Guest greyhound_bug Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Its with a very heavy and broken heart that I write this. This morning at about 9am, our beloved Joe crossed the bridge and went to be with his "brothers" Sullivan (June 21, 2006), Simon (Dec. 20, 2011) and Eli (Jan. 13, 2012). His little body was getting littler and weaker, stumbling and collapsing at least once a day instead of once a month and accidents in the house becoming a common thing. It was time to let our little boy go. We adopted Joe Septmeber 6, 2003 from GRA Canada. I had gone to a Meet and Greet with my mom, sister and now BIL. They were going to the kennel because my sister and BIL were thinking about adopting a greyhound that day. I told them that I wanted to go too (as I had known since I was about 10yrs old that "some day" I was going to have a greyhound) but that I was going to try to convince my husband to come too, just to look and get more information. When I got home my husband told me he couldn't go because he was "busy doing laundry and didn't like greyhounds anyways. They are skinny and ugly", he told me. Finally I convinced him to go too. When we got there, Bill asked how many greys will be going home that day. My mom did most of the speaking for some reason but politely told Bill that MAYBE 1 grey would be going home, as we were just there "looking". Bill just smiled, walked us into the kennel and told us, "girls on the left, boys on the right". Knowing that we weren't adopting any time soon, I took my time walking through the kennel. I heard Bill talking about taking a grey out for someone to walk. I look up and he is talking to my husband. I quickly walked over to where my husband and Bill were standing, and I smiled at my husband. He pointed and told Bill, "That one there. I wanna take him for a walk". Out from a wooden crate walked the most beautiful black brindle boy, Joe. Joe was such a black brindle that until my husband saw him walk out of the crate, he thought he was a black grey. We took Joe for a walk and before we knew it, he was in our car coming home with us. It wasn't long before my husband was asking, "Can we get 10 more of these guys?" We were in love. Its because of Joe that we bought a house when we did (he had seperation anxity so bad that we went to my parents' house when we were at work). We had to buy the house so that Joe could get a brother and it wasn't long before we had 4 greys in our home. Joe started our true love for greyhounds. He came into our home with a huge smile and crossed the bridge with what looked like a smile on his face. We are going to miss Joe like crazy, our house already feeling so empty. Thank you Joe for everything that you taught us about greyhounds, for allowing us to open our hearts and our home to such a wonderful breed and for being the perfect example for Paisley. We couldn't have asked for a more laid back, well manored boy to teach her to be a calm pup. "Donkey" run like nobody is watching Joe. We love you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 What a sweet little boy. How fortunate you all were to have shared a life well lived and loved. My heart is breaking for your loss. Godspeed Joe, what a good 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...
robinw Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I'm so sorry. I'm sure he was met by Phene and Loca. 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...
Houndtime Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Thank you for sharing Joe's story. I am so very sorry for your loss. Our's son and DIL's first greyhound was also named Joe (SS Wiz Joe). 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...
fliggie Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 :f_white Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 So very sorry for the loss of your Joe. 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...
Batmom Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss. You were a Good Boy, Joe. Godspeed. 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 PiagetsMom Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mychip1 Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 What a beautiful story....I'm so sorry for your loss..... Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsgreys Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I am so sorry for your loss. Joe certainly had the home he needed with you - filled with love. Godspeed Joe 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...
sabrina Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Sorry that your Joe has crossed the bridge Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mld Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Sorry to hear about Joe! Sounds like he was a wonderful boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest undergreysspell Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I'm so sorry for your loss . Thank you for sharing Joe's wonderful story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I'm so very sorry. Joe was the perfect start to your greyhound adventure. Godspeed Joe. 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...
fsugrad Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 I'm so sorry for the loss of your beloved Joe. Thanks for sharing his story of love with us. Run free, sweetheart. Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Run free sweet baby. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyB Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I'm so sorry Quote Nancy with Rocket, Umeko and Sasha Missing Albi, Kassie, Ramm, Ruby, my good boy Marvin and Mickey (BT) NANCY B'S COLLARS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound_bug Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Thank you so much for your kind words, they mean a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 (edited) I am very sorry for the loss of your Joe. Edited December 16, 2012 by schultzlc 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...
RaineysMom Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I'm so sorry!!! he was truly loved. :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...
TheFullHouse Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 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...
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