mom2four Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) DIEGO (“Brute Force” January 16, 2005 – January 3, 2017) Our beloved Diego left us quite suddenly this afternoon. The routine in the last months has been to take Diego out by himself for last potties since his lumbar stenosis was gradually getting worse and we didn’t want the other hounds to jostle him. When he came back in he would normally jump onto the couch so he could have a snuggle with his favorite person, his Daddiman, before bedtime. Just after midnight of New Year’s Day (so early morning of January 2nd) we let the dogs out for last potties but did not find Diego on the couch but lying on the dog bed in front of the couch. It was obvious that his lumbar stenosis had acted up and he could not get on to the couch. He had had a minor episode a couple of months ago, but was on his feet again 12 hours later. So we expected the same to happen again. It did not, this time his LS really acted up. He could not get on to his feet. A year ago we had already determined that he wasn’t a candidate for surgery (did not tolerate his last two dentals’ anaesthetic well) or a DP shot under anaesthetic. And now, being two weeks away from his 12th Birthday, age was a factor as well. We took him into the vet this morning and she determined he was ready, as we had told her. He went so quickly, within seconds of receiving the sedative that we knew he was ready to go. Run Free, Diego, Run Free. Tomorrow, January 4th would have been his 8th Gotcha Day. We had been to a M&G and Diego leaned against Michael for about an hour, ignoring others. On the way home I said : "I think that Greyhound just chose you to be his new Daddy." The rest was history. Losing three hounds in less than six months is enough, it can stop for a bit now. His Gotcha Day: A few years ago: We love you, Mama and Daddiman Edited January 3, 2017 by mom2four 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...
teri_d Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 It's so special when they choose you -- I'm so sorry Diego has passed, but what a wonderful life he had with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I'm so very sorry your handsome boy had to leave you :( 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...
Houndtime Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Oh, I am so sad and sorry to read this. I know you have been thru a lot lately. 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...
MerlinsMum Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Oh no Tin I am so very sorry. I've been gone from GT for a day or two, I knew Diego wasn't doing well but I was hoping he'd recover... Goodnight, handsome Diego... rest in peace :grouphug Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I am so sorry for this terribly sad start to the new year, and for your other recent losses too. Rest well, handsome Diego. 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...
robinw Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Tin and Michael, I'm so very sorry. So much loss in such a short period of time. You're in my thoughts 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I'm so sorry you lost your precious Diego. Too much sadness. Thinking of you with much sympathy. 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...
Banjoman Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Miss. Tin, we no that yu awlwayz do the ryte fing by yur howndees and wood KNOT let Diego suffer needlesslee. Run free frend Likky kissis Miss. Tin and Missr. Michael from Chancey and Nutmeg. Quote Miss "England" Carol with whippet lurcher Nutmeg & Zavvi the Chihuahua. R.I.P. Chancey (Goosetree Chance). 24.1.2009 - 14.4.2022. Bluegrass Banjoman. 25.1.2004 - 25.5.2015 and Ch. Sleepyhollow Aida. 30.9.2000 - 10.1.2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potomacpupsmom Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) Oh Tin, I am so sorry. You did what was best for Diego and he loved you for it. He is now pain free and is running and playing with the Heavenly WFUBCC. Run Free Diego! Edited January 3, 2017 by Potomacpupsmom 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...
Guest FordRacingRon Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Very very sorry for your loss. I think there is no time that will ever be long enough for us and our beloved family members. 3 in 6 months would send me over the edge,,hang tough. I vote it stops too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSnoozing Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Tin, Michael and hound family, I am so sorry that Diego has left you. Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Godspeed, beautiful boy. Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 So very sorry for the loss of your handsome Diego. It takes a heart both strong and loving to make the right decision. 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...
Remolacha Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I am so sorry! What a difficult time you have had Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I am very sorry for the loss of your Diego. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 My heart goes out to you as you remember the love you shared with your sweet Diego. I am so very sorry for your broken hearts. Godspeed Diego. Find Pagliaccio and share your stories. 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...
Time4ANap Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I'm so sorry for your loss. Those Gable Dodge kids know about picking their families. Rocket leaned on me for over 3 hours at a M&G and wouldn't go see anyone else who wanted to meet him. Run free, Diego. 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...
Kestrel Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 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...
luvhounds2 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 We're so very sorry for your loss. My, he was handsome! Hugs to you all. Run fast & free, sweet Diego! 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...
GreyPoopon Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I'm so very sorry. He chose well. I wish he could have stayed with you and his Daddiman longer. I hope you don't have any more losses for a long while. Godspeed Diego. 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...
4My2Greys Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I'm so sorry for your loss. What a terrible start to the new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I'm so sorry for your loss of your good boy. 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...
spottydog Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Let's all make a Cosmic Resolution for what it is worth...no more losses for Tin and Michael for a LONG time. God speed handsome Diego. Hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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