Guest car3fan Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 I have lurked on this forum since we adopted our Junie 6 years ago from Hill Country Greyhound Association in Texas (racing name was Nebo De Niro). I never posted, but gleaned so much information anytime Junie just looked at me cross-eyed or was injured. we lost Junie to osteosarcoma on Tuesday, September 1, 2009, five days shy of his 12th birthday, after his being diagnosed on August 11, 2009. We are missing him terribly, and he is loved so much. We are comforted that Junie is a participant in the OS study at MIT through bloodwork and tissue samples. If his contributions can save one greyhound or other big dog, i know he would be showing off to know that. We are forever grateful to Dr. Carol Machery at Grassmere Animal Hospital in Nashville, TN who cared for Junie since we moved here a few years ago, and to Dr. Steven Rapp at Boerne Medical in Boerne, TX who cared for Junie when we were in San Antonio. TX. If you live in either of these two places, I wholeheartedly recommend both of these vets. They both loved our Junie and gave him amazing care. Junie was a crazy and silly boy that liked to show off and who was addicted to Greenies, CET Chewies and the Three Dog Bakery carob and peanut butter cookies and vanilla cookies. Up until the begining of August, Junie was still running 8-10 laps around the backyard each night - he was incredibly muscular until the end, and it was hard to believe he was nearing 12. (This was not something we showed him how to do. From day 1 that he arrived at our home, he ran. We cheered him on every single time as he did this funny jackrabbit running with a silly grin and tongue hanging out.) He always had to be first -- first up or down the stairs, first in the door from the backyard, first in the house after a car ride, first for dinner before my husband and I, first to the bathroom after waking up in the mornings (albeit, his bathroom was outside), etc. You get the picture! He was incredibly spoiled, but that was our mission from the beginning. He had raced for several years, went through a few families and then we adopted him at 6 years old. So, I also thank all of you. You didn't know it, but you helped me through these years. I learned so much from your posts, your questions, your experiences and your answers. Quote
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss. He sounded like a wonderful boy. Quote
Houndtime Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. I do hate cancer. 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
dante2zoe Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 i am sorry for your loss. He sounds like a wonderful pup who obviously knew that he was loved and treasured. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow
CaliforniaGreys Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 I am so sorry. God speed Junie 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
Guest Energy11 Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 (edited) We are also sorry for the loss of your Junie! I lost Max, 12.5, to this horrible disease, too! Glad you have been "with us here," and just know, anyone of us/all of us, are here for you, and eachother! God Speed your Junie, and we know, he is running free at The Bridge! Love and Hugs, Dee, and The Five! Edited September 5, 2009 by Energy11 Quote
Guest vahoundlover Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss Godspeed Junie Quote
seeh2o Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 Junie sounds like he brought a lot of enjoyment and love into you life, and visa versa. I'm sorry you lost your sweet boy. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014
MandysMom Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 I'm so sorry. Godspeed Junie. Quote 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.
fliggie Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 I'm very sorry. Glad you're here. Quote My Photojournal
Guest how888 Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 Godspeed your preicous boy.. Glad you found the forum and know we are here for support.. Hang on to those beautiful memories... Linda Quote
greyhead Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 Junie had a wonderful life with you. Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13).
Guest boondog Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Run free, Junie. Quote
Cully Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 run free sweet baby. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra
4greyhounds Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 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
fourofem Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 I'm so sorry...it's tough, isn't it? Your Junie had an awesome life with you and that's what he'll take with him. Rest well, sweet boy. Quote Blair, Stella (DND Heather), Lizzie (M's Deadra), Hitch (Hallo Dominant) and House (Mac's Dr. House) Missing my handsome men Lewis (Vs Lowrider) - 11/11/01 - 3/11/09, Kevin (Dakota's Hi Five) - 1/1/06 - 4/18/11 and my cat, Sparkle Baby - ??/??/96 - 4/23/11 "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is, in fact, the most precious and valuable possession of mankind." (Theodorus Gaza)
queenwinniesmom Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 It's good that you came out of "lurker" mode---we can share your sadness, and let you know how sorry we are that you lost your precious boy. He ran with joy, safe in his loving family until the very end. Quote Nancy, Mom to Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, Evangelina, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown
Guest D_MansMommy Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 I'm so sorry Run free sweet Junie Quote
GreyPoopon Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 I am so very sorry. It's clear from your post that Junie was a special and precious soul. Godspeed Junie. 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)
Guest 3greysinPA Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss. Run Free Junie Quote
Guest WarmheartedPups Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 I am so very sorry for your loss. Junie sounded like a VERY special houndie. My thoughts are with you. Quote
Guest ss556 Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 I am so sorry for your loss. He sounds like he was a wonderful grey and you were both blessed to have each other. Run free Junie. Quote
BertnLil Posted September 5, 2009 Posted September 5, 2009 I am so, so sorry. 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.
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