Guest fandogs Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Yesterday the painful decision was made to allow Rebel to cross the bridge. He was 12 years old and had so many things medically wrong that were making his quality of life a real question.. yet he still greeted anyone who approached him, with barks and tail wags. His appetite hadn't diminished, though he had lost at least 20 pounds. I even asked our vet to check him out when I took him to the hospital, to make sure our decision was the right one. (Most older dogs with issues, you really do know when the time is right.) For some reason, this was much harder. Well, she concurred.. his remaining time would only get more difficult, and it would not be pleasant. The decision made, I helped her lay him down, so she could proceed, and I held his head in my lap. I wished him God speed... and that he should meet up with all those that have preceded him. Especially his favorite love Greys Comanche. I cried yesterday.. I'm crying today. He was such a special dog.. and yes, he was a kennel dog, but was so loved by us all. He is buried on our farm, near those he loved. He will be remembered always. Rebel went sterile shortly after arriving in the USA from Ireland. His only litter (to Comanche) included Paul and Anthony's Donnie and Tippy, who they just formally adopted. [/img] [/img] Run free without pain my big boy and know that you were loved and respected for all the time you spent with us. Maxine,Sue, Ken, Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FastDogsOwnMe Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 So sorry for your loss! Those kennel hounds are special and loved, too. He was beautiful and clearly healthy and well loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 What a Beautiful, Regal Boy . I am so very sorry for your Loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 What a handsome, happy looking boy. I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed Rebel 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...
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Guest PhillyPups Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Run with the angels handsome Rebel, you were truly loved and are now with the very very best. This is one that is hitting me hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I am so sorry for the loss of such a special boy. 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...
Remolacha Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I am so sorry. It is so hard to make the decision when they still have that "spark", but their body is failing them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed Rebel. 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...
Guest greytloves Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 That must have been so hard. I'm sorry you had to make such a decision. It sounds as if it was the best for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Rest well handsome boy. I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flysmom Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I am very sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Godspeed, Irish lad. Sympathy to all who loved 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalyn58 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 He was beautiful. Godspeed handsome boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Run free sweet baby boy. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Run Free Rebel! 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss 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...
duncan41 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 What a handsome boy. I am so sorry he had to leave. Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 What an incredible dog. That final decision, though made from love, is the most difficult of all. I'm so sorry. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Godspeed, handsome. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Another beautiful pup has left us. I am sorry. Run free big boy, run free... Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I am so very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giadog Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for making such a tough decision for his benefit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I remember Rebel...and I remember you telling me "Rebel's not going anywhere." I know you guys loved him a lot and took special care of him always. I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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