Guest freddysmom Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Today I lost a friend and companion. My heart is heavy and my house is empty. Freddy was not supposed to live. He was a highly regarded puppy who went to "A" class racing very quickly his first year. Then toward the end of the season he broke his leg. Its my understanding that where he raced, they could put down dogs that became injured. A trainer who had taken a liking to the dog took him home and "saved" him from being put down. He got ahold of GPA-WI and the people there picked him up. The rescuerer said it was the first grey she ever cried about because he was so pitiful. He was still pitiful weeks later when we saw him, in his cast looking all forlorn. He just looked at us until he saw our youngest, then he stood up to greet him and we knew that Freddy was our dog. That was 10 years ago. As his leg healed, we found out he was still really a puppy with puppy energy and enthusiam. But he was a good dog and in 10 years probably only messed in the house 5 times. He loved people - all people - UNLESS you were in his house. THen he didn't like you at all! He was very protective of me. And he especially didn't want other women in our house! (Trained him well didn't I?? His teeth were so bad. The canine dentist wanted to remove all at once about 5 years ago, but we felt that was too traumatic for the dog. So we went with planned extractions every six months. He never complained, and never seemed to be bothered by the loss of teeth. He was a favorite at the vets, everybody was always happy to see Freddy. But three weeks ago his neck swolled way up and his lymph nodes were diseased. In three weeks he lost almost 10% of his weight and he was in awful pain at the end. I always promised Freddy that I would not let him suffer like when he broke his leg and that I would always take care of him and be there for him. So today, I took him on one last long car ride (his favorite thing ever) and then took him to the Vet. The people at Stoughton Vet are very caring and helped as much as they could. Now I am back home and i feel so lonely. Freddy, you were my first and best dog and my heart dog and I feel you here even though you're not laying there watching me on the "puter. Greytalk, you have always been a wonderful resource although in the past 5 or 6 years I haven't been on much. My dog is now with so many of our hounds, chasing rabbits at the Bridge. I don't know what your dogs catch, but I know anything my dog catches at the bridge will be filled with Peanut Butter, his absolute favorite food!! Run Free Freddy, RUReady to Run!!! Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 :f_red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Duke Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss of Freddy. Hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 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...
Guest lovemyhounds Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I am very sorry for the loss of your special boy...run free Freddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Batmom Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 My heart goes out to you. 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...
4greyhounds Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I am so very Sorry!!!!! Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Oh I'm so very sorry for your loss. Godspeed Freddy. 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...
grey14me Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I'm so 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 April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I'm so very sorry. Godspeed Freddy. 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...
robinw Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I'm so very sorry 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...
Houndtime Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Your post was so emotional. I don't know you or your dog but, still, I have tears in my eyes. I am so very sorry for your loss. 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...
Tracey Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 What a special boy. I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I'm so sorry your well-loved lad had to go. He had a fine life with you. Go find lots of PB, Freddy. Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I am so sorry. Freddy was such a good friend to you, and you to him. Godspeed Freddy Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M 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...
RaineysMom Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss of Freddy :( :( 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...
DustysMom Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I'm so very sorry to hear about Freddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 Ah, Mary! I'm sorry for your loss. Freddy sounds like he took up a lot of space in your heart, and forever will. Someday soon, I hope the Freddy-within can give you some comfort. :bighug Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 I'm so sorry. Run free sweet Freddy. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 I'm so sorry, Mary. :( Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Rest in peace, Freddy. My condolences to those who are missing you. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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