DunesMom Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Our chattering, tail-wagging, curious and beloved Kipper (RD's Kiper) was euthanized Wednesday 9/23 due to osteosarcoma. DH and I are trying to process the pain and grief of losing too soon a great little happy soul who shared our lives and love of travel.Kipper logged more than 70,000 actual driving miles with us around the U.S., and he both loved it and was a joyous companion who had friends and admirers scattered throughout the lower 48 states. Kipper was a shy foster with no intent, chosen because he was not a personality I would fall in love with. DH and I planned to choose our next hound together when he returned from a trip. At the kennel, Kipper was a mostly bald, bony-framed, white and brindle boy who bordered on spook in the early days.But Kipper’s extreme shyness masked a curious, playful, chattering, tennis ball-loving, tail-wagging and happy hound, particularly around stuffies and, after two long and difficult years of daily training and socializing to ease his fears, around humans he considered “his." Even in those tough first years, Kipper loved travel. He loved the car; he learned in one weekend that he loved hotels and the delicious treats humans brought every time they left the room. He was afraid but also deeply curious; this allowed him to view the truck as his giant safe crate, from which he could see and smell the world. We never thought a shy dog would be our perfect traveling companion, but Kipper was. He had many fears and anxieties but was always, unfailingly, a glass-half-full hound, greeting every morning with bright eyes and happy chatter and a big, deep bow.He will be deeply missed. We are grateful to Operation Greyhound for rescuing him and allowing us to share his life. Quote Dash (Mega Batboy), & forever missing Kipper (RD's Kiper, 2006-2015) & Souldog Dune (Pazzo Otis, 1994-2008)"..cherish him and give him place with yourself for the rest of his but too short life. It is his one drawback. He should live as long as his owner."James Matheson, The Greyhound: Breeding, Coursing, Racing, etc., 1929 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I am so very sorry for your loss. Rest well, Kipper. 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...
Guest AmberGusDad Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I'm very sorry. Godspeed, Kipper..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I'm so sorry that you lost your beautiful boy to that evil cancer. 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...
Remolacha Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I am so sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 My heart is breaking for you. A moving and beautiful tribute and the pictures were just awesome. They clearly portrayed Kipper's happy loving soul. Quite a special houndie. :f_red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss. It looks like Kipper had a life well lived, and well loved. 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...
robinw Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I'm so very sorry. Your pictures show a very special guy. 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 oh, i'm so sorry you lost your precious kipper way too soon. from your lovely tribute, it is clear that he found exactly the right forever family, and his life was enriched immeasurably because of that. i can't imagine how much you will miss your perfect little traveling companion, your sweet "glass half full hound". 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 So very sorry for the loss of your special 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...
greytpups Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss...such a beautiful tribute 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...
Batmom Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed, special 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...
GreyPoopon Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I'm so very sorry. Your precious boy had to leave much too soon. Godspeed Kipper. 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...
Houndtime Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I do hate cancer. It is the thief who robs us, everyday, of those we love. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 (edited) What a wonderful smile on your friend Kipper. I am so sorry for your loss. Such a special hound, a Cobblepot kid *and* P's Raising Cain. No wonder your hearts are so broken. Edited September 30, 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...
TheFullHouse Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I'm 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...
galgrey Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I'm so sorry you've lost your beloved Kipper. Your tribute is just beautiful. 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...
Beachbum1 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 This brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful boy Kipper was. I am not sure what it is as I mourn the loss of all pups posted here but your pictures show what an incredible boy he was and what being owned by a Greyhound is all about. When I return from my business trip I am going to take my boy on an extra long walk and hold him close. I am truly sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. Run free Kipper, 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...
smurfette Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 This is a wonderful tribute. I am so very sorry for your loss. 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...
seeh2o Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I'm so sorry you lost your sweet boy. He was clearly a very special hound who thrived with your family. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss 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...
teri_d Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Beautiful tribute to a handsome fella - tonight a toast to kipper -- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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