GreytNut Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 We lost Finn (Atascocita Agust) to osteosarcoma. We knew it was coming fairly soon but it was still a nasty shock when I found him after he failed to return from a quick bathroom trip. He had collapsed and died at the foot of the garage stairs. He had lost most of his appetite and was getting progressively thinner and weaker but still enjoyed treats and snuggles. He still was trying to take care of me. When Finn the big red dog came home after a long and accomplished racing career, he needed another job. He looked at me and decided that I was the most helpless human being that he had ever encountered. Obviously he had to do something about that. That something was to follow me everywhere to make sure that I didn't fall or otherwise injure myself while dizzy and dumb from medication. It was also to snuggle with me on the couch and bed to make sure that I was both warm and couldn't go anywhere without his knowledge, seeing as I was pinned underneath an 80 lb. dog. If I had trouble getting up he would stand in front of me and let me use him as a balance bar until I was steady. Keeping an eye on me. Someone has to. Making very certain that he has me pinned, lest I do something silly like try to get up without his professional assistance. It's a tough job. Our crazy Russian blue cat Bailey adored Finn and constantly groomed him. After they came to an understanding that said grooming was *not* to include nibbling, Finn put up with it. Sometimes I suspect he even enjoyed it but he never let on, instead projecting an air of long-suffering tolerance. Alas, Bailey loved Finn rather more than Finn loved him. When we went for walks Finn kept himself between me and other people or dogs, regarding them with an appraising eye and deciding if they were OK. He guarded the door with vigilance. We didn't train him to do any of this, but he more or less functioned as a service dog. We nicknamed him "Dr. Finn, Medicine Dog." We didn't have any medicine to fix him though. 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...
palmettobug Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Kristen, we are so sorry. This year has just been awful for you. 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...
Remolacha Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I am so sorry, he sounds like such a special dog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I'm so sorry. He was a beautiful boy and obviously he adored his people. Run free, Finn. Let your Mom know you are okay, and have Rocket show you around up there. 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...
crazygang Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Deepest sympathy for your loss....what a special boy he was. Will watch over you as an angel now. Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 What a beautiful and sensitive boy. I'm so sorry for your loss, Kristin. Finn will be in excellent company and he will surely send you a sign. 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 December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Hugs and peace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I'm very sorry for your loss. Godspeed, incredible Finn . 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 December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 So very sorry for the loss of your handsome protector. What wonderful memories you made together. 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...
ramonaghan Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I'm so sorry for your loss. What a handsome, good boy he was. Rest well, Finn. 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 December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 So sorry to read it was Finn's time to leave you. It sounds like he did a wonderful job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 So very sorry for the loss of your special boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruitycake Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I am sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet, loving boy. He sounds like he took great care of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DocsDoctor Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I am so sorry - but what a wonderful boy Finn was. Clearly the two of you were always meant to find each other. In time the memory of that will I trust turn from a source of sorrow into one of joy. But - right now I know it is hard. Quote Clare with Tiger (Snapper Gar, b. 18/05/2015), and remembering Ken (Boomtown Ken, 01/05/2011-21/02/2020) and Doc (Barefoot Doctor, 20/08/2001-15/04/2015)."It is also to be noted of every species, that the handsomest of each move best ... and beasts of the most elegant form, always excel in speed; of this, the horse and greyhound are beautiful examples."----Wiliam Hogarth, The Analysis of Beauty, 1753. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidoey Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I am so very sorry. Quote Jackie with Tangerine and Chimes Always missing Gracie, Steely, Annie, Payne, Twilite, Janey Bug, Bindi, Sophie, and Dazzle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri_d Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Our sympathy .... what a great guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I'm so, so sorry Kristen Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Please accept my most sincere condolences. This is such a hard loss of a friend, family member, helper, really all that and more. I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 My heart is breaking for you. And there is no doubt in my mind or heart that Dr. Finn, Medicine Dog will still be watching over you from above. Nothing, not even death, is more powerful than love. :f_red :f_red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I’m so sorry. Finn was a perfect match. Your tribute is beautiful. 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...
XTRAWLD Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I'm so sorry to hear you lost your protector and in-home nurse. What a shock. 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...
RaineysMom Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I am so very sorry :( he was much too young. sending hugs. 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 December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I am so sorry for the loss of your dear, sweet Finn. I do hate cancer. It is the thief who robs us, everyday, of those we love. 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...
Busderpuddle Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I'm so sorry. Run free Sweet Finn Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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