lovnmygreys Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 (edited) I used to post more, years ago, but just recently came back. We had to put our wonderful boy down today. He’d been having issues with his hind legs for awhile. His limp was getting so bad and he couldn’t go outside to potty without falling up the two steps to get back in. Our vet found a large tumor on his hip on Saturday. We started him on pain management. Last night he had a terrible night, a lot of panting, restlessness and whimpering. This morning he could barely get out of bed and when he did he almost fell over. He wouldn’t put any weight on his right leg (and that’s after pain medication in the middle of the night). We called our vet who came out to the house and we said goodbye to our sweet gentle boy. My heart is shattered. He’s no longer in pain and running free, and I’m thankful for that. But I’m in so much pain and I just want my Algy back. Curious Algy 07/03/2007-10/15/2019 💔 Edited October 16, 2019 by lovnmygreys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AmberGusDad Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Godspeed, wonderful boy, Algy.... Let your family know you are okay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovnmygreys Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share Posted October 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, AmberGusDad said: Godspeed, wonderful boy, Algy.... Let your family know you are okay! ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 So very sorry for the loss of your boy. 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...
Beachbum1 Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 So very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 I'm so sorry. Dam cancer. I've lost 2 to osteo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovnmygreys Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share Posted October 16, 2019 This is my first greyhound loss. I wasn’t prepared for the pain. 💔 Thank you all for the kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Peace to your aching heart. Run with the angels, dear Algy. 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...
JaimeL Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 I am so very sorry for your loss of sweet Algy. Rest easy and remember how much you are loved. 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...
ramonaghan Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 I'm so very sorry for your loss. Rest well, Algy. 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...
smt Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Yes, the pain is excruciating. It's part of the price we pay for loving our pets. I'll continue to pay it, though, because the joy and fulfillment they bring is greater than words can express. Sending lots of good thoughts through the ether to you, Ramona. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 I have added Algy to the list of Bridge Angels here on GT. I am so sorry that he had to leave you. 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...
lovnmygreys Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share Posted October 16, 2019 (edited) 30 minutes ago, macoduck said: I have added Algy to the list of Bridge Angels here on GT. I am so sorry that he had to leave you. Thank you. ❤️ 1 hour ago, smt said: Yes, the pain is excruciating. It's part of the price we pay for loving our pets. I'll continue to pay it, though, because the joy and fulfillment they bring is greater than words can express. Sending lots of good thoughts through the ether to you, Ramona. ❤️ Edited October 16, 2019 by lovnmygreys Add photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovnmygreys Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share Posted October 16, 2019 A picture of my angel. ❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 1 hour ago, smt said: Yes, the pain is excruciating. It's part of the price we pay for loving our pets. I'll continue to pay it, though, because the joy and fulfillment they bring is greater than words can express. Sending lots of good thoughts through the ether to you, Ramona. True. It's their one fault, really, the dogs we love ... that they can't stay with us forever. Beautiful Algy. Which group did he come through? I am so very sorry for your loss. 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...
RaineysMom Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 I am so very, very sorry your sweet boy had to leave you. I know he will send you a sign that he is ok. Sending hugs 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...
RaineysMom Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 54 minutes ago, lovnmygreys said: A picture of my angel. ❤️ awww what a sweet face. Sending more hugs 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...
lovnmygreys Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share Posted October 16, 2019 6 minutes ago, FiveRoooooers said: True. It's their one fault, really, the dogs we love ... that they can't stay with us forever. Beautiful Algy. Which group did he come through? I am so very sorry for your loss. We got him from Greyhound Pets of AZ. He was the best best dog. My cuddle buddy. 💔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovnmygreys Posted October 16, 2019 Author Share Posted October 16, 2019 3 minutes ago, RaineysMom said: I am so very, very sorry your sweet boy had to leave you. I know he will send you a sign that he is ok. Sending hugs I’m praying that he does. The guilt is killing me. And his absence is deafening. 😓 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 I am so sorry for your loss. The pain never goes away, but it does become more bearable over time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 Run free and healthy sweetie and sent your family a sign. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banjoman Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 There should be no guilt, you did the right thing for him and no houndie can ask more of their human than that they can be let go, with no more pain or discomfort. Run free Algy! Quote Miss "England" Carol with whippet lurcher Nutmeg & Zavvi the Chihuahua. R.I.P. Chancey (Goosetree Chance). 24.1.2009 - 14.4.2022. Bluegrass Banjoman. 25.1.2004 - 25.5.2015 and Ch. Sleepyhollow Aida. 30.9.2000 - 10.1.2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 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...
2greyhoundMINI Posted October 16, 2019 Share Posted October 16, 2019 I'm so sorry. Run free sweet Algy. He's not suffering anymore. One of the hardest things and greatest things we can do as their humans. Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 I'm so very sorry. He was a sweet-looking boy. Godspeed Algy. 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...
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