Burpdog Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 When Tony & Dot came to live with me in June of last year, I wondered how I'd do with Tony because he was a spook. I am the one that usually takes assertive, sometimes problem, kids. I have never done well with shy dogs. In the past, I have lacked patience. I guess I've mellowed and the old ones who I have been blessed with over the past 10 years have taught me more than I knew. Reading here on GT about spooks also helped. They came in June and by Septemeber it was obvious Tony was very sick. Blood work normal. I finally snapped and sent off a TBD panel with VF check\. He had Valley Fever -- a high titre. Blessed with a good acupuncture vet and with needed fungal meds, Tony got better. I remember the first time I came home from work and he got up from bed to greet me and do his "whine". Tony was always a picky eater, and with the VF it was such a challenge. On any given day, in the fridge were hamburgers, turkey burgers, turkey sausage, chicken, roast beef, beef hot dogs and in the cupboards three kinds of Stella's dehyrated patties, grain free biscuits, pb biscuits, on ocassion canned SD (the only canned he would eat) and a variety of kibble. I learned his food "stance" -- he always ate laying on his bed. Sometimes he didn't want it on a plate, he wanted it directly on the blanket He was looking so good 3 weeks ago. Whatever it was hit fast. Xrays on Monday because he was limping -- clear. Thursday he started dripping blood from his penis. Something I had never seen before and never want to again. Rushed him to the vet and he drained his bladder -- all blood. Washed it with atb and I took him home to see if perhaps it was an infection and he would get better. By morning I knew he was not going to get better and he and his mate Dot made the trip to the Bridge. I told him he didn't have to be afraid anymore. A sweeter soul I have not met. I now know why people love spooks so much. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Saying goodbye is heartbreaking...twice on the same day I can't even imagine. I'm so sorry you had to say goodbye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 OH Diane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 (edited) Oh Diane, I can't imagine two in the same day. I'm so very sorry, but I'm glad they're still together. Edited July 16, 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I'm so sorry, Diane. Godspeed Tony and Dot :gh_run 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...
GreyPoopon Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I'm so very sorry. To make so much progress, and then to lose him... Godspeed Tony. 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...
CaliforniaGreys Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I'm sorry just never seems to cut it! You're in my thoughts and it is good to know they had you! God speed and rest well 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...
lovinggreysslp Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I am so sorry. Run at the rainbow bridge with your sister. Godspeed Tony! Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mbfilby Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I'm sorry for your loss. Loosing two at the same time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I'm sorry, Diane. Godspeed, handsome 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...
Rickiesmom Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Diane I am so sorry. Tony and Dot could not have been more loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cacky Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Ms Diane, Had to read the posts three times. Two in one day my gosh, how can you deal with it. I am so sorry, what lucky pups to been loved so much by such a greyt mommy. Godspeed Tony and Dot Sending healing thoughts and huge hugs from Boston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Oh Diane, what a sweet boy Tony sounded like. You gave them both a loving home and that is what both Tony and Dot will always remember. I am terribly sorry for your losses. Run free Tony, run free and find Dot... 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...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 These pups were lucky to have you, Diane - thank you for being there for them when they came to you, and when it was time for them to leave you. I know your heart is hurting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful hounds. Run free with Dot, handsome Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LadyChester Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 This is just so unfair at so many levels. Run free and eat whatever you want, Tony! And Dot ... you keep them all in line up there :grouphug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 My heart hurts for you. Rest in peace, kids; you know how much you were loved. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I am so terribly sorry -- I can't imagine. :grouphug 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...
Anne Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 God Speed Tony, you were such a good and gentle boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jade1046 Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Oh my goodness, what a day... I'm so very sorry for your loss, but at least they made the trip together. Godspeed sweet Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Such a beautiful boy and sweet soul. Tony found comfort with you. Now he has peace as well. He and Dottie were a team. Though I can only imagine how difficult this was for you, Diane, Tony and Dot needed to go together and they told you so. You had no other choice. Godspeed sweet boy... Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundlov Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I can't even begin to imagine. My heart is with you. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 I'm so very sorry Diane. 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...
nyGreys Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Diane, I am so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Oh Burpdog I'm so sorry. I so understand and feel for you. I pray the Good Shepherd shower you and yours with peace in this difficult time. God speed precious Tony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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