Guest Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 I thought I would share with you that, tragically and ironically, Justin died today. We had been looking SO hard for a place to let him run free. We went to a nearby kennel yesterday at 5:00. We were so happy to FINALLY have a place to let him RUUUUN free, since he hadn't gotten a chance to since we got him. Never mind that it was a half hour from home. We were excited to find a safe place! We arranged for a private fenced area for $3 an hour. What a steal. We had been there about 15 minutes, when the attendant asked if we wanted another, (well behaved) dog to come play. I had talked to her about it, and realized that we're gonna HAVE to introduce him to more friendly dogs at some point..... and here we are in a fenced area, so running away won't be a problem. She let out a CUTE little pup.... big for his age... maybe a boxer pup about 8 months old to a year.... He started running at Justin, just to play I'm sure, and Justin turned, VERY scared, bolted, and took three strides at top speed RIGHT into the chain-link fence. The next five minutes were the most horrible in our life. He had obviously broken his neck, among God knows what else. The lady said, "OH, he's just hit his head hard... DO CPR!" (??!??!?!??!?!?) She turned to take the puppy back inside. I reached into Justin's mouth to see if he was choking or something.. maybe on blood... wasn't sure. He bit RIGHT into my thumbnail. He was just flopping out of control........ awful. As he was laying there, flopping around like a fish out of water, and gagging, and heaving for breaths, I knew it was over at that moment. He hit the fence so hard it bent it out of shape. I scooped him up, and as I was running to the car, I noticed that ALL his skin was COVERED in THOUSANDS of little purple spots. I think he hit so hard that his heart "exploded". All of his blood vessels just burst. We rushed him to their vet about 15 minutes away (this was 30 minutes from Concord, and our vet...) He finally gave up the horrible fight in the car... after about 10 minutes. I had taken the day off yesterday to spend with him. We went jogging that morning... played ALL day. It was going to be the BEST end to the BEST day! Playing ALL day with dad... Seems SO unreal... standing here looking at his empty crate and stuffies. Sorry to just say all this and I don't know you all... but you're Grey owners and I know that YOU know how we feel. I wanted SO badly to sign on to Greytalk last night.... but it was "under construction" for 24 hours..... There have been SO many helpful people on here... I just want to be able to tell people that IF your Grey is scared of other dogs, EVEN IF you are in a fenced, "SAFE" area... you HAVE to PUT HIM ON A LEASH!!!!! God.. I would give my LIFE to go back to that half-second before I agreed to add that second dog, and REALIZED that I should have had him on leash. I just thought that he'd be safe in the fence..... little did I know. Thanks for all your help, everyone. Love those sweet hounds you have..... life is a frail commodity. We have three sweet cats here to love on us.... they know something bad has happened... they all sense it... but I *think* they are secretly, silently, in their complex, yet unknowingly innocent minds, breathing a little sigh of relief..... we left the house with that that big, hairy, scary beast.... and he never returned! (just kidding) Actually, they were finally getting used to having this new "baby" around! Oh,well.. The terrible irony of this WHOLE tragedy is that RIGHT at the moment we walked in the door, we got a call from GPA Central New Hampshire... I had left them a message yesterday asking if they had suggestions about fenced areas..... he was calling to "put our brains together" and come up with a safe place.... very nice man..... Irony.... Uggg. Thanks for listening... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest moon880 Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 Oh my god, I am so sorry to hear your news! That is awful! I am crying just reading it. There is no way you could've know that would happen. We will all be here for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 I am very sorry for your loss. How tragic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forevermybabies Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 Oh, that is so awful! I am soooo sorry! Poor Justin! Poor you! (((HUGS))) Quote Tami, Nikki & Gypsy (non-greyhounds, but still pretty good dogs.) Deeply missing Sunscreen Man, Angel (Back on the Job), Switzler Festus and Joe (Indio Starr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytlucy Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 Very sorry to read of your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GHLady Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jaimesgrey Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 I am so sorry. My thoughts are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mleg2001 Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 Omg, that is so sad, my sympathies to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 So very sorry to hear of your loss. Simply tragic for all of you. 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...
cathys01 Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 That's terrible. I'm so sorry. Quote Cathy, Van & Monita (and angels Kimmie and Dagger) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gatemaster93 Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 Such a tragic accident. Nobody could have predicted something like that would happen so I hope you are not beating yourself up or blaming yourself for anything. Tears and hugs to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam234 Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 I feel so bad for you. That was such a freak accident and not something anyone could have foreseen happening. You were just doing the very best you could for Justin. My sympathies to you and your family on this tragic loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dukearoo5 Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 I can't even find words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 I'm just so sorry for your terrible loss. So sorry... Quote ~One nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KayaPacosMom Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 I can't imagine what a terrifying experience this was for you. It was definitely a freak accident and not something you caused--please know that. I am very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest usmcwf83 Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 So very, very sorry and sad at this happening. It must have been unbearable. Take care.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBailey Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 I am in shock. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sandy_Reg_Can Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 What a tragic, terrible thing to experience. I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gr8NCGreys Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 I am so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. I can hardly see what I am typing. My prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyandThunder Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 I'm so sorry for your loss. What a tragic accident Quote Cindy Missing my Thunder... Copper and Cowboy GPA-Wisconsin GPA-Wisconsin E-Bay Benefit Auctions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Yossarian Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 I am so very sorry to hear about Justin. What a tragic accident. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WhippetMom Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 I'm so sorry, my heart is just pounding from reading it. Thoughts and prayers to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest azgreyluver Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 So sorry, what a terrible thing to have happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hattiemae Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 I'm so very, very sorry! What a terrible, unpredictable accident. My prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SaidyLou_MaddieToo Posted May 30, 2002 Share Posted May 30, 2002 I am so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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