Guest whatahound Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Gentle hugs to you and Argos. That is a beautiful photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 (edited) I completely understand your decision and wish you and your family many happy moments in the coming days with your boy, Argos Edited October 18, 2008 by PiagetsMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carla Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Enjoy the time you have! Take lots of pictures! We will keep you in our thoughts. Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 At least you have come to a decision, however painful that might have been - and I'm sure it was. But this frees you from the stress of not knowing what to do.... and you can spend the rest of the time you have together making beautiful memories and loving each other. I'm so sorry Christie. He's way too young. :cry1 :grouphug Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 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 grey_dreams Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 What a special photo! I'm sorry about Argos. I wish you beautiful days together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 I've only just seen this thread, but I just wanted to say that we faced a similar situation with our Teddy 2 years ago. He was only 6 years old and had osteo in his shoulder. We agonised over what to do, but eventually decided against amputation as he was a very large dog and already had ruptured tendons in his other front leg. We decided to spoil him rotten and let him go peacefully before the pain got too bad. I still sometimes wonder if we made the right choice, but I do derive some comfort from knowing that he didn't suffer too much. From his point of view, he had a lovely few weeks and then went gently to sleep for the last time. You have my sympathy. Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Let your heart be at peace. You have made the best decision for Argos and your family. He is lucky to have you. Enjoy the time you have together and treasure every minute...I know that you will. I'll be looking for lots more pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 Wishing you peace and your boy many happy, pain-free days ahead. 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 Vinnie Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 We know how hard the decision is when faced with this. You are doing what you know is best for your sweet boy. Make lots of memories, take lots of photos and spoil him rotten. Celebrate every day. Hugs and scritches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 (edited) Thinking of you and you family today Christie. I hope you all have a fantastic day! Edited October 19, 2008 by gracegirl Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 Enjoy the time you all have together spoiling Argos, and make special memories to treasure........ Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greensleeves Posted October 19, 2008 Share Posted October 19, 2008 The arthritis he has in his other leg is the biggest consideration, followed closely by our situation here at home. You don't need my comments, since you've already made your decision, but my heart clenched for you when you mentioned his arthritis in your other post. Nelly had terrible arthritis in her hip, and when she injured her good leg, it was agonizing--and we only had two steps to go down to get outside. At 75 lbs, she was too big for me to lift/carry; the sling was painful and distressing to her... all in all, it was just awful. In a way, I'm grateful we/she only had to deal with it for 48 hours. I don't know how we would have managed long term (unfortunately, we didn't get a chance to find out), or in a house where we *had* to do stairs. Prayers for you in the coming days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Thinking of you both... Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Just checking in to see how Argos is feeling. Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooandCalisMom Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Oh Christie. I just saw this. We are so sorry for you and Brian and the baby and Argos. Argos is a wonderful, special, happy boy. Please let us know if we can do anything for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyfan Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 That is such a sweet picture what a scary decision... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 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...
BootsyCollins Posted October 25, 2008 Author Share Posted October 25, 2008 We've had mostly good days with Argos. The past two have been difficult because Argos spit out one of his Rimadyls - we didn't notice at the time, but have since been trying to get ahead of the pain again. Dummy. Anyway, I've gotten some really great photos of him with baby Lucas, so enjoy! Also, we did a little family photo shoot this weekend, so I'll include one of those. That's my cleavage that they are both resting on... Quote Christie and Bootsy (Turt McGurt and Gil too) Loving and missing Argos & Likky, forever and ever. ~Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to. ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Oh, my! Those pictures are so precious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Oh, my! Those pictures are so precious. Yes they are. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 What beautiful babies! Great family photo too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patti604 Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 Those photos are just beautiful!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cello Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 How precious! I hope that you have many more memories with Argos. Hugs, Carol Ann Quote Molly Weasley Carpenter-Caro - 6 Year Old Standard Poodle. Gizzy, Specky, Riley Roo & Lady - Our beloved Greyhounds waiting at the Rainbow Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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