Neighsayer Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Mickey died in his sleep this morning. He was my first greyhound, a therapy dog, and the boss of the household! He showed the ropes to eight other greyhounds, four of them left before him, and four are missing him today. He had been slowing down for a few weeks. His SLO kicked in again, he had been eating less, and lost some weight. He went on our Saturday morning ride to Dunkin Donuts yesterday, and our Saturday afternoon walk down the dirt road to get the mail. When he stumbled on the steps, I decided that I would start taking one of the others on those trips. He did jump in the car, but the walk back from the mailbox was v e r y s l o w! I gave up trying to post pictures here, now that I can post them on Facebook. I have some pics of him in my gallery, but couldn't get them here! Hug your hounds! They never stay long enough. Can somebody please update his page on greyhound data for me? Just the date. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 So very sorry for your loss. Godspeed, sweet boy... 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...
Dawnnziggy Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I am so sorry for your loss! You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I'm so sorry Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmdsmoxie Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Sorry for your loss. I have updated his GD page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 So very sorry for your loss. 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...
Remolacha Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I am so sorry for you, but glad for his sake that he went peacefully in his sleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Hugs to you in your loss. I'm sorry he couldn't stay. Godspeed, good boy. 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 September 6, 2015 Author Share Posted September 6, 2015 Sorry for your loss. I have updated his GD page. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I am so sorry. Losing the first hound, the one who paved the way for the others who followed, is especially difficult. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. What a considerate guy to leave in his sleep. I can't believe how Mickey's dates are so nearly those of Andy's. 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...
schultzlc Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I am so 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...
racindog Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I'm so sorry. I share in your heartbreak. The 1st hound is always special. My deepest sympathy. I too noticed how his dates were so close to Andy's. I'll bet they are fast friends now. :f_red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 oh, no! i'm so sorry. it's heartbreaking to lose your first---the one who started you on this wonderful journey. i hope you can find some comfort in knowing he felt safe and loved and happy, right until the very end. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina, Kiva and Laila Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, 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...
PattyE Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Patty, Mom to Jaxson 5/12/2017 Forever in my heart: Joey 11/01/2007 to 12/06/2018, Scout 11/19/2005 to 07/15/15 and Jack 01/03/2004 to 06/11/2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 No truer words," they never stay long enough". I am sorry the master of the house has crossed the bridge. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I'm so very sorry. Your precious boy really started something. As others have said, losing the first hound is especially tough. Godspeed Mickey. 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...
MarcR Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 I'm so sorry Mickey had to leave. There is a special magic to the "first", the one who started it all. Run with the angels, Mickey. 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...
Beachbum1 Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 So sorry for your loss. Rest well, Mickey. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, feline rivals Tootie and Richard, and squatter cats Crumpet and Fezziwig. Always missing gentlemen kitties Mud and Henry, and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I'm so sorry. Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.sighthoundgoodies.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nessa Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I am sorry for you loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 So 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...
Patsy Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 How nice he had a lovely and routine Saturday the day before. Hugs. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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