phall Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 It's with great sadness that we had to let our sweet senior boy, Tally, go today. Tally would have been 15 in May. He was a tough boy right to the end. Over the last few weeks Tally had a very difficult time walking - he'd gotten very lame, and over the last few days his breathing was becoming increasingly labored. We knew it was time to release him from a body that just got old. Tally holds a very special place in our hearts. He was a very, very shy boy (the shyest I had ever met) who, ten years ago, came to stay with us for a few days while his foster dad, Michael McCann, went out of town. Needless to say, Tally never left. In a few short days he endeared himself to us - we could see little bits of the dog inside behind the shyness. We learned so much from Tally. He's the one who made shy dogs a special attraction to us. Tally loved to ride in the car - it was his favorite pass-time, especially as he got older. But his biggest love was Dewey Beach! Somehow he always knew when we turned the corner on Highway 1 into downtown Dewey. He'd get up in the van and stare out the window with a huge smile on his face. He just loved it there! The last few years he wasn't able to walk on the beach, but he still enjoyed the company and just being there. Dewey this year will be bittersweet for us. My husband is having a particularly hard time over the loss of Tally. They were best buds - amazing as Tally was initially very fearful of men. But they had something special between them. We will miss this handsome boy. Even with Star and Faye here, our house is very quiet. Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 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...
Guest SoulsMom Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Oh Pat, I'm so sorry you had to say goodbye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaBehr Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 So sorry for your loss. It's never easy. Quote Mom to Melly and Dani Greyhound Bridge Angels - Jessie, Brittne, Buddy, Red, Chica, Ford and Dodge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvhounds2 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 My condolences on the loss of your wonderful boy, Tally. How wonderful that he got to see 14 1/2 years -- and that you got to share 10 of them. Quote Barb, Mom to Grey's Tickertape & Grey's McCarthy.Always missing: Wizzie and Desi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Pat I am so very sorry. Run with the angels sweet Tally, you are with the very very best. I know the feeling of enptiness, even with 4 here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 So sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 It was you and Tally and Michal and Nancy who gave me the courage to take on my own spook Pat. I was thrilled to meet you and Howard and Tally in Dewey so many years ago. That boy had a life so well lived and so well loved and so long with you. I am sorry he had to leave you. Rest well Tally. You will never be forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIGreyLady Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 :grouphug Sorry to hear about your boy Tally. He sounds like a wonderful hound. Quote Mimi- mom to Burdette (KB's Burdette), Sophie (LL's Stupid Is) and bridge babies Kelsey (Kelso's Logo), Sterling (Cold B Tiger), Fritz, Tasha, Chloe and Molly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyB Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I'm so sorry Quote Nancy with Rocket, Umeko and Sasha Missing Albi, Kassie, Ramm, Ruby, my good boy Marvin and Mickey (BT) NANCY B'S COLLARS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zoolaine Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I'm so sorry Run with the angels sweet Tally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss 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...
45MPHK9 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 We are very sorry for your loss of Tally. 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 OMGiluvgreys Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 So sorry :grouphug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss 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...
Magdalyn58 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I am so, so sorry for the loss of your special boy. He was blessed to have such a long life with you and your DH. You must miss him so much.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I'm so sorry. Godspeed, special fellow. 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...
Guest moremoney Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smiley Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I am so very, very sorry. Many hugs. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I'm so sorry Pat. I remember you telling me about Tally, when you were so kind and sent me endless emails back and forth teaching me about Greyhounds. It's never easy to lose a dear friend. Susan Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest happygrey Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 So sorry to hear of your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greymama002 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 So sorry for the loss of your most precious boy. Many the many wonderful memories he left you with, come to soothe the gaping hole in your heart. Run free most beloved angel, Tally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Sorry for you loss of Tally. Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverbosun Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I'll miss Tally so much and amazed at how he came to trust and love you and Howard. He really blossomed with both of you. I'm thinking of you all today. Tally is now running free with Toby, Sarah, and Chick. Quote Barbara Majestic and Ranger "If you want to hear the patter of little feet I'll put shoes on my dogs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Tally sounds like a wonderful boy who you were fortunate to have with you for so many years.......I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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