lizjaye Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I am sad to report that my sweet greyhound, Garth was put to sleep yesterday evening. He was my constant companion for seven years and lived to see his 11th birthday. I feel so sad because he was doing fine until about 3 weeks ago. Garth hurt his back playing with his other dog friends and when we went to the vet, she said it was arthritis and gave us some mexacam. Well, on Wednesday evening he was playing a jumping again, and in an instant he lost the use of his right rear leg. We had a vet visit scheduled with another vet because I was displeased with the Sept. diagnosis. An x-ray yesterday revealed that he had bone cancer in the right leg and advanced arthritis in the left rear leg. Garth would never really walk again. Today has been surreal as I have spent just about everyday of the last 3 years with him and I cannot believe I will never seem him again. He was a brave, strong, kind, gentle dog who loved all animals and people. It's both good news and bad news that he really did not suffer. Yesterday was a bear when I met with the vet and saw that my poor boy could not stand up on his own. Greytalk has been a fun place to post the various "garth things" he did. Garth is truly in a better place right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 So very sorry for your loss. Rest well, Garth. 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...
tbhounds Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 (edited) Oh-so sorry to hear this. He's such a beautiful boy. {{{hugs}}} Edited October 11, 2013 by tbhounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss. Truly the end of an era. Godspeed, well-beloved boy. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I remember Garth and am so saddened by your loss. I am so very sorry. Run free Garth, 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...
RaineysMom Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Oh Liz, I'm so very sorry. I know how much you loved him 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...
Josie Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 so sorry Quote Our first greyhound, Tuffy: You will always be there with us my angel! Tuffy greyhound-dataOtis greyhound-data Abbey greyhound-data"When you open your minds to the impossible, sometimes you find the truth." W.Bishop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizjaye Posted October 11, 2013 Author Share Posted October 11, 2013 Yes, it is so sad. Garth was one of the original unruly boys. Thank you for your kind words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachosMom Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I'm very sorry to hear this. May he be smiling down on you. Quote Mom to Macho (JS XtremeMachine 1/12/2007 -8/17/2012 ... Gotcha day 9/2/2011. I miss you BigMan)Moonbeam (Ninos Full Moon 11/1/2009, Gotcha day 9/2/2012), Hattie (Kiowa Hats Off 4/14/2011, Gotcha day 10/13/2012), Keiva (JS Igotyourbooty 1/12/2007, Gotcha Day 1/8/2014)Jimmy (Blu Too James 06/26/2014, Gotcha day 09/12/2015), a shepard mix named Tista, some cats, and some reptiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Run pain-free Garth. 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...
krissy Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Sorry for your loss. Quote Kristie and the Apex Agility Greyhounds: Kili (ATChC AgMCh Lakilanni Where Eagles Fly RN IP MSCDC MTRDC ExS Bronze ExJ Bronze ) and Kenna (Lakilanni Kiss The Sky RN MADC MJDC AGDC AGEx AGExJ). Waiting at the Bridge: Retired racer Summit (Bbf Dropout) May 5, 2005-Jan 30, 2019 Like us on Facebook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSnoozing Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Very sorry it was time for him to go. Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aomagrat Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 My heart goes out to you. 11 y.o. is still too young to leave and I am so very sorry. I know there are no words to comfort you. Godspeed Garth and may the wind always be at your back sweet boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katherineaz Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 {{{Hugs}}} I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Liz, I'm so very sorry to learn that Garth is gone. Whether is sudden or slow, it always hurts. Run free, Garth. Say hello to the Joisey Girls for me. Quote Marc and Myun plus Starbuck (the cat)Pinky my AWOL girl, wherever you are, I miss you.Angels Honey (6/30/99-11/3/11) Nadia (5/11/99-6/4/12) Kara (6/5/99-7/17/12) Cleo (4/13/2000-4/19/2014) Antnee (12/1/2002=2/20/17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss of Garth. 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...
Beachbum1 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 So sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 So very sorry that you had to let Garth go. Hugs to you. Godspeed Garth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnmclaren Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I am very sorry to hear this. I can only say the end of the era. I know there is no word which comfort your pain only i can share your pain. Run pain Free Garth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndmommy03 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 So 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...
Neighsayer Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Garth had a great life with someone who loved him immensely. I hope that thought gives you some comfort in your loss, and I hope you can still feel him with you for a long time. 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...
Guest carriej Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 So sorry. I lost both my houndies this summer, one to bone cancer... As pet owners, it's something that unfortunately we all have to do at some point - even though it breaks our hearts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greys2cats Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I am so very sorry, hugs to you. Quote Roberta & Michael with Furkids- Flower (Shasta Flowers 6/7/06) & Rascal the kitty - Missing our sweet angels - Max(M's Mad Max) 10/12/02 - 12/3/15, Sara (Sara Raves 6/30/01 - 4/13/12) Queenie & Pandora the kitties - gone but never forgotten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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