smurfette Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Andy came to live with us in 2012. He came back after 1 year in his previous home. The woman got pregnant and feared he would bite her or the baby. And Andy would have done it. He didn't react to kindly to people or dogs getting into his space. He also had severe sleep aggression. We worked long and hard. I made mistakes, he attacked me. He hogged the sofa and growled at me, I turned the sofa upside down. But one day he decided that he trusted and decided to follow me and that was the last day he walked on a lead. Andy was special. I learned so much about trust, about greyhounds and about myself. He was a great teacher. When he was 12 Andy developed bilateral laryngeal paralysis. I decided to not put him through surgery. In the end it was his hind end that gave out. On his last day his wonderful vet came to our house to send him across rainbow bridge and Andy, true to his self, tried to attack her, even though he couldn't get up or stand anymore. He left the way he came - strong willed and ready to fight. Farewell, my friend until we meet again. Quote Sorry for butchering the english language. I try to keep the mistakes to a minimum. Nadine with Paddy (Zippy Mullane), Saoirse (Lizzie Be Nice), Abu (Cillowen Abu) and bridge angels Colin (Dessies Hero) and Andy (Riot Officer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 (edited) I am so very sorry Our Angel Larry too was a return for aggression and we dealt with it as well. Sending hugs he was a beautiful boy and lucky you became his mom Edited September 10, 2020 by RaineysMom 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...
Remolacha Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 Those special ones take a lot more work, but are so, so worth it Andy was lucky when he found you, and I know you were lucky to have him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Andy was so fortunate to have found you. I'm sorry that he had to leave. Godspeed Andy. 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...
Beachbum1 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 So very sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Sorry to read of your loss. It looks like he had a most wonderful and happy life with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Thank you for taking in this special boy and thank you to his first owner for recognizing the issue and not setting him up for failure. He was a special boy and found the home he needed. Run-free, handsome Andy. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 That big, handsome, special boy landed right where he was meant to be. So sorry for your loss but very grateful for the time you shared. Godspeed Andy. 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 September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Thank you for recognizing that he was worth the extra effort. You taught each other well. I'm so sorry it was his time to leave. Rest well, Andy. 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Sometimes we love them even more for their "faults." Godspeed, handsome boy. 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...
ShebasMom Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 So sorry for your loss. Andy reminds me a lot like my Sheba in looks and spirit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerseyGrey Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I was sorry to hear about Andy but he clearly found the right home for him and was loved very much. Hopefully your new boy will help heal your heart Quote Buddy Molly 🌈 5/11/10-10/10/23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Love that captures the heart and touches the soul remains forever. Hold all those special memories of Andy close to your heart.... and smile. 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...
smurfette Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 Thank you everyone for your kind words. I miss him but I'm not devastated. It was his time. He was ready to go and I was ready to let him leave. It was sad but it felt right. Quote Sorry for butchering the english language. I try to keep the mistakes to a minimum. Nadine with Paddy (Zippy Mullane), Saoirse (Lizzie Be Nice), Abu (Cillowen Abu) and bridge angels Colin (Dessies Hero) and Andy (Riot Officer). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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