Guest smudgebear Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Although I haven't been active on the forum in a long time (I do frequent the Facebook group, though), I wanted to post about my beloved 10 year old Shadow aka Devie's Endor, our first (and undoubtedly not our last) greyhound and my very first dog. We adopted him from Connecticut Greyhound Adoption 4 years ago. He had been adopted by his first family when the Plainfield track closed but they could no longer keep him. My husband and I struggled a bit with the idea of adopting a dog who was already 6 years old, knowing that our time with him might be shorter than we'd like, but I'm so glad we got over that because the four years we had him were such a blessing. He loved everyone and was such a sweet and sensitive soul. He was a perfect gentleman with his two feline siblings. When my son came into the picture two years ago I couldn't have asked for a more wonderful dog to be around him (although we were always very careful once DS became mobile). His only real "fault" was his extreme thunderphobia, but we managed. On November 1st we brought Shadow to the vet because of excessive drooling, poor appetite and some weakness in the hind legs. He had had a herniated disc in his neck back in August so we thought maybe he re-injured it and his discomfort was causing the poor appetite, etc. He was also due for a dental so we thought he might have something going on with his teeth causing the drooling. However, the vet felt a mass in his abdomen which x-rays and an ultrasound confirmed was a huge tumor pressing against his stomach and intestines and also putting pressure on the spinal cord explaining the lameness. We opted not to perform a biopsy as it would have been very invasive due to the location, but the vet felt confident that we were dealing with lymphosarcoma. The tumor wasn't operable and we decided that we didn't want to pursue any aggressive treatment like chemo at his age. It was heartbreaking. We decided to treat him with prednisone and hoped that it would make him comfortable and give him a bit more time. It did help for a few days, but by Thursday my boy was clearly struggling and on Friday morning we knew it was time to say goodbye. Shadow, we love and miss you so much. We will never forget you. :'( <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I am so sorry for your loss. Rest well, Shadow. 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...
Guest Liz_in_PA Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I am so sorry for your grief and that you had only four short years. You have been blessed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 So sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 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...
Remolacha Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I am so, so 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...
Neighsayer Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 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...
fliggie Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I'm so sorry. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjoman Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 While it hurts your heart, you know you did the right thing by Shadow and that is what matters. Thinking of you at this time, Carol. Quote Miss "England" Carol with whippet lurcher Nutmeg & Zavvi the Chihuahua. R.I.P. Chancey (Goosetree Chance). 24.1.2009 - 14.4.2022. Bluegrass Banjoman. 25.1.2004 - 25.5.2015 and Ch. Sleepyhollow Aida. 30.9.2000 - 10.1.2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 So sorry............sounds like Shadow had a wonderful life with you ! Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 You did right by your boy and your love for each other shines throughout your post. I am so very sorry for your loss. Godspeed Shadow. 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...
sabrina Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Hugs to you & your family. Losing a dog is so hard I am so sorry for your losst 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...
Houndtime Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I am so very sorry for your loss. Take comfort in knowing that Shadow is at peace, pain free and running once again with the wind. 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 It sounds like Shadow was the perfect dog for your family. I'm so sorry you didn't have more time together. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BauersMom Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I knew I recognized that name and after some digging I realized that I had picked up Shadow from his first home and drove him to his foster home with CGA. My email on that day to the group was "I have Shadow - what a LOVE! I was greeted with a face full of kissies and then he leaned on me for pets. Cat safe, good with kids... This guy won't hang around long." He was a special dog, for sure. Hugs to you. Quote With Buster Bloof (UCME Razorback 89B-51359) and Gingersnap Ginny (92D-59450). Missing Pepper, Berkeley, Ivy, Princess and Bauer at the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I'm very 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...
Guest undergreysspell Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Godspeed Shadow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I'm so very 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...
Batmom Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I'm so sorry. Godspeed, sweetheart. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I'm so very sorry. He was much too young. Godspeed Shadow. 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...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I'm so very 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...
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