Guest Phaedra3 Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Yesterday I lost my best friend Pharaoh to hemangiosarcoma. Pharaoh was a 10 year old, 97lb gentle giant greyhound and the best friend in the world to me. He came to me as a special needs dog and my love for him grew very intense. He was diagnosed with a hemangiosarcoma subdermal tumor on his side back in March 2009, it was removed along with 2 ribs. The doctor said that the surgery went well and they got all clean margins. Late in the evening of November 26th, 2010 Pharaoh took ill suddendly, only to find out that the hemangiosarcoma cancer had return and had attacked his heart. By mid-afternoon on November 27th this horrible disease took his life. Our family was able to be with him to hold, kiss and tell him how much we loved him. I will miss him dearly and will never forget the many years of enjoyment he has given to our family. Any words of encouragement that will help me get through this very difficult time would be greatly be apprieciated. Faith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jerrybird Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Pharoah knew how much he was loved. So, cherish the good memories and we send you a gentle hug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4rooers Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Know that you gave him love and a good home. It doesn't ease the pain, only time will do that. Run with the angels, sweet boy. No more pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest PhillyPups Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 (edited) Oh Faith I am so very sorry. There are no words, just know we are here and have walked this path and will be by your side as you walk it. Pharaoh was loved and cherished as he so deserved. Run with the angels Sweet Pharaoh, you are with the very very best ~ Edited November 28, 2010 by PhillyPups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrunners Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 My first grey, my heart boy, was also a Pharaoh. Be assured that in time, the heartache will pass, but the memories will always be there. I am sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phaedra3 Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 I want to make a correction on the date he was first diagnosed with cancer it was March 2010 not 2009. It is a very aggressive cancer and my heartfelt sympathy goes out to anyone who lost their best freind to cancer. I also want to thank everyone for their condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 I'm so sorry your boy had to leave you. Godspeed, Pharaoh. 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 November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Faith, I am truly sorry for your loss of Pharoah. It is evident you did everything for him and he knew that. Your love for him and his love for you can never die, nothing can take that away. The day will come when you can smile again at the mention of his name. Run free Pharoah, run free sweetie... 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...
greytpups Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss...it is such a painful time. 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...
Guest Flysmom Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 I am very, very sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss. In time the pain will subside and the memories will remain. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 I'm so very sorry. Godspeed Pharaoh. 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...
45MPHK9 Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 we are so sorry to read that Pharaoh has gone to the bridge. hugs to you and your family, Faith, at this very sad time. we will be thinking about all of you. 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...
KahluasMagic Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 I'm so sorry. Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostr_Mom Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Oh no, not another sweet hound going to the bridge! I am so sorry to read this. Please keep your wonderful memories close to your heart. Sending hugs and prayers to you and your family. Quote <p>Mom to Kyle (Diehard Kyle) & Angel Gracie (KB's Sankey) Foster Mom for AFG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 I am so very sorry for your loss. In time, may your memories bring you comfort. 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...
BertnLil Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 Oh no. 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 kar Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss. I have walked that path and it is not an easy one. Run free sweet boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 I am so 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...
Cully Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 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...
grey14me Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 I am 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...
Hawthorn Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 I'm so sorry you had to say goodbye to your best friend. May your many happy memories bring you peace and comfort. RIP Pharoah Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 I am so sorry. As someone once told me, remembering someone is a way of keeping them with us, even when they are not. I hope you can find some comfort in that, and know that your best friend is watching over you. Godspeed Pharaoh Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 I'm so sorry in the loss of your sweet boy.....so many of us know that pain only too well. Know that you are not alone......hugs to you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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