rycezmom Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 into a million pieces. How do I say goodbye to my big man. How do I say goodbye to this big white cow upholstered manhound who has so dominated my life with his gentle presence for so long. I don't know how..... He came to us on the wings of loss and sadness, hand picked, or should I say paw picked, by my hearthound Ryce. The loss of Ryces' two companion hounds, Bo and Jim, within four weeks had devastated Ryce. He needed another hound with him so we let him pick his own new couchmate immediately. He chose the biggest hound in the kennel, a big beautiful marathon racer who was known by everyone at the track. Gustopher P and Ryce were joined at the hip from the beginning. They always seemed to have each others back from the moment the met. He came home with us that very day and settled into his new home like he had always been here and quietly took over the duties of "man of the house", sharing the responsibility with Ryce. He became the protector of his area of operation and guardian of his girlie hounds. He welcomed the new hounds into the house without even a twitch of the tail and made room for the newcomer with the poise and grace of a diplomat. He protected his home and territory from intruders with his intensly fierce and powerful growling bark. In the dead of night, he hunted for interlopers in his "hood" and took them to task, verbally and physically, dispatching them from his presence without a second look back. We knew that we were completely safe from the neighborhood cats, dogs, door to door people, bugs, leaves, miscreants and terrorists that lurked nearby. He protected us all, his women, who were not to be molested in any way, shape or form on his watch. He was completely at ease with his feminine side, playfully teasing the girlie hounds and tolerating their antics in the backyard. He allowed them first choice of cookies and treats and let them be their pushy little selves in any group activity, with his big goofy smile and an overly happy tail. He loved them all in his quiet protective way. But most of all, he loved me. His smile and laugh were a gift to me every time I walked into the house. He had a silly toothy grin that never failed to make me laugh out loud. He loved to put his head in my lap, nose buried, sitting quietly like that for the longest time. He loved to be scratched, anywhere, any time and any way that he could get it. He would stare at me with his big beautiful eyes and my heart would melt into a warm puddle of love. He has always asked for so little and given so much in return. Osteo has taken so many of our precious hounds from all of us and it has taken one more. With this theft it has robbed me of my heart, shattering it during the taking, leaving me with the many pieces to put back where they belong. So how do I say goodbye to my good man? My telling you all of him and his ways has shown me how. One day at a time, one piece of my heart put back at a time. I have given myself permission to think and to breath and to remember and to talk about him with those who love him too, with those who understand. I have given myself permission to have my good days about it and my bad days and to cry whenever I feel like it. I have given myself permission to be human and wait for the sadness of loss to change slowly into the fondness of memory that makes my heart laugh with all the love he gave me. It will happen as it is suppose to. I have said my goodbyes to his physical self. I will never say goodbye to Gus and his life with me because he will always be here in my heart where he belongs. He is forever intricately woven into the fabric of my heart, my memories and my life with my hounds. I miss my good man, my big man, my Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G) Good night my big baby boy............ Quote The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël Missing my Bridge Angels Ryce, Bo, Jim, Miss Millie, Miss Rose, Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G), Miss Isabella and Miss Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MnMDogs Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I'm shocked to see his name here. I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 (edited) I'm so so sorry. Your story is BEAUTIFUL! Gustopher was (IS!) obviously VERY well loved! Edited December 14, 2010 by OwnedBySummer 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...
Batmom Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Oh nooooooooooooo. My heart goes out to you and your family. Gustopher P, you will always be an icon of silly greyhound sweetness, and of love. Godspeed. 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...
45MPHK9 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 what a stunning tribute to your very special boy. run free at the bridge, Gustopher P. Jones. 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 greybookends Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 NOOOO!!! I am in tears here. I don't know what to say. Gus has always been one of my very favorite GT hounds. My heart aches with yours. I am so sorry. I am sure he will have the girls all swooning over him at the bridge. Run free handsome. He is no doubt standing on a corner at the bridge watching all the girls go by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 It's not good bye but, see you later. Run free sweet baby. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Oh my, I'm so sorry. I'm sure he's putting the moves on all those broodies across the bridge already. 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 December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 OMG, I screamed "NO" when I saw GP's name. Leslie, I am so very sorry. I wish I knew the right words to say... Just know that the handsome Gustopher P. Jones was loved by so many of us and will be sorely missed Please take care of yourself, Leslie 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...
