krissy Report post Posted February 2 https://youtu.be/hfS9fVtfmr4 I'm too exhausted and emotionally worn out to write another one of these so I just copy and pasted from my Facebook.... Goodbye to the best first dog that anyone could ever have asked for. Goodbye to the dog that introduced me to the breed I love and to the sport I love. It's because of Summit's patient, willing, but slightly training challenged self that Kili and Kenna have been able to become the successful agility dogs that they are today, and the reason that I will always own greyhounds. We adopted Summit while I was in vet school. He was 5 years old and the easiest dog you'll ever meet. He walked into our home and accepted the rabbits, the first time dog owners, all the dog festivals that I could now gleefully attend because I had a dog of my own, and so much more. He let me clip his nails, brush his teeth, sign him up as a blood donor, drag him around to ultimate games, collect blood and give vaccines on my own... even stitch and remove lumps without sedation or restraint. And when I decided that maybe I actually could train a greyhound to do agility, he went right along with it. Although we never mastered the teeter or the weave poles, and he never trialed, he taught me so much... including that if I wanted an agility greyhound... I could have an agility greyhound. And so instead of getting a border collie when we were ready for dog number two, we got Kili. I said this fall that I didn't think Summit would make it through the winter, but as the months passed I started to think maybe he would. Maybe he'd make it to his next birthday. But then about 2 weeks ago he started to be a little slow getting up for dinner. I thought his arthritis was progressing and increased his pain medication, but that didn't help. A few days later he refused to eat until I mixed in some canned food, and I felt the first twinge of anxiety - this dog had never refused food in his life. Then a few days after that he refused to eat even after adding canned food and cheese - and then I knew something was very wrong. Despite his bloodwork being normal, his continued picky appetite made me ultrasound him last week. There were some concerns about his liver and one segment of small intestine but no concrete answers. His appetite picked up over the weekend and I started to hope maybe he'd rally for a little longer. Today I took Summit to work for another ultrasound, but an hour before, he suddenly couldn't sit up or stand, he seemed uncomfortable and anxious. He had to be carried to the ultrasound room for his scan, where Cam determined that he had a mass in his intestines and fluid in his chest, likely metastatic GI lymphoma or adenocarcinoma (x-rays of his chest last week were normal). Since he progressively seemed more and more disoriented (almost seemed like he was having an old dog vestibular event, wanting to turn/roll to one side) we made the decision to let him go right away. He never asked anything of us in all the time we had him, we certainly could not deny him a quick goodbye while he was suffering. I knew that our time with Summit was growing very short, but I was not prepared for the possibility that I might not be bringing him home with me tonight. Hopefully you have found Caspian and Adrienne on the other side... I suspect Sebastian will not be long in following you so maybe don't go too far and the 3 of you wait for him until he's ready too. I will miss you, and will always be thankful to have had my good boy showing me the ropes of dog ownership. You are the standard against which all other dogs will be measured. Rest easy, my best of boys. Quote Kristie and the Apex Agility Greyhounds: Kili (ATChC AgMCh Lakilanni Where Eagles Fly RN IP MSCDC MTRDC ExS Bronze ExJ Bronze ) and Kenna (Lakilanni Kiss The Sky RN MADC MJDC AGDC AGEx AGExJ). Waiting at the Bridge: Retired racer Summit (Bbf Dropout) May 5, 2005-Jan 30, 2019 Like us on Facebook! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmberGusDad Report post Posted February 2 Godspeed.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greysmom Report post Posted February 2 Kristie I'm so sorry. Summit was such a special boy. {{{hugs}}} Run In Peace sweetie. You'll be missed by so many! Quote Chris - Mom to: Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Lilly, and Felicity ( DeLand ) Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), and Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaFlaca Report post Posted February 2 A beautiful tribute to a beautiful life. I'm so sorry your good boy had to go. Peace to your broken heart. 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". