Guest capers7 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) April 10, 2010, I picked up my very first greyhound. He was a 3-year-old black boy, who after a few misunderstandings, became the joy of my heart. He adapted to living in an RV, and then we scored a position as park host at the local dog park. He became everyone's best friend. He played with little dogs, big dogs, people, cats, you name it. He had a heart of gold, and no prey drive at all. He wanted to cuddle with rabbits and chicks, cats walked up to him in the campgrounds, he exuded tranquility. On Sunday, May 5, 2013, he was playing with an overly rambunctious goldendoodle, who happened to catch a nail in his flank. It tore the skin wide open. Just the skin, so there was no bleeding, but all the muscles were exposed. I got him immediately to the vet. He made it through surgery just fine, woke up, and came home. I watched him carefully, and he started swelling up, which the vet said to expect, but then he had some kind of stroke. I got him to the vet where he stopped breathing just as I arrived. They revived him and we kept him on IV and meds for 5 days. They allowed me to stay with him 24/7 and monitor his fluids and give his meds. I slept on the floor next to him, but he was not really "there" any longer. On Friday morning, he had a tiny seizure and it was time to say goodbye to my sweet heart boy who was only 6 years old. I held him in my arms, loved him to the end, and wished him safe travels over the rainbow bridge. We never knew what his kennel name was, so his name became Theo, which means "God's Gift" which he certainly was. The next day was the big greyhound gathering that we had intended to go to before Theo was injured. I asked my friend Andi if she was up to driving up with me, as she had been going through this whole sad ordeal with me. She said yes, knowing I was set on getting another greyhound companion. Our adoption group was also aware of they whole situation and already had the perfect dog for me, another black greyhound, but a little girl this time. I came home with a 2-year-old little girl by the name of Brittany. She is a handful, but what a joy. Would I take this dog to the dog park? Absolutely. The very first thing we did was introduce her to some of Theo's old friend's. She is definitely a different character, lots of prey drive, and all tomboy. The risks are always there, but the joy of seeing them run and play are worth it. Theo has had a hand in the selection of this girl, she seems to have picked up a lot of his "cute" tricks and mannerisms. She will never replace him, but she has certainly helped fill the hole his passing has left. Theo and Simba the cat on a walk Theo and Wellsley Julie Caton, Brittany, and Tigger the tyrant Edited February 10, 2014 by capers7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opals_mom Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I'm so sorry Quote Missing my bridge greys Opal and Eden and cat Bailey. Mom to Missy the Super Mutt and recent foster failure of Miley to mini-mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 He really does sound like he was God's gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I'm so very sorry. It is impossible to replace your incredibly special boy, but I hope time and Brittany have made your loss more bearable. Godspeed Theo. 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...
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carronstar Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I am so very sorry for your loss of Theo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I am so very sorry for the tragic loss of your special boy Theo. It seems he did have a hand in bringing you Brittany. 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...
schultzlc Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I am very sorry for your loss, but am glad that you have a new hound in your life. 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...
galgrey Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I'm so very sorry you lost your veryi special boy, Theo. I hope Brittany helps heal your heart. 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...
Batmom Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I'm so sorry for your sudden loss. Godspeed, sweet 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 So sorry for the loss of Theo. Sounds like your new girlie is helping to heal your heart. 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...
sabrina Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Theo I am so sorry that you left much too early 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...
fliggie Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I'm so sorry Run free Theo. Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest patgam Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I am so sorry for your loss of Theo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Run free, Theo. 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 February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 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...
IansMom Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I'm so sorry! Quote Lisa & Chris with Bella and Little Petey ~Our sweet Ian forever in our hearts~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Run free sweet baby. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 So very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 i am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I'm so sorry you lost your precious Theo. Surely he's watching over you and Brittany, and knows that she is helping your heart to heal. 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...
BertnLil Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 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...
Hawthorn Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Run free Theo - I am so sorry your life was cut short by this tragic event. Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Theo was definitely one of a kind. Godspeed, Sweet Boy. 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...
Guest grey_dreams Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Theo sounds like such a special soul. I'm sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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