greysmom Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 We lost our old man on Wednesday. Very suddenly and quite unexpectedly. We miss him so much! He came to us on Memorial Day Weekend in 2006, at 5 years old. He was a part of the tremendous effort by the folks in Texas to rescue dogs left stranded at the track in Juarez Mexico. Copper was our third greyhound and third foster (we only had one successfully leave our house! ) and Copper was only a foster for about a week. He was skinny and his coat was horrible and his mouth was a cesspool even after a dental. He was recovering from a cryptorchid neutering surgery and was pretty pathetic all in all. He still won our hearts over very quickly! Copper only knew Spanish those first few weeks. Our next door neighbors were having their roof re-done, and Copper spent many hours outside listening to the Latinos working up there talking and playing music. I finally asked a friend of mine whose family had migrant workers in their landscaping business some words so he would listen to me! He discovered toys and loved to play! Our Copper was always a happy bouncy boy! Oh how we miss him! I can't post pics because Webshots is screwed up. I'll try and put some in when I can. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly
Guest PiagetsMom Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 Copper was so fortunate to have found his way to you - you loved him well. I'm so very sorry Quote
dex95lucy Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 Chris I just can't find the words. I type and delete. I am just so very sorry for your sudden loss. He knew he was adored. May his memories soon bring smiles through your tears. Quote
Batmom Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed, Copper. 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.
vjgrey Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 I'm so sorry. Quote Valerie w/ Cash (CashforClunkers) & Lucy (Racing School Dropout)Missing our gorgeous Miss Diamond (Shorty's Diamond), sweet boy Gabe (Zared) and Holly (ByGollyItsHolly), who never made it home.
greypuppyluv Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 I'm so sorry. Quote Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound
djsgreys Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 Chris and Dennis, I am so sorry. After such a tough start in life, how lucky he was to have found his forever home with you - where he was so loved and cherished. May all the precious memories made in the years that you shared together help you through the grief you feel today. Run free Copper, find Dorie and our special friend Dude, and tell all our bridge angels how much they are missed and still loved. 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
jenners Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 I'm so sorry, Chris and Dennis. Copper was so very loved Jennie Quote Jennie with her hedgehogs and Guinea pigs, and remembering Luna, Queen of the Piggies
MarcR Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 Chris, I'm so very sorry. The pain of sudden, unexpected loss is indescribable. It's clear how very much you loved him. Run free, Copper. Friends and family are waiting at the bridge. 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)
robinw Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 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.
TheFullHouse Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 Chris, I'm so very sorry. What a special boy your Copper was. Godspeed sweetie. 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
FiveRoooooers Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 I'm so sorry Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. Ebbie. Huey. 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. AnnIE. HollyBettyCrocker. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs.
misspiggy Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 So very sorry for your loss,when it is sudden I think that is the worst Quote
linda Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 So sorry to hear - he sounds like a wonderful boy! Quote Angel Gary (Hallo Smoke'em 2000-2013), Angel Molly (Kiowa Mysticrule 1999-2011) Linda, Hana, Sultan
BatterseaBrindl Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 We were so very sorry to learn of Coppers' sudden passing. Love that captures the heart and touches the soul remains forever. Hold the special memories close to your heart. Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge.
BertnLil Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 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.
DesiRayMom Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 Bless you for loving him & helping him grow into the cherished hound he was meant to be. My sincere condolences. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog.
Guest PhillyPups Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 Oh Chris I am so very very sorry for your loss. The sudden ones sucker punch us like no other thing in life can. Run with the angles Sweet Copper, you lived the best and are now with the very very best ~ Quote
Guest patgam Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 I am so sorry for the loss of Copper. Run free handsome. Quote
maryz Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss. What a lucky boy to have found his way to you. 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
greytpups Posted October 6, 2012 Posted October 6, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss Chris. Perhaps you can gain some comfort knowing what a wonderful loving life he had with you. 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
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