Guest AmazinGreyz Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 I'll never forget walking into the SPCA looking for a dog. As I walked through the rows of kennel cages, the noise was amazing... until I came to a kennel on the right with a very quiet fellow looking out with bewilderment. That was my first glimpse of Chancy Dancer, the whippet with whom I was honored to share a life. He had been dropped off by his first family because they were going to have a baby. He was seven at the time. We took a walk together, and I brought him home right then and there. I helped him to the bridge since old age, that incurable ailment had relentlessly worn him out. ChancyD was a dignified, quiet boy. He was never one for playing rough, but he was a cuddler beyond compare. Every night he slept in my bed, curled next to my left side in my arm. We walked everyday through our neighborhood. ChancyD invited comments from everyone for his good manners and they way he'd prance down the street. Even when I was slowed by each knee replacement, he was my "therapy".. he could prance at a snails pace. Chancy was famous for his duck. The duck and ChancyD were rarely parted. He never barked at company. Instead, each person was greeted at the door by a Chancy drive-by, duck in mouth. Each guest or workman was expected to say "nice duck". Then Chancy could go back to his sofa. Earlier this year, my sister and her small puppy stayed a few weeks. Puppy had the audacity to grab the duck. ChancyD never snarked or fussed. He waited until puppy's attention was diverted, jumped off his sofa and most firmly retook possession of his duck. Later that evening, ChancyD pranced up and down the hallway in front of the bedroom in which puppy was staying, duck in mouth, as if to assset his proprietary rights. I adopted Ivan, my wonderful greyhound in January. Chancy immediately took charge in his own way. I give him all the credit for teaching Ivan his good leash manners. ChanceyD pranced on my left while Ivan walks on my left. At mealtime, ChancyD always inspected Ivan's dinner until he was directed to mind his own business and eat his own dinner. Ivan always waited patiently for his dinner while ChancyD gave his paws up for what was being served. Most of all, my boy saw that my heart was opened up to the grace and beauty of a sighthound. I have been blessed more than I can find ways to describe. I know it was selfish to try to ignore the signs he was ready to go, but he was able to let me know it was time. My boy's last gift to me was to lick my hand as we waited for the doctor. Even counting that time, I still have fingers left over from counting al the time over the years he licked. In my heart, I know it was his way of saying it was ok to say goodbye for now. He's prancing now in those fields over the bridge. My ChancyD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 I'm so sorry. Godspeed ChancyD. 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 greymama002 Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Deepest sympathy on the loss of your precious boy, run free sweet angel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 The dog of a lifetime. Hugs to you, missing your perfect boy. Godspeed, ChancyD. 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...
4greyhounds Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 I am 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...
dante2zoe Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 I am so very sorry for the loss of Chancy. I, too, adopted a whippet in his later years (he was 11) and he will be 14 in January. He also prances along on our walks. It is a perfect description! They are such special souls and I am so sorry that he had to leave. 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...
MandysMom Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 I'm so sorry for the loss of your special boy. Godspeed ChancyD. 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...
Cully Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Run free sweet baby. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckylpa Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I am so sorry you had to say goodbye to Chancy. He sounds like a wonderful boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BellesDad Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 So sorry for your loss. Godspeed Chancy Dancer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Chancy sounds like a wonderful boy... Quote Angel Gary (Hallo Smoke'em 2000-2013), Angel Molly (Kiowa Mysticrule 1999-2011) Linda, Hana, Sultan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss. ChancyD was very special 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...
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5blackgreys Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Godspeed Chancy Dancer. Quote , Phoenix, Okie, Casey, and Ellie the Galga; with Aggie, Alexa, Bear,Cody, Gianni V., Missy B, Babette, Bernice, and BooBoo at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 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...
Magdalyn58 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet boy. Sending wishes for comfort and peace during this very difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest racergirl435 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Godspeed Chacy Dancer. You sound wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gweneth06 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 (edited) So sorry for your loss!!! Edited October 25, 2010 by Gweneth06 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flysmom Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I am sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I'm 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest isntitgreyt Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourofem Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Sounds like he was an awesome boy...there's never enough time is there? ChancyD....rest well buddy. 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I am so very sorry for your loss. 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 BlingDogs Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Run free Chancy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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