Guest falconschild Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 We lost our sweet Toby yesterday. He fought as hard as he could, but osteo is one of those things you can't really win against. Toby was a bounce who came home with us after we lost our first greyhound, Sly. We went to the adoption kennel, and Toby literally stood on his head to tell us he wanted to be with us. We were told he had originally lived with a family in TN, and that due to changes in their life, they knew it would be in Toby's best interest to come back to the kennel...but that it broke their hearts to have to give him up. On this end of things, I can see why it broke their hearts to let him go. It certainly did ours to have to let him go as well. Toby loved food. Banana pieces and apple slices were some of his favorite treats. And sushi. Oh, how he loved California rolls. It got to the point where we didn't dare go out for sushi without bringing three or four pieces home for him and for Chewie. He also loved having his chest scratched. It was a daily ritual...Allan or I would be passing his bed to go to another room, and he'd raise his head, give us a long look with those big brown eyes, and lift his front leg to request a chest rub, if you please. When we moved to an apartment that shared a back yard with my brother's house earlier this year, Toby made friends with my brother's two dogs, Jordan and Shadow. It was sort of like watching the band geek hanging out with the other "normal" kids. They would dash up and down the fence and bark as another dog passed by, and Toby would watch, fascinated. Then, finally, one loud "WOOF!" And he'd look over his shoulder at us, as if he was asking "Did I do it right? Did I?" We always had to laugh and tell him yes, he did it right. Heather (GreysandMoreGreys) told us his kennel name while he was racing was "Elmer." We used to call him that every now and again, and he'd give us a very amused, perhaps somewhat embarrassed, look. We also called him the Goober-dog because he was so very silly at times. He loved sneaking up on the bed, putting his head on Allan's pillow, and napping next to me. He was endlessly patient. When Merlin, the Siamese mix, joined our family in early November, Toby let him play with his tail, bushwhack his ankles, and chew on his toenails when the kitten was teething. He gently helped teach Merlin cat manners with the mere lift of a lip to say "Cut that out, kid." So many little things that made him up, that made Toby who he was. I know I'm forgetting at least half of them. Thank you to Heather and the Fishdog Kennels for loving him and spoiling him rotten while he was racing...and thank you to his first mommy and daddy for loving him enough to let him go when you had to. If nothing else, it has been easy to see that Toby's life was filled with love. We miss you, Goober. And we love you so very much. I wish you could have stayed, but some things are just not to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I'm so sorry. I can tell by your tribute that Toby was very sweet and 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...
maggiespet Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I'm so very sorry. GodSpeed Toby. 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...
Batmom Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 What a wonderful, loving life he had with you. I'm sorry he had you to leave so soon. Godspeed, Toby. 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 January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 We are very sorry for your loss of Toby. 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...
Fostr_Mom Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Such a sweet boy! I am so sorry for your loss. 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...
Cully Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Run free sweet baby. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zombrie Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 (edited) Run free sweet Toby Edited January 6, 2011 by zombrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I'm so sorry. Godspeed Toby 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 fandogs Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Run free Toby, You were loved, and will be remembered for a long, long time. Watch over your family, and help them dry the tears.Happy memories will do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I am so very sorry for your loss of sweet Toby. He sounds so very special, to you. Run with the angels Sweet Toby, you are with the very very best ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaha_gurl Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I'm very sorry to hear about Toby Quote Greyhound Collars : www.collartown.ca Maggie (the human servant), with Miss Bella, racing name "A Star Blackieto" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 You wrote a beautiful story about a beautiful boy. I'm so sorry he's gone. 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...
PattyE Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Your tribute was beautiful. Toby was definitely a special guy. I'm sorry sorry he had to leave you. 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...
grey14me Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious Toby 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...
fsugrad Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Toby. He sounds like he was an amazing boy. Godspeed, sweetie. Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreysAndMoreGreys Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I'm so sorry Toby was such a beautiful hound, yes beautiful even though he was a boy he was just stunning and I'm so glad to know his retirement life was filled with love. GOD SPEED Toby (Elmer) and what a chuckle I had reading about you calling him Elmer and him wondering "who in the world spilled that secret" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. Toby sounds like a very special boy. I do hate cancer. It is the thief who robs us, everyday, of those we love. 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...
greyhead Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I'm so sorry it was Toby's time. That was a very nice tribute and he had a well-loved life. 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...
win4profit Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 What a beautiful tribute, he sounds like a wonderful boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyglo Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. Thoughts are with you. for your precious Toby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lakota Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 I am so sorry. Toby sounds like he was a special hound, who loved as much as he was loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 What an exceptional dog he was, and how you loved him! I'm so sorry you lost your precious Toby. 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...
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