marion Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I'm devastated! Today at 13.30h I had to let him go, he passed peacefully in my arms. It has been for quite a while that Ivy lost strength in his hind legs but his impressing life spirits helped him to fight and I helped him as well as I could. In the last time his forelegs started to loose strength too and walking was every day mor difficult for him. In the last 8 months he just 'lost' his stools in our house as his 'controls' didn't work anymore. But he wanted to live by all means and I helped him climb stairs, picked him up when he fell and got up every night several times to put him right back in his bed where he often fell out. In the last weeks he was on PRED and things seemed kind of 'stable'...but in these lsat days his legs just didn't accompany him anymore in his desire to stay with us and he fell too often, couldn't get back on his feet and started to have a bad time. The sad fact is that Ivy was perfect in his organism, wonderful blood, no digestive problems, he could see and hear and seemed a young chap...only his legs. So today I let him go in tears, my sweet boy... He had a wonderful life, that's my only satisfaction. For of GT who have known Ivy I attach a little slideshow with music from better days... Run free my sweet boy...I'll never ever forget you! Quote -------------------------------------------- Marion, Ivy & Soldi Perseverance is not a long race... it is many short races one after another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I'm so so sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Oh, Marion. I'm so sorry you had to say goodbye to your most handsome Ivy. Godspeed, beloved fellow. 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 KyGrey Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GriffinsMom Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I am weeping reading your description of Ivy. My loss of Griffin was similar. He was strong in spirit and love of life but his body gave out on him and he could no longer walk or function. I am so sorry for your loss Marion. My heart is breaking all over again for you and Ivy. Godspeed to the Bridge Ivy. Griffin will be there to greet you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I'm so, so sorry, Marion. What a beautiful video. Quote Pam with Sockem the GH, Birdie the JRT, Osorno the chocolate lab, and Shelby the shepherd mix. Missing Clarice (1991-2007) and Lily (2004-2012), always in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I am so sorry. 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...
Guest greymama002 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 So sorry for your loss of Ivy ; now he's free of his broken body Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gert Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I'm so very sorry. Godspeed, sweet Ivy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5blackgreys Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Marion I'm so sorry to hear of Ivy's passing, he certainly was a beautiful boy. Godspeed Ivy, may you now 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...
gazehund Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I knew this day was coming. I am devastated right along with you now that the day is here my friend. I have no sound here at work. I'll watch your show when I get home. Godspeed Ivy. A better life than the one you lived can not be found anywhere. I will miss you sweet boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullysmum Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 You are so right Marion....he did truly have a wonderful life I am just so sorry that you are going to miss him so very much. Thinking of you :grouphug Quote <p>"One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am"Sadi's Pet Pages Sadi's Greyhound Data PageMulder1/9/95-21/3/04 Scully1/9/95-16/2/05Sadi 7/4/99 - 23/6/13 CroftviewRGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Marion, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Over the years, I've loved your pics and stories about Ivy. He was one happy and cherished boy. Godspeed, sweet Ivy... 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...
ZoomDoggy Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I am sorry to hear You & he fought a good fight. Sending my sympathy. I know how much he means to you. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Marion, My heart sank when I saw the thread title - Not Ivy! I am so very sorry for your loss. gentle hugs to you. Run free, sweet Ivy - all your limbs work perfectly at the bridge. Quote Mary Semper Fi, Dad - I miss you. Remembering Carla Benoist, a Greyhound/Pibble's bestest friend, Princess Zoe Brick-Butt, the little IG with the huge impact on hearts around the world - Miz Foxy - Greyhound Trish - Batman, the Roman-nosed Gentleman - Profile, the Handsome Man - Hunky the Hunkalicious - Jeany the Beautiful Lady- Zema, the most beautiful girl in the world - Jessie, the lovable nuisance - and my 3 Greys: my Angie-girl, my Casey-girl, and The Majestic Pippin, running forever in my heart. (I will always love you and miss you,my friends) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Oh no Marion, 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 LANDOLISA Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 So Sorry for your Loss... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 My heart breaks for you. Now run free dearest Ivy on strong healthy legs. Perhaps you will meet my Ivy - a beautiful dark brindle female angel-at the bridge. She was like you only OS took her legs, but as long as she had 3 she still would happily "fly." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Godspeed beautiful Ivy Your legs will let you fly across the grass at the bridge. Marion, I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lflaherty45 Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Once again I sit here with a broken heart and tears. Our greys leave us much too soon, their strength of spirit will be with us always. I am so sorry you lost Ivy. You did all you could for your beautiful boy, your memories will always be there to warm your heart, and you know he will be there for you at the bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Marion, I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious angel. You and your family will be in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Marion, I am so truly saddened and so sorry for your loss of your wonderful Ivy, what you were dealing with sounds so much like my Stepper, I am feeling both losses today to you lady. Run with the angels sweet Ivy ~ you are with some of the best ever ~ Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 I'm so sorry He had a wonderful life, that's my only satisfaction. Yes, he absolutely did. Godspeed, sweet Ivy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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