GreytNut Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Our white and brindle hound Riley is gone at age 9. He went to sleep on his favorite rug and never woke up. He was a holy terror to other dogs. He would try to take treats from them because he thought he was entitled to said treats on account of his clear superiority. If he met with resistance he would attack and he was ruthless. He grabbed Tiny by the throat, nearly killed Sarge over a Greenie (Sarge fought back and they did terrible damage to each other). He tore off part of a neighbor dog's ear, though that was provoked. He relentlessly bullied little Lora. We had to be constantly vigilant. Perhaps not surprisingly, neither Sarge nor Lora care that he's gone. But boy, was he ever a people dog. He lived for human attention. He was the ultimate greyhound ambassadog, mugging for pets and lovies everywhere he went. If he saw a stranger who hadn't yet petted him he turned on the charm full blast, pushing his head under their hand and grinning from ear to ear as he danced and wriggled, tail in full helicopter mode. He was also wicked smart. If there was something he wanted he would figure out how to get to it. He also liked to play the Kleptomania Game, which entailed him sneaking up on you like a ninja and then snatching whatever you had, spiriting it away with obvious glee back to his bed to guard. On one occasion I was working in the garage and he stole my box of nails, running through the house like a loon and leaving a trail of nails behind him. On the flip side he was super easy to train. We will miss him. Despite his sociopathic tendencies toward other dogs, he had a tremendous rapport with humans that made him a rock star everywhere he went. And I will miss his bunny-soft ears, his head tucked under my arm and that keen intelligence. Will find some good pics of him to post. There are lots. Quote Kristen with Penguin (L the Penguin) Flying Penske x L Alysana Costarring The Fabulous Felines: Squeak, Merlin, Bailey & Mystic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Your boy sounds like he was a real character! I'm sorry he had to leave soon. Sending gentle hugs. Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 What an awful shock for you. I'm so sorry. Godspeed, Riley. 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...
ramonaghan Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I'm so sorry for your sudden loss. Rest well, Riley. 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...
JohnF Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 So sorry to read your character-ful Riley has gone. He sounds like a hound who lived a wonderful life to to the full! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I am so sorry for your loss. Your tribute sounds exactly to me as tho we have lived parallel lives and you've shared yours with your own bit of mayhem. They simply burn too bright to stay too long. What a gift Riley gave you choosing to start his journey in his sleep, sparing you from having to make a decision. This is such an enormous loss, my heart goes out to you :grouphug Godspeed Riley. You and Paddy Mayhem up there? Oh boy ... 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...
Neighsayer Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 What a shock. 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...
XTRAWLD Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 So sorry to hear about this sudden news. 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...
Remolacha Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I am so sorry The "special" ones can drive you crazy, but that makes the hole they leave that much bigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I am so very sorry. I was always struck by his pictures. I lost my white and brindle girl Beth suddenly at age 9 too. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 So very sorry for the sudden loss of your spunky boy. Remember all 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...
GreyPoopon Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 What an awful shock. I'm so very sorry that your people-dog left so suddenly and so young. Godspeed Riley. 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...
Time4ANap Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 I'm very sorry for your loss. Run free, Riley. 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 I'm so sorry you lost your precious Riley. 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...
Anne Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 I'm so very sorry for your loss. My heart hurts for you, I wish I could give you a hug. As bad as it hurts, the memories will be there for you when you need them, and some day you will be able to think of those wonderful memories without crying, and you'll even smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 I am very sorry for the loss of your beautiful boy. Run free Riley, 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...
racindog Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 My deepest sympathy. :f_red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 I am so 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...
robinw Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 I'm so 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...
sabrina Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 You forgot to mention another thing he stole, your heart I am sorry he has crossed 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...
GreytNut Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 Yes, he did completely steal our hearts. Riley had a great love for stuffies. He always took at least one and often several toys to bed with him. Alas, sometimes he loved them to death. If a toy sprung a leak it didn't matter how much he liked it. He couldn't resist pulling the stuffing out. The only dog that ever managed to dominate him was our foster hound Jasper. He was an enormous red boy, still ripped from the track and allowing no disrespect. Riley kept testing him and pushing his buttons until one day when he tried to sneak over during mealtime and steal Jasper's food. Jasper turned on him with a roar, fangs bared, and came after him. Riley tucked his tail between his legs and ran for his life. After that Jasper made a point of reminding Riley who was in charge. In this photo he's plopped himself right down in Riley's occupied bed. Riley is miserable but he doesn't dare do anything about it. He was so very happy when Jasper was adopted. You'd think he'd learn how it felt to be bottom dog and show some tolerance toward his "inferiors" but... no. Sometimes he got himself into situations that he couldn't get out of, like when he stole this cup and stuffed his face into it, only to find that it was wedged onto his head such that he couldn't get rid of it. After we laughed at him we rescued him. What he did to Sarge. He took a beating too. Here he is at the vet, leaning on DH and wearing a lovely coral shirt to protect his wounds, with sequins no less. He actually loved going to the vet because it meant people were going to be fussing over him. He didn't care about the needles as long as petting was happening. Wearing his stylin' jammies and reluctantly modeling them. I'm not a fan of dressing up dogs but South Dakota gets COLD. Doing his impersonation of Emperor Palpatine. In a Happy Feet penguin blanket. How could anyone resist this face? Dang, I miss him. Quote Kristen with Penguin (L the Penguin) Flying Penske x L Alysana Costarring The Fabulous Felines: Squeak, Merlin, Bailey & Mystic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NSGREY Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 I'm sorry you lost your dear Riley so suddenly and at a youngish age. He looked to be a handsome sweet boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket57 Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 So sorry for your loss. Quote Cricket, mom to Mulligan (Kycera) and Xena (Kebo Tina Turner ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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