Sirocco_Nikki Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Heaven has a new angel today. Yukon found his wings and flew to join Nikki & Sirocco at the bridge this morning. We had been outside in the sunshine when he decided he needed to be inside. He flew up his little ramp onto the deck, slipped in some water from last night's rain and fractured his leg badly. I rushed him to the vet for xrays and as soon as the vet said "it's bad", I said I don't want to hear any more, please let him go. After losing Nikki to osteo 2 months ago and Sirocco to osteo 14 months ago, I just couldn't take a chance on hearing that word again. But, this post isn't supposed to be a rehash of his death, it is supposed to be a celebration of his life. Yukon took a rather indirect path finding his real home with us. I helped a co-worker adopt Yukon 6 years ago after he had bounced at age 7. Hope (Ullaluv) drove with me to Ohio to pick him up from the foster family. The foster mom emphasized that we shouldn't expect too much from Yukon. He's very shy and just doesn't seem to care about people. As soon as we were in the car and on the road, Hope told me "Carol, this boy is special". (Hope is never wrong about a dog.) Yukon spent a lot of time at my house whenever my co-worker was working overtime or on vacation. He was a joy and so very special! His favorite spot in the house was in ds's room beside his bed. He got along well with both sweet Nikki and snarky Sirocco. After having him for a year, the co-worker called me to say she wanted him out of her house NOW! He was aggressive and she couldn't deal with him anymore. I thought she was nuts and told her he couldn't go anywhere except to my house. (This is the co-worker who dumped her boyfriend for offering to cook dinner and wash the dishes. Definitely nuts.) Both Nikki and Sirocco had very high prey drives and Sirocco had issues with food, sleep, and younger males. I recognize aggression and knew Yukon had none. Yukon showed up at my house extremely hand-shy and refused to come out from behind a chair in the family room. For months, I couldn't figure out how to gain his trust again until I won the Burpdog basket in the Miss Nellie auction. Even terrified Yukon couldn't resist the allure of a Burpdog. He quickly learned that an outstretched hand meant good stuff like "nom nom nom". I have never been owned by a dog as "good" as Yukon. During our walks, whenever Nikki & Sirocco would go on high alert over bunnies and squirrels, Yukon would just give them the incredulous look that quite clearly said "Why chase food when mom brings it to us in a bowl with a scoop of yogurt on top?" When Yukon was happy, he would put his face next to my jaw and nit. He smiled. He gave little kisses. He did happy dances. He didn't bark, whine, counter-surf, pee on dh's stereo, eat the sofa and mini-blinds, kill chipmunks, or jump fences. All he needed was his favorite bed over the floor register, luvins from ds, and to lick mom's ice cream dish. Keeses my boy. Please send a sign soon that you found your buddies at the bridge. Quote Drake - Fortified Power x Cajun Oriel Janney - Ronco x Sol Happy Waiting at the bridge: Sirocco - (Reko Sirocco) - Trojan Episode x Reko Princess; Nikki - (MPS Sharai) - Devilish Episode x MPS Daisy Queen;Yukon - (Yak Back) - Epic Prince x Barts Cinnamon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverbosun Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Run free Yukon. Quote Barbara Majestic and Ranger "If you want to hear the patter of little feet I'll put shoes on my dogs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 He was special, and handsome, and meant to be with you. Somewhere over the rainbow ..... Godspeed. 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...
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Cully Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 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...
Guest dobiegrey Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Crying for you as I read this, Run Free sweet boy and hugs for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullaluv Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Carol, I'm so sorry that Yukon left so quickly, but so glad that he found his most perfect home with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 2Brindles Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Goodbye dear Yukon. Send your humans a sign that you are at peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Gorgeous. I am so sorry. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 (edited) Carol, I do not know what to say. It is cruel beyond words that you have lost another hound so soon. Thinking about you. Godspeed, Yukon. Edited November 1, 2011 by 45MPHK9 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...
robinw Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 My heart sank when I saw Yukon's other thread this afternoon. I'm so very sorry, Carol. 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...
Guest madredhare Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 So sorry for your loss. From the sounds of your bond, I'm sure he will send you a sign... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I went to check your thread in H&M and saw it locked. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Run free Yukon. 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...
Time4ANap Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Run free Yukon. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I'm so very sorry. He was not only perfect, he was gorgeous. Godspeed Yukon. 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...
Houndtime Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I am so sorry for the loss of your dear, sweet boy. He was just waiting for the perfect home and he found it with you. 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...
maryz Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I'm sorry for your loss. My heart is breaking for you and all you've had to endure, but your love for this boy shines through in your post. You were meant to be together and you gave him a great life. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 It is beyond sad, and so unfair, that you should have so many losses in such a short time. Yukon was meant to be with you, and I'm so sorry you lost your precious boy. 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...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I'm so sorry you had to say goodbye to your handsome man. :grouphug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I am so very sorry!!! :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...
Remolacha Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 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...
4greyhounds Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I am very Sorry!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tammara Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 What a special beautiful boy. Rest in peace baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Many, many hugs. I am so sorry for your loss. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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