joejoesmom Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 (edited) Tattoo's parents (no longer his foster parents) arrived from Wisconsin this evening. Steve and Amanda officially adopted him last night. He gave them a smile (he crinkles the corners of his mouth -- so sweet) and a tail wag. He is spending the evening with them in their hotel room. Unfortunately, the latest cultures haven't grown anything. He has tried his best to fight this infection for over 8 months now. Dr. Couto has done every test and consulted with every expert he knows. He has researched for hours and hours. They just can't figure out what is causing the infection, why they can't grow cultures of it, and why it won't respond to any antibiotic. The difficult decision has been made. Tattoo is in a lot of pain and just can not keep weight on. He will go back to OSU tomorrow at 10 am. Amanda, Steve, Dr. Couto and staff, and I will be there. Tears are streaming down my face as I write this. Tooey is such a special boy. He charms every single person he meets. All of us in Ohio love him very much. I know he has many more people in Wisconsin who love him as well. He deserves to have a better life than the one he has had since he got sick so many months ago. Please think of him tomorrow morning and wish him well on his journey to the rainbow bridge. Jane p.s After Tattoo passes, Dr. Couto will be doing everything possible to determine what caused this in hopes of preventing this from happening to another hound. Edited July 20, 2009 by joejoesmom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 So very very sad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Prayers for a gentle passing..... 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...
Cully Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I know that Tattoo was loves by mommy & daddy. waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I'm so sorry. Give him a little scritchy for me, and his parents a hug or two, OK? Some hugs for yourself --> {{{{{{{{}}}}}}}} Thanks for watching out for him on his journey. 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...
CaliforniaGreys Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 What a shame, I am so very sorry to hear it has come to this. We will light a candle for him and his family, and will ask our little Misty to help welcome him 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 TurnerMiller01 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Oh.. my ..goodness.. how awfully sad.. hang in there .. i cannot imagine how sad you are right now... I'm very very sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dex95lucy Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I am so sorry to hear this. How tragic. But maybe someone else can later be saved as you said. He would then have been worth his weight in gold if answers are found. sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tuxsmom Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 How very sad there is an end to suffering, and we must believe that is a good thing no matter how much it hurts us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Tatoo will be in my thoughts as he goes to the bridge on the wings of love - He will be greeted at the bridge by another Wisconsin racer, The Queen with Loca at her side and will be with some of the very very best. Tears streaming down my face, hugs to all of his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I'm so sorry. I hope you and his parents can find peace knowing that you did everything possible for him. Prayers for a peaceful passing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I'm so sorry for everyone involved. Things just suck sometimes despite all of our hard work. Please give Dr Couto a hug for me. I also want to add how wonderful and heartbreaking to hear that his foster family have adopted him. That takes special people. Hugs and healing prayers for them. I've asked Foxy to meet Tooey at the bridge, she will be the white faced bossy one. 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...
RobinM Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 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...
nyGreys Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 (edited) How very sad. Hugs to his family, all of them will be in my thoughts tomorrow. Edited July 20, 2009 by nyGreys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I'm so sorry to read this. Sending prayers for a peaceful journey for this sweet boy. Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Bless you and his Mom and Dad for showing him such unselfish love during his short life. I'm so sorry. 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...
4greyhounds Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Bless you all for being his Special Angels.... I am so very sorry.... 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...
Guest Annie Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I am so very sorry and pray for a peaceful passing for this much loved boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest knitkass Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I'm so sorry to hear this. I just found the other topic on Tattoo, and it sounds eerily similar to what happened to my Callay. She had a Bartonella infection that was cleared up with about 2 months solid on 4-5 different antibiotics. Her heart murmur stopped at a II though, so even though she did have endocarditis, it's getting better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest redreed Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 God bless you all and prayers for a gentle passing for such a good boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TishaT Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 He was so brave and fought so hard. I am very glad that his family is there with him. He will be missed by the whole GPA Wisconsin family too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LadyChester Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 Sending peaceful thoughts for Tattoo, his family, and everyone who love him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahsBlackPack Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 That so sucks! Amanda and Steve are such wonderful people! They adopted one of my former foster hounds Lilly back then her name was Peaches. I was so hoping for a better out come for this sweet boy. GPA- Wis. has worked so hard to help him. Please give Steve and Amanda a big hug from Lilly's foster mom Sarah. I'll send my 3 Bridge Babies to greet him. Sarah, mom to Stella and Winston . And to Prince, Katie Z, Malone, Brooke, Freddie, Angel and Fast who are all waiting at the Bridge!www.gpawisconsin.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I am so sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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