greydad92 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) Hi All, Very sad news. I had to put Zero down this past Monday 08/05/13. About 2 months ago he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in his left shoulder area. I wanted to keep it private and didn't want to go online with the news. He had developed a limp, I was concerned, took him in for an x-ray and the diagnosis was osteosarcoma from two different doctors, two different hospitals. I decided not to amputate, but just had him on pain medication: Tramadol, Rimadyl and later Gabapentin. The disease progressed w/ good days and bad days, but eventually turned into a string of bad ones. It got to the point where he was on the maximum dosage of pain medication, was limping a lot, when standing still would hold his paw up & was whimpering occasionally during the night. He was eating ok, but while laying down, and was pooping & peeing ok. At that point I said enough was enough. On his last day we went to his favorite stream were we sat quietly and I pet him for an hour or so. It was a very peaceful moment. We then went to his vet, who took another x-ray and showed me how much the cancer had progressed. The rest I'm sure you all familiar with. He was nine years old (eight years and almost four months), too young. I adopted Zero four and a half years ago. He was my first greyhound and the first dog I ever had to put down. He was my best friend, my brother, my son. My house is quiet and my heart aches. I feel him inside me and know he's in a better place, whether it be heaven, the Rainbow Bridge or whatever. I'll find that out when it's my time to cross over. You all have been there for us through thick and thin with good comments and suggestions (thank you) and some not so good. Regardless, I hope you all can say a prayer for Zero and send him best wishes in his new and forever peaceful home. May he rest in peace. Sincerely, Tony (Zero's daddy) Edited August 8, 2013 by aryon92 Quote Image removed, not within the GreyTalk signature guidelines of <15 KB file size limit. The image removed was 29.08 KB (29,782 bytes) file size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I'm sorry you've lost your handsome boy. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSnoozing Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I am so sorry. Heartbreaking Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss of Zero. 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...
fliggie Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Tony, I'm so sorry. Losing a friend is so very difficult. Deepest sympathies. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I am so sorry for your loss of your handsome boy. Wishing you peace and comfort. 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...
Batmom Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Tony, I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember when you brought Zero home and your posts over the years that described the love between you two. I'm so sorry. Godspeed, Zero. You were a Good Dog. 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 August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Such a beautiful boy, and most wonderful friend/son/brother I am so sorry that Zero could not stay here with you longer. He will always and forever be in your heart. Godspeed handsome Zero. I'm sure that the campers were waiting to welcome you ... a blur of brindles ... 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 So very sorry for the loss of your Zero. 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...
riverbosun Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Thinking of you Tony... Quote Barbara Majestic and Ranger "If you want to hear the patter of little feet I'll put shoes on my dogs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I'm so very sorry you've lost your special boy. Godspeed Zero. 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 August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I also remember when you adopted Zero and I'm so sorry you couldn't have had more time together. 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...
grey14me Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I'm so very sorry. Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss. He knew he was loved and you gave him a wonderful life. Godspeed, Zero. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimsmom Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Tony I am so sorry. I did not know he was sick. He was way too young. Unfortunately many of know the pain of PTS our first dog.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Tony, very sorry hear of Zero's passing. It is never easy to lose a pup especially at his age. Run free Zero, 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...
greymatters Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Tony, we are thinking of you and are so very sorry for your loss. Rest well, sweet Zero. You will be missed. -Michele, Matt, Merlin, and Mina Quote Merlin (Heathers Wizard), Mina (Where's Rebecca), and Mae the Galga - three crazy dogs in the house of M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyE Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I'm so sorry. He was such a handsome boy. 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...
Time4ANap Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Run pain-free Zero. 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...
Finnsliz Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 I'm sorry, there is never enough time. Hugs to you. 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...
Beachbum1 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest IrskasMom Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Tony , my Heart aches with yours. I am so very sorry, you lost your best Friend . Run free Sweetheart . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Oh Tony, I'm so sorry. I remember when you first adopted Zero. Run free handsome and send your Dad a sign that you safe at the bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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