greyhoundlov Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 My old man is gone. He seemed to be OK this morning, but when we got back from grocery shopping he was in the bottom of the cage. I took him outside and sat with him in the sun and he seemed to perk up a bit. When we came back in, he went up to his swing and then suddenly made his way over to the side of the cage and slid down to the bottom. He landed on his chest and stayed there. When we got to the vet's office, Charlie was pretty quiet - all he wanted was for me to rub his head. His blood volume had dropped again. DH and I had pretty much decided we were not going to opt for the transfusion. Charlie was tired and it was time to let him go. We got him when he was 6 weeks old. We lived in Panama and went to an outdoor Chinese garden. They had about 10 baby parrots in a tiny cage. I reached in and grabbed one. The guy charged me $20. It took me over a week to teach him how to crack sunflower seeds. I thought my teeth were going to be toast before he finally learned to eat the seeds on his own. Over the years we had so much fun with him. When he laughed, you would swear it was me laughing. When our youngest was outside playing, he would come running inside wanting to know what I wanted. It wasn't me yelling "Chris." It was Charlie. One of our neighbors thought DH was a dirty old man because she would always hear a wolf whistle when she was outside. It was Charlie. I had to bring her inside to prove it. If one of the kids got hurt or started crying, Charlie would say in a high voice, "What's the matter?" I have 40 years of stories and memories. I can't imagine not hearing him anymore. His ashes will be ready next week and he'll join our other babies on the mantle. Quote Mary in Houston Everyone has a photographic memory, but not everyone has film. LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I am so sorry, it sounds like Charlie had quite the personality! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I'm so sorry! Charlie sounds like he was quite the character! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine losing a pet after 40 years ... but how wonderful to share your life with him for that long! Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I'm sorry for your loss. It sounds like Charlie had a lot of fun with his family. Godspeed Charlie! Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I'm so sorry Mary for the loss of your precious Charlie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FosterFlunker Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I am so sorry. Sounds like he had a good life with you. Quote Make a fast friend adopt a greyhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I'm sorry Mary. You must have many wonderful memories. Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CDNgreys Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I'm very sorry Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest PiagetsMom Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I'm so sorry, Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Annie Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I am so sorry for your enormous loss. Forty years is a lifetime of memories... may you be comforted by them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Mary, 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...
4greyhounds Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I am so very sorry!!!! 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...
Batmom Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I'm sorry, Mary. He sounds like a bird in a million. Well, he was, wasn't he? And so handsome. Godspeed, Charlie. 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 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I am sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Oh, Mary... I'm so sorry Charlie is gone. Godspeed old man. Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I'm so sorry. I lost a very special bird way back in 1977. When I think of her, I still smile. They are very endearing pets. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Oh Mary, I'm so very sorry for your loss. 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 kbone Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 That is such a long time to have a pet. I can't even imagine. Sorry he's gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 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...
RobinM Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. 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...
Ullaluv Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. I have to think that birds wait at the Rainbow Bridge with our other beloved pets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted April 25, 2009 Share Posted April 25, 2009 My deepest condolences, Mary. I can't imagine how your heart must be aching. 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...
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