Guest K9Cookies Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Oh, no. I'm so sorry your big guy is gone. We'll be thinking about you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Oh no, I am so very very sorry for your loss Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downloader Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Rest in peace big baby Boy Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I'm so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabz Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Oh, no - Gustopher was one of the first houndie pictures I saw on GT. Gorgeous, wonderful boy - Quote Dave (GLS DeviousDavid) - 6/27/18 Gracie (AMF Saying Grace) - 10/21/12 Bella (KT Britta) - 4/29/05 to 2/13/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsherriek Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Run free sweet boy! My 3 girls will meet you over the rainbow bridge. Two of them had secret crushes on you, and I am sure will be trying to get over the shyness and play coy with you handsome boy! Cancer is the most unfair disease there is. We will be sending loving thoughts and prayers that your heart will heal quickly, and only the good memories will then remain! Quote Missing our pups at the Bridge--Amandas Kelsey 03-15-1996 to 05-02-2008; Melissa May 07-17-1998 to 11-23-2009; Emily's Maggie 10-05-1995 to 05-20-2010; Flying Kendra 01-13-2003 to 02-28-2011; Izzy (Smile Please) 06-27-2002 to 03-28-2012: Senator (EF Rob Statesman) 04-30-2000 to 12-30-2013: Secret (Seperate Secrets) 04-10-2003 to 08-03-2014: Tugboat (Thugboat) 06-07-2007 to 07-27-2015; Betsy (Bee Better Now) 12-04-2004 to 07-02-2017: Dottie ( Rooftop Spottie) 08-08-2004 to 05-11-2018:Abby (WW's Dear Abby) 11/2008-08/2020: Tiny (Piccadilly Girl) 08/2007-10/2020: Tiller (Kelsos Tillerson) 10/30/2018: Heart (Lions Heart) 03/08/2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KahluasMagic Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I am so sorry. Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Oh no! I am shocked and so very sorry. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BootsyCollins Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I'm so shocked and saddened by this. And so very, very sorry. He was a beautiful boy and that was a beautiful tribute. Quote Christie and Bootsy (Turt McGurt and Gil too) Loving and missing Argos & Likky, forever and ever. ~Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to. ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Oh Leslie. I am so sad. I love Gustopher. He and Guinness kept me laughing and coming back to GreyTalk when George was SO difficult. His persona was so funny and so clever. And he made us friends. I cannot believe this. And I know how much you love your boy. I wish I could do or say something that would help. Love and hugs, Susan (sobbing) and George (heartbroken) Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 (edited) Leslie the world is a whole lesser place without Gustapher. I am so very sad for you and know exactly how shattered you are. I'm so sorry. We will miss you Gus.. Edited December 14, 2010 by Jackandgrey Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyKarma Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Oh my heart sank when I saw this....I am so sorry. Quote CAROL & Molleigh (Queen Molly)My Angel Girl (Slippy's Molly) ~ Thank you for sending me your namesake ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollis Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 Quote My sweet angel Tanner-"Showoffs Magic" 79D-82695. DOB 7/22/99. Gotcha Day 6/20/05. Bridge Day 3/11/10. Big Beautiful Brave Angel Norm-"Showoffs Storm" 89B-83263. DOB 8/16/99. Gotcha Day 3/24/06. Bridge Day 4/20/13. Angel Girl Bree-"Breezy Betty" 201A-93631. DOB 2/05/01. Gotcha Day 5/11/10. Bridge Day 10/07/11. She reached the beach.... Maci-"CF's Owhatanite" 44H-29320. DOB 10/05/04. Gotcha Day 10/11/11. Greta-"Greta's Milam" 90B-54582. DOB 9/17/10. Gotcha Day 11/30/12. Bridge Day 03/30/17. Ben-"P Kay Key Train" 63A-61271. DOB 6/2/13. Gotcha Day 12/26/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LadyChester Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 NO! NO! NO! I am so very sorry I have always loved Gustopher P's stories an antics. I am saddened that osteo has taken another special hound. He was clearly well-loved, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgreydogmom Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 (edited) I am so sorry. My heart sank when I saw his name. Please know our angels were there to welcome him. Gus will never leave us. Oh crap, I hate cancer. :f_red Edited December 14, 2010 by Tallgreydogmom Quote Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsgreys Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful tribute to a special boy. Run free Gustopher - you were so loved and will be missed always. 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...
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