dmswartzfager Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 After Frazzle passed away, I wanted another senior boy. The first two possibilities I looked at did not pan out for various reasons, so I decided I would try one more time, and if it didn't work out, then it was not meant to be. About that time, someone from We Adopt Greyhounds in CT posted this picture of a 10.5 year old boy looking for a home. We drove up to Connecticut with our three girls and brought him home. Shortly thereafter, he got sick - vomiting and whatnot, and we took him to a specialty clinic, where it was decided a few days later that the best course of action was exploratory abdominal surgery. His recovery was scary - he spent several days in intensive care on the brink of DIC - and came home to us a few days later with pressure bandages on his legs to keep fluid from accumulating and seeping out through his paws as they had been. He was diagnosed with moderate IBD, based on the tissue samples they had taken. The next several months then became a struggle to get him stabilized, figure out which foods would cause him problems, and get weight back on him. But get better he did. He taught us that he would get on the couch if we put a blanket down for him, and we taught him the camper was just another big bed. He trained us well - it was very difficult to look into those big brown soulful eyes of his and say no. If you stopped petting him and he wasn't done with you yet, he would throw his paw at you. If he wanted something, he would walk up to us while we on the couch or in bed and just stare at us. He started slowing down about 18 months ago, and we made adjustments for him as we had made adjustments for Frazzle. The garden cart made a reappearance, and further modifications were made so our boy could ride in comfort on long walks and long days like Dewey and Gettysburg. He didn't always like the cart, but we figured out soon enough that he simply needed to be tired of walking before he would allow himself to be placed in the cart. He was a stubborn and proud boy - he would not accept any help getting into the van until these last few months... and if there was something you were doing to him, he would let you know with his teeth, or at least a sharp grumbling growl and a snap. The last few months have been a roller coaster of him doing well for a few days, then not so well. He hit a low point of "not so well" a few days ago and we were forced to conclude that it was time, before he hit an even lower point of "not well." So we stayed home with him the past few days, and Dr. Patty came by this afternoon and cried with us as our handsome boy Blitz slipped away. The day we met him in Connecticut: Finding a sunbeam at my parents' house during a Christmas holiday: Making sure he didn't miss a call: Being introduced to the camper for the first time: Hanging out around the house: Having a bad ear day: Begging Dad for more popcorn: Dewey Beach: Waiting for Mom to return from shopping at Dewey: Quote Deanna with galgo Willow, greyhound Finn, and DH BrianRemembering Marcus (11/16/93 - 11/16/05), Tyler (2/3/01 - 11/6/06), Frazzle (7/2/94 - 7/23/07), Carrie (5/8/96 - 2/24/09), Blitz (3/28/97 - 6/10/11), Symbra (12/30/02 - 7/16/13), Scarlett (10/10/02 - 08/31/13), Wren (5/25/01 - 5/19/14), Rooster (3/7/07 - 8/28/18), Q (2008 - 8/31/19), and Momma Mia (2002 - 12/9/19). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I just saw Blitz at GIG. I'm so 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...
45MPHK9 Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 We are very sorry for your loss of handsome Blitz. 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...
mychip1 Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 What a stunning hound (and an adorable picture of him "waiting for a call")..... I'm so sorry for your loss - but Blitz was so lucky to have a family so dedicated to giving seniors wonderful years. 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 FullMetalFrank Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I am sorry for your loss; what a beautiful boy. Godspeed, sweet Blitz... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Deanna and Brian , I am so very sorry about the Loss of Blitz. You gave him the best of Life . I am sure he knew , he was Loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Sorry for your loss of Blitz Blitz I remember that cart at Dewey. Well you dont need it anymore now you can fly like the wind 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...
RobinM Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Beautiful boy, 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...
grey14me Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I love those pictures He sure had a wonderful time with you all...I'm so sorry that he's gone 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...
DesiRayMom Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Rest in peace, Blitz. My condolences to your family who love & miss 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...
TheFullHouse Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 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...
Batmom Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 I'm so sorry, Deanna. And yet, you guys gave him a good run, didn't you? A fairytale life for handsome boy with the world's best ears :wub: . Godspeed, Blitz. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 I'm so very sorry. He sure was special. And handsome. Godspeed Blitz. 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...
MrAlexTheDog Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 sorry for your loss. i have a couple of close-up shots of blitz at dewey last year if you're interested in getting a copy. let me know. Quote Steve, owner/photographer Crackerdog Photography, writer of ShutterHounds. Follow me on Instagram.Alex (Sanja Black Eyes [1989-2003] - Sanja Superfrank x TH's Fandango), Nikki (Ein's Ardonis [1995-2008] - Farmer Wilson x Legs Polly),Sadie (Carla Tar [2002-2014] - Coldwater Guv x Canatar), Katie (Leading Home [2003-2013] - Iruska Excalibur x Impress Me Much),Bean ([2013-] - DJays Octane x O Ya Cranberry), and Billy Bob (O Ya Billy Bob [2011-2020] Dodgem By Design x O Ya Cranberry) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 So sorry Blitz had to leave. Godspeed, handsome... Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Run free sweet baby. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 I am so sorry for the loss of your very handsome boy. Thank you for sharing his story. 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...
iluvgreys Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 I'm so sorry it was time for him to go. He was a lucky boy to spend the later years of his life with you. Never to be forgotten.. Godspeed, precious Blitz.. 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...
Tracey Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Aww, I'm so sorry. Thanks for making Blitz's last years wonderful ones, Deanna. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Old dogs are the best dogs, and Blitz was a best dog. What wonderful memories you have of your time together. You done good. Godspeed handsome Blitz. There are no bad ear days at the Bridge, baby. 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...
Guest vahoundlover Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 I am so sorry your special fella had to leave. Blitz reminds me a lot of Boss, 2 wonderful boys now running the meadows together. Godspeed Blitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 I'm so sorry. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 I'm so sorry. What a beautiful boy. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 The passing of such a gentle soul leaves us all nursing sorrow but so very glad that he ended his days loving and being loved. Godspeed sweet Blitz. If you find that cart at the bridge, I'm sure everyone will understand if you lift your leg on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazy4greys Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Thank you for adopting my foster boy and giving him a wonderful home and making the last years of his life very special. I am sorry I was not able to see him one last time at GIG. Run Free sweet Blitz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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