laurie Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I have been putting off posting about Rhem's passing because I've been so numb. But I want to say see-you-later to him here on GT, where someone can understand, and remember him with me. The last three days of my boy's life were not good ones. I put him through three days of hospitalization and tests and IV fluids. Days when I wasn't with him, except in my heart, where I'll always be with him, and he with me. I hope he can forgive me those three days of utter selfishness when I thought I could save him. I hope he can understand how much I wanted--needed--to keep him here on this earth with me. I think he knows how much I love him. To my boy, my love, my life. I will miss you every minute until we're together again. Quote Laurie **& Angels Emily, Beatrice, Okie, Rhemus ,Vixen, and Rose-always in my heart** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I'm so sorry, Laurie. You can't be blamed for doing everything you could. I'm sure you loved each other very, very much. 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SLM4956 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Run Free Sweet Rhemus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 You weren't being selfish - you were still putting him in front. When you realized that it wasn't going to work, you gave him your final gift of love. There is no fault with that. You loved him, he loved you. I am so very sorry that you are feeling guilt, too. May we all act out of love. May you find peace. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I'm so very sorry for your loss. You know, we're in a no win situation most of the time. We feel bad if we don't think we've done enough and we feel selfish if we do too much. All we can do is our best and love them. Godspeed Rhemus. 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...
grey14me Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I'm so 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...
Burpdog Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Sending my sympathy Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 You did all you could. I went through the same second-guessing with my boy Thane - days of tests. We cling to a hope that there's any easy fix we've overlooked. Love makes us do it. If we didn't try we'd never forgive ourselves. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I did the same thing with Misty, and Judy is so right, we are in a no win situation. We owe them so much and do not want to give up too soon, and don't want it to be too late so their last days are days of suffering. I do believe that they truly know how very much we love them and would give the world to make them well. In this respect, I think our friends are way ahead of us on the understanding level. God speed handsome boy, run with all the Angels knowing how very much you are loved. And continue to watch over your mom, she will need you in the days ahead 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...
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Guest argolola Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I am so sorry for the loss of your precious angel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I'm so sorry. Godspeed Handsome Rhemus. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Rhemus. Rest in peace, handsome boy. Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Hope you find some peace in these words. I remember reading somewhere that the love animals give is so great, so pure and unconditional that our love must be stronger than our grief and impending sense of loss. Their reward for befriending us and healing us whenever we needed it must be mercy. You gave him every chance to live.....and was strong when you needed to be. Run pain free Rhemus Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I am so sorry. Quote 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...
Guest Gingergrey Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Godspeed sweet Rhemus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I'm so very sorry for your loss. You tried your best to save him, and he knows how much you love him. Godspeed, precious Rhemus... 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...
Remolacha Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 That picture of him running in the snow I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikibean Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I know Rhem totally understood. As hard of a time he had before you adopted him, I know he appreciated every day he got to spend with you. There are so many people that wouldn't have understood his issues and loved him even more because of it. He found the perfect, forever home with you and I know he loved you just as much as you loved him. Mimi was probably waiting for him with Em, Bea and Okie. Poor guy with all those bossy girls *hugs* Kelly, Molly, Rocky, Maddy & Dylan the foster Quote Wingnut (DC Wingnut), Voo Doo (Voo Doo von Bonz), Barb (Myokie Barb) & Romey (Nose Stradamus)at the bridge Molly (CM Blondie) 9/8/14, Maddy (Reuniting) 10/17/13, Rocky (Ranco Popeye) 1/7/12, Mimi (Flying Ringneck) 8/13/09 and RJ (RJ What For) 5/3/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I'm so very sorry. He sure was a handsome boy. Godspeed Rhemus. 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...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 God Speed to the Bridge Rhemus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BellesDad Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I am sorry for your loss. Godspeed Rhemus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jerrybird Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 He was a beautiful fellow and knew that you loved him. I've second guessed myself a thousand times over too. We wish you Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Laurie, I am so sorry for the loss of your very handsome Rhemus. I know how much you loved him; and he knew it too. G-d bless. 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...
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