FiveRoooooers Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 (edited) I wasn't sure what to say about Andy, I mean, what do you say about someone whom you've known for 17 short months? But that's the thing about dogs, and senior dogs and especially old greyhounds, they are kind and intuitive and invite us to know them and most importantly to love them. Andy was a track drop-out after 11 race fails and was adopted by a loving family who doted on him for nine years. Their hearts broke when they were forced to re-home him and after five weeks without a permanent address Andy came to live with me and the four resident campers. Andy arrived with every piece of paperwork documenting his health history but the heartwrencher was the handwritten note of two columns: "Andy's Likes and Dislikes." Among his dislikes were "Being handled by the hindquarters; does mule position" and some of his likes: "Going thru garbage*; walks (one mile a.m., 1/2 mile at noon, 1/2 mile p.m.); shredded cheese in food**." *Indeed, shortly after he arrived Andy marked his turf by producing two very large rags in his poop - who knows how long he'd been carrying those around, sigh. And **every meal at camp included a sprinkle of shredded cheese on top. He did love to eat. A month after he arrived we celebrated Andy's 11th birthday. *I* would say that his best gift was being mentored for two weeks by Seamie. He quickly earned his badge in landskaping. *He* would undoubtedly say that his most favorite gift was his new girlfriend, Foster Sweet They were an ideal couple after she made clear her brood momma rules They walked together every day until we had to help Sweet to the Bridge. It was difficult to watch him grieve so what could I do but "foster" another brood momma and where Sweet left off Bea picked right up. Happy tail, shaking hands, our game of "All Done!", learning to catch goldfish and mooshies, the way he reached out with his paw to place it on my arm or knee just to be close during a moment how he danced so proudly, swaying his head low and from side to side when it was time for a walk, how he loved to eat whether it was food or dirt or garbage it was all good Other than Seamie he was the only camper who ever begged shared my meals (from the fork even). Silly boy. I will even miss his non-stop barking that greeted me EverySingleTime I walked through the door. Short and sweet Andy, just as your stay with us has been. I am so sorry we couldn't fix it buddy, so very sorry, you fought so hard until you couldn't anymore. I am so glad we stopped for that banilla cone on the way to give you your wings. You left on Pal's birthday and with Seamie cooking all day what a party that must have been when you arrived. Thank you for delivering those messages for me sweet boy and Andy, thanks for being here, buddy We're going to miss you. Godspeed Andy Edited September 7, 2015 by FiveRoooooers 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...
teri_d Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Beautiful tribute to Andy -- Godspeed indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Awww Jan, I am so sorry. What a wonderful tribute. I will always remember that photo sequence of him on a bed outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 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...
racindog Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Oh my heart is breaking for you. That is one of the most beautiful tributes I have ever seen. Only fitting for such an amazing houndie. Hounds like Andy- wow they touch us so deeply and often in ways we didn't expect. My deepest sympathy. :f_red :f_red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmontgomery48 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Awwww what a beautiful boy. I'm so sorry he had to leave you. Thank you for all you do for the senior dogs, you have a big heart.I just love the picture of his paw on your foot.You were loved Andy. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted September 5, 2015 Author Share Posted September 5, 2015 Awww Jan, I am so sorry. What a wonderful tribute. I will always remember that photo sequence of him on a bed outside. One of my favs too, Andy: A Study Thank you guys 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...
cristar Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Another sweet one leaves after just such a short time. Although they break our hearts as we know the older ones will, we still choose to love them for as long as they have. Bless you for loving this sweet, gentle boy. Rest well sweet Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Rest well, beautiful boy. We're so sorry that you had to say goodbye, Jan. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Run free, Andy. You will be missed here, but never forgotten. 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...
nessa Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Annddrewww... what a nice, nice boy . We are so sorry he had to leave you so soon. We love Andy. Go find Shana .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Oh, Jan, I'm so very, very sorry. We will miss Andy. 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...
smurfette Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss. Run free Andy. Quote Sorry for butchering the english language. I try to keep the mistakes to a minimum. Nadine with Paddy (Zippy Mullane), Saoirse (Lizzie Be Nice), Abu (Cillowen Abu) and bridge angels Colin (Dessies Hero) and Andy (Riot Officer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradymom Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Andy, I am going to miss you, RIP. Jan I am so sorry for your loss. 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...
JohnF Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Andy might have been a 'race failure' but he looks every bit a winner to me from his photos and your kind loving words. Run Young and Free at the Bridge and say Hi to 'Angel,' another golden brindle, who went there in 2009... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 Andy Jan and your campers Quote NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: 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...
Batmom Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 He was so handsome and so perfect. I'm sorry he couldn't stay longer to help you with landskaping and eating and using up shredded cheese :wub: . 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...
Jenbo Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 I'm so sorry, Jan. Godspeed, Andy. Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misspiggy Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 So sorry Hugs to all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Oh, Jan. I am so incredibly sorry. If a dog has to lose a good home, he can do no better than to end up in yours. He was even more fortunate to be mentored by Seamie and to have two broodie girlfriends. He wasn't with you long enough, but I know he enjoyed the heck out of his time with you. Godspeed Andy. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13), Grey Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09) 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) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 So very sorry for the loss of your handsome fellow.... 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...
Houndtime Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 What a choir there was to greet him. All of ours who have gone before him. Rest easy sweet boy. We will all miss you. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin 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...
MarcR Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Aw, Jan... I know how hard you both fought. His time with you may not have been as long as either of you would have liked, but it was, nonetheless, a precious jewel. You gave him the safe harbor of a loving home - the best any dog could want. And he returned that special treasure, the love of an old dog. Run with the angels, Andy. I bet Sweet is waiting to greet you. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Oh Jan, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Godspeed Andy. 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...
Moneypenny Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Oh Jan.......I am so, so sorry about Andy. A beautiful tribute to a wonderful boy. I know your time together was short, but what joy and love you had Whew....it's been a tough week Godspeed Andy Quote Mom to Emmi (WM Lickety Split) & Asia (Devious Walker)Waiting at the Bridge: Shadow, Willow, Tony, Nina, Reggie, Sunny, Webb, Rosie, Rowdy, Ivy, Smoke & Raina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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