Willowsmum Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) Shadow the greyhound died this Saturday after a private battle with osteosarcoma. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by friends and loved ones. Shadow’s early years are shrouded in mystery, but we do know that racing under the name J’s Canyon, he won 11 races in Daytona. He took early retirement and passed through several sets of loving hands until he found his forever home in New Jersey. He thoroughly enjoyed his golden years, lounging on his beds and favorite sofa, and sunning himself on the deck whenever he had the chance. He loved his daily walks “among the people”, checking in with his neighborhood fan club, and constantly inducting new members. One neighbor was so smitten, she adopted two greyhounds of her own! Although retired, he did freelance work as a research assistant, copy editor, children’s book author, therapist, and meal supervisor/food taster. In his spare time he enjoyed the occasional game of catch-the-squeaky-toy, chewing rawhides, and getting ear massages. He would like to be remembered for his joie de vivre, charming manner, and friendliness. He would like to be honored by his fans remembering to love hard, forgive easily, and take the time to enjoy the “little things” in life like a good walk with friends or a sun spot to bask in. For version with pictures, please go here: https://www.pdf-archive.com/2016/08/22/shadowpdf/ Edited August 22, 2016 by Willowsmum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Your lovely obituary for your boy moved me to tears. I'm so sorry for your loss. Rest well, Shadow. 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...
Patsy Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Run fast and free, sweetie. Wonderful roach among your many other talents. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o_rooly Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Quote every day a tiny adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I am so very sorry for your loss of your dear sweet boy. 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...
Batmom Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I'm so sorry for the loss of your wonderful boy. Godspeed, Shadow. 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 So very sorry for the loss of your handsome 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...
Guest goofydog Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 A wonderful tribute to your boy. He knew he was well and truely loved. Godspeed Shadow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I'm so sorry for the loss of your boy. It's never easy, but know that Shadow is in good company over the Rainbow Bridge. Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I am so 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...
Time4ANap Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Beautiful tribute to your sweet boy. I'm so sorry for your loss. Run-free, Shadow. 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...
schultzlc Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I am so very sorry for the loss of your Shadow. 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...
DesiRayMom Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Happy Trails Shadow. My sincere condolences to those who are missing you. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I'm so very sorry. He was a handsome happy boy. Godspeed Shadow. 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...
45MPHK9 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I'm so sorry for your loss. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I am so very sorry for your loss. 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...
Beachbum1 Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I'm so 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...
Remolacha Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Godspeed sweet Shadow, godspeed. 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...
teri_d Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 no words - just hugs to you -- add me to the hate cancer group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Shadow we are sorry that you have made your journey across the bridge 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...
TheFullHouse Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 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...
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queenwinniesmom Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 "He would like to be honored by his fans remembering to love hard, forgive easily, and take the time to enjoy the “little things” in life like a good walk with friends or a sun spot to bask in." Wise words to live by from an exceptional dog. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Shadow. 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...
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