Jiffer Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of our beloved Atlas. He arrived home 7.5 years ago in the mid of summer. He spent his retired life being spoiled.. if it wasn't a new bed, treat or stuffie, it was trips for ice cream or to the park for a nice leisurely walk. He loved car rides and it usually didn't matter where he was going. He was so easy to please and an even easier dog to care for. He was bombproof... nothing phased him, nothing stopped him. His determination and stubbornness were admirable... you couldn't tell him no if he had his mind made up. It cracked me up every time. Most recently, I was taking him for a walk and while he wasn't able to do a long one, we'd take short ones to get him out and about. I decided to go up the street nearby and then turn around so he wouldn't have to walk too far. Only Mr. Man had a different idea. He wanted to do the whole block. I tried to convince him to turn back, but he refused. He threw what I can only call a 2 year old's tantrum... foot stomping, whining, the whole nine yards. I gave in and you know, he actually did the whole walk without labouring. It shocked me, but in retrospect, it shouldn't have. That was Mr. Atlas. Unfortunately, his aging body began to deteriorate a few years ago when we discovered that his thyroid had largely stopped working. Medication and monitoring and he stabilized again. He enjoyed his walks again, and regained weight that he'd lost. Things were looking up again. In October/November this year, he was diagnosed with occult congestive heart failure and early renal failure. His heart was quite enlarged. But once again things looked up as the medication helped improve his breathing and stamina. Unfortunately, we knew from the day of diagnosis that we were working on borrowed time. CHF would eventually win. Yesterday, he began to pant heavily, his heart was racing and I knew that we were looking at the end before I even brought him in. They applied oxygen and an ekg. The results confirmed my fears. His heart was failing. At just before 11 pm, Atlas crossed the bridge with his mom and dad loving on him. It was quick. I hope that whereever he is, he's found angel Icarus and angel Echo. He and Icarus were inseparable and he grieved for Miss Echo when she left us last year. They are together again and now I have three angels to miss. Run free my dear boy! I can see you goofily trotting with those large ears flapping in the breeze and your tongue lolling out. I miss you so very much. Words just cannot express... Quote Jennifer and Beamish (an unnamed Irish-born Racer) DOB: October 30, 2011 Forever and always missing my "Vowels", Icarus, Atlas, Orion, Uber, and Miss Echo, and Mojito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 What a loving tribute and a very special picture of his footsie. I'm so sorry for your loss. :f_red 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...
TheFullHouse Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Godspeed Atlas 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...
dante2zoe Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 What a huge hole in your heart! He sounds awesome. I am so very 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...
PattyE Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 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...
sabrina Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 sorry for you loss of Atlas 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...
Yamaha_gurl Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Once again Jen, I'm so sorry. What a beautiful tribute Quote Greyhound Collars : www.collartown.ca Maggie (the human servant), with Miss Bella, racing name "A Star Blackieto" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I am so sorry for your loss of a very special boy, Atlas. 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...
maggiespet Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I'm so very sorry. GodSpeed Atlas. 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...
Guest IrskasMom Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I am so sorry Jennifer for your Loss of Atlas :f_red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I'm so very sorry for your loss. You were a Good Boy, Atlas. 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...
maryz Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I'm very sorry. Your three angels are watching over you, I'm sure. Beautiful tribute. 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...
Rickiesmom Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Jen I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I'm so sorry. :f_pink Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest hannahmom Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Oh Jen - I am so very sorry. Atlas was a sweet boy who brought joy to all who met him. Godspeed handsome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximum Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Jen, I am so sorry...How I wish they could stay with us forever... Run free and healthy, Atlas... Quote My boys, together again... A hui hou kakou, my loves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Rest in peace, Atlas. 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...
greytpups Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Jen, I'm so sorry to hear about Atlas. How terribly sad. 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...
Guest wmlcml6 Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 Atlas sounds like an awesome boy, and I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Beautiful tribute to your special boy. I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed Atlas Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). 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 dragontearz Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I love the picture, and I am so, so sorry for your loss...rest in peace and run free Atlas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I'm so sorry. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Run free sweet baby. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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