Guest dragontearz Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Guinness is gone- My wife was able to leave work and meet me at the vets. I walked him outside petting him, and reminiscing with him about the times we shared, gave him butt rubbins, then hung out in the car till she got there. We went in, the vet explained that he had stomach cancer and it was so bad that there was no curing or removing it, ending his pain was the best thing to do for him (the mass was growing so fast since Monday, today's x-rays had shown an amazing amount of growth in just four days that almost completely filled his stomach, and he had lost even more weight) and we made the choice to be there and hold him while the vet gave him the shot. The option was given to not be in the room, but I'll be DAMNED if the last thing he saw and knew was being scared and surrounded by strangers. He went with me kissing and petting his head and looking into my eyes, and my wife was right there petting him and telling him he was a good boy, and was loved.. Either tomorrow or Monday, his ashes will arrive, they will call, and I will go pick them up. I plan on spreading some in places we had been, like camping in Pinkney, at my parents house, and at various friends houses, and I plan on keeping some for ourselves in some kind of container. I know I will do a painting or two of him, but it will take some time, perhaps years. I have already done a few drawings and paintings of him since I had gotten him, but now that he is gone, any artwork I do of him now is in tribute, and I need to make sure it is done to the utmost of my artistic ability, I owe him that. He helped me grow as I helped him grow. I watched him go from a shy skittish dog to one that while still apprehensive sometimes, one that WANTED to approach people - at best a biscuit would come of it, at worst a butt scratching. He went everywhere with me; camping, holidays with families and friends, and at the first date I had with my wife...everything had to get sniffed wherever he went, objects and people... We noticed last Friday he didn't want to eat or drink, and turned down biscuits, something he NEVER did in six years of him adopting me. I called the vet, we weren't sure if it was just a bug, and they said to take him to the E-vet if it got worse, and to bring him in Monday when they opened to check him out. It didn't seem to get worse, but didn't seem to get better either-Monday's x-ray showed something, but they couldn't be sure, and not having the money for an ultrasound, they had me bring him back in today for another x-ray to see if anything new or different showed up...I'm in shock..I've done so much crying the past week worrying about him, and now I keep bursting out in howls of pain... I know it was the best thing for him, keeping him around on pain pills while he wasted away would have been cruel, but it hurts as bad as any death I've experienced before.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MauCarden Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Oh! How awful to be so sudden. I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Missing my sweet girl Scout. My snuggler, my chow-hound, my kissy girl. It never thunders at the Bridge, and your food bowl is ALWAYS filled. So strange not living in Atty World. I was a love struck handmaiden to your every whim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dex95lucy Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 What a horrible shock for your family. My heart goes out to you. May you soon be smiling through the tears with your sweet memories. My deepest condolences for your family. :f_red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I am so very sorry for the loss of your sweet boy. I'm sure he knew he was very loved. 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...
Guest Lakota Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I am so sorry. It sounds like you gave him a great life, and in the end you did all you could for him, and were there to ease his transition, even though it would be hard on you. Run free Guinness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rycezmom Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I'm so sorry that your "puppy" Guinness had to move on to his last journey. Its so hard to fathom saying goodbye, especially when it sneaks up on you. The pain we feel at saying goodbye is so well worth the joy that they give during their time with us. He rests well in your heart and memories and, soon hopefully, in a painting. He was loved and charished. L. 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...
Fostr_Mom Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Guinness. Run free Guinness. (I grew up in Warren) 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...
greyhoundlov Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Guinness is gone- I'll be DAMNED if the last thing he saw and knew was being scared and surrounded by strangers. He went with me kissing and petting his head and looking into my eyes, and my wife was right there petting him and telling him he was a good boy, and was loved.. I know. We have been with every one of ours. I'm so sorry. Quote Mary in Houston Everyone has a photographic memory, but not everyone has film. LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I'm so very sorry for your loss. The special relationship you shared in so evident in your post 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...
TheFullHouse Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 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...
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GreyPoopon Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I'm so very sorry. Godspeed Guinness. 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...
Rickiesmom Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Godspeed Guinness. You were so loved and knew it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Gentle hugs.... Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 We are very sorry for your loss. Your posting was a great tribute to your boy. It's obvious that he knew he was loved. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 My heart is breaking for you. That was a beautiful and moving story about him. What a hound! Indeed what a hound. My deepest sympathy. You are in my prayers. :f_red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dragontearz Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Guinness is gone- My wife was able to leave work and meet me at the vets. I walked him outside petting him, and reminiscing with him about the times we shared, gave him butt rubbins, then hung out in the car till she got there. We went in, the vet explained that he had stomach cancer and it was so bad that there was no curing or removing it, ending his pain was the best thing to do for him (the mass was growing so fast since Monday, today's x-rays had shown an amazing amount of growth in just four days that almost completely filled his stomach, and he had lost even more weight) and we made the choice to be there and hold him while the vet gave him the shot. The option was given to not be in the room, but I'll be DAMNED if the last thing he saw and knew was being scared and surrounded by strangers. He went with me kissing and petting his head and looking into my eyes, and my wife was right there petting him and telling him he was a good boy, and was loved.. Either tomorrow or Monday, his ashes will arrive, they will call, and I will go pick them up. I plan on spreading some in places we had been, like camping in Pinkney, at my parents house, and at various friends houses, and I plan on keeping some for ourselves in some kind of container. I know I will do a painting or two of him, but it will take some time, perhaps years. I have already done a few drawings and paintings of him since I had gotten him, but now that he is gone, any artwork I do of him now is in tribute, and I need to make sure it is done to the utmost of my artistic ability, I owe him that. He helped me grow as I helped him grow. I watched him go from a shy skittish dog to one that while still apprehensive sometimes, one that WANTED to approach people - at best a biscuit would come of it, at worst a butt scratching. He went everywhere with me; camping, holidays with families and friends, and at the first date I had with my wife...everything had to get sniffed wherever he went, objects and people... We noticed last Friday he didn't want to eat or drink, and turned down biscuits, something he NEVER did in six years of him adopting me. I called the vet, we weren't sure if it was just a bug, and they said to take him to the E-vet if it got worse, and to bring him in Monday when they opened to check him out. It didn't seem to get worse, but didn't seem to get better either-Monday's x-ray showed something, but they couldn't be sure, and not having the money for an ultrasound, they had me bring him back in today for another x-ray to see if anything new or different showed up...I'm in shock..I've done so much crying the past week worrying about him, and now I keep bursting out in howls of pain... I know it was the best thing for him, keeping him around on pain pills while he wasted away would have been cruel, but it hurts as bad as any death I've experienced before.. sorry, already posted this, was just trying to edit the post to add the dates to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I am so very sorry :grouphug Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Goodbye sweet Guinness. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredracers Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I am very sorry. 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...
Houndtime Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. Take comfort in knowing that Guinness is at peace, pain free and running once again with the wind. I do hate cancer. Say not in grief, "he is no more," but live in thankfulness that he was. ~ Hebrew proverb 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...
Guest FreddyGirl Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 So very sorry. Godspeed Guiness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) I am so sorry for the loss of your precious Guinness. Run pain free at the Bridge, sweet boy. Edited February 18, 2011 by fsugrad 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...
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