Diane4114 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 With great sadness Buddy left us to be with Willow, Austin and so many others. Buddy didn't always have to best post retirement life. Adopted from Seabrook, he lived with a family for a few years, the wife of which wasn't able to accept dogs for what they were. Some times they might come in with muddy feet, water sometimes spills on the floor, sometimes they might get sick in the house. Sometimes they didn't want to be bothered while on their dog bed and didn't react kindly to being forced off it. It seems he spent a lot of time outside or banished to the basement if wet or dirty. My friend Laurie heard of these people through a 3rd party. She offered suggestions to help, but they were not taken seriously. They were seriously considering putting him to sleep. Laurie and her husband took him for a weekend to evaluate him. Laurie wanted to keep him, but they already had 6 or 7 GH's and her husband said that was enough. So back to his family he went and Laurie said he seemed happy to be there. These events were happening over the course of a few months in 2007. In Sept. 2007 Willow left to be with Austin. So it was Matt and whatever foster I might have. Since Matt seemed like he would be fine as an only dog, I kept it in mind that I would keep that space open for a hound that needed a place to go. At Dewey a few weeks later, I received an email that Buddy had to go...and now! So I answered that if was was cat safe he could come live with Matt & I. Knowing that he would need a dental, Laurie arranged it with her vet and I would pay for it. The initial estimate was off by a bit. So my 'free' dog...with the $1000 dental... came home to live with us. Looking back it probably wasn't the best time to bring a new dog home. So soon after losing Willow and what was going on with my Mom's illness. Buddy fit in well enough with the other dogs, but he wasn't my favorite by any means. He became quite attached to me and made it difficult to do much without him causing a fuss. That first winter when I would have to be in the barn and the dogs stay in the house, he would bark and howl at the picture window. It was always covered with dog drool. He would get the other dogs going and it would be quite a racket. Thankfully I didn't have any close neighbors. Even though we have just come home form a walk, if he saw me come out of the barn and didn't go in the house within a few minutes, he would pee inside. We also had issues with him trying to eat the other dogs food when he was done first. That's when I saw the other side of him. This dog that would seem so quiet, plastering himself on anyone's leg who was standing near him...would turn into Cujo. Snapping and snarling. The same if I wanted him to get off his bed for some reason. he was a bit scary and he only had 2 teeth left by this time. So even though I originally thought his first family were nuts, maybe not so now. They did have a couple of other dogs and young children. Well I found ways around his quirk's for the most part. The window was always covered with drool. He stopped trying to steal every ones food and became a decent foster brother to a few GH's. The only bad thing was that he was teaching them all to bark. Last Sunday all seemed well. We went for a walk at the tree farm as we usually do most every day. When we got home he tried to hop the 4 steps in 2 hops as usual and he couldn't do the first hop even. I'm still trying to get 2 others GH's in th house, he tries again and falls over. I try to get behind him and steady and guide him up, but he is having no part of it. He struggles and falls again and doesn't want to get up. So I wait a few minutes. Someone had given me a dog ramp last year, so I go get that, but he wants no part of it. He didn't want me to pick him up. By now he's panting, upset and very unsteady & wobbly on his hind legs. I managed to get him in the van and off to the evet we go. The vet was very nice and gave us some pain and anti inflammatory meds. Telling us to get xrays at our regular vet on a follow up visit as soon as we can get an appt. My vet would charge us 1/3 as much as the evet would of. He was willing to walk, but was a bit unsteady still. Followup xrays showed no breaks or fractures and his spinal column looked quite good for a 10 year old dog. He took us off the other meds, the effects of which acted like a narcotic. Wanted to see how much of his hind end issues were him or the effects of the drugs. He was put on Prednisone. Not wanting to put him in his kennel overnight while I was at work, I x-penned him in the living room. I got out Willow's waterproof crate pads, mattress pads and regular kennel bedding and made him a stall...and prepared to wash bedding every night. I also had to carry him in the house. 