mimosasmom Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 (edited) I fell in love with Bam Bam right here on Greytalk. Coach had posted his picture. He had been injured and retired, and Coach posted pix of a beautiful red greyhound with soulful eyes. He said Bam Bam would make someone a wonderful pet. He had just turned 2 years old. We adopted him a few weeks before Christmas, 2007, and he became our 3rd greyhound, and we had a pack. We actually didn't adopt him right away, we fostered with intent to fail. I wasn't so sure 3 was a good idea, 2 was ideal, he was male, and we didn't know if he was cat safe. He was a pain in the butt to housetrain after our 2 girls were such a breeze, and quickly earned the nickname "Misser Pisser". He seemed fine with the cats until a few months later when Dash took off too fast from the bed, and Bam's instinct kicked in and he chased, and caught Dash's leg before I could stop him. I still remember the person answering the phone at the vet saying, "your GREYHOUND bit your cat?". Dash needed a few stitches in his leg, but was no worse for wear. I don't think Bam intended any harm, but I then questioned myself whether he might do it again and if we should let him go to another home. I think it was that moment that I realized he was MY dog. We then went and signed the paperwork and made it official. He was a special hound. He had a special "wookie" sound he would make when he really wanted something, usually dinner, or to go out. He loved to lay his big ole head in your lap and get petted. He would stand there for hours if he could. Those big soulful eyes would never look in yours though. He was not dominant and it bothered him when I tried to teach him "Watch Me". Around other male dogs on our walks, he was a different dog though. We had another greyhound, Odie, in our neighborhood that was friendly with our girls.... Until Bammy told him that he was messing with HIS women! He was afraid of thunder and fireworks. His safe place was "guarding the washer" and he was always in the way when I did laundry during rain storms. Unfortunately like our girls, Mimosa and Mimi, he also developed the telltale symptoms of Osteosarcoma. It was in his left shoulder. We hoped it was just arthritis, but deep down we all knew we had been "snake bitten" a 3rd time. Last night he had a horrible night and let us know it was time. Today we said our goodbyes and our hearts are breaking again. Goodbye Misser Pisser, Bammy Lammy, Bamalamadingdong. You were a special boy and we miss you like crazy. Say hi to Mimi and Mimosa for us. Edited January 19, 2016 by mimosasmom Quote Camille, Mom to Cher and Centeno! Also the kitties: Dash, Tod, and Starburst.Waiting at the Bridge: Bam Bam, Mimi, Mimosa Grove, Magic, Roscoe, Buckwheat, Knick Knack, and Skylar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I'm so very sorry for your loss. I remember Coach's posts about Bam Bam and when you adopted him. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 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...
nmontgomery48 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I'm very sorry for your loss of Bam Bam. 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 So very sorry for the loss of your Bam Bam. 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...
Houndtime Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Oh, I am so sad and sorry to read this. Take comfort in knowing that your sweet boy, Bam Bam, is at peace, pain free and running once again with the wind. I do hate cancer. It is the thief who robs us, everyday, of those we love. G-d bless. 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...
Neighsayer Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I am so very sorry. Godspeed, Bam Bam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I'm so sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. Rest well, Bam Bam. 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...
Time4ANap Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Run pain-free, Bam Bam. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and LaVida I've Got Life. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia and Diva Astar Dashindiva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartdogs Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 So sorry to see this. Bam Bam is now pain free & running with his sisters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I am so sorry.......run free Bam Bam Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I'm so sorry for your loss. Godspeed, sweetie. 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...
bradymom Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 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...
Guest IrskasMom Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Sending you my Sympathy . RIP sweet Bam Bam . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Laundry will never be the same. What a wonderful boy. I am so sorry for your loss. Godspeed Bam Bam. 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...
sabrina Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I am sorry that awful cancer struck yourf Bam Bam 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 January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I'm so very sorry. Your soulful-eyed boy had to leave much too soon. Godspeed Bam Bam. 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...
schultzlc Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 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...
teri_d Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Hugs to you - I too remember the post and bam bam - what a great ride he had at your house - damn os Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celbee Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I remember making Florida Gators jackets for all three of the pups- but especially for Bam Bam. Run free, special boy! Carol Quote Greyhound Fleece Jackets Greyhound Pack: EdWin, Jethro. and Lucky; Angels Janet, Faster, Blake, Navarre, Murray, and Festus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 I am very sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. Run free Bam Bam, 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...
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