BluegrassGrey Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 (edited) It has taken me two months to be able to admit this..... Pistol has passed away. What can I say about this guy, who I searched for for nearly 6 years? Then I adopted him at the age of 9.5, after he was bounced from his first home. He was stronger, happier and healthier 6 months after I adopted him, than the day I brought him home. We built up endurance to walking for miles.... As a senior, he spent countless hours at meet & greets.... He loved it! I remember the first time I saw his tail wag- it was as he bounced into a Fantastic Sams salon for a meet & greet. (Note- this was a special moment because he was not able to wag it much because he had LS/some lack of control back there). People always commented on his unusual color- one could try to describe it as "black, gray, silver bluish." They also commented on how he looked much older than his litter mate Perry. In the end it was quite ironic, because Pistol would out-live Perry by over a year. Perry passed from OS, and it was a fear Pistol would have the same fight. But he didn't. His LS took over in the end. You all voted Pistol & Perry as your favorite duo in 2009. They have certainly been my favorite pair as well. But each was his own entity. And despite my search for a litter mate of my Perry, my first Greyhound, my heartdog, for almost six years........... in the end, Pistol and I had a special bond that had nothing to do with his lineage. It was all about his heart. Edited October 3, 2011 by BluegrassGrey Quote Kathryn, “Broadway” BW’s Broadway: Shaggy Bessie x Jimbo Red Rose, & "Ellie" Noah's Smelldog: Castor Troy x Mulberry Jade. My Angels "Sidney" Rainier Rapper: Rainier Ranger x Rainier Rapport (09/03/2001-2/26/2012); "Pistol" Tiowa Pistol: Rapido Rambo x My Roz (11/19/1998-8/02/2011); “Perry" Tiowa Perry: Rapido Rambo x My Roz (11/19/1998-6/09/2010); "Jackie" Mjp's Jackie: Joey Flint x Social Robin (6/12/1997-6/20/2008) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I have added Pistol's name to the list of Bridge Angels for August. He's in good company with the too many other greyhounds who have left us. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GreyPoopon Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I'm so very sorry. Godspeed Pistol. 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...
RedSquare Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I'm so sorry about your loss. Quote Taunya and her Supreme Grace, Anna - Sharsanna (Kiowa Sweet Trey x Camden Coming), Surge (no races), Kelsos Yorktown (Trent Lee x Kelsos Spotswood), Galgo Espanol - Valentin. Forever waitin' on Red (Kiowa Mon Manny x Bella Ionic). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I'm so sorry. Run with the angels, special 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...
TheFullHouse Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 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...
45MPHK9 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Beautiful tribute to your beloved Pistol. I am very 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...
Houndtime Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I am so sorry for the loss of your dear, sweet Pistol. 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...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Your Pistol was a beautiful boy......I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Sorry for you loss of Pistol. 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 That was a really lovely tribute. And I think it might help your heart heal a little to express those thoughts. How blessed you were to have found each other. I'm so sorry you lost your sweet Pistol. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkipSailors Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 l am sorry for your loss Quote I am a DH. Spencer and Shane are my dawgs. Mosby is The Cat. Greyhead is our wife (pronounced woof). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 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...
Hawthorn Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I am very sorry for your loss of Pistol. Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I'm so, so sorry. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I am very sorry for the loss of your sweet Pistol. Run free sweetie, run free... 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...
maggiespet Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I am so very sorry. GodSpeed Pistol. 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...
racindog Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Oh my heart broke when I saw this. I remember meeting Pistol at Bluegrass. To know him was to love him. Another angel has sprouted his wings. Your tribute was beautiful. My deepest sympathy. RUN free HEALTHY & HAPPY dearest Pistol. You are loved always and will never ever be forgotten. We love you baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Rest in peace, Pistol. What a lucky man you were to spend your last years with so much love. My condolences to your family. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I'm so sorry for your loss. Pistol sounds like he was a very special soul & was so fortunate to have found you. Godspeed Pistol! 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...
carronstar Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 I am so very sorry. Godspeed, Pistol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Run free sweet baby. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 I'm so sorry. Enjoy your Meet and Greets at the bridge, dear Pistol. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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