lovinggreysslp Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 We first met Jimmy eight months ago when he was returned at the age of almost 11 because his family no longer wanted him. We noticed right away that Jimmy was very wobbly, had very poor skin and coat condition and was underweight. We were relieved to find out that he was not heartworm positive, despite never having had the preventative. Jimmy fit into our pack fairly quickly although he was never able to be the true pack leader, like his littermate Larry had been, due to lack of physical strength and stamina. Daily walks, extra food and suplements helped Jimmy become stronger but in November Jimmy's health slipped downhill. He started throwing up and losing yet more weight. All tests done at our vet came out in the normal range. Then in December, an abdominal xray and ultrasound found a foreign body in Jimmy's stomach. Endoscopy and abdominal surgery revealed that Jimmy had swallowed four dog boots. Jimmy survived the surgery but then a couple weeks later, started going downhill again with a low grade fever, more weight loss and body shaking. A second set of xrays and ultrasound all came back normal as did every kind of diagnostic test we could run. Putting him on two antibiotics and prednisone three weeks ago seemed to have been the key to helping our struggling Jimmy. Unfortunately, after one good week, I noticed a lump in his neck. This lump grew very rapidly so I got Jimmy back to the vet. Sadly, my suspicisions that Jimmy has had an underlying serious issue all along were confirmed by our vet telling me that Jimmy has lymphoma. Due to Jimmy's very poor physical condition, putting him through chemo at this point was not the right choice for Jimmy. We have been very fortunate to have had Jimmy in our lives for the past eight months. Despite his health struggles, he has almost always kept his spunky nature and just this past week, chewed up wooden clothespins, put tooth holes into his empty ensure can and barked very loudly at me when HE thought it was time to eat (which was often). While it is frustrating that we could never make Jimmy truely healthy, despite the best our vet and U of I could offer, Jimmy was spoiled rotten since day one and has been showered with all our love, care and most importantly to Jimmy, lots of food and treats. Godspeed sweet boy. Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'm so very sorry. I'm sure Jimmy had some of his best months with you. Godspeed Jimmy. 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...
45MPHK9 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for giving Jimmy a home when it needed it most. 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...
Time4ANap Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Thank you for taking in Jimmy and making him part of the pack. Even though his time with you was short, I'm sure that he knew how much he was loved. I'm so sorry that he had to leave. Run-free Jimmy! 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...
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MyCutie Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss. Jimmy had a wonderful life with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I am so very sorry for your loss. Take comfort in knowing that Jimmy is at peace, pain free, and running once again with the wind. 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 dragontearz Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss, and thank you for giving him a loving home. :f_red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) Thank you for giving this boy a place to come to when he so needed one..........I'm so sorry Edited February 28, 2012 by PiagetsMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 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...
djsgreys Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Thank you for stepping up and giving Jimmy a true forever home. I will never understand how someone doesn't want their friend anymore but I am thankful that there are people like you who are there for them. Although his time with you was not nearly long enough he left knowing how much he was loved and that he would be in your heart forever. Godspeed Jimmy Quote Deb, and da Croo In my heart always, my Bridge Angels - Macavity, Tila the wannabe, Dexter, CDN Cold Snap (Candy), PC Herode Boy, WZ Moody, Poco Zinny, EM's Scully, Lonsome Billy, Lucas, Hurry Hannah, Daisy (Apache Blitz), Sadie (Kickapoo Kara), USS Maxi, Sam's Attaboy, Crystal Souza, Gifted Suzy, Zena, and Jetlag who never made it home. http://www.northernskygreyhounds.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'm so sorry Jimmy couldn't stay and be loved longer. At least he had the good fortune to be folded into your pack before he left. 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...
Batmom Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'm so sorry he couldn't stay. Godspeed, sweetheart. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 We have been very fortunate to have had Jimmy in our lives for the past eight months. And Jimmy to have had you. Thank you for loving a senior. Our time together can be so short, but oh, so intense. There is no other love like that of a senior houndie. You tried so hard with Jimmy and he knew it. I'm so sorry he had to go. Godspeed Jimmy, special boy. 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...
Guest patgam Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Godspeed Jimmy! So sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'm sorry Jimmy had to leave. At least he had love for the last 8 months of his life. Hugs to you & wings to Jimmy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Thank you for giving Jimmy the best forever home. Godspeed to your sweet boy. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I am so very sorry. GodSpeed sweet Jimmy. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I am very sorry for your loss of Jimmy. Thank you for giving him a home and providing the love and care he needed. Run free Jimmy, 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...
racindog Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 God bless you for being there for senior Jimmy. You have stored up quite a treasure in heaven. Run Jimmy Run! Eat Jimmy eat! Bark Jimmy Bark! Run, bark, eat, enjoy your new healthy you and especially that you are loved always and will never be forgotten. :f_red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollis Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'm so sorry. Run with the angels Jimmy. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed Jimmy. 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...
Wiscogreysmom Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Though Jimmy's time with you was short, you gave him a great gift of love. Godspeed Jimmy. Quote Wanda, with the DC Racing Kids, Eric ( DNT Finbarclancy ) 6/29/14 Maggie ( DNT Oh Maggie ) 6/29/14 Lorraine ( DC Don't Rainonme ) 3/15/08 - 4/9/20 --- Suzie ( DC Lazy Susan ) 3/12/06 - 9/4/18 --- Stormy ( DC Major Storm ) 11/29/99 - 1/21/12 ---- Andy ( Andy's Alibi ) 1/23/99 - 12/30/11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostr_Mom Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I am so glad Jimmy got to spend his last days with such a loving family. Run well and healthy at the bridge Jimmy! I am so sorry for your loss. 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...
schultzlc Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Thank you for being there when Jimmy needed you most. I'm sorry he couldn't stay with you longer. Quote Laura, mom to Luna (Boc's Duchess) and Nova (Atascocita Venus).Forever in my heart, Phantom (Tequila Nights) and Zippy (Iruska Monte). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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