Pippin Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Once upon a time, over Christmas in 2004, a beautiful mama dog had a litter of 5 red brindle boys. A lot of GTers watched the computer the night they were born. They were collectively known as "The Banjo Boyz," and Pippin, aka "FTH Sweet Talker" was Banjo Boy #5, because he was number 5 in the litter.He may have been the last born, but he was NOT a runt. None of those Boyz were small. They grew into tall, handsome hounds and raced into hearts across the entire continent.Under a concept called "pre-adoption," Banjo Boy #5 was promised to me when he was 5 days old - that meant that when he retired from racing, I had first right of refusal on adopting him. The FTH in his racing name stood for "Follow That Hound," which was a family of pre-adopters for the dogs from Bill & Cathie Lambert's racing kennel in Jacksonville.When I can find them, I'll post his puppy pictures, and the picture that earned him the nickname "The Majestic Pippin." And pictures of when I first met him, and a racing picture or 2 of him, and pictures from when he first moved into my house with me, 8 years ago.I won't post the picture of the lump on his knee that surfaced this week, and was diagnosed by my vet today as Osteosarcoma. I won't post the picture of my breaking heart or my leaking eyes.The problem with dogs is that no matter how much we love them, or how much they love us, they just don't live long enough.Whenever I bring a new dog into my home, I make them a promise. I promise that I will take care of them to the best of my ability, and that I will always choose what's in THEIR best interest, regardless of how much it might hurt me.I kept that promise today. **sobs**We had 8 years together, Mr Man, buddy, Pipster. You are running pain-free now at the bridge, reunited with your Mama Banjo, my Casey-girl, and little Zoe. You're meeting my Jessie for the first time, and renewing your acquaintance with my Angie-girl.I miss you, but I love you too much to let you stay here in pain.FTH Sweet Talker, The Majestic Pippin... run free to good health, my friend. I love you. Quote Mary Semper Fi, Dad - I miss you. Remembering Carla Benoist, a Greyhound/Pibble's bestest friend, Princess Zoe Brick-Butt, the little IG with the huge impact on hearts around the world - Miz Foxy - Greyhound Trish - Batman, the Roman-nosed Gentleman - Profile, the Handsome Man - Hunky the Hunkalicious - Jeany the Beautiful Lady- Zema, the most beautiful girl in the world - Jessie, the lovable nuisance - and my 3 Greys: my Angie-girl, my Casey-girl, and The Majestic Pippin, running forever in my heart. (I will always love you and miss you,my friends) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss. He was way too young. Run pain-free, Pippin. You will be missed, 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...
Potomacpupsmom Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I am so sorry you had to say goodbye to Pippin. You gave him a wonderful life and a selfless final gift. Run Free Pippin! Quote Humans Kathy and Jim with our girls, Ivy (Carolina Spoon) and Cherry (Fly Cherry Pie) Missing our beautiful angel Breeze (Dighton Breeze) and angel Beka (BM Beko) - you are forever in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 (edited) Biggest I can give you Mary. Edited November 22, 2015 by Hubcitypam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I am that damn C got your Pippin. 's for your 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 So very sorry for the loss of your Pippin. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Mary, I am so sorry. Missing someone is a way of keeping them with us, even when they are not. Godspeed good boy. 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...
macoduck Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Oh, Mary, I'm so sorry to hear this news. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I'm so very sorry. Your precious boy had to leave too soon. Godspeed Pippin. 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...
Batmom Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Lots and lots of hugs. He was a good boy, and you were his good person. Godspeed, Pippin. 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...
schultzlc Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I am so very sorry for your loss. Run free, Pippin. 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...
JustSnoozing Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 How heartbreaking. Goodbye Pippin. Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabz Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I am so sorry. Quote Dave (GLS DeviousDavid) - 6/27/18 Gracie (AMF Saying Grace) - 10/21/12 Bella (KT Britta) - 4/29/05 to 2/13/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 (edited) I'm so very sorry, Mary Edited November 22, 2015 by robinw 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...
Guest AmberGusDad Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 The problem with dogs is that no matter how much we love them, or how much they love us, they just don't live long enough. How sadly true. Godspeed Pippin.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I'm so sorry you've lost your boy, and to that evil disease. Rest well, Pippin. 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...
Houndtime Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Oh Mary, I am so sad and sorry to read this. There have been too many losses this month. I do hate cancer. It is the thief who robs us, everyday, of those we love. 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...
Guest IrskasMom Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 It pains me to read , that your Pippin left you . RIP sweet Pippin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri_d Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Your promise was proof of your love for sweet pippin - sobs from here as well though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruitycake Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I am sorry to hear of your loss, and hope the memories of him help heal your heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmontgomery48 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I'm very sorry for your loss. Your heart is breaking, but you did what was best for him. He will stay in your heart forever. 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...
XTRAWLD Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 (edited) That was beautifully written. May Pippin run pain free. Hugs. Edited November 22, 2015 by XTRAWLD Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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