djsgreys Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Lonsome Billy October 2004 - May 2014 Billy, it was never easy but it was worth every second. I saw Billy when I was following the dogs rescued from Guam. Something about him called out to me, and we made arrangements to bring him home to Canada. He was the hardest one to integrate into our pack. I wasn't home when he arrived, but John told me he was settling in well - he didn't even need a crate! When I got home two days later, every curtain in the house had been thoroughly marked - into a crate he went. He wouldn't listen - not to anything we said - just a wild child. A GT friend suggested that maybe he didn't KNOW English words. So one word at a time, he learned and each day was a little better. But there were also the fights. Billy would never start them, but he would never back down and Sam made more than a couple of trips to get stitches before they decided who was who in the pack. And finally as he settled we got to see how wonderful Billy was. Fun loving, always up for a challenge, he was a boy with a zest for life. He loved people - any age, any size - everyone was put on the earth just to be his best friend. He charmed everyone he met. And how he loved to run. Billy our running fool - he ran in the heat, in the snow. Neither his dropped muscle or a permanently dislocated toe stopped him. Until today . . . We have struggled over the last few months with strange episodic bleeding. No diagnosis despite a battery of tests. Courses of prednisone, antibiotics and pain medications. But life was not getting better and there was little hope it would. So today we helped him on his journey, cradled in my arms. Run free Billy Bonkers. I love you and will miss you forever. 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...
Guest AmberGusDad Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I'm so sorry. Godspeed, Billy.... Ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OPointyDog Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 So sorry you lost your quirky boy. Something about the difficult, crazy ones makes you love them all the more. Godspeed, Billy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Run free handsome Billy. 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...
ramonaghan Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 So sorry for the loss of your beautiful blue boy. Rest well, Billy. 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...
Beachbum1 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 So sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 So sorry for your loss of Billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Goodbye Billy.......run free Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charla Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Run free sweet Billy, you had the very best at the last. Quote Charla, Mom to Carl ( Bella Monsoon ) 5/2002 - 9/2016 and remembering Gracie Rose ( Cee Bar Xtreme ) 2/2002 - 1/2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 He was gorgeous. I'm 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...
greysmom Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Run In Peace, sweet boy. You are missed......... Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmontgomery48 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 So sorry for you loss.....what a beautiful face he has. Quote Nancy~Mom to Wizard July 9, 2006 and Lexie June 25, 2009 Always in my heart, my goofy boy Sarge 8-25-04....5-17-11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 So sorry for your loss of Billy. 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...
Tracey Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 What a beautiful boy. I am so 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...
fliggie Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 :f_white Quote My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest patgam Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I am so sorry that Billy has left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 {{Deb}} Your handsome fellow was so happy with your family. What a blessing that Billy called out to you and found his way to you. I am so very sorry for your loss 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...
Batmom Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed, Billy. 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...
Neighsayer Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostr_Mom Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I am so sorry for your loss. Run free sweet boy. Quote <p>Mom to Kyle (Diehard Kyle) & Angel Gracie (KB's Sankey) Foster Mom for AFG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misspiggy Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 So sorry. Hugs to all of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 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...
dante2zoe Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 (edited) Deb and John - I am so sorry. There is something about those hard to keep ones that just take over such a huge spot in your heart. The brighter the light, the faster it burns. Run fast and free, Billy. You will be so very missed. Cindy Edited May 30, 2014 by dante2zoe 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...
IansMom Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounds like Billy was a very special boy. 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...
brindlehound Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Run Free Sweet Billy. 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...
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