Guest shanesmom Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I'm still in shock. I can't believe my buddy is gone. He was just diagnosed with kidney disease which we were treating and I was so hopeful when suddenly he took a turn for the worse and started vomiting repeatedly even though his stomach was empty and the diarrhea came back worse than ever. We had an appointment scheduled with a new vet (I was not happy with the one treating him but that's a long story) for Monday but she let us come in right away on Saturday. We were there over 2 hours having tests done and waiting for results and the entire time Elton just lay on his blanket and didn't even look up at people coming and going which was so unlike Elton who always wanted attention. She found a mass. Unrelated to the kidney disease. Blood work and urine results showed his kidney at least 85% failing. Said with the 2 things going on he was feeling super miserable. I could tell he was was in pain and he was so weak and skinny. He lost so much weight so fast. We made the difficult decision to help him to the bridge. It was hard. The vet offered to push IV fluids into him and give him a steroid shot so he can spend another couple of days at home for me to say good-bye since I could not stop crying and she knew I was not ready but I could not be that selfish and have him suffer another day just for me. Elton was truly my heart dog. We were always together. I live with just my 18 year old and he's off doing his own thing much of the time now so it was mostly just me and Elton. I feel so alone. I miss him so much. The perfect boy. He was a therapy dog too and brought so much joy to so many people. Here he is shortly after coming home in 2007. He was a return who was grieving his family and I was grieving losing my first greyhound so we were meant to be there for each other. He did not really like the water much but was always ready to go anywhere with his buddy Prince (my mom's Shepherd). He was such a happy boy and spent hours roaching. Most of my family are dog lovers and Elton went to all the family gatherings with me. He was so good with all the other dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. Run free, Elton 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...
Batmom Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 My heart goes out to you. Godspeed, perfect Elton. 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...
PattyE Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I'm so sorry. 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...
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lukasmom Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I am so sorry to hear you lost your heart hound Elton. Even though you were suffering the loss you know was coming you were able to end his suffering. You did right by him and that is the best testimate to true love. I hope that his memories will bring you joy one day as you look back on his wonderful life. Sending gentle hugs and greyhound kisses- Janice, Luka and Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Ingrid, I am so very very sorry. I had read your post in H&M and was hoping that you could get his kidney issues under control and have much more time with him. This is devastating and we are all grieving along with you. He was a beautiful boy. Run free Elton, 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...
robinw Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Ingrid, I'm so very sorry. I was so hoping for better news after reading about him in H & M. He was such a sweetheart. 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...
JohnF Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 What a lovely tribute; I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope Elton, at the Bridge, has already met my heart dog Angel, a beautiful golden brindle Grey X GSD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I am so very sorry. I always loved the photo of Elton in your siggy, such a handsome, sweet fellow. Godspeed Elton 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 MyCody Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I am so sorry, never easy to have them leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Rest in peace, Elton; you know how much you were loved. My condolences to your mama; she's missing you so. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Ingrid, I'm so sorry. He was such a sweet pup. 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...
45MPHK9 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Ingrid, my heart sank when I saw Elton's name here. We were so glad to meet your handsome, gentle boy. I took this picture of him at GIG this year. I hope that you like it. We are very sorry for your loss. Sending you a hug across the miles. 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...
greyhead Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Oh no, what an awful shock. I could not be sorrier, Ingrid. Run free, sweet Elton, knowing you were hugely loved. 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...
Guest FreddyGirl Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Ingrid, so very sorry for your loss. Run pain free Elton, watch over mama, she is bereft without you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 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...
IndyandHollyluv Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) Oh gosh, Ingrid. I am so sad for you. I read about Elton in H&M (also replied). I hope to be so brave as my Holly travels down kidney failure road. Elton was a beautiful boy (I so love brindles). I can only wish you a heart full of fond memories. I know you will miss your buddy very much. Edited August 9, 2011 by IndyandHollyluv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Ingrid, I'm typing this through tears as your grief comes through so clearly in your post. I am 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 IrskasMom Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) Ingrid I am lost for Words. This is shocking News about your handsome Elton. I am so truly sorry about your Loss.Please know , my Thoughts are with you Run painfree again Elton Please give my Regards to your Mom Edited August 9, 2011 by IrskasMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest aptaks Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Oh, Ingrid, I am so so sorry. I don't get to gt often, but had just been reading of your concerns for Elton's kidneys on another thread. I know the shock and heartbreak of losing a beloved grey so quickly and my heart goes out to you. Thank you for giving Elton a wonderful life in the far-too-short time you had together. Please know and believe that his time with you was the best of his whole entire life. Please accept my sympathies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I'm so sorry in the loss of your handsome boy, Elton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful tribute to your handsome brindle boy. Godspeed Elton! 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...
sabrina Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Sorry for your lost of Elton 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...
Guest boondog Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I'm so sorry, Ingrid. I'll miss seeing him at our picnic this year. Godspeed, handsome boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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