mychip1 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 In June of 2013, I was asked to foster a boy whose human was moving and couldn't take him with her. Moxie had been with his mom for five years, and when I picked him up, he looked so sad. The minute he walked in the house, he curled up on the love seat in my family room and looked over at me to make sure it was ok. My JJ and Dustin (and EZ who was still with us at the time) took to him immediately. He was unassuming and non intrusive. Within a week, he had totally bonded. He slept in the bed with his nose shoved deep in my neck with one front paw across my chest. About three weeks later, the group called and said they had found a home....but I couldn't do it to him. I know how sad he was losing his first mom, and he had clearly become part of my home and couldn't have him feel like he was again deserted....so we made it official. Last winter, I decided that he needed something special....just for him since my other two had each other, so I started working towards getting him credentialed as a pet therapy dog. In June he passed all his training tests and was ready to start his internship. Tuesday, September 2, was supposed to be his first day. But that morning, a vet visit confirmed what I feared....the limp that started just a few days before was that horrible osteo.....advanced and in his lungs....I feared that a break was imminent and made his final appointment for Thursday. When I got him into my car Thursday, he was so excited because he thought he was going for his therapy training which he loved. He sat in the back of the explorer smiling at me despite the awful pain he was clearly in as he had begun yelping when he moved wrong. So, though he was not yet credentialed, I called the nursing home where he trained and asked if he could come and be a real therapy dog before he left me. I called my vet and postponed the appointment for an hour....and Moxie went to that nursing home and did a round of therapy like a champ. He smiled the whole time despite limping. And then we left for the vet. Sadly, his spirit was strong, and he fought the sedation. I wish I could say his passing was peaceful....but it was not. He stood up and resisted going down to the point he leaned into me to support him. He knew something was happening that he didn't want. While I know I had no choice, I am crushed for him that his heart and spirit weren't ready to leave at his young age of eight. This is picture of him the day he passed his temperament testing to continue in the program. One of the women is who we saw last week. He loved her, and she him.... Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I'm so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful boy, and so lucky to have you. Godspeed, Moxie. 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...
macoduck Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Moxie Robin Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: 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...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 My heart goes out to you that his passing was not easier. Moxie was a beautiful boy - you loved him well, and he gave you his love in return. I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I am sobbing. How devastated you must be to have to say goodbye to this wonderful boy way too soon. He was indeed a therapy dog in the truest sense of the word. And you were his angel for knowing that he was exactly where he was meant to be---doing what he loved with someone he clearly adored. I'm so very sorry you lost your precious Moxie. What a monster osteo is. 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...
MP_the4pack Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 He was too young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brindlehound Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Robin, Gerrit, JJ and Dustin, I'm sorry Moxie had to leave you so young. You gave him the best possible home in his final year. Carol and Magic 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...
sabrina Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Moxie we are sorry you didnt get more time spreading love as a therapy dog but that damn osteo has no respect for anything RIP Moxie ,8 is way to young to leave, MIss Robin, JJ & Dustbin we are sad that your Moxie had to leave Daphne, Penny & Caroline 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...
sweetdogs Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I'm so sorry for your loss & for Moxie, who wanted to stay here with you so much. What a wonderful boy he was & how much it must have hurt to let him go. I'm sure his spirit will remain here with you forever. Godspeed Moxie! Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Just heartbreaking. Life can be SO unfair. Godspeed, sweet Moxie. .. Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhodyGreys Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) Robin: I am so fortunate that I got to meet Moxie. He was clearly where he belonged with you. Meri-Carol wasn't ready either, despite having a stroke at 13... the one thing I cling to is that she only knew a fleeting fear of indignity, but never had to suffer pain or loss of faculties, or withering anxiety. You did the best you could, and at the right time. The waiting is only for our poor human hearts, no matter how broken they may be. Edited September 9, 2014 by RhodyGreys Quote Meri & the Dorgwith Little Lee from Eetaly (Raider Retire), Freya FooFoo (Writers Block), Brodie (never raced), and "foster" JJ (Rossmore Judith). Missing Bravo, Chickie, Nico, Meri Carol, Lucky II, Ringo, Mylie, Bull, Geordie, Shae-Leigh, Stretch, Dustin, Cooper, Lucky, and Heidi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Once more I am crying for the loss of a dog I was never lucky enough to meet. Moxie, you were clearly so very special. I am so very sorry for your loss. Godspeed, Moxie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradymom Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 That is so incredibly sad. Debbie Quote The handsome boy Brady, mid-morning nap. The sun, the sun feels so, so, so good. I can't keep my eyes open ... ... Retirement agrees ... ... and the Diva Ms India, 2001 - 10/16/2009 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I am very sad to read this - he was much too young. 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...
schultzlc Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I am so sorry for the loss of your special boy. 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...
ramonaghan Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Crying here too. He was way too young, and clearly had so much to give. I am so sorry for your loss and so moved by your giving him the opportunity to be a therapy dog on his last day. Rest well, Moxie. 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...
Charla Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Robin and Gerrit, I'm so sorry that he had to leave far too soon. 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...
ozgirl2 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 So very sad... I'm so sorry... Cody also fought the meds - it's really horrible... Quote Jeannine with Merlin, the crazed tabby cat and his sister, Jasmine, the brat-cat With Angel Cody(Roving Gemini), and Weenie the tortie waiting at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I am so sorry a sad ending, but you obviously gave him a wonderful final year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I'm so sorry. Moxie was much too young but that's what makes osteo such a beast. Run with the angels, Moxie 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...
mychip1 Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Thanks for the pic, Meri. He always managed to find a couch. Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feisty49 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Dammit dammit dammit. When will we stop losing our beloved Greyhounds? I am so sorry for his passing and your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) I so know how you feel Makes it very hard when they don't want to go. Sending my sympathy and hugs. I'm smiling thinking of him doing therapy in Rainbow Land. Edited September 9, 2014 by Burpdog Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I am so sad and sorry for your loss. I do hate cancer. It is the thief who robs us, everyday, of those we love. Our Paul did not have an easy passing either. He was so frail, tripping and falling, we were afraid he would fall when we weren't home and would not be able to get up. At his euthenasia procedure, his veins keep closing and the needle wouldn't stay in. I was so upset. I wanted to make it easy for him and I am not certain that it was. Your boy was very special and must have had another mission to take care of. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I'm so very sorry. He was an extraordinary boy, and he left much too soon. I remember that photo, and recall thinking that he had truly found his calling. I wish he'd been able to fulfill your joint plans. Godspeed Moxie. 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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