Robin Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 It is true my friends - they let you know when it is time. Shadow had "an event" this morning after his morning excursion. He was reluctant to go for a car ride this morning in the first place and fussed and panted all the time we were out but when we got home again he was confused and his eyes didn't seem right. He did not want his cookie, which he ALWAYS demanded when we get back from his morning walk. It is a tradition started by his foster parents some nine years ago and we never changed, unless we wanted to see his "foot stomping" demand for his rightful treat. It took him close to half an hour to calm down and all this time I could see his eyes telling me it is time to go. Shadow was quite the pup. For those who care about the racing side of his life, he was rated AA and won his last race. He was retired afterward due to injury he had a gash on his right hind leg and also a broken toe on the same foot. I have no idea if it was related to that race but it worked out well for Shadow because he got to retire in southern Ontario. He lived here for nine years to the day and had a great retirement: walks in Riverside park or around the neighbourhood; a big back yard for zoomies; rabbits to chase and catch; cats and squirrels to hate; car rides in the country. He was always the gentleman. Well behaved ( except for LWF that yapped and cats ). He had a very high prey drive, which only mattered when he encountered skunks ( three times ), the rest of the time with a harness he was more or less controllable. He could jump up in the air, do a 360, and come down WITHOUT his martingale on! He would have been 13 years old on October 24th. Shadow joins my dear wife Judy. Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyE Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I'm so sorry. 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...
Cully Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Run free sweet baby. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I'm so very sorry about both of your losses. Godspeed Shadow. Godspeed Judy. 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...
Newgreymom Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I'm so sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I am sorry for your loss. Shadow sounded like a wonderful 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...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 It sounds as though Shadow had a wonderful retirement with you, full of love and good times, and I know he will be missed. I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndmommy03 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I'm very sorry. Quote <p>Kim and the hound - RumorMissing my angels Marlow, Silver, Holly and Lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 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...
45MPHK9 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I'm so 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...
fsugrad Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Shadow. 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 October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I am so sorry for the loss of your Shadow. 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...
o_rooly Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 There are no words.. Quote every day a tiny adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Quite the guy. I'm so sorry. Sounds like he went out with his boots on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I am so sorry but it is true, they tell you when it's time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Oh my gosh, Robin, what a singular boy he was! This must be especially devastating when you were so looking forward to celebrating his gotcha day today and his 14th birthday soon after. I can't tell you how sorry I am. Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSnoozing Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Sorry it was time for Shadow to leave. Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 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...
BertnLil Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Oh, no. I'm so very sorry. Quote Pam with Sockem the GH, Birdie the JRT, Osorno the chocolate lab, and Shelby the shepherd mix. Missing Clarice (1991-2007) and Lily (2004-2012), always in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I am very sorry. Run free Shadow, 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...
Neighsayer Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I'm so sorry, for both of your losses. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I am so very sorry for your losses. 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 October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed, beloved Shadow. 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 IrskasMom Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I am so very sorry for the Loss of your Wife and now Shadow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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