linda Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Devastated would not be too strong a word for how I’m feeling about Gary’s passing on January 26 at the age of 12 years and 8 months of age. Recognizing what had been a gradual but definite progression of arthritis and LS led me to book an appointment with the vet for a full senior assessment on Friday - not unexpectedly this led to an understanding that this would be progressive and that we’d have a decision to make in the not too distant future. Completely unexpectedly, 24 hours later this moved to complete loss of the use of his back legs as well as possible circulatory issues on Saturday and we decided to let him go on what was his 10th Gotcha Day. I have never been without dogs in my adult life, and they were all special, but Gary is truly my heart dog. He charmed me from the moment I saw him - he came out of his crate to a fence and proceeded to bend his nose against it and stare me down. In ten years he was always a gentleman, my confidante, my jester and my psychiatrist - he supported me through some of the most difficult times in my life. He loved nothing better than cuddling on the bed, preferably with most of the covers, and shared my breakfast every single morning. He was absolutely spotlessly clean - he was never Unruly in the house and I realized yesterday that he had managed to get through the full 10 years without one single bath! Gary was a great ambassador for greyhounds, and always attracted compliments for his gracefulness, friendliness and shining black coat. But Gary’s real talent was his sensitivity - he always knew my mood, and could just absorb any stress, sadness or frustration through touch. I will never forget his eyes, his scent and how soft his fur was. I will always be richer for having him in my life, but my heart will aways be a bit emptier now that he’s gone. I hope I can see him again someday and that in the meantime he’s running with Mrz. Molly. I love you Gary. Quote Angel Gary (Hallo Smoke'em 2000-2013), Angel Molly (Kiowa Mysticrule 1999-2011) Linda, Hana, Sultan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I'm so sorry. Godspeed Gary. 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...
Jackandgrey Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Linda I am just so very sorry your sweetest boy had to leave you. That face just melts my heart and I can only just imagine how very much your heart must be aching without him. Run free sweet Gary. Find all your friends waiting and watch over all who love you. Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Linda I am so sorry Gary had to leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss of your best boy, Linda. Sending you a big hug tonight. I know how badly it hurts. 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...
luvhounds2 Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Oh my, that face! He was a love, wasn't he? I'm so sorry your sweet Gary is gone. 10 years you had him! How lucky you both were. But, it's never enough, I know. Godspeed, Gary! Quote Barb, Mom to Grey's Tickertape & Grey's McCarthy.Always missing: Wizzie and Desi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I'm sorry for the loss of your beloved, handsome boy. Godspeed, Gary. 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 OPointyDog Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Awww. What a face! And such an amazing, heartfelt tribute. I'm so sorry he had to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nycelle Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 So sad to hear this-what a wonderful soul. Run free and healthy, Gary. Thank you for sharing him with us, Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I am so sorry :( those big black boys are the best. I know. sending many hugs 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 January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I'm so 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...
robinw Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 (edited) I'm so very sorry Edited January 28, 2013 by robinw 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...
jenners Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Oh Linda ... what a loving tribute to your most special boy. Run free, sweet Gary; you were a blessing on this earth Miss Jennie Quote Jennie with her hedgehogs and Guinea pigs, and remembering Luna, Queen of the Piggies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Miss Linda for your loss of your Gary. Miss Linda for your loss of your Gary. 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...
Time4ANap Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Run free handsome Gary. 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...
sabrina Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Gary we will miss your observations & wit. 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...
galgrey Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I'm so sorry. 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Oh, Linda, how blessed you were to have shared your life with such an exceptional dog. Even that knowledge doesn't ease the pain now, or fill that huge empty space. I hope that in time, those wonderful memories will bring you more smiles than tears. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Gary. I think he's going to send you a sign, to let you know he's okay, and is watching over you. 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...
Remolacha Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charla Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Linda, I'm sitting here in tears again just seeing that sweet face. They can really claim out hearts can't they? That was such a beautiful tribute, I hope all the happy memories can help bring the smiles back. Quote Charla, Mom to Carl ( Bella Monsoon ) 5/2002 - 9/2016 and remembering Gracie Rose ( Cee Bar Xtreme ) 2/2002 - 1/2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I am so very sorry for your loss. 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 January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Linda, I am so very very sorry for your loss, I know there are no words to ease the personal devastation Run with the angels Handsome Gary, you are with the very very best ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted January 28, 2013 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Seeing that beautiful face brings tears to my eyes. Linda, I am so very sorry and heartbroken with you. Gary took a piece of a lot of hearts when he left. Hugs to you. Cindy Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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