smday Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 We sent Best to the Rainbow Bridge today. He had been slowing down with various problems related to old age but generally was managing well. He started to limp occasionally on his right hind leg on Friday. The limp got rapidly worse and by this morning he was only using 3 legs. A radiograph of the right hind showed a definite bone lesion so it was time for Best to go. We got Best as a 9 year old bounce in May of 2007. He was the perfect dog - the only one I've ever had. Jon and I decided we needed to teach him a bad habit since he had much better manners than we did so we taught him to get on the couch. He took full advantage of the couch from that moment on! We feel so lucky to have had Best in our lives for over 4.5 years. We didn't really know what to expect when we adopted him. So many people on GT helped get Best from Virginia to Georgia. Gil (MisserGil) of GPA Richmond was in charge, Diane (VirginiaGreys) was Best's foster mom after he was returned. Lori (Greybookends)helped with the GUR.Everyone who participated in the GUR took great care of Best and sent gifts with him. He came with a complete wardrobe! Jon and I met Christel (CottageHoundDesigns) up in SC for the hand off and Best was home! We loved every minute with him and believe he loved us. Quote Lexi the pointeresque mutt (1999), Homer the chi mix (2010) and Lacey the ? (2009). Always remembering Dita, Best, Oba, Bubba, and the others at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I'm so sorry to hear the news of Best passing away. My condolences to you and your family. 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...
greyhead Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I'm so very sorry, Susan. We will always treasure our SS gifts, and the lovely card which we also kept, from you and Best. He was surely lucky to have found his way to your home. 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...
robinw Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Oh no, Susan, not Best! I remember when he joined your family. I'm so very sorry 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...
BertnLil Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I'm so sorry. What a handsome boy. 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...
luvhounds2 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 My condolences on the loss of this sweet boy. Quote Barb, Mom to Grey's Tickertape & Grey's McCarthy.Always missing: Wizzie and Desi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 damn, i loved that boy.... I'm so sorry. run free to good health, Best... you'll always live in our hearts Quote Mary Semper Fi, Dad - I miss you. Remembering Carla Benoist, a Greyhound/Pibble's bestest friend, Princess Zoe Brick-Butt, the little IG with the huge impact on hearts around the world - Miz Foxy - Greyhound Trish - Batman, the Roman-nosed Gentleman - Profile, the Handsome Man - Hunky the Hunkalicious - Jeany the Beautiful Lady- Zema, the most beautiful girl in the world - Jessie, the lovable nuisance - and my 3 Greys: my Angie-girl, my Casey-girl, and The Majestic Pippin, running forever in my heart. (I will always love you and miss you,my friends) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I never get a chance to help with GURs because I live off the beaten past. I was lucky to be traveling that week and Best was going my way. It was my pleasure to help get him to you. I am so sorry he had to leave you. Thanks for loving him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Such a beautiful boy.....I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmontgomery48 Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 So sorry about your handsome Best Quote Nancy~Mom to Wizard July 9, 2006 and Lexie June 25, 2009 Always in my heart, my goofy boy Sarge 8-25-04....5-17-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 He was so lucky to find you. I'm sorry he couldn't stay longer. Godspeed, handsome perfect 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...
maryz Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I'm sorry for your loss. How wonderful of you to take Best in when he needed it most. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I am very sorry for your loss of Best. Run free Best, 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...
Rickiesmom Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I'm so sorry. What a wonderful and handsome boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyE Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I'm so sorry. He definitely was a handsome guy. 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 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 Sorry for you loss of Best 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 vahoundlover Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I am so sorry for your loss. Sounds like he was appropriately named. I'm glad he had you to love and appreciate him. Godspeed Sweetheart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss. Best was an exquisite hound & I have no doubt that he loved you so very much. How wonderful that he was able to share so many senior years with you. Godspeed Best! 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...
tammystroops Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 so sorry for your loss. hugs to you. Quote In loving Memory of: Chip, Wendell, Tessa, Moose, Moody, Noble Storm, Thunder, Gracie, Duke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 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...
GreyPoopon Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I'm so very sorry. Godspeed Best. 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...
Guest jettcricket Posted January 17, 2012 Share Posted January 17, 2012 I'm so sorry in the loss of your most handsome boy....RIP sweet pea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I am so very sorry for your loss. Best was a very handsome boy. 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...
45MPHK9 Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 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...
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