Moneypenny Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I cried last night when I found out. Totally not fair But, I believe he was sent to you for a reason, he lived his life with gusto and zest, you let him be his own dog, you didn't try and fit him into a mold that wouldn't have worked. He packed a whole lot of life into 7 short years and he loved you. Godspeed Sweet and Best Boy................ Quote Mom to Emmi (WM Lickety Split) & Asia (Devious Walker)Waiting at the Bridge: Shadow, Willow, Tony, Nina, Reggie, Sunny, Webb, Rosie, Rowdy, Ivy, Smoke & Raina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 he was just one so very special boy :( I am so very, 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...
Jenbo Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I'm so sorry, Jan, we all loved him through you. Godspeed, Paddy Mayhem. 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...
MP_the4pack Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Jan, I am just in tears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Oh no! Jan, I'm so very 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...
sabrina Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 We are so sorry, 8 isnt long enough when you have Mayhem in mind, to you Daphne, Penny & their mom 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...
kikibean Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 My heart is breaking that Paddy is gone. He truly could not have had a better home than you. I think he wanted to be an only dog and get all the attention, but he loved the others too. I really don't think he would have been happy without them, as much as he might have thought so. He was always too on top of them. And you should really be proud of yourself, how you stuck with him and worked on ways to manage the mayhem. After 15 years of placing greyhounds in homes, I guarantee that in 99% of the homes he would have been returned. You helped him shine. I know he wasn't always (or most of the time) easy. I could tell in the brief time I had him in my home that he was special. Not always good special, but special. And you know, I saw his name in a program when he raced briefly at Southland. I told Cheryl we had to follow him and track him down for adoption once he retired because his name was like my first and most perfect greyhound. He was UCME Ringneck and she was Flying Ringneck. We had no idea what he looked like or what his personality was like. I never bothered to see what color he was. I just wanted him for our group because of the name I'll never forget the first pictures Cheryl sent of him when he came off the hauler. I thought, "holy crap, this is one of the most gorgeous dogs I have EVER seen" And he still is. I've seen very few dogs that have his striking looks. And luckily very few with his personality! Thank you for loving him even though he was hard to love sometimes. I couldn't have found a better home for him, and he and Aiden have allowed us to become best friends Quote Wingnut (DC Wingnut), Voo Doo (Voo Doo von Bonz), Barb (Myokie Barb) & Romey (Nose Stradamus)at the bridge Molly (CM Blondie) 9/8/14, Maddy (Reuniting) 10/17/13, Rocky (Ranco Popeye) 1/7/12, Mimi (Flying Ringneck) 8/13/09 and RJ (RJ What For) 5/3/05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmettobug Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Run free sweet Paddy! Quote Current Crew: Gino-Gene-Eugene! (Eastnor Rebel: Makeshift x Celtic Dream); Fuzzy the Goo-Goo Girl (BGR Fuzzy Navel: Boc's Blast Off x Superior Peace); Roman the Giant Galoot! (Imark Roman: Crossfire Clyde x Shana Wookie); Kitties Archie and Dixie Forever Missed: K9 Sasha (2001-2015); Johnny (John Reese--Gable Dodge x O'Jays) (2011-19); the kitties Terry and Bibbi; and all the others I've had the privilege to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercsmom Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I'm so shocked to see this post...I squeaked out "No, not Paddy! Not yet!" I'm so sorry for your loss That's exactly what I said. I just can't believe it. Paddy ALVIN! Mayhem was just so special. Run free Sweet boy! And try not to poop on God's hearth, huh? There's a good boy. Quote Momma to Jupiter. Mummy to my Bridge Angels, Mercury and Liberty, the world's best blackngreylabhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Aww, so sorry to see this. I always enjoyed your stories about the Mayhem left in his wake. Run free, Paddy A. M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2four Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Oh NO! I'm shocked to see Paddy Mayhem's name here! In shock. I'm so sorry Jan Tin 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...
Katy_3131 Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Stunned...so sorry . Quote Katy....Mom to Retired Racers Hinder, John Carter, Hobsen, and Kodama, Galgo Espanol Gichin, and the Village Idiot...Teko Missing terribly my fawn dog with the pretty ears Chance (Ale Seeyoulater) 6/21/05-6/23/15 Gotcha day 4/6/08 and my fuzzy baby boy Snacker (Tyville Snacker) 7/4/04-10/23/15, and all three of my IG babies, Isen, Tien, and Java. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarabz Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Jan, I'm so very, very sorry. Quote Dave (GLS DeviousDavid) - 6/27/18 Gracie (AMF Saying Grace) - 10/21/12 Bella (KT Britta) - 4/29/05 to 2/13/20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I'm so sorry, Jan. You wrote a beautiful tribute. Paddy's picture with his bottle of whiskey is on our refrigerator and i see it multiple times a day. It's one of my all-time favorites. That picture just sums up Paddy so perfectly. It tells you all that you need to know, and makes you want to be his friend. Once again, i'm sitting here with tears streaming for a dog I never met because "he's my friend." We've all loved Paddy and Aiden since the day you announced their arrival, and we will all miss Paddy very much. Thank you for sharing him with us. Run free, Paddy. 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...
Batmom Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 I'm so sorry. Just not fair that he had to leave so soon. Godspeed, good boy (yes, you were, even in mayhem). Hugs to your people and your pup friends too. 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...
greysmom Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 "Once again, i'm sitting here with tears streaming for a dog I never met because "he's my friend." We've all loved Paddy and Aiden since the day you announced their arrival, and we will all miss Paddy very much. Thank you for sharing him with us." Jan, I have no words. This is just too much. Sweet, silly, crazy, wonderful Paddy Mahem is gone and the world is just not right. I only have tears for a dog I never met, and hugs for the woman who loved him. I wish I could wrap my arms around you for real, for comfort and support, for both of us. Run In Peace, Paddy. You will always be loved.... Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Jan, I saw this and had to read the words in the heading a couple of times - like everyone else, I was shocked, and then in tears. I am so, so sorry my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 (edited) Jan, I am speechless. I read about Paddy in the WFUBCC... just could KNOT believe it. Run with the angels Paddy. You were a special soul and found the perfect home for your all too short time on earth. Edited April 19, 2017 by MarcR Quote Marc and Myun plus Starbuck (the cat)Pinky my AWOL girl, wherever you are, I miss you.Angels Honey (6/30/99-11/3/11) Nadia (5/11/99-6/4/12) Kara (6/5/99-7/17/12) Cleo (4/13/2000-4/19/2014) Antnee (12/1/2002=2/20/17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Godspeed Paddy............ Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSnoozing Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Shocked and hugely saddened. Goodbye Paddy Mayhem. You will be missed by so many x Quote Dippy (Dinky Dipstick) and Velvet (Redbrick Velvet). Remembering sweet handsome Rebel (Emporio Rebel). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Oh, Jan...much sadness and many heavy hearts today, reading your perfect tribute, smiling through tears. Everything feels a little less bright, and the space left by his absence seems as if it can never be filled. You were both so blessed---you to have found such an exceptional dog, and he to have found the perfect person to embrace his mayhem. Thank-you for realizing that his spirit was huge enough to spread out and share with people who may have needed a little laughter in their lives. I can't tell you how many people will miss that silly, effortless, innocent joy. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Paddy. 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...
GreytTerp Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Godspeed, Paddy ALVIN Mayhem. He truly did burn too bright to stay here long, and I'm shocked to hear this today. I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 My heart sank when I read this...not Paddy, it can't be. I don't have any words of wisdom or comfort, just tears and hugs and know that my heart hurts for you. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Oh my, I am 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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