & he was greeted by so many who have gone before him. to you & your family...I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Such a loving tribute to your lil' fella. I'm very sorry for your loss. Run free, sweet Buster... 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...
Guest greyt2love Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. What an adorable little man he was !! Godspeed, sweetie ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytNut Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Oh, no! Poor little man! Thank you for giving him a home and sticking with him through all of his issues and illnesses. He would've been hard-pressed to find a better home. Quote Kristen with Penguin (L the Penguin) Flying Penske x L Alysana Costarring The Fabulous Felines: Squeak, Merlin, Bailey & Mystic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I'm glad he was so loved. 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...
Greytlady94 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss. Godspeed Buster. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I am so Very Sorry!!!!!!!!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You and your family were very Special for giving him a home and taking care of him. Thank You!!!!! Run Free Sweet Baby, Buster 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...
TheFullHouse Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Oh Hope, I'm so very sorry. What a sweet baby he was. He dealt with so much. Hugs to you sweetie, I know how horribly difficult it is to let them go. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytlady Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I know the last few months have been hard, watching your brave little man slow down. I am soo sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 I'm so sorry. Godspeed Buster. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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