Trudy Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Tavarish - his story is so long. He was only with us to give his foster mom a break for a week or so. HA. We see how that worked out. He was the broken dog nobody, anywhere, wanted. EPI that needed the expensive enzymes and VWD. Yeah, so his VDW never ended up being an issue during his life - I mean that dog had plenty of chances to bleed to death while with us! Yet the vet there told us he could die just from cutting his nails too short and therefore we won't neuter him. Glad I went around them and had everything donated for his neuter. Again "he could die on the table" but yet he didn't drip a drop of blood. Once he was ours, we swapped enzymes. Yep, didn't need as much and was so much cheaper. So he wasn't really the spendy broken dog he was made out to be. I guess that worked in our favor since nobody wanted him. They all missed out on an awesome dog. Like Jet and Ryan before him, he was not short on adventures and travels. I will always giggle when I look back at the pic of him peeing on the welcome to Alaska sign as we were leaving Alaska. I guess even he grew tired of it. He always just jumped into things without any thought to the outcome - cliff, no problem, we'll just jump it and see what happens. Tree branch in the way - no problem, let's just jump it, who knew it dropped off on the other side. I'm glad he was old and past all that when we stopped at the Grand Canyon or he'd be testing barriers or jumping cliffs there too! The boy was fearless. Almost. His favorite toy floated away at the beach one day because he wasn't going into those huge (itty bitty little) scary waves to get it. So he stood there on the beach and watched his favorite toy float away. He'd run the beach for ever if you'd let him. Jet would just run along with him, tease him and then blow past him, then look back and laugh. He loved running on the beach with Jet. Once we added Abby to the family, he had a rough and tumble playmate. Jet wasn't a fan of his play style, she'd run circles around him, but none of that loud mouthy jump all over you kind of play. She was happy to let Abby fill that roll. He'd go out and explore the back yard every morning. He had trails through the brush. The squirrels were always on alert. He was slow, so they would get a head start, but I'm still pretty sure he got one once... or at least its tail. Lizards - we have plenty of tailless ones still running around. Tree frogs always fascinated him. Took him a while to realize maybe he shouldn't keep trying to eat or lick the frogs. The snake bite - well, that was a rough 4 hours. When the vet says she can do nothing and we'll know in 4 hours if it was a rattle snake or something a little less of an issue - he'll either die or not, but you'll know within 4 hours. Umm... yeah, thanks. So very rough 4 hours, but he was fine other than the leg the size of an elephant. When we decided to get another doberman, we wanted T to help us train the new puppy. He'd been slowing down a lot so we decided it was time to add Kiska. He taught him all his moves to take Abby down. They still don't work, Abby will always kick both their butts! And when he slowed down even more, the play was just on the floor/ground instead of up and running around. They got grumpy with each other in the last few months, but T rubbed off on Kiska - include the fear of waves. The vet asked us a few times if he really was 14. He'd done so well for how old he was and she hardly saw any live past 12 - whatever we'd done, we'd done well. But his body was failing him, so it was time. He was falling into things, falling over, just having a hard time. Last week he no longer met us at the door to go out after we came back from a walk with Kiska and Abby to play in the front yard. When he'd go out to potty he would go out, pee and then head right back inside. He didn't want to go down the stairs anymore, didn't roll in the grass while I let the birds out and then didn't come out with me to let them out or lock them up at night. He said no to kibble unless you had something really awesome to go with it and even then, he didn't want the kibble. And when he fell while he was peeing and just looked at me with those eyes while he sat there peeing on his legs, I knew it really was time. His body didn't have much more to give him. I can say that with three dogs in three different circumstances, all decisions suck! Ryan was sick and it was clear when it was time, but it took a long time to get there. Jet jumped off the couch and broke her leg at 14 and the osteo was in her lungs, there was no option there. Tavarish was old. Age is probably the most agonizing decision so far. But it is true, they do let you know, you just have to be willing to listen. Tavarish - may you run on the beach with Jetty bug to your heart's content. I will miss you my old man. You join the ranks of Best Dog Ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 What a wonderful boy T was. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, 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...
winnie Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 I'm so sorry for your loss. You're right about age being the most difficult. They do let you know. I'm glad you were willing to listen. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 T landed right where he was meant to be. You were his people I am so sorry for your loss. Your beautiful boy. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 What an amazing--and fortunate--boy he was. He ended up in the perfect home for him and enjoyed many adventures in an unusually long life. Just not long enough. Godspeed Tavarish. 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...
ml529 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 I can’t believe he was 14. Where did the time go? Godspeed sweet boy. Quote Melanie and Eric with Leminim and Eieio and silly kitty Elsa.See you again someday, my sweet Payton (Flying Payton May 9, 2000-March 18, 2012) Missing my sweet JJ, world's sweetest cat (April 1997-November 30, 2015)Stealing food in heaven, my darling Minnie (2006-April 21, 2016) Reunited with her favorite person in heaven, my Dad, Satin the skittish kitty (2002-May 7, 2016) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AmberGusDad Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Godspeed, best dog Tavarish.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Beautiful tribute to a beautiful boy. Run-free, Tavarish. 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...
greysmom Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Such a beautiful boy with a beautiful story. Run In Peace sweet boy....... Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 What a handsome fellow! How lucky he was to have you, how lucky you were to have him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Condolences, so sorry for the loss. I remember when you got him, has it really been that long ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 He was such a good looking dog! And what an adventurous life he had, truly getting to be a dog. I had to laugh at him watching his toy float away in the waves though. So so sorry for your loss. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 what a wonderful boy and a great life you had with each other. I'm glad he found you for his family. He was just breathtakingly beautiful and you could see the love of life in him. Rest well, 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...
MerseyGrey Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 He’s such a handsome boy. It’s so hard to let let them go even when you know it’s the kindest thing to do. Hopefully your other pups will help ease the sorrow Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 So handsome. I am so very 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Such beautiful pictures to help keep the memories of your handsome boy close to your heart. 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...
gracegirl Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 You were all lucky to have found each other. He was a special dog. I especially enjoy the photo of the three pups lined up, going for a walk. Run free, faithful friend. 💔 Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachbum1 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 So very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl2 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 He was so gorgeous. Love that Alaska beach pic. How very fortunate it was that he found you. Quote Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety. Ben Franklin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Great memorial, what a magnificent creature. He will be missed but never forgotten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolarik1 Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 Such a handsome boy! Love Dobes.... So very sorry for your loss. Quote Marble, Noah, Eden, Raya (red heeler), Cooper & Trooper (naughty kittens) Missing my bridge angels: Pop, Zelda, Mousey & Carmel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 My deepest sympathy. All those wonderful pictures said so much about him. He will be with you always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyE Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 A beautiful tribute! He had such a wonderful life with you and so many adventures. 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 Sorry 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...
JaimeL Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 So very sorry for your loss of Tavarish. He was truly a spectacular and special boy. Godspeed Sweetie. 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...
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