70 lbs....ugh. I found that if I picked him up a few feet away from the steps he was OK. He groaned...or it was a soft growl...each time. Mine was a groan. I was to call the vet on Thurs. to give him an update. We decided to wait until his prescription was out to decide. Thinking that was Monday, I had another appt. for him on Tues. His meds were going to run out on Sat., so Friday AM I called for a refill. Friday was a bad day for him. He really didn't want to get up at all. He would fall and his hind legs would splay. Once his front legs as well. That night I kept asking him if he wanted to go out and he didn't even lift his head. I was in the other room an heard the jingle of tags. Thinking he was getting up and wanted to go out, I went to check on him. He had peed laying down was was lying in it. This time he did get up and go out, but staggered back the 10' to his area, barely able to make it that far. I made the decision then to let him go on Sat. AM. He was a good dog. Once I figured out how to handle his quirks, we became friends. When I have only 2 dogs, they can ride in the truck to go on errands. He must of been in trucks before, he always sat on the seat beside me, and Matt had the floor. Most times either his head or paws on my leg. Always an attention getter at M&G with his snaggletooth, he would lean on anyone that stopped to chat. We will all miss him. Snaggeletooth (Please excuse the dirty rug ) A mild case of ETS At Dewey last year. Their Easter card. Buddy is on the right. Quote Willow( Hi Tech Popandgo ) CGC #31965 Calico Salad x MayPop 8-9-93/9-24-07 Austin( Nodak Austin ) #55202 Chrisse's Twelve x Lotsa Liz 2-25-96/2-15-05 Matt( Kelsos Metaphor ) #90695 Oswald Cobblepot x Kelso's Movita 8-10-00/2-28-14 Buddy (Aljo Class Act) #78137 Action By Design x Miss Classy 12-8-98/8-29-09 Sonny (Onaim Excalibur)#97927 Flying Train x Rough Diamond 9-7-01/1-9-2016Hunter (SS Snow Roll) #35135 Craigie Whistler x Lightning Snow 10-4-2005/9-23-17 Leo (Yolo Empleo)#72060 4-13-18 Fiesta Paraguas x Mega Bien Hecho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I'm so sorry. Sometimes the "imperfect" dog finds the perfect home--as Buddy did with you. Godspeed Buddy. 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...
grey14me Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 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...
GreyTzu Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss. :groupug 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...
BertnLil Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I'm so sorry. :f_white 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...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I am sorry for your loss. You showed him what it meant to be loved when he needed it most. Godspeed, Buddy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing Buddy's stroy. Quote Marc and Myun plus Starbuck (the cat)Pinky my AWOL girl, wherever you are, I miss you.Angels Honey (6/30/99-11/3/11) Nadia (5/11/99-6/4/12) Kara (6/5/99-7/17/12) Cleo (4/13/2000-4/19/2014) Antnee (12/1/2002=2/20/17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 sorry for your loss but thanks for giving Buddy the home where he knew true love Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Greyglo Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 So very sorry for your loss. Bless you for taking Buddy in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Buddy was lucky to have found you and I'm sorry you had to say goodbye - RIP Buddy. Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest PhillyPups Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. Yoi gave Buddy the love, understanding and patience he so truky needed. Run with the angels sweet Buddy, you are with some of the very, very best - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Oh Diane, 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...
HeidisMum Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I'm so sorry. Run Free Buddy. Quote Christine- Mum to Betty (Nitro Ugly Betty), Hannah (Rj Have I Told U) and missing Heidi (Sendahl Eve) 04/21/2005-06/19/2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Diane, I am so sorry for your loss. Buddy was destined to spend this time with you. He found someone who came to understand him, care for him and in the end he bonded closely with someone he trusted. He was one of those characters that because of his quirks becomes so memorable. I know you will miss him and my heart goes out to you. f_yellow Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I'm sorry, Diane. Godspeed, sweet boy. 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...
Finnsliz Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 Lucky Buddy to have found you Dianne. I am very sorry for your loss. Liz Quote <p>Finn, Wink, Birdie, Snap and SmokeyJG Quicknfast 7/25/99-5/16/08, JG Quickwink 7/25/99-9/22/13, Iruska SweetDuv 7/19/03-11/9/16, Delbar 6/11/11 and Catahoula Smokey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Godspeed Buddy. 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...
Madeara Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 You were wonderful to step up and take him in. I am so sorry He certainly loved Diane and I thought he was a sweet old boy. I will miss him too. Quote "To err is human, to forgive, canine" Audrey, Nova, Cosmo and Holden in NY - Darius and Asia you are both irreplaceable and will be forever in my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 REST IN PEACE BUDDY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I'm sorry for your loss. Buddy was lucky to find someone willing to take the time to understand him. Godspeed Buddy! (PS Buddy & my Faolin have a common ancestor in Flower Design.) 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...
Houndtime Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I never knew Buddy's story. Was Paul there with him? Again, I am so sorry for your loss. 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...
maryz Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. How wonderful of you to have given him the second chance he needed. He was loved and I'm sure he was grateful to you. 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...
Guest GriffinsMom Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss. Buddy had a great life with you. Godspeed to the Bridge Buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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