Guest Raelen Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 It is with a heavy heart that I tell you that Corbyn passed late Sun night 8/18/13 at the age of 10. We had been battling Evan’s syndrome for 3 months. I want to thank all the volunteers who brought him into my life. For those of you who did not have the pleasure of meeting him here is a brief synopsis of my big man. Corbyn came in from a Texas kennel of blood donors with his brother Fabio. I firmly believe that the only reason they made it out was GAA. They were HUGE. Corbyn was a silver brindle and Fabio a light brindle. Both beautiful. GAA wanted to send them home together as they had spent their whole lives together and so they waited for that perfect home. While there they quickly became kennel favorites. They did find a home briefly together but were returned. Enter my family. We had 3 dogs and I was NOT looking for another, but we stopped by the kennel to see some of the puppies GAA had just gotten. Corbyn and Fabio were kenneled right next to the puppies. My fiancée came with me and it was love at first sight for the two of them. I swear I saw little hearts come off their heads like a bad cartoon. I saw these HUGE dogs and knew we couldn’t take them both. I talked him out of it but kept an eye on them. After more time spent at the kennel (where they were fawned on) GAA made the tough decision to split them up. Fabio was adopted 3 days later. Corbyn waited 3 weeks while I stalked the boards to see if any of the volunteers was going to take him home. The day before Thanksgiving 2008 I picked him up and brought him home. At the time I only had a small sports car Ira had to help me wedge this huge animal into my back seat. It took us over 6 months to get him to realize he was home. He had been in a kennel his whole life and we worked on house breaking and his sleep aggression. But after 6 months the shell shocked look left his eyes and he was happy. He chased (and caught) more than 1 rabbit in the back yard and he was thrilled to have his own couch. His nickname was “The Moose” He became a lap dog (usually on my lap) although he always retained a strong connection with my fiancée. He made me a rock star at events, he was so tall, such a unique color, had such rabbit soft fur, and with his torn up ears, cropped tail, and visible scars you could tell that he was in a better place now. He was a leaner and a lover and above all a goof… And he will be missed. [url=http://s248.photobucket.com/user/JulieWalthall/media/DSCF0516.jpg.html] Run Free Corbyn. Sadly I also lost my Shepherd mutt who had been with me for 13 years on 8/1 so these last few weeks have been rough ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I'm so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy, and for your other pup as well........they were well loved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charbess Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 It is with a heavy heart that I tell you that Corbyn passed late Sun night 8/18/13 at the age of 10. We had been battling Evan’s syndrome for 3 months. I want to thank all the volunteers who brought him into my life. For those of you who did not have the pleasure of meeting him here is a brief synopsis of my big man. Corbyn came in from a Texas kennel of blood donors with his brother Fabio. I firmly believe that the only reason they made it out was GAA. They were HUGE. Corbyn was a silver brindle and Fabio a light brindle. Both beautiful. GAA wanted to send them home together as they had spent their whole lives together and so they waited for that perfect home. While there they quickly became kennel favorites. They did find a home briefly together but were returned. Enter my family. We had 3 dogs and I was NOT looking for another, but we stopped by the kennel to see some of the puppies GAA had just gotten. Corbyn and Fabio were kenneled right next to the puppies. My fiancée came with me and it was love at first sight for the two of them. I swear I saw little hearts come off their heads like a bad cartoon. I saw these HUGE dogs and knew we couldn’t take them both. I talked him out of it but kept an eye on them. After more time spent at the kennel (where they were fawned on) GAA made the tough decision to split them up. Fabio was adopted 3 days later. Corbyn waited 3 weeks while I stalked the boards to see if any of the volunteers was going to take him home. The day before Thanksgiving 2008 I picked him up and brought him home. At the time I only had a small sports car Ira had to help me wedge this huge animal into my back seat. It took us over 6 months to get him to realize he was home. He had been in a kennel his whole life and we worked on house breaking and his sleep aggression. But after 6 months the shell shocked look left his eyes and he was happy. He chased (and caught) more than 1 rabbit in the back yard and he was thrilled to have his own couch. His nickname was “The Moose” He became a lap dog (usually on my lap) although he always retained a strong connection with my fiancée. He made me a rock star at events, he was so tall, such a unique color, had such rabbit soft fur, and with his torn up ears, cropped tail, and visible scars you could tell that he was in a better place now. He was a leaner and a lover and above all a goof… And he will be missed. [url=http://s248.photobucket.com/user/JulieWalthall/media/DSCF0516.jpg.html] Run Free Corbyn. Sadly I also lost my Shepherd mutt who had been with me for 13 years on 8/1 so these last few weeks have been rough ones. Godspeed to Corbyn and friend. May the Good "Shepherd" escort them both to heaven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 He was very handsome! I'm sorry he's left for the Bridge. And hugs for you also on the loss of your other furkid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I am so sorry for your loss of Corbyn and your other pup. How heartbreaking to lose two so close together.Corbyn was beautiful. Rest in peace, sweet boy. 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...
schultzlc Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I am so sorry that two of your beloved pups had to leave you this month. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I am so very sorry. Corbyn was a stunning boy and he was obviously very special. Losing two pups so close together is heartbreaking. Run free Corbyn, 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...
Guest Raelen Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 This is Aleister - my Shepherd Mutt who passed on 8/1 doing what he did best. Getting in trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Love that last picture. Don't care about ears or tails- the boy was ELEGANT. My deepest sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 (edited) As the saying goes when it rains it pours. That sure explains what has happened to you with the lose of Corbyn & your shepered. I am sorry that you have lost both of them Edited August 20, 2013 by sabrina 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...
PattyE Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I'm so sorry that you have lost two of your babies. 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...
Guest Katherineaz Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Rest in peace to your two handsome boys. {{{Hugs}}} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I am so sorry this has been a hard time for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I'm so sorry for the loss of your two beautiful boys. I can't imagine the pain of losing them so close together. Godspeed, Corbyn and Aleister. 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 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Beautiful boys, both Corbyn (*handsome* fellow!) and Aleister (is he really in the window??!!). I am so very sorry for the double-heart break you have suffered, my heart goes out to you. Godspeed boys, you are so very loved. 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...
claudiav Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I am so sorry for your double loss. I lost Remy exactly one month before Corbyn (on 7/18/13). He too, was a Texas blood donor from GAA. He too, was only 10 yrs old when Osteo took him. Remy, show your blood donor brother around the other side of the Bridge, baby. Run free Corbyn and Alesteir! Quote Image removed, not within Signature Guidelines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Raelen Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Beautiful boys, both Corbyn (*handsome* fellow!) and Aleister (is he really in the window??!!). I am so very sorry for the double-heart break you have suffered, my heart goes out to you. Godspeed boys, you are so very loved. Yep. Aleister is in the window. He loved to climb. EVERYTHING. Until his mobility was severely impacted we had to chase him down from the window all the time. Although his favorite thing to do was to walk up the back of the couch and try and lay across your shoulders. He was 85lbs. He was one of those blessed animals with far too much "personality" to fit inside his skin. I miss him very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Characters............both of them. Your photos confirm how special they were. I hope your memories help heal your heart. Godspeed, Corbyn and Aleister. Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I am so very sorry. Godspeed Corbyn. Godspeed Aleister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Run free Corbyn and Aleister. 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...
robinw Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 What a beautiful guy. I'm so sorry for your losses 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...
Burpdog Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Sending my sympathy on the loss of your boys Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Oh, Julie, I am so very sorry for your losses. 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...
greypop Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss. Corbyn looks a lot like our boy Declan (Iruska Enzo), although Declan only lost about 6" off his tail. Run free, baby boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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