Guest Prematurelygrey Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 This is the obituary I sent out to all of our friends & family, after we released our boy from his pain. I thought I would share it here.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dear Family & Friends,It is with heavy hearts that we inform you of the passing of our beloved greyhound, Mohican. He passed away in the comfort of his own home on Friday, September 12.Mohican (formerly Mohican Scrub) was born on January 16, 2001. We don’t know much about Mohican’s puppy days, other than his parents’ names, and that he had one littermate, a sister named Mohican Scrabble. His racing career is documented online: he raced 228 times in his career (more than almost any other greyhound we’ve since met). He broke his maiden in May of 2002 in West Virginia (the same track where his adoptive brother would one day spend most of his racing career), and then regularly raced at Daytona Beach until 2005. He ran his final “professional” race on May 5, 2005.Mohican’s “Gotcha’ Day” - the day he came into our lives - was August 13, 2005, the hottest day of that summer. We had to pick him up at the home of one of the rescue group’s volunteers. He was one of two dogs being re-homed that evening, both similar-looking brindles. One was whining and pacing incessantly. “We hope we don’t get the one that’s whining,” we whispered to each other. The whining dog finally settled down on the volunteers’ back deck, at the top of a ramp leading to their patio, that they had in place for a disabled dog they had. Over the course of the 15 minutes or so that it took to finish the adoption paperwork, we watched as that dog slowly slid, head first and lying on his side, from the top of the ramp, all the way to the bottom: and that was our first real introduction to the dog who would become our goofy boy. Although he came to us straight from the track, with no fostering in-between, he adapted very quickly to life as a pet. He learned how to go up and down stairs, although he never did learn how to take them any slower than a sprint. And he determined straight away that every couch, bed and soft surface in the house was his. It did, however, take him a while to figure out that not all walks are done in a circle. He would insist on walking and walking down the road, refusing to turn around. When we finally could get him turned back towards home in those early days, he’d worn himself out so much that we often had to try to carry him. Even when he learned that he had to about-face, he would always take a few steps more when we’d say, “Time to turn around?” He always wanted to keep going. His indomitable spirit stayed with him to the end. Even on his last days, when he would go outside, he would look longingly at the distances he no longer had the ability to reach, before turning for home and his couch. If Mohican were to be cast in an 80’s brat-pack movie, he’d be the affable jock, who was perhaps a bit dim, but who didn’t have a mean bone in his body. He loved everybody and assumed that everybody would love him. He would run to the door to enthusiastically greet any and all who came to visit, then dance to the kitchen counter, pointing to the treat jars with his nose, as if to say, “See, human friend, here’s the good stuff! Now give me one!” never doubting for a second that he would be obliged. He barked like a mad-man the first time he saw snow, and after a few attempts at running in it, he decided he most definitely did not like the feel of snow on his belly. He loved new stuffy toys and would try to set new personal best records for biting the squeakers until they couldn’t squeak anymore. Mohican was ours – and we were his – for 9 years. Without him, we never would come to love the greyhound breed. Without him, we never would’ve discovered greyhound travel. Without him we never would’ve adopted the Finger Lakes as our summer vacation spot, and we never would’ve discovered our love of NY Riesling Mohican is survived by his adoptive brother, Matawan (formerly, WV’s Matewan), his grieving owners, and all of you who are reading this who made room for our boy in your heart. “One last word of farewell, Dear Master and Mistress. Whenever you visit my grave, say to yourselves with regret but also with happiness in your hearts at the remembrance of my long happy life with you: ‘Here lies one who loved us and whom we loved.’ No matter how deep my sleep I shall hear you, and not all the power of death can keep my spirit from wagging a grateful tail.” - Eugene O’Neill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I'm so sorry for the loss of your perfect boy. Godspeed, Mohican. 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...
dostacos Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 thanks for the leaky eyes just before I take my sweet boy out for our morning romp. Run free Mohican Quote <a href="https://imgur.com/MTxuyoW"><imgsrc="https://i.imgur.com/MTxuyoW.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I am so very sorry for your loss. 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...
Time4ANap Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Beautiful tribute for your boy.. Run free, Mohican. 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...
schultzlc Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I am so 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...
msnikkerdoodle Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 So sorry for your loss. Sounds like Mohican was a wonderful boy, Run free Mohican Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AimeeBee Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I'm so very sorry. What a lovely obituary. Run fast and free Mohican Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I'm so very sorry. He was the perfect match for you. Godspeed Mohican. 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 normaandburrell Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful boy. Run free, Mohican. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I'm so sorry for your loss. 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...
galgrey Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 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...
brindlehound Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Run Free Mohican. If I remember correctly, you adopted Mohican the same evening I adopted Magic. I remember being greeted at the gate by two handsome brindle greyhounds. from Magic and I 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...
greytpups Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 it's such a beautiful tribute, no doubt you loved each other very much. I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 He really was the perfect first Greyhound and he blossomed under the light of your love. I am very sorry for your loss. 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...
macoduck Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 (edited) I have added Mohican's name to the list of September Bridge Angels. Edited November 17, 2014 by macoduck 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...
sabrina Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 (edited) What a great fellow Mohican was/is . I am sorry it was time for him to cross the bridge Edited November 17, 2014 by sabrina 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...
Hawthorn Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Leaky eyes here too. So sorry you had to say goodbye to Mohican, but what a wonderful nine years you had together. 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...
Guest patgam Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Run free Mohican! I am so sorry he had to leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I'm 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 So very sorry for the loss of your Mohican. Remember all 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 I am so very sorry for the loss of your sweet boy. He was the perfect Greyhound. Run free Mohican, 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...
MP_the4pack Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Beautifully written. So much of her personality showed through the words. I can see how loved he was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 What a lovely, quirky, big hearted character he was. How you loved him and how well you understood him. I can't imagine how empty your home must feel. I'm so sorry you lost your precious boy. 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...
Cully Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 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...
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