Remolacha Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Vet is coming this afternoon, I thought I had better write this while I still could. Conner was the sweetest, easiest dog I ever had. He went along with anything, was always happy, especially if there was food involved. He never met a food he didn't like, except raw carrots. He and his brother Ares were returned to our group due to a death in the family, and I was in the market for a big goofy boy. He was 9, almost 10, just the age I like. His foster mom handed me the leash, said here are the keys, and that was that I never in my wildest dreams thought He would still be here with me at 14.4. Unfortunately, his poor old body has just worn out. I wish I could keep him with me forever (don't we all wish that) but we can't control his pain any more, in fairness to him, I have to let him go. Go find your buddy Rocket, the two of you can sit up in your balcony and complain about the rowdy whippersnappers (Muppet reference) I'll miss you old man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Conner and Rocket, now there's a fine pair of houndie boys. I am so sorry that your boy will be leaving. At least he will have Rocket to greet him. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: 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...
Guest AmberGusDad Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Godspeed, Sweet & Easy Conner.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 I’m so sorry. My thoughts are with you and hope for a peaceful passing. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 (edited) Fourteen Oh Conner. Godspeed dear boy. It is storming here to beat the band - has to be Paddy Mayhem (et al) waiting to welcome you. You will be terribly missed. {{{Jan}}} What a lifetime you shared together Edited August 19, 2019 by FiveRoooooers 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 August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 (edited) Conner and Rocket were best buddies. Whenever they were together, you just automatically pictured the two old men sitting in the balcony on The Muppets (Statler and Waldorf) and knew that their commentary would be similar. The two were so much alike, and even looked enough alike that you had to check the collar to make sure who you were petting if you weren't paying close attention Chris and I met Conner and Ares the day before Jan brought him home. We were still discussing whether or not to adopt Conner and how Rocket would take a second dog in the house the next day when I logged in to GT and Jan had made a post showing him on his new couch at her house. I told Chris - "Jan stole our dog." We had no idea that she even knew about him. He definitely landed in the right place, as he had his own personal couch. The next time we saw him, he came to our house, walked in, laid on my feet and went to sleep. OK - maybe he's partly my dog too.... Ares went on to be adopted by someone else since he really needed to be the only-dog in the house. We loved having Conner visit or stay with us. He adopted the love seat in our living room as "his couch" and would lay on his back and watch television for hours. He made us laugh as much as Rocket did. Rocket loved staying with Conner and Val too. Conner, go find Rocket and I'm sure he will show you where Chef Seamie has the good bacon and the ice cream stashed. There just might be a little more "mayhem" at The Bridge this week. Love you, buddy. The two old men together at Rocket's "No Firewerks 4th of July Party" in 2018 Conner relaxing at the party Edited August 19, 2019 by Time4ANap typo 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...
LaFlaca Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Rest peacefully dear Connor. Gentle hugs to you, Remolacha. 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 So very sorry that you have had to say goodbye to your handsome old man. 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...
Beachbum1 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 So very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) I'm so very sorry. I hope that he and Rocket are on couches, watching TV, and grumbling about the rowdies. Godspeed Conner. Edited August 20, 2019 by GreyPoopon 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...
Houndtime Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 I am so sad and 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...
ramonaghan Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 I'm so sorry. Rest well, Conner. 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...
racindog Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) 14 hours ago, Time4ANap said: Conner and Rocket were best buddies. Whenever they were together, you just automatically pictured the two old men sitting in the balcony on The Muppets (Statler and Waldorf) and knew that their commentary would be similar. The two were so much alike, and even looked enough alike that you had to check the collar to make sure who you were petting if you weren't paying close attention Chris and I met Conner and Ares the day before Jan brought him home. We were still discussing whether or not to adopt Conner and how Rocket would take a second dog in the house the next day when I logged in to GT and Jan had made a post showing him on his new couch at her house. I told Chris - "Jan stole our dog." We had no idea that she even knew about him. He definitely landed in the right place, as he had his own personal couch. The next time we saw him, he came to our house, walked in, laid on my feet and went to sleep. OK - maybe he's partly my dog too.... Ares went on to be adopted by someone else since he really needed to be the only-dog in the house. We loved having Conner visit or stay with us. He adopted the love seat in our living room as "his couch" and would lay on his back and watch television for hours. He made us laugh as much as Rocket did. Rocket loved staying with Conner and Val too. Conner, go find Rocket and I'm sure he will show you where Chef Seamie has the good bacon and the ice cream stashed. There just might be a little more "mayhem" at The Bridge this week. Love you, buddy. The two old men together at Rocket's "No Firewerks 4th of July Party" in 2018 Conner relaxing at the party I can't add anything to this beautiful and very true post. My deepest sympathy on Conner's crossing over. This post sums up something that my boy Gilly Boy taught when he crossed over and that is that 'even in the hell of grief, love wins." Conner & Rocket are indeed having a 'blast' (pun intended) and Gilly Boy is there in the 'mayhem' munchin on Seamie nom noms to. God bless those crazy boy dogs. Edited August 20, 2019 by racindog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 what a good long life! it hurts no matter what when one looses a beloved pet- but all of those greyt memories will be with you forever- condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaimeL Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 So very sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet old man Conner. Rest well good boy. Quote Mom to Ranger (PB's Long Ranger), Esso (Kiowa Stay Over) and Cookie the rattie mix Missing Kahn (Gil's Khan) 10-29-03 - 11-7-16 Belle (Regall Belooow) 8-9-07 - 3-12-17 Star (Greyt Star) 1-19-07 - 3-13-2020 Pitch (Emerald Pitch) 4-1-08 - 6-3-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 I am so sorry Rest in peace, sweet boy 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...
PattyE Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 I am so sorry for your loss. I can only imagine the party going on at the bridge with Rocket. 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...
sabrina Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 I am sorry your boy has crossed. Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 What a wonderful day you became a team, and what sad days now. It's never, ever long enough. Remolocha, I am so sorry. Quote the two of you can sit up in your balcony and complain about the rowdy whippersnappers Perfect. But maybe tell a few stories when you yourselves were the rowdy brindle whippersnappers. 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...
Batmom Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 I'm so sorry. Hugs to you, and Godspeed to your sweetheart. 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...
ozgirl Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 I'm so sorry.... Quote Jeannine with Lili & Okie, the kitty sisters and Cody grey-girl waiting at the bridge (along with kitties Weenie & Merlin) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 I’m so very sorry. I always enjoyed reading about Connor. 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...
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