Guest cms121979 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Dont know how many remember me, but I started on this forum about a year or so ago trying to find help for my plaqued boy with separation anxiety. Well yesterday was a normal day until I came home from work and found my Echo passed away in his crate. He was a young boy - only 5 years old - and all seemed perfectly normal yesterday morning. Sunday night he seemed like he had a LOT of gas and was yaking without producing vomit, but that was only for about an hour. After he drank some water, he curled up on his spot on the couch and I tucked him in for the night. Yesterday morning he woke me bright and early with the typical cold nose under the blanket and against the most opportune place to wake me up in a hurry. We snuggled in bed, he stole the covers, and proceeded to stretch as far as he could to take up the most amount of space. We walked a few time yesterday before I went to work in the afternoon. Potty functions were all normal. He ate some treats around lunch time for his usual stupid human tricks session. He seemed perky and happy and normal. I opened his crate and he walked right in, settled down for a nap and I left for work. I came home and he was gone. My vet is doing a necropsy because I can't imagine what the issue was. Vet doesn't think bloat because his abdomen wasn't distended. His throat was, and it appeared that he bit his tongue hard, so the vet thinks possible seizure or acute heart attack. But we will have more answers hopefully later today. Echo was my first grey. He had a lot of issues. The life the greys lead is a hard and fast one - one with little consistency and formal training. He hated to be home alone. He needed to know where I was at all times. But he was fantastic with other animals, great with kids (he loved to play with my neices and nephew) and generally an all around wonderful soul. He gave me a sense of being needed and loved. He taught me that it doesn't matter how many people think you're not worth the effort, just so long as someone does. He taught me the value of patience and consistency. Within 6 months of adoption, he was CGC and Therapy Dog certified, proving that even if the body is retired from racing, the heart and the mind never go out of business. My life is forever changed by him. He will never know just how much I needed and loved him. Hug your grey today. Every day is a gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I am so so very sorry to hear about Echo. The first grey I lost (Topaz) was only 5 as well. But I had a month's notice. Not sudden like you. My first girl (Brindle) who outlived Topaz however died suddenly. She bled out from hemangiosarcoma. Topaz's loss has stayed with me ever since (11 yrs now) and in fact has started a legacy. She was white and black. And I've now have had 3 more white/black girls. Pearl, became my heart and soul (and I just lost her this year...age 12). Jade and Opal are still with me. I feel that I will always need a white and black girl in my pack. You have my sincerest and deepest sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsgreys Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss. He was much much too young to leave. Run free Echo - no more separation to worry about. Quote Deb, and da Croo In my heart always, my Bridge Angels - Macavity, Tila the wannabe, Dexter, CDN Cold Snap (Candy), PC Herode Boy, WZ Moody, Poco Zinny, EM's Scully, Lonsome Billy, Lucas, Hurry Hannah, Daisy (Apache Blitz), Sadie (Kickapoo Kara), USS Maxi, Sam's Attaboy, Crystal Souza, Gifted Suzy, Zena, and Jetlag who never made it home. http://www.northernskygreyhounds.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lasharp1209 Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I am so, so very sorry. Hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ohiogreymom Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I'm SO very sorry. Please let us know what your vet finds out . He was so young! :weep:weep Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grammarules Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I know that my greyhound is like my baby and I've only had her for less than a year. I can't imagine how you must feel. So sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I'm so very sorry for your loss. 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...
PattyE Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss. It has to be quite a shock. Quote Patty, Mom to Jaxson 5/12/2017 Forever in my heart: Joey 11/01/2007 to 12/06/2018, Scout 11/19/2005 to 07/15/15 and Jack 01/03/2004 to 06/11/2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest longdoglady Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I am so sorry for your sudden loss Echo went to the bridge knowing how much you loved him and loving you even though your time together was far too short. God speed Echo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I am so sorry, what a terrible shock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 My heart is breaking for you. I'm so sorry. It sounds to me like you two were so meant for each other. I think Echo does know how you love him always and how important he is to you and personally I think he'll be with you always. Maybe not the same way as before but he'll be there for you-just like you were for him when he needed it. My deepest sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I am so sorry that your boy had to leave. I am sure that there is a new star shining brightly in the heavens named Echo. 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...
Guest bethac Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I am so very sorry for your loss. Do not blame yourself ... it sounds as though he started the day just like any other with no reason for alarm. It is so hard to lose a beloved pet. My thoughts are with you today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss. It makes it even harder when you weren't there to say goodbye, I know the feeling of that. Run fast, Echo. Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ola Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss. Echo sounds like a special boy, full of character. {{{hugs}}} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Oh, I'm so very sorry. A sudden loss like this is always so difficult to wrap your mind around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smiley Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I am so very, very for your loss. How tragic and heartbreaking. Many hugs to you . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest moremoney Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 Sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest twilliams Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I am so sorry. What a horrible shock. 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 ctgreylover Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I am so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 So very sorry for your loss. Godspeed Echo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I am so very sorry. 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...
maggiespet Posted October 19, 2010 Share Posted October 19, 2010 I am so very sorry. GodSpeed Echo. Quote http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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