plepkowski Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Hello friends. I haven't had to post here for quite some time. The last time was on 10/16/01 when Happy went to the bridge. Arjo's Dollarbill, or simply Bill, was an enormous greyhound with the broadest chest of any greyhound I've ever seen. He weighed just about 100 pounds and seemed perfectly healthy. Then, on Monday 6/6 at 11 am, without any warning his left front humerus snapped while he was quietly walking across the kitchen. I got him to a local vet up here in Dutchess County, NY, within a couple of hours. They x-rayed the leg and found one small lyses indicating osteo-sarcoma, but they didn't feel good about amputating the leg. I got him down to my old friend, Dr. Marty Friedman on Long Island at 2 pm on Tuesday 6/7. Marty had the x-rays already so he anesthetized Bill, did a precautionary echo exam of his abdomen, and amputated the broken leg. As he was finishing the amputation at about 3:45 Bill went into cardiac arrest and Marty could not get his heart started again. Marty said he had lost a lot of blood into an edema at the fracture site. Bill was a soft, timid dog who was never certain that he should trust strangers. He would always stand a distance away and watch the other dogs poke strangers for rubs. But when he got to know you he turned into a giant love sponge. He would lay his head on your lap, lean his considerable weight into you and refuse to leave until you had rubbed every acre of him that you could reach. I had a real soft spot in my heart for this enormous guy. Goodbye my good friend and godspeed. Elmo is looking for you everywhere. Paul Lepkowski Quote Paul with Bill & Elmo & angel Happy in the beautiful Hudson Valley of NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RNJaney09 Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 It sounds like you did all you could to help this beautiful boy, I'm so sorry his heart could not handle the surgery. I wish I had more words to comfort you and your wife during this time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tammara Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 I am so sorry. Run free Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greytjoys Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Paul, Our sincere sympathy to you and your family during this difficult and shockingly sad week. Bill was such a handsome boy. Although it's never long enough, he was lucky to have been able to retire into your family for so many years. I'm sure you and your wife were his world. In time, may your happy memories of Bill bring you some comfort. May Bill rest in peace... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fliggie Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Godspeed Bill I'm very sorry. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Paul, I'm so sorry to hear your big fella is gone. Godspeed, Bill. 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...
greytpups Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 I'm so sorry, I posted in your other thread... how sad this must be for be to lose Bill. 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...
Guest PhillyPups Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Paul and Sonja, I am so very very sorry for your sudden loss. Run with the angels Bill, you are with the very very best ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 I'm so sorry. Godspeed Bill. 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...
tornadosgirl Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 My sympathy and prayers go out to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss of Bill. 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...
Trudy Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Paul and Sonja, I'm so sorry to hear about Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed Bill! Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 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...
TheFullHouse Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Rest well Bill. 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...
greyhead Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Bill was a well-loved boy. I'm so sorry he had to leave. 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...
Mystella Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Paul, I am so happy to see you on GT again but wish it was with better news I am so sorry that you had to say goodbye to Bill, i know your waggy little tripod will have greeted him and welcomed him though. Sending hugs, please come by more often, we'll always be here to help you remember your babies with pics and stories and support Quote Take the time to stop and smell the flowers - appreciate your everyday ordinary miracles Carolyn, Faith, Jeff Gordon (aka Jeffy) and Oscar the chilla. Desperately missing our Stella, we'll see you later sweet girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobelvr Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundlov Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Paul - I'm so sorry you lost your big guy. 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 cruzNhounds Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Sorry for your loss. Run free sweet brother Bill From a Sister of another Mister "Arjo Brummy" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Paul and Sonja, I am so sorry for your loss. Rest well dear Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourofem Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 I have a very soft spot for the big, shy boys...I know all too well just how special they are. Rest well, handsome Bill. to you. Quote Blair, Stella (DND Heather), Lizzie (M's Deadra), Hitch (Hallo Dominant) and House (Mac's Dr. House) Missing my handsome men Lewis (Vs Lowrider) - 11/11/01 - 3/11/09, Kevin (Dakota's Hi Five) - 1/1/06 - 4/18/11 and my cat, Sparkle Baby - ??/??/96 - 4/23/11 "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is, in fact, the most precious and valuable possession of mankind." (Theodorus Gaza) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 (edited) I'm so sorry Edited June 12, 2011 by robinw 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...
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