JJNg Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Corey, my mixed breed boy, was a dog who was perfect in many ways. He was naturally well-behaved, rarely got into trouble, was unobtrusive and would quietly settle in a corner so that you could easily forget he was there. But if you made eye contact, spoke a word to him, he'd be at your side in a flash, nudging at your hand and expecting to be loved and petted. He was a dog who actually seemed to like close contact and being hugged, scooting as close to you as he could get, and laying his head on your chest.I first met Corey when I was in vet school. I had a part-time job feeding dogs at the research lab, and he was one of a group of dogs involved in a non-invasive study looking at the effect that normal doses of NSAIDs have on kidney function. All the dogs in the study were happy, friendly, outgoing dogs....except Corey. He alone was shy and timid, would cower in the back of the run instead of coming up to jump all over you. So at the end of the study, when they were trying to find homes for all the dogs, Corey came home with me.In the beginning, he was afraid of stairs, doorways, got carsick on his first ride. But he adjusted quickly, and was an easy, low-maintenance addition to my home. I was prepared for more work and effort, as my other dog at the time was a very demanding, fear-aggressive/reactive Italian greyhound named Casey, and this was my first experience with 2 dogs in the home. Corey made it a very smooth transition. He respected Casey and knew to give him his space.Corey got along well with most dogs he met, although he wasn't always fond of puppies. When I adopted my first greyhound Willow, Corey showed her how to play, and they continued to have wild and crazy play sessions up until the last few months. As I got more involved in greyhounds, lure coursing, and amateur racing, Corey often came with me to events and everyone who met him became fans and we almost considered him an honorary greyhound.On Memorial Day of 2008, Corey had emergency surgery at the UGA vet school and was diagnosed with a form of intestinal cancer called a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST). Two years later, he had a recurrence, a second successful surgery, and was started on a new anti-cancer medication called Palladia. He bounced back from both surgeries quickly and never looked back.Last spring, I removed a small, innocuous-looking growth from the skin under his neck that had been there for a while with no change. The biopsy report came back a type of carcinoma. Since margins were clean and the growth had been so slow-growing, we didn't pursue it further. In February, when I did Corey's yearly exam, I found an enlarged lymph node in front of his right shoulder. Aspirates indicated it was carcinoma, and digital x-rays done at the oncologist's office on Valentine's Day showed very small metastatic nodules in his lungs. We had been so focused on monitoring his original GIST that both the oncologist and I were taken by surprise by the progression of this 2nd cancer.Corey continued to act fine over the next few months, but his appetite gradually decreased over the past month, and the swollen lymph node in his shoulder started to become painful. On Monday, when he wouldn't eat anything except for deli ham, and he didn't even want to get up to go outside, I knew it was time.Corey was a dog who never acted his age, and he recovered so well from his previous brushes with cancer that I always expected him to live to a ripe old age. Of course, I never knew for sure how old he was, but given the estimate of around 2-3 when I adopted him in 2004, he was at least 11-12 years old. Hard to believe my snuggly little buddy is gone. Nine years wasn't nearly long enough.Here are some of my favorite photos of him through the years. Sorry I had trouble narrowing them down further.Taken in the first few days after I brought him home.Titan, a boxer belonging to one of my vet school classmates, was Corey's best friend when we were in school.Playing with WillowSitting on my friend's greyhound Jose, trying to get her to pet him. Visiting the Myrtle Beach Barc Parc during BBH in 2010.Myrtle Beach Barc Parc - BBH 2012.On the beach at BBH 2012. Never thought that it would be his last BBH. Enjoying the Dog Wood Park in Jacksonville.Playing with a Rhodesian ridgeback at a race meet in Camden, SC.Last summer cut...Visiting Sandy Creek Park in Athens, GA, a trail that we used to hike with Casey when I was in vet school.Our last photo together.Run free, Corey! 'Til we meet again. Quote Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 What a beautiful boy. I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I'm so sorry ... Rest in peace, Corey Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest patgam Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I am so sorry for your loss of Corey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Batmom Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 That fabulous feather-tail! He was a good looking boy, and it sounds like he truly found his best place with you. I'm sorry he didn't get to stay longer. Godspeed, Corey. 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...
Neighsayer Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Oh Jennifer, I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Corey. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Jennifer, I'm so sorry for your loss. Corey sounds like such an awesome dog, he was so lucky to have you. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 What a great little guy. I'm so sorry. 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...
Rickiesmom Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I am so sorry for your loss of sweet and spunky Corey. Godspeed little one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 A beautiful and moving tribute. The pictures are awesome. What a beautiful boy-and that tail...so gorgous. You can really see from the pictures just what your tribute said-a perfect, fun loving and devoted friend. I too adopted one of the UGA "x-dogs". UGA when I worked there always put the love of the dog first. Lady wasn't supposed to leave there except via the incinerator but we cut the tag out her ear and I took her home. Who knows how many others besides your Corey and my Lady found their forever home because the UGA Vet School put the dog ahead of the "rules." I am forever grateful to them as I know you are too. I hope Corey sends you a sign to comfort you. I know he will be with you always. My deepest sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 What a beautiful tribute to your beloved Corey. I'm so sorry for your loss. 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...
JohnF Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 What a fine eulogy for a beautiful happy dog. So sorry to read of your loss. Run free at the Bridge, Corey - you'll find loads of friends waiting there including my last Angel who's been there since 2009. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Jennifer, I am very sorry for your loss. That was a great tribute to a pup who obviously held a very special place in your heart. Run free Corey, 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...
kamsmom Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I'm so sorry. I loved seeing all the different pics of so many nice memories you have with him. Quote ~Beth, with a crazy mixed crew of misfits.~ Forever and Always missing and loving Steak, Carmen, Ivy, Isis, and Madi.Don't cry because it's ended, Smile because it happened.Before you judge me, try to keep an open mind, not everyone likes your taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I'm so sorry. He was an incredibly cute little guy. He shouldn't have had to leave so soon. Godspeed Corey. 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...
PattyE Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I'm so sorry. He was so handsome! Quote Patty, Mom to Jaxson 5/12/2017 Forever in my heart: Joey 11/01/2007 to 12/06/2018, Scout 11/19/2005 to 07/15/15 and Jack 01/03/2004 to 06/11/2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I am very sorry for your loss. 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...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Thank you for sharing your wonderful pics of Corey......I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walliered Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 What a lovely tribute to your adorable Corey. I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed sweet one. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I'm sorry for your loss. 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...
Finnsliz Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 I'm so sorry. He looks like such a sweetie. Quote <p>Finn, Wink, Birdie, Snap and SmokeyJG Quicknfast 7/25/99-5/16/08, JG Quickwink 7/25/99-9/22/13, Iruska SweetDuv 7/19/03-11/9/16, Delbar 6/11/11 and Catahoula Smokey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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