Remolacha Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Well, it wasn't the manky teeth. I took him in for an ultrasound yesterday, and they found hemangiosarcoma. Main tumor on his spleen, but it had spread to his liver. My shadow, my heart, is gone. I called him "issue boy" because he was not one of those easy laid back greyhounds. He was always a challenge, but he was my dog and I was his person. I first met him at my groups annual picnic, a scrawny, leggy not quite 2 yr old racing school dropout (he "lacked focus", truer words were never spoken). Still very much a puppy, and he never really lost that. There was an instant connection, but I wasn't quite ready for a second dog, and he wasn't what I was looking for anyway. I wanted a quite 5-6 yr old female, not a crazy 90 lb boy dog. Over the next couple of months, I was ready to adopt, but the dog the group picked for me, the foster family decided to keep her. They found another dog, then one of my cats got sick, and I had to stop the process. Meanwhile, Fletcher had been adopted, then returned. When I was ready, they said, well, we don't have any cat safe females right now, but we will be getting some soon. Almost as an afterthought, they said, Oh, Fletcher was returned, he is cat safe. I never hesitated, I said, I'll take him! There has never been a dull moment since then, but I have never regretted a second. I didn't want to let him go. I don't know how I will go on without him. But part of our job is to make things better for our dogs when it gets bad, and sometimes, this is the only way to make it better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KahluasMagic Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I'm so sorry. Run free handsome boy. Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clawsandpaws Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 So sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I am so very sorry. Godspeed, Fletcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I didn't want to let him go.....But part of our job is to make things better for our dogs when it gets bad, and sometimes, this is the only way to make it better.Truer words were never written. I'm so sorry that you had to let your beloved Fletcher go. Rest well, beautiful boy. 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...
celbee Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I'm so sorry. Run free, sweet boy. Please let your dog-mom know that you are ok. Carol Quote Greyhound Fleece Jackets Greyhound Pack: EdWin, Jethro. and Lucky; Foster Jinks; Angels Janet, Faster, Blake, Navarre, Murray, and Festus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I'm so sorry for the loss of your special boy. Godspeed, Fletcher. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 My heart hurts for you. I am so, very, sorry you had to let Fletcher go. Your tribute is beautiful. :grouphug Godspeed special 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...
ramonaghan Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 So very sorry for your loss. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RMarie Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Truer words were never written. I'm so sorry that you had to let your beloved Fletcher go. Rest well, beautiful boy. I agree. A beautiful tribute for Fletcher...I'm so sorry you had to let him go. 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...
Houndtime Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I didn't want to let him go. I don't know how I will go on without him. But part of our job is to make things better for our dogs when it gets bad, and sometimes, this is the only way to make it better. If it's the right thing to do, how come it hurts so much? I am so very sorry for your loss. Fletcher was a very special boy. 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...
RaineysMom Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I am so very, very sorry :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 patgam Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I am sorry for your loss of Handsome Fletcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShanYu Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I am so sorry for your loss. 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...
msjpk Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 So, so sorry, he is at a better place, running with the best. Take care of yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DogNite Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I'm sorry it was Fletchers time to cross the bridge. "he was my dog and I was his person" Quote lorinda, mom to the ever revolving door of Foster greyhounds Always in my heart: Teala (LC Sweet Dream) , Pepton, Darbee-Do (Hey Barb) , Rascal (Abitta Rascal), Power (Beyond the Power), and the miracle boy LAZER (2/21/14), Spirit (Bitter Almonds) 8/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I'm so very sorry. He was a special boy and he left too soon. Godspeed Fletcher. 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...
dante2zoe Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I am so, so sorry. Putting them ahead of yourself is the hardest thing EVER. 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...
a_daerr Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 My heart sank a little when I read his name here... Very, very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenners Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I'm so sorry doGspeed, Fletcher 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Oh no! I was so hoping it was his teeth. I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. Run free Fletcher, 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...
JohnF Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 So sorry to read that sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSnoozing Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Very sad to read of your loss. A lovely tribute. Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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