Guest goofydog Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) Crossed over the Bridge peacefully yesterday afternoon. I'll post a tribute when I'm able. Godspeed baby boy. I so hoped I would have more time with my sweet Get Em before it came time for him to go. It was apparent last Thursday morning that he was ready so I took the day off to make some more memories and give extra special lovins'. He passed very peacefully a bit after 5 PM surrounded by Susan & me in the back of his van. I call it 'his' van since it was his Christmas present in December 2012. Get Em came to me at 26 months through the good folks at GPA Emerald Coast. There were 2 greys they wanted me to look at, however when I walked into the kennel his was the first face I saw, laying quietly in his kennel, front paws crossed, and those soulful eyes that melted my heart on the spot. I believe my statement was 'I don't know if that is one that you wanted me to meet but he will be the one going home with me'! Yes, he was one of them and the wheels were set in motion. He joined me the following Friday afternoon and our love story began. He really was the perfect first, and only, hound. He only had one P&P accident in the house then never again. Get Em walked in to laminate floors and 72" x 72" windows that facinated him! We took a walk in the neighborhood and he so enjoyed all the new smells. He was also a dream on leash. The following Monday he went to work with me, the beginning of a several year tour of helping in the office and bringing smiles and comfort to the residents of the nursing home. If I was busy the Pastor or one of the aides would come and take him on rounds several time each day. There was also a fenced area in the back where he could run himself crazy. This is also where he perfected his excavations skills in the soft Florida sand! Up until his final week he kept those skills sharp by digging a hole in his turnout pen. First he would dig it out, then turn around and put most of it back in LOL. He would do this several times until it was just right then collapse in the nice cool sand/dirt. My goofy boy at his finest. Get Em nearly always had his goofy grin on too. He was a happy boy ready to meet each day with gusto. Only 2 things could unnerve him, thunder and being in a closed off in a room if there were people around. The former caused the typical phobia symptoms, the latter caused his destructive side to engage. If there were people he had to have access. Though it soon became clear that I was his 'people'. A true momma's boy through and through. A friend in Toronto (rickiesmom) reminded me just the other day about the time at Mountain Hounds in 2012 when she was taking him to the vending area across the street. Mary, her girl Jaynie and Get Em made it across the street then he turned around to stare at the hotel and made it very clear he wasn't going a step further without his 'people'. Such a goober! From the beginning until just a couple of years ago he was a champion M&G'er. He was delighted about meeting any human, male/female, animal, big, small, fluffy, winged or just fuzzy was meant to be met with that goofy grin and wagging tail. Only in the last few years did he decide that he'd put his time in as a M&G hound and would rather just be at home or wherever he & I happened to be as long as he didn't have to stand around in the same spot for more than a few minutes and I respected his wishes on that activity. Don't we all cave to those big brown, or amber, eyes? To call him medically challenged would be an understatement. Time after time again we'd get past one health hurdle only to be faced with another. That's okay though. I was his 'people' and I made a commitment to him upon adoption that I would do whatever it took to keep him happy & healthy. And it worked for many, many years. Last week was his final challenge that I was helpless in facing. It would be unfair to my baby boy to do anything else invasive to his aging body. We shared a good run over almost 10 years and I wouldn't trade them for anything. He was my best friend, my baby boy, my goober and my goofy dog and I loved every one of those identities that he shared with me. I also miss them terribly. As Batmom stated Get Em was a one in a million hound. That he chose to spend the years with me is very humbling. I know we will meet again and until then I will cherish our memories. Godspeed Get Em Get Em. Edited March 18, 2014 by goofydog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Toni, I'm so sorry. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brindlehound Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) Toni, I'm so sorry that Get Em had to leave you. Run free Get Em Edited March 14, 2014 by brindlehound Quote Carol, missing Magic (1/5/01 - 4/15/15) but welcoming Fuzzy's Joy Behar (Joy) into my life on 5/31/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I'm so very sorry. He left too soon. Godspeed Get Em. 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...
Batmom Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 My heart sank when I saw this. I'm so sorry. He was a dog in a million. 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...
dante2zoe Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I am so very sorry. 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...
carronstar Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I am so very sorry. Godspeed, Get Em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Godspeed sweet Boy . You will be missed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 So sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I'm so sorry. Rest well, Get Em. Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Oh, Toni, My heart sank when I saw the name. I am so sorry for the loss of such a special 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...
gazehund Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Best Pirate ever. I am so sorry for your loss Toni. Thinking of you. Sail on smooth waters matey. Rest well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Oh so very sorry. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I am so sorry. 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...
fsugrad Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I'm so sorry you've lost your precious Get Em, Toni. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I'm so very sorry for the loss of your boy. They leave such a huge hole in our hearts when we have to say goodbye. Run free Get Em, 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...
macoduck Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I'm glad that I got to meet your wonderful boy. I'm sad that I won't see him again. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 {{{{{{Toni}}}}}} I'm so very sorry you lost Get Em. He was a very special boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 So very sorry for the loss of your boy. Remember the good times.... 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...
Neighsayer Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullysmum Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Quote <p>"One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am"Sadi's Pet Pages Sadi's Greyhound Data PageMulder1/9/95-21/3/04 Scully1/9/95-16/2/05Sadi 7/4/99 - 23/6/13 CroftviewRGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I am very sorry for your loss. 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...
duncan41 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I am very sorry. Godspeed, Get Em. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Oh Toni, I'm so very sorry. Hugs to you my friend. Godspeed GetEm. 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...
djsgreys Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I am so sorry Quote Deb, and da Croo In my heart always, my Bridge Angels - Macavity, Tila the wannabe, Dexter, CDN Cold Snap (Candy), PC Herode Boy, WZ Moody, Poco Zinny, EM's Scully, Lonsome Billy, Lucas, Hurry Hannah, Daisy (Apache Blitz), Sadie (Kickapoo Kara), USS Maxi, Sam's Attaboy, Crystal Souza, Gifted Suzy, Zena, and Jetlag who never made it home. http://www.northernskygreyhounds.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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