Hawthorn Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 They certainly don't live long enough and the years go by so very quickly. So sorry for your loss of Pippin. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I am very sorry for the loss of your sweet boy. Run free Pippin, 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...
Wendie Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I don't come on Greytalk much anymore at all, but oh man, do I remember those days of the Banjo Boys well. I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for you Quote Forever in my Heart Joe T Greyhound, Charly Bear, Angel Daisy, and Katze & Buzz Kitty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Mary, I too remember those early days when Pippin came into your life. He was such a special boy. Your remembrance is beautiful and very moving. My heart goes out to you. Rest well sweet Pippin. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Oh, your beautiful, stripey boy. I am so sorry Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 Happy Trails, Pippin.........I'm so sorry your mama's heart is broken, but will look forward to seeing pictures of you throughout your life. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I'm so sorry to read this. Run free, Pippin. 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...
ozgirl2 Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I'm so very sorry Pippin had to leave you... too early. I'm one of the ones who watched those pups from when they were born - loved ALL the Banjo Boys... Many hugs... Quote Jeannine with Merlin, the crazed tabby cat and his sister, Jasmine, the brat-cat With Angel Cody(Roving Gemini), and Weenie the tortie waiting at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradymom Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I am so very 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...
Kestrel Posted November 22, 2015 Share Posted November 22, 2015 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Kendra, devoted walker of Henry (Tom Jones: Great Son x Lucia) Missing Badger (Vf Get R Done: Quicksand Slip x Ll Tee el See), 5/04 - 2/14, who opened our hearts and our home to greyhounds; Kenzie (Slatex Kenzie: Randy Handy x Slatex Chrisy), 4/03 - 10/14, who really knew what a good dog she was; Falcon (Atascocita Sabat: Dodgem by Design x Atascocita Barb), 9/10 - 1/20, who was grumpy and snarky but eventually a little bit cuddly, too; Grandpa Grey the Galgo Español, 2008 (?) to 2022, who made us feel lucky to be the ones to teach him about pet life; and Lucia (Larking About x Anastasia, 5/12 to 8/23), our first brood matron and the sweetest speckly girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippin Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Thank you, everyone. Pippin was a "velcro dog" -- if he wasn't in the same room with me, it bothered him. It drove me crazy at first, until I realized that he thought his job was to protect me, to watch over me, and he couldn't do that properly from a different room. So I had dog beds all over my house, in every room except the kitchen (he wasn't allowed in the kitchen - it was too small for both of us to be there at the same time) and on the back porch, so he could be comfortable while he watched me. Some of you knew and loved my boy as much as I did, and yesterday's news was both shocking and unexpected. I'm sorry for that. But it was shocking and unexpected for me, as well. I knew he was getting older, that stairs were becoming difficult for him (but I only have a couple stairs at my house, so that wasn't a big deal for us), and that he didn't have as much spring in his back legs as he did 8 years ago. I figured his age was catching up with him, and maybe arthritis. But I had no idea he had cancer until earlier this week, and then it was just a suspicion. I've been away on a business trip for the last 2 weeks, and my dog-sitter emailed me last Monday, concerned because Pip would no longer handle the stairs at her house without help. He handled them just fine when I dog-sat for her in October, so this was odd, but we'd had lots of rain lately, so maybe it was arthritis. Later in the week, she told me that he had some swelling around his knee, weakness in his back end, and was slightly dragging one foot. I made an appt with my vet for yesterday, which was the soonest we could get there. But all day Thurs, and all day Fri, one word kept echoing in my mind, and I used part of those days to ponder what I would do if it wasn't arthritis, and was the evil "C-word" instead. I didn't post my fears/concerns on any social media, because I didn't really need advice about it. I just needed to wrestle with possible realities and consider options, all the while remembering the promise I make to each dog I bring into my home. I decided that if it really *was* osteo, I would let him go. When I picked him up from his "vacation home," and saw his knee, I was pretty sure what Doc was going to say. And she did, although of course we did x-rays to confirm it. So I called my dog-sitter, and she brought little Sandy to the vet's office to say goodbye to Pippin, and she & I and Doc sat on the floor with him sharing memories of him, and all the other greys we have known and loved over the years. Little Sandy (a shelter pup I rescued 2 years ago) is staying close to me, a worried look on her face occasionally, but mostly being her usual playful self. We've snuggled more than usual, yesterday and today. I moved Pippin's night-time bed into the office for her, and she's finally decided to claim it for her own. I hope it comforts her. I know she misses him as much as I do. 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...
carronstar Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I am so very sorry. Pippin lived an EXTRA-Ordinary life. Godspeed, Pippin, find your Corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Oh, Mary, I'm so sorry cancer stole your precious boy from you way too soon. How you loved him, and he knew it. 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...
RaineysMom Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I am so very 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...
Pippin Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 I am so very sorry. Pippin lived an EXTRA-Ordinary life. Godspeed, Pippin, find your Corner. I don't know that I ever connected him with that musical (he was named for LOTR), but that's a perfect song. Thank you, EVERYONE, for the kind words, thoughts, hugs, etc. 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...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 You were blessed to have had the wonderful years with him, and he was blessed to have you......I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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