lothianjavert Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I've been trying to come up with something to post, but I just can't seem to get the right words out. I still can't believe he's gone. The house is so quiet now. D wasn't a very vocal hound, but he had so much presence. He was always so happy- about everything and anything. I remember when he came as a foster and everything scared him. Over time he went from being nervous and unsure to being the biggest, happiest, goofiest clutz in the house. He looked forward to every day and was always the first one to greet us in the morning, twirling his tail happily. As soon as the alarm went off, it was tail twirling nose in the eyeball time. Any and every event that involved his family, no matter how routine was met with glee. The house is so quiet now. So empty. Sully has been curling up on D's bed and stays there. He still eats and asks for pets, but he seems to miss his companion. Sebau kept very close to D those last weeks, and she is now keeping close to his bed as well. I keep expecting to turn around and see him standing there with one of his woobies (stuffed toys) in his mouth, doing his happy stompy dance and twirling his tail like he always did We all miss him so much. I never expected to be posting about an osteo diagnosis back in early December. It was a limp- he was getting older and was a bit arthritic, and was famous for his wipeouts while doing zoomies in the yard. He was so full of life- acting more like a 3 year old most of the time than his true age. For most of the time after his diagnosis, he was still happy and playful, just moving a bit slower. He enjoyed his popsicles (edy's all fruit- go figure!), pizza, beer and tripe, and he got lots and lots of those. We worked to manage his pain, which seemed at times to be a struggle with the vet who hadn't used pain meds past nsaids and older analgesics. Still, we kept it under control until early Monday morning. I don't know what changed, but suddlenly, it seemed like the meds just weren't helping. He hurt, and there was a new look, a tired, sad look in his eye that hadn't been there before. It was time. I am thankful to the vet- a new vet I hadn't used before, but who has a small mobile evening practice. She came out Monday night amidst the sleet and snow and helped D to the bridge. She and her assistant were wonderful- kind, caring and patient. D got to cross over peacefully in his home, on his favorite bed with his people and his pack with him. I'm sorry, I just can't type any more. I'll try to post more later, and post some pics when I can. Quote In vino veritasRachael with Rook, missing Sully, Sebau, and Diesel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest caiteag Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I am so sorry. My heart and prayers are with you. Run free, dear Diesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lakota Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I am sorry for your loss. Run Free sweet Diesel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mcsheltie Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 What you wrote was wonderful. D always knew you loved him, but as you wrote that he was looking down on you with a big grin on face, tail twirling madly. I know how much it hurts. But I hope you know you'll be together again. Hugs!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 We are very sorry for your loss of Diesel. 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 MnMDogs Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 My heart sank when I saw his name . I will never forget a pic of him and his octopus you posted years ago. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest caiteag Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 My heart sank when I saw his name . I will never forget a pic of him and his octopus you posted years ago. I'm so very sorry for your loss. That is the picture I always think of when I think of Diesel.. a true GT classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I'm so very sorry. Godspeed Diesel. 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...
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Batmom Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I'm so sorry. He was such a good boy, wasn't he? Godspeed, sweetheart. 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...
dante2zoe Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Your tribute was perfect. I can just imagine his happy morning dance. I am so very sorry. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Godspeed D, you are truly missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I am so very sorry. GodSpeed Diesel. 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...
grey14me Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 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...
racindog Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 My heart sank when I seen the name. I'm so sorry. My deepest sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Charlies_Dad Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Oh no, not Diesel. I am so very sorry. Run free Diesel, run free sweetie... 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...
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RaineysMom Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I am so very sorry :cry1 Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inugrey Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Oh Rachael, I'm so sorry. Quote Colleen with Covey (Admirals Cove) and Rally (greyhound puppy)Missing my beloved boy INU (CJ Whistlindixie) my sweetest princess SALEM (CJ Little Dixie) and my baby girl ZOE (LR's Tara) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful tribue to your baby. 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...
Guest moremoney Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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