Guest ss556 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 (edited) We adopted Alan on Nov. 21, 2000 as a "foster with intent to keep", having 3 cats. He ran after them immediately! After getting scratched a few times, he learned and things were fine, he was a keeper! He was adopted while my brother was dying of cancer - we needed something good in our lives and boy did we get it! We gave Alan the middle name of Robert, after my brother, hence his nickname, AliBob. He was so sweet from the beginning. He loved car rides, walks, playing with stuffies and was just so adorable and loving. He was always SO happy to see us and greet us at the door and loved to sit on the front lawn to watch the kids, people and other dogs go by. Everyone in my neighborhood knew and loved him. Every July we would have a friend & family barbeque which always included a birthday cake/party for Alan. We watched him age, his face turned white, he was so handsome and I always told him that and that he just couldn't help it! He turned many heads on our walks. At 9 years old we learned he had high blood pressure and kidney disease. I became a lunatic and researched and researched and got a lot of help from people here. I managed him as best as I could and then some. There wasn't anything too much for me to do for him. Suddenly one night this wonderful, beautiful, happy boy became ill and I immediately posted here on Greytalk. I knew he had to be seen so we went to the E-Vet. I thought a UTI or something like that but no, that was not the case. "Hemangiosarcoma". I hate that word. There was nothing we could really do. We stayed with him before, during and after we sent him to the Bridge. He did not suffer long, that was a promise I made to my love and the other promise was that my face would be the last face he would see. He looked like a handsome prince and went very peacefully. The pain is overwhelming. There is a hole in my heart so big. We had Alan for 8 1/2 years and he was certainly like a son to us. I think my two human sons were jealous at times too! I love you Alan, more than I ever thought possible. There would never have been enough time together. You were taken so suddenly from us. The house seems so empty without you. I hope I see you again my Pookie, Mr. Pookers, AliBob. You were my heart dog. I see what people mean. May you run free at the bridge and watch over us. I'll be waiting for that sign from you. Good night my boy. Mommy, Daddy, Andy & John love you. Edited April 17, 2009 by ss556 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Wonderful tribute to your sweetest, gentle-faced boy. Sending prayers that your family's hearts will find peace. Godspeed, Alan. 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 crazy4greys Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I am so sorry Alan is a handsome guy. He is related to my bridge girl Autumn through same dad, Wigwam Wag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 My deepest condolences to you and your DH. Your precious boy was stolen from you prematurely by cancer. May you feel his loving spirit with you always, in your heart space. Godspeed, sweet Alan... 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 NHgreys Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patti604 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I am very sorry you had to be parted from your beautiful boy Alan. He will be watching over you and your family and you will meet again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 What a wonderful tribute. Alan will live on even though his physical body is not here. There is never enough time with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 What a beautiful tribute to Alan! Made me start crying! I miss Alan as if he were mine. Run free and happy sweet Alan! You will be with your family again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5blackgreys Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Godspeed Alan, may you run free with the wind at the Bridge. Quote , Phoenix, Okie, Casey, and Ellie the Galga; with Aggie, Alexa, Bear,Cody, Gianni V., Missy B, Babette, Bernice, and BooBoo at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9_Lady Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 A Beautiful Tribute to your handsome Alan. Forever in your Heart... I hate that word too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Run free, sweet Allen. You were loved beyond words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreytMuse Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I am so, so sorry for your loss. Alan was a beautiful boy, and obviously so well loved. Until we all meet again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Susan, so many hearts broken along with yours. Alan was loved so much and I know he knew that. There was something very special about that boy and so many of us fell in love with him. He leaves behind quite a legacy of love, and I know no deeper connection than the one you had with each other. Alan, God speed handsome boy, run with all the Angels where there is no sickness, no age. Please continue to watch over those who love you and please help to heal the broken hearts left behind. Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 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...
Guest 8_Greyt_Greys Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I am so sorry. He was very handsome boy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jcbradley11 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Godspeed sweet angel. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 What a beautiful tribute to handsome, sweet Alan. He was an angel on earth, and now he's an angel up at the Bridge, running pain free and strong with all our babies that have gone before us. 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...
Anne Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I'm so very sorry. Godspeed sweet boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickchick2000 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful boy. Quote Alicia and Foster Yoshi ( pit bull) Always in my heart: WV's Milky Way 6/25/2000- 4/22/2013, Hank ( St Bernard/Boxer) ???? - 10/3/2017 and Sweet Pea (English bulldog) 2004 - 6/19/2019 www.etsy.com/your/shops/MuttStuffnc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I'm so very sorry. Alan was a handsome and special boy. Godspeed Alan. 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...
greyhead Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 (edited) I feel so badly for your loss. Yet for selfish reasons, I suppose, I'm very proud that you didn't let his kidney disease win. He enjoyed a wonderful life with you, the best, and couldn't have been better loved. I hope that consoles you. Edited April 17, 2009 by greyhead Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 You had a beautiful boy who was well loved........I'm so very sorry for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zoolaine Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I am so sorry, my heart hurts for you. Run free sweet boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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