muddgirl Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 I know it has been awhile since I posted here, and several months after Batman passed away. This has been incredibly painful for me and my husband and afterwards we turned inward into each other and are only now starting to emerge from our grief. Batman was the very definition of a velcro lovebug. Wherever you were, that's where he wanted to be, even if it was the bathroom! He even charmed my mother, the former-dog-hater. He always thought he was the big man in the household and if he wanted a spot on the couch or a dog bed, he would try to take it, even if someone was already sitting there. He loved to do obedience training, and one of my fondest memories is taking the test to get his Canine Good Citizen certificate. He was so focused and in the zone for the whole test, until the time when I had to hand his leash to a stranger and leave the room. Other dogs fretted and whined, but he promptly laid down for a nap! Batman passed away on July 4th 2017 after an illness of undetermined cause. He had just recently started a new treatment protocol and seemed to be feeling better, so we foolishly decided to continue with our vacation plans. While we were on vacation he developed pneumonia very quickly and we made the decision to put him to sleep. I will always feel guilt in my heart that we were not there with him in the end but it would have been selfish to continue his pain until we could get home. I have an album of Batman photos shared here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fc1009lxe7grkm8/AACicmNYrfY8Btzdwy6zZkwXa?dl=0 If you can't tell our pups apart, he is in the blue/purple collar and his sister Buffy is in the pink collar. Other Batman signs: He has a derp face. He is sitting on someone. I forgot to add: If anyone reading this can edit Greyhound Data, I would appreciate it if you would add a note about his passing. His racing name is CTW Battle Plan. Quote Batman (racing name CTW Battle Plan) adopted May 2011, passed away July 2017 Buffy (racing name CTW Bathsheba) adopted Oct 2012, passed away March 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultzlc Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 I am so sorry for your loss. Your love for Batman is evident in your post, and he sounds like such a special hound. 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...
Beachbum1 Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a dog in a million, wasn't he? And so very loved. Godspeed, good boy. 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...
robinw Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 I’m so sorry. I really enjoyed the pictures. 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...
macoduck Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Batman looked like quite the sweet boy. I have added his name on the list of Bridge Angels for July. He is in good company. 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...
ramonaghan Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 I'm so sorry for the loss of your special boy. Rest well, Batman. 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 So very sorry for the loss of your special boy. What wonderful memories you made! Remember them and smile .... 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...
Time4ANap Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I'm very sorry for your loss. Run-free, Batman. 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...
Neighsayer Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddiesmom Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I am so sorry. Quote Amy Human Mommy to fur baby Maddie (Doobiesaurus) TDI certified. May 5, 2002-September 12, 2014 and Mille (Mac's Bayou Baby)CGC, TDI certified. http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj93/Chillyhorse/siggies/maddie.jpg"]http://i270. photobucket.com/albums/jj93/Chillyhorse/siggies/maddie.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I'm 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...
GreyPoopon Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I'm so very sorry. That he was so young and that you were away must compound your grief immensely. Godspeed Batman. 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...
LaFlaca Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 Condolences on your heartbreaking loss. Batman, rest well sweetheart. You were so deeply loved. 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...
racindog Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I understand. So sorry. My deepest sympathy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 What a lovely dog he was. And what a huge hole he left in your home and hearts. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Batman. 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...
schnookums Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 (edited) What a dear boy. Loved his photos. Please know that I feel for you. Please let go of the regrets. He wouldn't want you to remember him that way. Gently rub his ears in your mind and kiss him softly on the head. Edited December 14, 2017 by schnookums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddgirl Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share Posted December 14, 2017 Thank you so much for all your kind words - you are all making me tear up at work. Batman was my first dog ever and I was so lucky to have the care of such a sweet and loving soul for 7 years. Quote Batman (racing name CTW Battle Plan) adopted May 2011, passed away July 2017 Buffy (racing name CTW Bathsheba) adopted Oct 2012, passed away March 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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