spottydog Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 (edited) A mere two weeks after a diagnosis of osteosarcoma, we released our beautiful hound Django (Tom S Fandango) into the mystery. He was 11 and a half, and until very recently, in superlative health. He came to us at the age of three, after a reasonably successful racing career in Colorado, joining two cats and an elderly lab cross. He was tall, slim and extremely handsome. Walking him was like being escorted by a movie star; everyone gawked. In fact, I tended to think of him as a kind of James Bond figure of a greyhound, calm, reserved, elegant but with a slight tendency towards violence. He would get overstimulated seeing any dogs that weren't greyhounds and leap around like a marlin on a leash, growling and carrying on. Once we were charged by an angry off-leash dog and I stepped in front of him to block him, and he bit ME in the crotch...Eventually, we were able to train him out of this with the aid of the ever-present cookie bag. Far too dignified to roach, and my efforts to get him to roo only resulted in an embarrassed half bark. Nor was he a cuddler, although he did like an afternoon nap on the bed with his people. He was good with all kinds of people and all greyhounds, and we loved him as the reserved gentleman he was. We will miss his morning rituals of head butting the bottom of the bed, the bum scritch samba and the face rubbings demanded, among a thousand other silly things. Left to mourn, dog mothers Margo and Lori, mutt brother Perrie Como, cat brother Chester, full brother Tom S Formula of Calgary, and seven thousand half siblings. Run fast, sweet Django. You are loved. Telling the thunder gods what he thought of them. A veteran camper. A man in his pit. Edited June 14, 2016 by spottydog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 (edited) A gentleman hound in repose. Complete bed fail or pillow? A recent picture of him. Edited June 14, 2016 by spottydog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I'm so sorry for your loss. Rest well, Django. Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruitycake Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I an sorry for your loss. It sounds like he had a great home and lots of love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 What a great guy! Camper Django looks toasty warm in that vest. He had such a wonderful adventurous life with you, full of love. I am so sorry for your loss Godspeed sweet boy. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, Holly. 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...
teri_d Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Rock star for sure -- hugs to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvhounds2 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I'm so sorry for your loss. Remember him with love. Rest easy sweet boy. Quote Barb, Mom to Grey's Tickertape & Grey's McCarthy.Always missing: Wizzie and Desi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I am so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsgreys Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 What a beautiful remembrance of your handsome boy, Margo. How fortunate Django was to find his forever home with you and to have so many greyt years of retirement with you. Always knowing he was loved and cherished - retirement just couldn't be any better. I am so sorry that he had to leave you so soon. We will watch for his star tonight and the Magoo croo will roo to send him on his way. Run free Django, with no more pain. Quote Deb, and da Croo In my heart always, my Bridge Angels - Macavity, Tila the wannabe, Dexter, CDN Cold Snap (Candy), PC Herode Boy, WZ Moody, Poco Zinny, EM's Scully, Lonsome Billy, Lucas, Hurry Hannah, Daisy (Apache Blitz), Sadie (Kickapoo Kara), USS Maxi, Sam's Attaboy, Crystal Souza, Gifted Suzy, Zena, and Jetlag who never made it home. http://www.northernskygreyhounds.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scouts_mom Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 He was a beautiful big boy. Your home must feel so empty without him. I'm so sorry he had to leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I'm so sorry for your loss. 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...
Time4ANap Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Run free, Django. 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...
Houndtime Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 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...
Annette Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 So sorry Quote Annette, mom to Banjo (AJN Spider Man) & Casey (kitty), wife to Roy. Mom to bridgekids: Wheat (GH), Icabod (GH), Scarlett (Cab's Peg Bundy), Rhett (Kiowa Day Juice), Dixie (Pazzo Dixie), Pogo/Gleason (Rambunctious), and Miriam (Miriam of Ruckus) and Spooky, Taffy, Garfield, & Lefty (kitties) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Biting you in the crotch while you protected him made me giggle. He is pain free, and I hope this provides you some solace. 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...
mom2four Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Margo and Lori, I'm so sorry that Django went downhill so quickly. he's free of that nasty osteo now, and whole again. Sending hugs Quote Tin and Michael and Lucas, Picasso, Hero, Oasis, Galina, Neizan, Enzo, Salvo and Noor the Galgos. Remembering Bridge Angel Greyhounds: Tosca, Jamey, Master, Diego, and Ambi; plus Angel Galgos Jules, Marco and Baltasar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I'm so very, very sorry 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 PiagetsMom Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Your Django was a beautiful boy......I'm so very sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy...... Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 He was such a handsome boy. Godspeed, Django. 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...
smurfette Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I'm so 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 So sorry for the loss of your ever so handsome boy. What wonderful memories you made together. Remember them and smile.... 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I am very sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. Run free Django, 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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