onrushpam Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Run with the wind sweet boy. We tried to save you, but failed. Huckabee collapsed in a schooling race on Saturday and then lay in a crate for more than a day before anyone tried to help him. We got him last night and rushed him to the vet. We did our best to save him, but it was not to be... He came around and stood up, but was completely blind and deaf... brain damaged. He woke up in fear and confusion and panic. I'm so sorry to have put him through that... but we were trying to help him! My daddy grew up in a little long-gone Missouri town called Huckabee. So, it figures this boy was meant to come to me. I just wish I could've saved him. He and my Archie died together today and are chasing rabbits at the Bridge. Archie lived the best life a dog could ever ask for from the moment he was born to the moment he died. He was always loved, always cared for, never wanted for anything. Huckabee lived a far different life. As much as my heart breaks over losing Archie, I am just F***ing MAD about what happend to Huckabee. I never want to see/smell/touch another dog in the condition I found him. I'm spittin' mad. He deserved the life my Archie had and he never had a chance. Damn it! NO DOG DESERVES TO DIE THE WAY HE DID!!! Quote Pam GPA-Tallahassee/Southeastern Greyhound Adoption "Fate is unalterable only in the sense that given a cause, a certain result must follow, but no cause is inevitable in itself, and man can shape his world if he does not resign himself to ignorance." Pearl S. Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 At least your arms were around him at the end and he was finally safe. 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...
Sambuca Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 You're right, he didn't deserve to die that way, but during his last moments he was loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 How horribly sad.....and for you to have two losses at the same time - though very different - each devistating in their own way.... Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Tragic beyond words. 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...
sabrina Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Huckaee sorry fellow run free now 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...
BertnLil Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 How awful. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 That is dreadfully heartbreaking....your words speak volumes. He deserved so much better and I hope he is running free with all the other pups especially Archie. Huckabee, I am so sorry, you deserved so much moe. 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...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 (edited) It's not always fair or right, but you were there for Huckabee and did the best you could for him.......thank you Edited January 25, 2011 by PiagetsMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I'm so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocsDoctor Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Poor boy! Thank you for doing what you could for him. Run free Indigo Huckabee. Nothing can hurt you now. Quote Clare with Tiger (Snapper Gar, b. 18/05/2015), and remembering Ken (Boomtown Ken, 01/05/2011-21/02/2020) and Doc (Barefoot Doctor, 20/08/2001-15/04/2015)."It is also to be noted of every species, that the handsomest of each move best ... and beasts of the most elegant form, always excel in speed; of this, the horse and greyhound are beautiful examples."----Wiliam Hogarth, The Analysis of Beauty, 1753. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 {{{{{Pam}}}}} Godspeed, sweet boy. 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 goofydog Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Thank you Pam for caring about Huckabee when no one else would. He knew a gentle and caring soul was with him at the end. Hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyDoodle Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Thank you for being there for him. DD Quote DonnaMolly the Border Collie & Poquita the American-born Podenga Bridge Babies: Daisy (Positive Delta) 8/7/2000 - 4/6/2115, Agnes--angel Sage's baby (Regall Rosario) 11/12/01 - 12/18/13, Lucky the mix (Found, w 10 puppies 8/96-Bridge 7/28/11, app. age 16) & CoCo (Cosmo Comet) 12/28/89-5/4/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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retiredracers Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Thanks for trying to give Huckabee the life that every greyhound has earned and deserves. I'm sorry about Archie. Perhaps Huck needed him to guide him. Hugs, Pam. Quote Elphie, Kulee, Amanda, Harmony, Alex (hound mix), Phantom, Norbet, Willis (dsh), Autumn (Siamese) & Max (OSH) & mama rat, LaLa & baby Poppy! My bridge kids: Crooke & Mouse (always in my heart), Flake, Buzz, Snake, Prince (GSD), Justin & Gentry (Siamese), Belle (Aussie/Dalmatian mix), Rupert (amstaff) and Fred, Sirius, Severus, Albus, George, Hagrid, Hermione, Minerva, Marilyn, Wren, Molly, Luna, Tonks, Fleur, Ginny, Neville, Bill, Percy, Rose & Charlie (rats) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 You're right, he didn't deserve to die that way, but during his last moments he was loved. I totally agree with this. Pam - don't short change this thought. Regardless of how bad off he was, he was wrapped in genuine caring and love. And that was an amazing gift. Thanks for doing what you do Pam. 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...
gazehund Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I am so sorry Pam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 How awful I'm so very 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...
GreyPoopon Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Absolutely heartbreaking. Godspeed Huckabee. 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 jettcricket Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Oh....that is awful...I'm so sorry for Huckabee and you. RIP sweet pea..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 (edited) At least your arms were around him at the end and he was finally safe. YES that is the important thing. He actually did win-he crossed over a much loved pet thanks to you and will never be forgotten. I share your anger over the circumstances- I just don't understand how......no words. My deepest sympathy. Run free sweet Huckabee. You are a much loved pet now- running free, happy, healthy and finally happy. Edited January 25, 2011 by racindog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I'm sorry Pam We all know you loved him at the end when he needed it the most. Thank you. Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giadog Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Thank you for comforting him through his final journey. At least at that moment, he was loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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