Guest jeannejj Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 (edited) 8/19/99-1/22/09 Mack, our beautiful Bahama eyed boy, raced to the bridge last night. It still seems like a bad dream. His diagnosis was osteo in the right rear hock joint, and it had spread to his lungs. So, with great love and deep sadness, we released him from pain. Mack (M's Mainliner) came to us after a successful Grade A racing career at Raynham-Taunton. He dropped a muscle in his rear left leg, was rehabbed, but never achieved his former racing ability. He looked exactly like his daddy, the great Grey Statesman, and had the most beautiful Dutch Bahama eyes. As a matter of fact, at the Greyhound Expo, he won Most Beautiful Eyes. The judge looked at him and said, "Ah, Dutch Bahama." He loved gong back to the track for the fun run at the Expo. He knew where he was the minute we hit the parking lot, and immediately dragged us to the entrance ramp to the track. Having the DVD of those races will let me see him young and beautiful forever. He was one of the most graceful and gentlemanly dogs I have ever known. He always moved with grace, and knew exactly where his body was. Mack was the greatest roacher of all times, and could roach anywhere, anytime. He came to us not quite a spook, but pretty close. It took him about six weeks to accept my son-in-law, who picked Mack out, and was his owner. But, eventually, Mack came to sleeping with him, and cuddling. Mack was absolutely the most confident of dogs in his home, and was a gentle alpha for the pack. He was a collector, of shoes and empty boxes. He didn't chew the shoes, just collected them. The boxes, however, were subject to destruction. He would trot off with the boxes like a great treasure. We treasure the time we had with you, Mack. We love you now and forever. Play with Mason. Edited January 23, 2009 by jeannejj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KahluasMagic Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 He was handsome. I'm so sorry. Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DebR Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 My deepest sympathy. Words just cannot express the awful emptiness, and words cannot fill it. I hope that soon, the tears and heartache are replaced with warmth and smiles as you remember all the good times. He's a gorgeous boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Mack was a beautiful boy......I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I am so sorry that another beautiful hound was stolen way too soon. May the hearts of you and your family find peace. Run free, Mack. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 He was indeed a handsome boy. I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pipi5 Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Oh those Dutch Bahama eyes....they can melt even the hardest of hearts! I'm so sorry for your loss, my heart hurts for you & your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StriderDog Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I'm so very sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I'm sorry he had to leave you so soon. Godspeed, sweetheart. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I'm so very sorry. Godspeed Mack. 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...
Rickiesmom Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss of such a good and gorgeous hound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Sending my sympathy Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I'm so sorry :grouphug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 What a beautiful angel. I'm so sorry for your loss Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jerrybird Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Our hearts are with you and we wish you peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 My dog was at Raynham Park for three years, so I looked up your boy on the Greyhound facebook, and for some reason only 4 races are listed. I clicked on all of them to see if our boys ever shared the track. The answer was no, but one of the dog's names seemed oddly familiar to me, so I click on it, studied it, and then realized it was Donna of Montreal's beloved angel Ricochet! Her GT username is Chilidog, and the race is the first one listed for your guy. I'm sorry for your loss. I lost my darling Kramer not that long ago, and it really is hard to do the right thing and let them go, but I'm sure he knows how much you loved him! Susan Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Run with the angels sweet Mack you are with some of the very best there are ~ if you think you are looking in a mirror, you may be seeing your 1/2 brother from your Daddy, my beloved TigerPower, who also lost the race with osteo to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BoogieDown Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I'm so sorry. He was indeed handsome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I'm very sorry for your loss. Godspeed, sweet Mack... run like the wind with our Bridge angels. 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...
Hawthorn Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Mack was so beautiful - I'm so sorry you had to say goodbye. 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 It's clear that Mack found his perfect home. I'm so sorry you lost your sweet and handsome boy. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EmbersDad Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 hi jeanne my bridge girl ember, was a greys statesman pup too. she lost her fight just a little over a week ago and boy, i know your pain. that picture of mack reminds me a lot of ember. it may not seem right, but please take comfort that you did THE best thing possible and released him. it takes great bravery to do that, as well as a true and unselfish heart. i have no doubt that mack has met ember at the bridge and they are running strong on 4 pain free legs, rolling in the grass and chasing down sunbeams until we can be reunited once again. godspeed mack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I am so very sorry for your loss. Run free sweet Mack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. I do hate cancer. It is the thief who robs us, everyday, of those we love. 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...
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