macdaddy Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Had to help my poor Opie across the bridge this morning. He's been in a slow decline over the past 3-4 weeks. Started to notice he wasn't jumping up on the human bed during the day about 3-4 weeks ago. He ALWAYS loved to be on our bed but I didn't think too much of it ..just chalked it up to typical greyhound weirdness. Then a week or so after I noticed he was favoring his back left leg again I didn't think too much of it as the three are always playing 'me first out the door' and I just thought he had bumped it. A couple of more days and he's really limping so off to vet. He examines, manipulates the leg, does x-rays and...????..nothing specific...??? at that point it's hard to tell and could be a lot of possibles..but some good news definitely not ostio or valley fever. Treated with pain meds and anti-inflammatory for a week but things just got worse. Back to vet more x-rays..now he can say that it's something neurological.. he can't flip his left back foot back out when folded under and is slow in doing so on the back right. Basically we're looking at an MRI,neurological specialists,and all just to try to find out what's wrong without a whole lot of hope for successful treatment if we are able to find out what's wrong. So tried different/stronger meds but decline continued...yesterday he got up and staggered outside for potty, could JUST barely squat...he ate about 1/2 his breakfast and just a little water...then laid down all the rest of the day got up once for potty then right back down. ..same for supper...I tried giving him chicken broth with a little sugar at dinner to encourage drinking and add calories but he barely touched it..this morning he fell coming back in from potty and hardly ate anything or drank..noticed his skin would stay 'puckered' when I checked for dehydration ..and knew it was time.. I just feel so bad ..he came to me from an abusive situation..he'd been starved, was flea and tick infested.. only weighed 45 when our group got him..brought him back from the brink..then had to pull ALL his teeth due to an autoimmune disorder that caused the plack on his teeth to basically eat his gums ...so many physical problems..plus he was such a shy spooky boy..he literally hid under my computer desk for the first 6 weeks he was here..gradually he came out of his shell...at least with us... and became a happy lovie-lovie boy ...dear God I'm gonna miss him..sorry to go on but had to vent..kinda hurting right now.. Quote Dogs and small children are the only people I really get along with....MacDaddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I'm so sorry your boy is gone. He knew how very much you cared. 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...
Burpdog Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 So young! Sending my sympathy I know how much it hurts. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed, 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...
tammystroops Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 so very sorry for your loss. it is never ever easy losing our beloved furkids. run free sweet boy. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Godspeed Opie. 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...
Greydawg Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 So very sorry for your loss. Run free, Opie. Quote Cheryl - "Mom" to RUNNER (Gunnah, born 6/15/2012) and FARGO (Ridin Shotgun, born 8/21/2015). Missing my Grey-Angels HEISMAN (RX Heisman) (3/29/2005-2/1/2016) and ALEX (Bevenly) (4/15/2005-6/7/2018). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I'm so sorry or your loss of Opie. How lucky he was to have a family who loved him and helped bring him all the way back from his troubled start in life. 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...
Greydawg Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 (edited) So very sorry for your loss. Run free, Opie. Edited April 14, 2012 by Greydawg Quote Cheryl - "Mom" to RUNNER (Gunnah, born 6/15/2012) and FARGO (Ridin Shotgun, born 8/21/2015). Missing my Grey-Angels HEISMAN (RX Heisman) (3/29/2005-2/1/2016) and ALEX (Bevenly) (4/15/2005-6/7/2018). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopeForHounds Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I'm so sorry Godspeed Opie Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostr_Mom Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 for you. I am so sorry for your loss. Run free Opie! 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...
gryhndsr4us Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I'm so very sorry. Quote Sue ,Sky and Dood, Bridge angels Clark, Gypsy, Dreamy and Sneakers, Oshkosh,WI Heartbound Greyhound Adoption<p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greys2cats Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I am so very sorry, sounds like he knew he was loved, unfortunately I know this pain Quote Roberta & Michael with Furkids- Flower (Shasta Flowers 6/7/06) & Rascal the kitty - Missing our sweet angels - Max(M's Mad Max) 10/12/02 - 12/3/15, Sara (Sara Raves 6/30/01 - 4/13/12) Queenie & Pandora the kitties - gone but never forgotten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss of Opie. You can tell in your wonderful tribute how much you loved him and how painful this is. May you gain some comfort knowing you gave him a life full of love which he deserved. 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...
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msjpk Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Oh Macdaddy, it is always so hard but we know this when we sign up having pets. Opie thanks you for all your love you showed him. Take care regards, Joan and Lou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I am sorry. Opie found a loving home and safety and that is all they want. He definitely left too soon. Run free Opie, 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Opie was right where he belonged, with you, who loved him so. I'm so very sorry for the Opie-sized hole in your heart right now. Remember how much fun you had together. 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...
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schultzlc Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I am so sorry that your Opie had to leave. 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...
lovinggreysslp Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I am so sorry for the loss of your special boy. Godspeed Opie! 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...
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DesiRayMom Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I'm so sorry you've lost your Opie. Thank you for loving him so much. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MyCody Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 I am so sorry for your loss but so glad he found you and felt your love. Hugs to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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