TheFullHouse Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Sir Ivanhoe aka Gizmo June 24, 2009-June 17, 2020 Our beautiful, sweet boy crossed the rainbow bridge this morning. I know his Mama Pat was waiting for him. We first met Gizmo when we fostered him for a month before he joined Pat. He was a very frightened, shy boy so he stayed with us until he got used to being around strangers. He didn’t come with a call name so Pat gave the honor of naming him to Kevin. Kevin said he had gremlin ears so he named him Gizmo. I promised Pat that if anything ever happened to her we would bring Gizmo back home and after Pat had her stroke and could no longer care for him Mike drove to Philadelphia and brought him back home. He never ran a race, but he did get the chance to stand on the Southland track one year when we took him and his littermate Bandita to a reunion. He was our sweet cuddly boy, so playful and would eat you out of house and home if you let him. The Chondrosarcoma in his leg metastasized to his brain and the greatest gift we could give him was to let him go. His 11th birthday is next Wednesday but we could not let him suffer until then. His name will be on the birthday cake we get for Bandita.❤️ Much love and thanks to our wonderful vet Dr. Hezel who has been by our side during this journey with Gizmo. She diagnosed him a year ago in April and we were gifted another 14 months with him. Thank you so much Alisha for always being there for us.❤️ We love you now and always Gizmo and will see you again.❤️ Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 I am so sorry. I know Pat loved him very much. 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...
Kestrel Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 I'm so sorry Quote Kendra, devoted walker of Henry (Tom Jones: Great Son x Lucia) Missing Badger (Vf Get R Done: Quicksand Slip x Ll Tee el See), 5/04 - 2/14, who opened our hearts and our home to greyhounds; Kenzie (Slatex Kenzie: Randy Handy x Slatex Chrisy), 4/03 - 10/14, who really knew what a good dog she was; Falcon (Atascocita Sabat: Dodgem by Design x Atascocita Barb), 9/10 - 1/20, who was grumpy and snarky but eventually a little bit cuddly, too; Grandpa Grey the Galgo Español, 2008 (?) to 2022, who made us feel lucky to be the ones to teach him about pet life; and Lucia (Larking About x Anastasia, 5/12 to 8/23), our first brood matron and the sweetest speckly girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 I am so very sorry for your loss. I know Pat is happy to see him again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 Such a sad and happy story. Of course you were hoping for more time with him . Were he and Bandita bonded, or just regular greyhound friends? No matter, sending all of our sympathy to your family. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 What a comfort to Pat to have had that promise from you. I am so sorry for your loss. Gentle scritches for Bandita. Godspeed Gizmo, what a reunion. 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...
ramonaghan Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 I am so sorry. Rest well, Gizmo. 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...
Time4ANap Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 That boy had the greatest ears ever. We always loved his pictures here. I am so glad you were able to be there for him when Pat could no longer be there. Run-free, Gizmo. Ear scritches to Bandita from Camp Broodie. 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...
Beachbum1 Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 So very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BatterseaBrindl Posted June 17, 2020 Share Posted June 17, 2020 I remember Gizmo and I am so very sorry he had to leave you And yes... Pat will embrace him with open arms. 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...
JaimeL Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 So sorry for your loss of this special boy. Run fast and free 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...
dante2zoe Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Pat needed him more. I cannot imagine a more joyful reunion. I am so sorry. I remember all the Gizmo stories and pictures. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyGrey Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Sorry for your loss Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 I'm so very sorry. He was such a lucky boy to be able to return to you when Pat could no longer care for him. I wish he could have stayed longer. Godspeed Gizmo. 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...
ozgirl Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 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...
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