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Time4ANap Report post Posted February 2 Kristie, I am so sorry that Summit had to leave. Having lost our "first hound best boy" in October, I am still too familiar with the raw pain of that sudden decision you weren't expecting to make. I am sitting here trying to type though tears. It feels like Summit grew up with all of us here on GT much like Rocket did. I absolutely loved his pics and videos over the years. Summit was a favorite of everyone here and we will all miss him. Your video and written tributes to him were beautiful. Run-free Summit. Go find your GT friends at The Bridge, they'll show you around. Quote Always missing my boy Hi Noon Rocket. The home of Petunia, MW Neptunia and Kate, Miss Kate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remolacha Report post Posted February 2 What a special boy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spottydog Report post Posted February 2 So hard...godspeed to your grand old man...and yes, peace to your soul. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smurfette Report post Posted February 2 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Godspeed, Summit. Quote Sorry for butchering the english language. I try to keep the mistakes to a minimum. Nadine with Andy (Riot Officer), Paddy (Zippy Mullane), Saoirse (Lizzie Be Nice) and bridge angel Colin (Dessies Hero). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Busderpuddle Report post Posted February 2 RIP Summit.....what a beautiful boy Quote Karen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnneGTS Report post Posted February 2 I'm so sorry Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.sighthoundgoodies.com Fundraiser for the Greyhounds in Ireland: click here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FiveRoooooers Report post Posted February 2 This is a profound loss. Krissy, I am so terribly sorry your best boy has gone. Godspeed Summit. Find Pagliaccio. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Aiden. Bea. Punkin. Annie. Miss M. Cletus, knot like the others. 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. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramonaghan Report post Posted February 2 I'm so sorry for your tremendous loss. We will all miss Summit. Rest easy, sweet boy. Quote Rachel with Sweep and kitties Olive and Momo. Always missing my boys Mud and Henry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
palmettobug Report post Posted February 2 Kristie, I remember how hard you fought to get him back to normal after his first illness. What an amazing hound, he will be missed. Quote Me & John Reese (Gable Dodge x O Jays) and the 4 kittehs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleptogrey Report post Posted February 2 he will be missed, all great companions are. his legacy of GREYHOUNDS CAN DO AGILITY dogs continues with your girls. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BatterseaBrindl Report post Posted February 2 I am so very sorry that you had to say goodbye to your Summit. What a wonderful bond you shared with him. Remember all those good times.... Quote Nancy...Mom to Nigel (Nigel) , Sid (Peteles Tiger) and Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos)Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie) and especially Ruby (Watch Me Dash) waiting at the Bridge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fruitycake Report post Posted February 3 I am so sorry that you had to say goodbye. I loved 'getting to know him' here. Run free, Summit. You'll be missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Houndtime Report post Posted February 3 I am so sad and sorry for your loss. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Shine and Odin in Lower DelawareAngels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul and FuzzyHandcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.comZoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Simonsays Report post Posted February 3 I'm so sorry for your loss, our boys had the same birthday Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patsy Report post Posted February 3 Enjoy those campsites at The Bridge sweetie and I'm told there are lots of (nice shallow) ponds for wading. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beachbum1 Report post Posted February 3 So very sorry for the loss of your sweet boy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heartdogs Report post Posted February 3 Enjpyed following Summit on GT. & I'm sorry he had to leave you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Batmom Report post Posted February 3 I'm so sorry for your loss. He had a good long run with you, and I know that is no consolation at all. Godspeed, Summit. 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beledi Report post Posted February 3 Im crying. Godspeed Quote "Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the day comes God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man." Persian Proverb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EllenEveBaz Report post Posted February 3 I so enjoyed seeing his training videos. Your accounts of his big recovery gave us all hope that the dogs we love might make it through, too. Farewell, best of boys. Quote Ellen, Milo, and Jeter remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, and Nutmeg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaimeL Report post Posted February 3 So sorry for your loss. What a beautiful tribute to Summit, he certainly was a special guy. Run free sweet boy. Jaime L Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites