Guest FullMetalFrank Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 (edited) Tonight at 2 minutes to midnight I watched my very best friend take his last breath. His body had failed him; a stroke, or a seizure, we don't know; but he couldn't walk and he was scared and in pain... And it was time for me to make good on that most important of promises... ********************************************************************************************* Those who have been around on GT for awhile know the beginnings of the story of Frank... I adopted him as a companion to my first grey, Iberia, who I'd had for about a year. I was not a very experienced owner; and I had a lot to learn. I ended up learning a very hard lesson at the expense of my boys. There was a fight; a bad one. We lost Iberia as a result; and I was torn as to what to do. I thought I'd have to send Frank away; but I couldnt bear the thought of losing both of them. So he stayed and we worked on issues. We learned together; he was exposed to other dogs as often as I could get him out, and over the years his fear aggression subsided and he learned to trust me to keep him safe. I learned to trust him, too. He helped me during my fight for sobriety; he got me out in the big, scary world, walking him a couple of miles several times a week which helped me regain my health. When my 10 year relationship with my daughter's father broke up, he made me feel safe and kept me sane. He was a friend and a constant in my daughter's life; they shared an incredible bond. Frank was an easy dog to love. He was big; in stature and in heart. He loved to go everywhere with his family. We camped, stayed in hotels, visited family, and he was always with us. Looking thru ur family pictures, there's Frank... He went to an anime convention at the Portland Hilton and stayed with us on the 14th floor. Traveled all over the state of Oregon; taking everything in stride. He won the heart of my fiance, Gene, and learned that not all the men in his Momma's life were jerks We could not go anywhere without Frank drawing attention; he was a great ambassador for greyhound adoption. I'd resigned myself that he'd always have to be an only dog; but by the time he was 9, he'd mellowed so much we decided to give a little female a try, and Chelsa came home. He was a perfect gentleman. Then a couple of years later, RubyJewels joined us. I could go on forever; when you share your heart and home with a dog for almost ten years there are bound to be many, many stories. Frank helped me define myself; he was and will forever be a part of who I am. He made me want to be a better person. And so he may be gone from this earth; but never, ever from my heart. I love you forever, my sweet boy.... Edited August 16, 2011 by FullMetalFrank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I'm so sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Words fail me. Biggest of all imaginable cyberhugs. :grouphug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Oh, no....... 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 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Shock and disbelief . I am so very sorry . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I am so, so sorry. My heart breaks for you. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I am so very sorry 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...
AnneGTS Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Oh no.. I'm so very sorry. Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.sighthoundgoodies.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Robbie, my heart sank when I saw Frank's name. I feel like I have gotten to know him so well over the years. I'm grieving with you and he'll be missed by all of us. 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...
KahluasMagic Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I am so sorry. Run free sweet Frank. Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Godspeed Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabz Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Oh, no - so sorry to read this Quote Dave (GLS DeviousDavid) - 6/27/18 Gracie (AMF Saying Grace) - 10/21/12 Bella (KT Britta) - 4/29/05 to 2/13/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I'm so very sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Oh Robbie - I'm so very sorry. Frank has always been one of my favorite GT hounds. GodSpeed handsome Frank. Quote http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I am so sorry your sweet and very much loved boy is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I'm so sorry... Quote Angel Gary (Hallo Smoke'em 2000-2013), Angel Molly (Kiowa Mysticrule 1999-2011) Linda, Hana, Sultan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Oh no.....Robbie I am so sorry. I could not believe it when I saw his name. My heart goes out to you during this difficult time and please know we will all be grieving along with you. Frank was a mainstay on GT and I always remember seeing your posts when I first joined. Run free Frank, 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...
Hollis Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Oh no! I am so sorry! Run with angels Frank!! Quote My sweet angel Tanner-"Showoffs Magic" 79D-82695. DOB 7/22/99. Gotcha Day 6/20/05. Bridge Day 3/11/10. Big Beautiful Brave Angel Norm-"Showoffs Storm" 89B-83263. DOB 8/16/99. Gotcha Day 3/24/06. Bridge Day 4/20/13. Angel Girl Bree-"Breezy Betty" 201A-93631. DOB 2/05/01. Gotcha Day 5/11/10. Bridge Day 10/07/11. She reached the beach.... Maci-"CF's Owhatanite" 44H-29320. DOB 10/05/04. Gotcha Day 10/11/11. Greta-"Greta's Milam" 90B-54582. DOB 9/17/10. Gotcha Day 11/30/12. Bridge Day 03/30/17. Ben-"P Kay Key Train" 63A-61271. DOB 6/2/13. Gotcha Day 12/26/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosesmom Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I am so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Oh Robbie, I couldn't believe it when I saw his name. I'm so very sorry. Rest well Frank. 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...
Fostr_Mom Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I am so very sorry to read this. Run free Frank. Quote <p>Mom to Kyle (Diehard Kyle) & Angel Gracie (KB's Sankey) Foster Mom for AFG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I'm so sorry, Robbie. What an awful shock for you and your family. Run with the wind, Frankie. 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...
CaliforniaGreys Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I am so very sorry he needed to leave, you will be in our thoughts. God speed baby boy 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...
Guest K9Cookies Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 I was shocked to see his name. I am so very sorry he had to leave you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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