GreytNut Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Tiny was the most colorful dog I ever knew. He lived through being mauled by his mother as a puppy and was the only survivor from his litter. He was bounced from his first home and did time in the prison dog program. The inmates adored him and showed it by stuffing him full of bread. When he first came home he was grotesquely obese (around 130 lbs.) and gasped for air just walking to the car. He would snatch food from my plate and had space aggression. Raven was terrified of him. He would nit--hard--in his excitement, so much so that he frightened people. But he loved to please and wanted to be a part of the family. He lost weight and got fit after a tough-love program of limited rations and being chased around the yard. At his peak he was a fit 94 lbs. (Tiny was not tiny at all). He learned to lie down and wait for his meals. He learned that Raven was his friend and a great snuggle buddy. He learned that it was OK to be happy to see people, but not OK to hurt tender human skin. His tail was always wagging. He turned into a fantastic dog. In fact, he achieved perfection and maybe that's why he had to go. Stupid osteosarcoma. His most prized possession was his basketball. He loved to "dribble" it around the yard with his paws. After he bit it too hard and punctured it, he loved it even more because he could pick up the partially-deflated ball and carry it. About a month after he came home... still on a weight-loss program and panting after a workout in the yard. Looking good! He was sweet and silly. He stole strawberries right off the plant, plucking them as they reached the peak of ripeness. For the longest time I wondered where they were going. He loved zoomies. Quote Kristen with Penguin (L the Penguin) Flying Penske x L Alysana Costarring The Fabulous Felines: Squeak, Merlin, Bailey & Mystic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Tiny was such a beautiful boy.....I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I don't often comment on Remembrances but Tiny's eyes just got right to me. He is very, very handsome! I love his "sweet and silly" picture, as well as the one where he's lying the same way as Raven. I'm so sorry he had to go. 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...
greyhoundlov Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Don't have any more words...so many lost in such a short time. 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...
Guest Annie Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 His pictures touched my heart. I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 So very sorry that Tiny had to leave you so soon... I'm sure he's got all the fresh sweet juicy strawberries he can eat waiting for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I am so sorry. Tiny wasn't tiny at all, he was larger than life. And what an amazing life he had with you. Godspeed, Tiny... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 He had an amazing life with you, full of adventures. OS stole him away. Godspeed, big boy... Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyAcresMom Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Far to fast!!! I am so sorry. I remember when you got Tiny and the diet!! Seems like just yesterday..... Hugs to you... Quote Sheila and COwww.greyacres.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o_rooly Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 What a sweet, sweet face. I have grown to love so many hounds on GT, but Tiny's photo in your signature alone has always pulled at my heartstrings. The world is missing a very special guy. I am so sorry. Quote every day a tiny adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Such a beautiful boy. We are very sorry for your loss, 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...
fliggie Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I am sorry for your Loss of Tiny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Batmom Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Tiny, your momma's stories about you truly captured my heart. I'm sorry you couldn't stay longer. Godspeed, special 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 My heart is breaking for you. I'm so sorry. Godspeed Tiny. There is an unlimited supply of strawberries at the Bridge, baby. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, Holly. Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 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...
CaliforniaGreys Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I remember reading about him when you first adopted him. I'm so very sorry you had to say goodbye to your handsome boy. He was a character. Godspeed, Tiny. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 God Speed Tiny. I am so sorry. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 What a special boy I'm so sorry you had to say goodbye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyE Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I'm so sorry. 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...
Guest azlorenz Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I am so sorry and know your heartache. You are right, stupid osteosarcoma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MyCody Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I am so sorry, love the strawberry picking picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 Kristen, I am very sorry that you had to let Tiny go. Run free Tiny, run free of pain... 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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