robinw Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 The gentlest, sweetest, most resilient little Galgo. Until we meet again. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 No. Noooooo. Oh Robin I am so terribly sorry. This is a shock to see. I loved your sweet boy so much. :grouphug Godspeed dear Iker. Your mom loved and loves you sooo very much. 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...
Time4ANap Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Robin, I am so sorry. I'm one of the fortunate who got to meet this sweet boy at Dewey. Once again, I find myself with tears streaming for a dog who wasn't my own. We will miss Iker here. Iker, go find Rocket and the rest of the crew. They'll show you around. Run-free sweet boy. 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...
Ullaluv Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 I'm so sorry, Robin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Oh, no. I am so very sorry. Rest well, Iker. 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...
Jenbo Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Oh no! I'm so sorry, Robin. Godspeed Iker. Quote Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyE Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Oh, no! I am so sorry. 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...
OneOnly Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 ahh, a special one there'll be a new bright star in the sky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocsDoctor Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 I am so very sorry, Robin. Run free, sweet Iker. 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...
Houndtime Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Oh, Robin. I am so sorry. What happened? I didn't know if he were ill. What a shock for all of us. 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...
robinw Posted February 9, 2019 Author Share Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) Oh, Robin. I am so sorry. What happened? I didn't know if he were ill. What a shock for all of us. It was a shock to me, too. Liver failure. Seemed to happen incredibly fast but of course he would have been ill for quite a while. Tuesday they thought it was manageable pancreatitis, by this morning he looked like he was near death (he was), had completely stopped eating, and was incredibly weak. Edited February 9, 2019 by robinw 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...
locket Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) I'm sorry for your loss Edited February 9, 2019 by locket Quote Cynthia, with Charlie (Britishlionheart) & Zorro el GalgoCaptain Jack (Check my Spots), my first love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 The thread title alone brought tears to my eyes. Robin, my heart aches for you. Bless you for providing the things Iker needed most at the time he needed them. May that be some comfort as you deal with this loss. Iker, I salute you. You lived through hell and made it out, though you bore visible scars of that for the rest of your life. Through it all you remained your sweet, gentle self. You were a global traveler. You found a wonderful, loving home. You opened your heart to the person who brought you there and over time you learned to trust and have fun. You found another galgo friend and roommate, half a world away from where you both started. I believe you learned to feel safe, comfortable, happy and content. That is what we all want and all any of us really need. Run free, Iker, feeling safe and happy for all eternity. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 oh no :( not sweet Iker :( I am so very, very sorry, Robin :( 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...
Batmom Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 I'm so sorry for your loss. He was so lucky to have you looking out for him. Godspeed, sweet 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...
greytpups Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) Robin, I am so sorry to hear this. Iker will always have a special place in my heart. I remember how much Brooke loved him too. He had such a sweet gentle nature. Dave will be so sad too, he loved Iker too. Edited February 9, 2019 by greytpups 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...
Rickiesmom Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Robin, I am so, so sorry. The ones who need us most are the hardest to lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 My heart plummeted when I saw his name. Your sweet, sweet handsome boy. Iker, I salute you. You lived through hell and made it out, though you bore visible scars of that for the rest of your life. Through it all you remained your sweet, gentle self. You were a global traveler. You found a wonderful, loving home. You opened your heart to the person who brought you there and over time you learned to trust and have fun. You found another galgo friend and roommate, half a world away from where you both started. I believe you learned to feel safe, comfortable, happy and content. That is what we all want and all any of us really need. Run free, Iker, feeling safe and happy for all eternity. Plus you brought happiness to so many. The most intense happiness to you, Robin, but also to those who met him in person or through GT. to you, and extra to Xavi. 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...
45MPHK9 Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Dewey Beach 2015 We loved your shy, gentle boy, Robin. We are so sorry that he is gone. We will toast to him at Gettysburg. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShebasMom Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 I'm very sorry for your sudden loss. Vaya con Dios, Iker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AmberGusDad Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 I am shocked and so very sorry to read this, Robin. Godspeed, Iker.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Very sorry to see your post. My heart goes out to you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Iker was my first introduction to galgos. He was a survivor and a gentle soul. You gave him a great life. Despite what Xavi says, dont pee on Beatrix when you see her over the bridge. Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 I'm sure Loca will be showing Iker the ropes across the Bridge Robin and introduce him around! So sorry for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 I am so sorry Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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