Guest ranedaze Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 My greyhound died suddenly in the early morning hours yesterday. He was sleeping next to me in bed when I awoke to hear him make high-pitched keening noises. This only lasted a few seconds and then he was dead. Absolutely no previous signs of any illness whatsoever. He was seven years old. I had rescued him from the track three years prior. He raced for about four years. Has anyone had an experience like this? I simply cannot figure it out. I am guessing heart attack. It is devastating to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliemac Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I'm so very, very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmettobug Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Very sorry for your loss. It's possible your boy did have an unkown heart problem. These guys are very stoic, many owners suspect nothing until they are seriously ill or death occurs. 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...
greysmom Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I'm very sorry for your loss. It's always heartbreaking when it's so sudden and unexplained. It could have been many things, and likely there was nothing at all you could have a) know about beforehand, or done anything about. A necropsy *may* have been able to point in a direction, but maybe not. Please take comfort in knowing you gave him the best life these last few years, and he loved you for it. I hope, in time, you will feel up to honoring his memory by adding another retired racer to your family. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I am very sorry for the loss of your boy. We experienced something similar with our angel Jack who we knew had a heart condition and it had gotten worse over his last six months. He passed in my arms one morning after letting out a scream, he then appeared to have a seizure and died. He was only 8.5 years old at the time and he was a very sweet boy. 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...
Batmom Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I'm so sorry for your loss. 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 November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 So sorry for your sudden loss 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...
Neighsayer Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I had that happen to a gorgeous Siamese cat. He was six, and one day he just made a noise and fell over dead. It was awful. Vet said it could have been anything from a ruptured aneurism to a blood clot. I opted not to pay for a necropsy, and there is just nothing you can say that makes it any less devastated, shocking, horrifying, and depressing. Know only there was nothing you could have done for him. At least he didn't suffer. That's the only comfort I take in the death of my cat. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Ranedaze, would you share your boy's name with us? I will add his name to the list of Bridge Angels here on Greytalk. I am so sorry that he left you way too soon. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 My guess would be his heart. What a devastating loss. I am so very sorry. 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...
ramonaghan Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 What a terrible shock. I'm so sorry for your loss. 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...
schultzlc Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I am so very sorry for your unexpected loss. 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...
PatricksMom Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I'm so sorry you lost your boy. Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Geez. I thought I wrote last night. 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...
4My2Greys Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I am so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ranedaze Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Thank you all so much for your heartfelt thoughts and comments. I do take comfort that he was laying next to me when it happened and I truly don't think he suffered because it happened almost instantaneously. His name was Garth, the Greyt Greyhound. Ranedaze, would you share your boy's name with us? I will add his name to the list of Bridge Angels here on Greytalk. I am so sorry that he left you way too soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustysMom Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 So sorry for your shock and loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 What an awful thing to happen! The only consolation is that it was quick and that it was Garth's time to leave this life without any of the miseries that can come with old-age. No blame here at all - it was probably a congenital weakness that just ran out of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest newyorkgrey Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Here's to Great Garth! So sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanTanSnuggles Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 It is so hard to loose one of our greys so quickly. I had one boy that I did not get a chance to say goodbye to seven years ago and till this day, it makes me sad. It is hard enough to know that will happen in advance and that maybe you can get to do a bucket list, but when it happens so sudden and unexpected, just hard to take. I pray that you will find peace that he is always in your heart and know that you will see him one day and be together forever. God Bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytNut Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Likewise I suspect it was probably an undiagnosed heart / cardiovascular defect. That's just a guess without a necropsy being done. My Riley recently died quite unexpectedly and I think it was likely the same cause. He went to take a nap on his favorite rug and just never woke up. It sucks to lose a greyhound under any circumstances, but especially with no warning or time to prepare. But for the hound it's probably for the best. No pain, no suffering. 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...
robinw Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 I'm so sorry. May Garth's spirit forever run with the wind. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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