Guest 5hounds Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 We had to let Doc McCoy go last Thursday. He had a tumor in his chest and it was inoperable. He would have turned seven years old yesterday. We adopted him last October after he waited in the kennel for two years. The kennel staff could not understand why no one wanted to adopt him. He was sweet, calm and small for a male greyhound. I went to the kennel several times to visit with him and each time I fell a little more in love with him. I think it was his eyes. He had the most beautiful eyes and they held so much emotion. McCoy was the perfect addition to our pack. He learned all the house rules, never caused a problem and got along with the other dogs. He enjoyed going on walks and being able to run around the backyard. It took him a while to understand about sleeping on the big dog beds but once he figured it out he never went back to his crate. He was our own personal greeter and not just when you would come home from work. He would greet you in the morning while you are getting out of bed and he would greet you again when you came out of the bathroom. Every time he came in from outside he would greet us. He never got tired of saying hi. He also never got tired of following my DH around the house and yard. When DH had to leave McCoy would cry. He was happiest when we were all together. He would sit on his bed and look at us with his big beautiful eyes. He was a dog with simple needs. All he needed was a home and a family to love. We miss him so much and our home is not the same without him. I wanted to thank my friends that spent countless hours listening and trying to help me figure out what was wrong and thinking up new things for McCoy to eat. I also want to thank Sweetdogs (mom to Conor) for all her help and support. The first day we met At Home He really loved the dog beds Thank you for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Batmom Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 What an incredibly handsome fellow. I'm so sorry he had to leave you. Godspeed, sweet 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...
45MPHK9 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I remember reading your post about Doc's homecoming. I am sorry that his time with you was so short. Thank you for letting that sweet boy know what it was like to have a forever family of his own, a family who will always remember him. We are so 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...
GreyPoopon Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I'm so very sorry. He was incredibly handsome and special, and he had to leave far too soon. Godspeed McCoy. 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...
MP_the4pack Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 What a handsome boy he was. His eyes were incredible. He was way too young. I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I'm so sorry...it's never easy. They are so much a part of our lives and bring us such joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycezmom Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 He was such a special hound indeed. Thank you for loving him and making his world so special. L. Quote The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël Missing my Bridge Angels Ryce, Bo, Jim, Miss Millie, Miss Rose, Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G), Miss Isabella and Miss Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Rose, I'm still shattered by this news. I had hoped McCoy & Conor could meet up one day. They look SO much alike & they were still youngsters. I thought we had time. But I know he was loved & so well cared for & I know he delighted in his forever home. I also know he'll be in your hearts forever as he will be in mine. So hard to write this - Godspeed Doc McCoy! 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...
beledi Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 One never really knows what to say. I am so sorry you lost a good friend. Hugs Quote "Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the day comes God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man." Persian Proverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 How young Sending my sympathy Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I'm so sorry you lost your beautiful McCoy at such a young age. Oh, those eyes. Rest well, sweet boy. Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I'm so sorry you didn't have more time with your wonderful boy. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 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...
RaineysMom Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I'm so sorry! he was much too young. Thank you for showing him the love he so deserved. :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...
Houndtime Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 This is so sad. He was such a young dog. I am very sorry for your loss. Say not in grief, "he is no more," but live in thankfulness that he was. ~ Hebrew proverb 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...
PattyE Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I am very sorry for your loss of McCoy. I remember when you adopted him and it is very sad he only got these past months to enjoy his forever home. I am sure he loved them even if they were short and that is what he will always remember. He left far far too soon. Run free McCoy, 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...
Tracey Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I am so sorry in so many ways. So sorry for your loss, sorry you didn't have more time together, sorry McCoy didn't have more time in a loving home, sorry he had to leave so young. My heart goes out to you and your family. 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...
Remolacha Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I am so sorry, he did have beautiful eyes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I am so very sorry. Godspeed, McCoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosesmom Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. I remember visiting with "Doc" many times at the kennel. He was, indeed, a very special boy. Thank you for giving him a loving home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 The good ones never stay long enough. I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Rest in peace, McCoy. My condolences to your family 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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