Guest KennelMom Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Matt came to us at 9 as a bounce with another greyhound, Bucky. Bucky was a spicy old ham of a dog and Matt was his good-natured side kick. Always easy going, never pushy, Matt was an ever present calm in the pack. When Haley passed last year, he became the reigning senior member...always the last one out in the yard helping me round up the stragglers. He never barked. He was always calm, especially around the baby. He appreciated attention but only ever politely asked for it. A typical greyhound, Matt loved a good sprint after a rabbit or a squirrel, sunning himself in the yard and just generally hanging out with everyone. He was pretty much content with whatever circumstances he found himself in. I've taken him to the vet several times over the years for weird lameness issues....always expecting the worst (osteo), nothing was ever found and x-rays and general exams/bloodwork were normal. Suddenly on Sunday he started yelping and wouldn't raise his head up. He was clearly in a lot of pain...a trip to the emergency vet showed serious degradation between the vertebrae at two areas along his spine - in his neck and pelvis area. We started treatment with steroids, muscle relaxers and pain killers...hopeful to see some improvement. The emergency vet made no promises. Things only worsened as the week progressed, until the pain was becoming unmanageable. Our regular vet, after reviewing everything, agreed that it was probably time to say goodbye. Yesterday, Ken was there to help Matt to the Bridge while I stayed home with the baby and the pack. Our big ol' handsome boy Lubbin' on daddy Racing the young'uns in the snow Goodbye good friend...I am honored to know you. “One who finds happiness with the Self, who rejoices the Self within, and who is illuminated by the Self-knowledge; such a yogi attains supreme nirvana.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I'm so sorry Heather. Saying sorry always seems so inadequate but I know he was loved and spent his best years with you. Your tribute to him conveys this love for him. 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 PiagetsMom Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I'm sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy, Heather and Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Run pain free Matt. Thank you for giving him his real forever home. 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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PrairieProf Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I am so sorry. He was a really handsome, sweet-looking guy. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Matt certainly was a big loveable and handsome guy. Love that first happy pic! Having lost Cash to spinal issues I am well familiar with how horrible painful and usually hopelss they are. Thank goodness he didn't have to suffer long with it. My deepest sympathy. :f_red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I am sorry for your loss Heather and Ken. Rest well Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I am so very sorry. Godspeed, Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Sorry to see this. Run pain free Matt, you were a handsoe man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I'm sorry for your loss... run pain free, Matt Quote Marc and Myun plus Starbuck (the cat)Pinky my AWOL girl, wherever you are, I miss you.Angels Honey (6/30/99-11/3/11) Nadia (5/11/99-6/4/12) Kara (6/5/99-7/17/12) Cleo (4/13/2000-4/19/2014) Antnee (12/1/2002=2/20/17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I am so sorry for the loss of your Matt. 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...
Guest KennelMom Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Matt certainly was a big loveable and handsome guy. Love that first happy pic! Having lost Cash to spinal issues I am well familiar with how horrible painful and usually hopelss they are. Thank goodness he didn't have to suffer long with it. My deepest sympathy. :f_red Thank you. What's hard to come to grips with is how fast he went from "normal Matt" to needing the emergency vet. Literally in less than 12 hours. For something seems like it should have degenerated slowly over time, he seemed to just "break." I've never seen anything like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Oh Heather, I'm so sorry. You lost Matt the same way we lost Saint. He woke up in the morning, had his breakfast and 3 hours later he couldn't walk and was in horrible pain. You must be as shocked as we were. A hug to you, I know how hard it is to lose a special pup so suddenly. Run fast and pain free Matt. 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...
IndyandHollyluv Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 (edited) I am so very sorry for your loss of sweet Matt. While it may be of little consolation, I loss my beloved former racer and blood bank boy Lure under somewhat similar circumstances. Over the course of less than three weeks something went horribly wrong for Lure. Limited treatment didn't help and I didn't feel he was a good candidate for extensive diagnostics or surgery as he was such an anxious, sensitive boy. We couldn't manage the pain and I couldn't allow Lure to suffer. It was so very sad. How lucky Matt was to have found you. Hugs. Edited August 2, 2012 by IndyandHollyluv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I'm so sorry. He sounds like a wonderful 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 What a lovely gentleman. He will leave a huge empty space in your home and hearts. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Matt. 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...
duncan41 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Everyone should be so fortunate to having a Matt in their life at some point. What a love bug. I am sorry he had to leave sooner than you would have liked, but I suspect he was a gentleman to the end. Run with the wind, Matt. You will be sorely missed. Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachosMom Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I am so sorry. He was so handsome and sounds like a true gentleman. Run with the wind sweet boy. Quote Mom to Macho (JS XtremeMachine 1/12/2007 -8/17/2012 ... Gotcha day 9/2/2011. I miss you BigMan)Moonbeam (Ninos Full Moon 11/1/2009, Gotcha day 9/2/2012), Hattie (Kiowa Hats Off 4/14/2011, Gotcha day 10/13/2012), Keiva (JS Igotyourbooty 1/12/2007, Gotcha Day 1/8/2014)Jimmy (Blu Too James 06/26/2014, Gotcha day 09/12/2015), a shepard mix named Tista, some cats, and some reptiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Heather, I am very sorry. Matt sounds like a perfect Greyhound to me. Run free Matt, 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...
macoduck Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 What a handsome boy he was. I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: 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...
Guest dmt Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 So sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I'm so sorry :cry1 thank you for giving him such a wonderful home when he needed one. 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...
MP_the4pack Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I'm so sorry Heather. The look he gave your DH is the same look I get from my Tanzi. And it's a heart melter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollis Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Rest well sweet boy. 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...
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