Guest Javitale Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Hi everyone. I am new to this group, having just found it. I am posting because I am sure you all will understand, and I need to write about this. We have five greyhounds, and I love them all like crazy. We have been greyhound people for many years, and I can't imagine having a different breed. I can't imagine life without these guys. Our newest greyhound is named Hurry, short for Hurricane. We've had him about a year, and he is smart and sweet and curious. He just turned ten. Here's the part I need to talk about. He was perfectly fine, in perfect health, happy and playful. Last night around 10 he just couldn't stand, or walk, and he kept falling to one side. He could only look to one side. He seemed to be blind as well. We rushed him to the emergency pet hospital, where he was diagnosed with an apparent severe intracranial bleed or stroke. The stroke seemed to evolve as we were there, and soon he no longer could move his back legs. We had to make a tough decision and put our poor Hurry to sleep. I can't believe it. I guess I'm just posting this for moral support. Our four remaining greyhounds are perfectly healthy and happy, and thank goodness for that. I'm just glad we could give him one good year. The adoption center said that he had lived in a crate for four years before we adopted him. After a while I think we'll adopt another... That way at least something good will come out of this... we can save another grey. People think we're nuts for having five... but they have brought so much happiness to our home. Thanks for listening all... and thank goodness for our sweet greyhound friends... Joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I'm so very sorry 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 boondog Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I'm so very sorry. Run free, Hurry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest UESBrindle Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I am so sorry about your Hurry. You'll no doubt find lots of love and support from fellow greyhound lovers here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I am very sorry for your loss, and so wish you could have had more time with Hurry. You are very welcome to GT -- I hope you'll stick around to share happier times as well. 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...
CaliforniaGreys Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss. You did the most kindess and selfless thing you could. God speed Hurry 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 nerak254 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CDNgreys Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I'm so sorry for the sudden loss of your beloved, Hurry. I'm glad to hear that he had a very loving family for that year. I'm sorry you had to join GT under these sad circumstances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Capslock Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Gah, that's awful! But it's part of having dogs. I've been there - one day everything is great, and the next day there's a huge void in the house. I don't know if that's worse or if it's worse to know it's coming for weeks. Either way it's a punch to the gut. But the reason it's so bad to lose them is because they are so wonderful. I'm glad you're thinking of adopting another. When my to bridge dogs died I immediately adopted new greyhounds and never regretted it for an instant. They never replace your old ones, but like you say, it's an opportunity to save another dog. Best of luck to you, and keep talking and thinking and loving your dogs! They are lucky to have you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest junebug Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Thanks you for giving your sweet Hurry a wonderful home and for taking care of him at such a hard time. Welcome to the support you will receive here. My thoughts are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest junebug Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Thanks you for giving your sweet Hurry a wonderful home and for taking care of him at such a hard time. Welcome to the support you will receive here. My thoughts are with you. Thanks you for giving your sweet Hurry a wonderful home and for taking care of him at such a hard time. Welcome to the support you will receive here. My thoughts are with you. sorry-don't know why that kept repeating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 We are VERY sorry for your loss. We had Dasher only 8 months, before we had to send him to The Bridge. He had an internal bleed, and went into shock. His previous owner wanted to put him down, becasue he had "doggie Alzheimers." and woudl not stay off her new furnutire. I, like you, feel we gave him some GREAT time with us and the others! We KNOW how this feels! You did the right thing! Love and hugs! Dee and The McKimmey Five Hounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MyBoys Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Joyce, I am so very sorry about your sweet boy, I understand that terrible feeling when you have to let one of your fur babies go, I have lost seven over the years and that sad, empty feeling is always the same. Hurry had no conception of time so the wonderful year you gave him was his lifetime and he loved you for that. Thank you for giving that sweet senior boy the best year of his life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbrindlebunny Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 While he was with you, Hurry loved, and was loved in return. It just doesn't get any better than that. I'm so glad you were there for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SkinnyLegDogLover Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost 2 girls exactly the same way, it's a horrible feeling of helplessness. His one year with you must have seemed like a lifetime of happiness for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2four Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear about Hurry. What a shock to have to make such a quick decision. Our condolences on his loss. Run free, Hurry. Quote Tin and Michael and Lucas, Picasso, Hero, Oasis, Galina, Neizan, Enzo, Salvo and Noor the Galgos. Remembering Bridge Angel Greyhounds: Tosca, Jamey, Master, Diego, and Ambi; plus Angel Galgos Jules, Marco and Baltasar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyt_dog_lover Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 For those people that think you're crazy, they obviously have never had the blessing of a greyhound in their life. Dont worry about the negative comments. You are doing a wonderful thing and you already know how much love you are given in return. May your sorrow be short lived, yet your loving memories long. Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Condolences on your loss and a request--could we see some pictures of your sweet Hurry? Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Oh, I'm so sorry you lost your precious boy, especially so suddenly. That makes the grief doubly hard as you try to adjust to his absence. Bless you for adopting a senior and giving him what was undoubtedly the best year of his life. And no one here will think you are crazy for having 5 Greys. We tend to think it's more unusual to have just one. Or even worse, none at all! I haven't seen if you've posted in remembrance yet, but if you haven't, we would love to hear more about him. Yes, and pics. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I'm so 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...
Magdalyn58 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 How wonderful that you gave him a loving home for the time that you had him. I'm so, so sorry for your loss. I know how horrible it feels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytgrandma Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 so sorry for your sudden loss.Your sweet Hurry knew how much he was loved.All of the greyhounds are so precious. Hugs to you and the rest of your pack. :grouphug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss. Hurry was fortunate your family came along & gave him the home he deserved. I'm sorry he couldn't stay longer. Godspeed Hurry! 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...
Houndless Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss! Not only did you give him one good year you gave him the BEST year he'd ever had. Know that he's running free and fast with all the other angel houndies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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