PattyE Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Our boy left us yesterday and we are heartbroken. We didn't know that yesterday would be the day but he was much sicker than we knew. Joey came to us in 2011 just weeks after Jack died unexpectedly. It was a rocky start with him because he had broken his hock while racing and it was not set correctly. He waited a year before he was put up for adoption. He had surgery just weeks after he arrived in our home. His leg was fused together and it never was quite right but he didn't let it bother him. He developed corns and wore a boot most of his life. He traveled with us in our motorhome for five and a half years. Joey traveled across the country several times visiting nearly every state. He loved traveling and exploring new areas. A year ago, we settled down and bought a condo with a view of the beach. Joey walked the beach nearly every day and he loved playing in the water. We walked about two and a half miles every day, even the day before he died. He loved his walks and never liked turning around to head home. Joey was an extremely popular guy in our condo building. He loved greeting everyone as they waited for the elevator. One of the owners kept treats in the breakroom and each day Joey would decide which drawer he wanted to be opened for the treat. One drawer had hard treats and the other soft. Joey usually alternated. This picture of Joey was taken just a few days ago. He was being sassy and insisted that it was time for his beach walk. This boy meant the world to me. He was the last of my greys. He was such a wonderful boy! Quote Patty, Mom to Jaxson 5/12/2017 Forever in my heart: Joey 11/01/2007 to 12/06/2018, Scout 11/19/2005 to 07/15/15 and Jack 01/03/2004 to 06/11/2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AmberGusDad Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Godspeed, Joey.... Quote 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 very handsome travelling companion. 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...
XTRAWLD Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 They will walk to the ends of the earth for us, until they no longer can. Godspeed sweet boy. 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...
ramonaghan Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Oh, what a smile on that boy! I am so sorry you had to say goodbye. Rest well, Joey. 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...
hidoey Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 What a handsome, happy boy. I'm so very sorry he had to leave. Endless walks on the beach now, Joey.... 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...
JohnF Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Godspeed Joey, your mom wrote you a lovely tribute and shared a nice happy photo of you. Those wonderful memories are going to remain... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Oh Patty, no. Your sweet and best traveling buddy boy. That smile! I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Your tribute is beautiful. Safe travels Joey. Please let your folks know that you are ok. 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...
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Houndtime Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I am so 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...
Neighsayer Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Hugs and peace! 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 your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I am so sorry :( he'll be waiting at the beach at the bridge for you 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...
Time4ANap Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 What a handsome, sweet guy. I'm so sorry that he had to leave. Run-free, Joey. 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...
Fruitycake Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 What an adorable, sassy face! I am glad that you found each other and that you had so many adventures together. {{hugs}} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Such a sweet handsome boy, I'm so sorry for your loss. 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 December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Patty, I am so very sorry you lost your special boy. Godspeed Joey. 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...
Dad2Paisley Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 What a handsome fella. I am sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 RIP Sweet Joey Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 What a sweet tribute and photo. I'm so sorry. Gone way too soon, way too soon. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 Deeply sorry... 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...
queenwinniesmom Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 What a great life he had with you, right up until you had to say goodbye. I'm so sorry you lost your precious Joey. And how cute he was! 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...
Batmom Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 I'm so sorry for your loss. 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...
PattyE Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 Thank you for all the kind words about my Joey. I wanted to share one more photo of him to show how much he loved the beach. People would laugh because he would just lay in the water and let the waves hit him. This picture shows his wild moves in the water. He was definitely a beach boy! Quote Patty, Mom to Jaxson 5/12/2017 Forever in my heart: Joey 11/01/2007 to 12/06/2018, Scout 11/19/2005 to 07/15/15 and Jack 01/03/2004 to 06/11/2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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