Guest ryeamans Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 On Thursday morning I had to say "goodbye" to my dear Charlie. I had him for a mere 3 years and he was only 8.5 years old, but in that time we established an amazing bond and my heart is completely broken over his passing. I loved him so much and I feel so my heartbreak and pain. I know he's in a better place now and is no longer suffering, but I am still so devastated and am having a difficult time without him here. It does help that we have another greyhound that we've had since June, so it's not as quiet around the house as it would be if there were no hounds present, however, I keep catching myself looking for Charlie on the other couch or the other dog bed and wondering why he's not still here with me. Charlie was my first dog on my own, and I loved him like a son. I miss my baby boy so much....I hope the pain will lessen, but it's hard to imagine it will so soon after losing him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I'm so sorry..........may his spirit watch over you & give your heart comfort. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 So very sorry for the loss of your Charlie. Remember the good times.... 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I am so sorry for the loss of your Charlies. 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...
MarcR Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I'm so sorry... The pain will ease with time. Run free, Charlie 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...
djsgreys Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I am so sorry that Charlie could not stay with you longer. Godspeed Charlie, 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...
Guest dmt Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Charlie was my first dog on my own, and I loved him like a son. I completely understand. I'm so sorry for your loss of Charlie. 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...
beledi Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 So very sorry Charlie left you so soon. Never enough time with these sweet dogs' Quote "Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the day comes God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man." Persian Proverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4rooers Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I'm so sorry you lost your Charlie. They become entwined in your heart so very quickly, whether you have them 2 months or 10 years, the pain of losing them is so very hard. Give yourself time, and remember all the love.That never ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I'm so very sorry for your loss. 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...
cometdust1 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 It's been 3 months since my Jax passed. He was only 7 years old. I still cry every day. He had a goofy energy that no other greyhound I've owned ever had.I totally understand how you feel. I too, have a second greyhound that I have had since March. Although I love him too, he's not my Jax. Hopefully, over time, we will become just as close to the dogs we have now. I am sure it will happen, we just need more time for the sting of loss to recede. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I'm so 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...
MachosMom Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I am so sorry 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Your pain and sadness are palpable. Yes, the realist in you knows that he is not suffering, but right now, there is only the heartache. It's so hard, not only because you are missing him so, but he was not with you nearly long enough. And you are right, the pain does ease with time. Let yourself grieve at your own pace, know that it will hurt a lot, but when you are ready, memories of your precious Charlie will bring you comfort. 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...
galgrey Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost one this week too, and although I've been down this road many time over the years, it never gets easier and it always feels in the beginning like I'll never be able to bear it. I know now that I will emerge from the terrible darkness I'm feeling now ... that it will simply take time. I never stop loving and missing them, but the sharp pain lessens and the part of them that lives on in my heart becomes more and more of presence and a comfort. 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...
RaineysMom Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I'm so sorry! 8.5 is much too young and you didn't have enough time with him. My heart breaks for you :cry1 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...
Guest undergreysspell Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed Charlie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Your Charlie was a beautiful boy.......I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed, beloved Charlie. 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...
Guest Beebee2002 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 So sorry. What a sweet picture of Charlie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ryeamans Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Thanks to all that have replied so far, and to all of you replying after this. Your kind words are definitely helpful during this difficult time. I find myself feeling fine one minute, then completely distraught the next. I greatly appreciate your words! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 What a beautiful boy-I'm sorry for your loss. I think I can speak from many of us here including myself that we know how painful it can be to help your baby cross the bridge. I know he will always remain close within your heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LadyChester Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 My deepest sympathy on your loss of Charlie. I know exactly how you feel, as I lost my beloved Cocoa this week as well. The tears flow so easily because you loved him so much. May your heart heal a bit with each passing day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest patgam Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I am so sorry for your loss of Charlie. Run free sweetie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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