scullysmum Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 (edited) Firstly, I would like to say thank you to everybody for your kind thoughts and words about Scully, this has meant so much to me. To know that he touched so many peoples lives is so special. I got a funny look from the Vet when I told him that he had to take special care of Scully because he had a huge fan club around the world all rooting for him. I gave the bear bones of what happened on Wednesday in H & M, but I felt that Scully deserved a little bit more than just that so please bear with me. After 9 1/2 years I have so many memories that it is really hard to know where to start, so I guess the beginning is as good a place as any. When we first saw Scully he stood out because he was noticeably bigger than his five siblings and as the only black pup in the litter he immediately captured my DH's heart, not wanting to be left out his little stripy bro' then chose me and our adventure began. Despite being brothers my two boys could not have been more different in their personalities, Mulder was a goofy clown and Scully was a little Prince with all the aloofness and superiority of aristocracy. Mulder lived to please me and Scully lived to please himself! When we took them to puppy classes Mulder was teacher's pet but Scully just did everything grudgingly and only if there were plenty of treats on offer! At the end of 10 weeks of classes a fun competition was held to see which pups had improved the most, it came as no surprise when Mulder came first, but guess who made me more proud for coming second? Not such a dunce after all! Considering how obedient he was in later life it may be hard to believe that for the first few years of his life Scully could best be described as a juvenile delinquent, I even began to think that he didn't like living with us, but not being one who gives up easily I persevered and how could I stay mad at him for long when he shot me a look with those big brown eyes? Scully was not lucky with his health, but he was a brave little soldier (most of the time). His brother collided with him and broke his hock which, although mended, left him with permanent nerve damage, he was only 2 1/2 years old and he limped for the rest of his life. He wasn't in pain but it was like he had a permanently "dead" leg, a bit like when you whack your funny bone. Mind you, he only limped when he walked, that boy could still run like the wind. He never raced but I am sure that he would have been a winner if he had, I still say he was the fastest thing on four legs that I have ever seen. He would be running in big circles around me with his brother and staying level and then he would just find another gear and leave his bro' eating dust! His Epilepsy was also a terrible shock. To see my boy like that just broke my heart, I was so glad that the medication worked so well for him, but as I know many of you know, you never stop worrying when you have an epileptic pup. As Scully got older and the little flecks of grey hair started to spread through his shiny black coat his "aristocratic" mask began to drop a little, he could make me laugh so easily. He would start to run and zig-zag wildly from side to side, a bit like when you let go of a balloon and all the air comes out and it whizzes about all over the place. It just used to kill me every time, I am certain that other dog walkers thought I was quite mad because I would just laugh out loud, sometimes with tears rolling down my cheeks. Scully coped so stoically with the loss of his brother, and soon caught on to the fact that he had me well and truly wrapped round his paw. There was never any chance of me eating the last mouthful of something he liked the look of, and if I was managing to resist I would be drowned in drool! Some would say he was spoilt, I just say he was loved. The last eleven months with him were just so special, he loved his walks so much and when he started playing with balls and the frisbee after having been much too good to play with toys for most of his life I felt so privileged to share his fun with you all. Having my sweet boys has been the biggest adventure of my life so far, and to know that they are back together is so comforting. I can imagine them both strolling around at the bridge to Thin Lizzy's "The Boys are back in town"! Edited February 18, 2005 by scullysmum Quote <p>"One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am"Sadi's Pet Pages Sadi's Greyhound Data PageMulder1/9/95-21/3/04 Scully1/9/95-16/2/05Sadi 7/4/99 - 23/6/13 CroftviewRGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Joe_N_Mists_Mom Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 What a beautiful tribute. I am so very sorry. You gave your boys a great home. Hugs to you and your family, you are in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleosMom Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 A beautiful and moving tribute to Scully. Thank you for sharing his life with us. We will miss him. Now I must go and dry my eyes. Quote Jennifer Cleo (Golddust Cadilac 83484 Blazing Desire X Greys Blu Fox) Cole (Hallo Jeremy 88778 My Rooster X Bahama Tango) Athena (R and a Peach 93839 Coldwater Guv X R and a Lady) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GiJenn51 Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 (edited) What a wonderful tribute to your baby. We certainly are fans and we'll miss him dearly.. edited cuz I can't spell with wet eyes... Edited February 18, 2005 by GiJenn51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilysmom Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Thank you that was beautiful! We are all so very blessed to be given the opportunity to have been chosen as mommy and daddy for this wonderful breed, or should I say guardian? I enjoyed seeing your sweet Scully's pictures of him on his walks and how will any of us ever forget those wonderful frisbee playing pictures. You could see the true joy in Scully's face You and your dh obviously did something right by Scully. Now it's his turn to watch over the two of you, now that the day will come when you will be reunited. Have fun sweet Scully at the bridge with your brother and all the other puppers, now you will are limp free and can play with frisbees all day in the sunshine and at night under the stars. God needed another one of his angels back. Quote Praying for all the missing greys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ShelbysMom Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Such touching memories. Sounds like your boys had a wonderful family. I'm so sorry for you loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 What a heartwarming tribute to such a special boy. He will be missed by so many. Godspeed, Scully... time to don your wings and join the angels. Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBailey Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 What a beautiful boy and a moving tribute. Run free sweet boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffer Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Beautiful Tribute for a Beautiful Life! Hugs! Quote Jennifer and Beamish (an unnamed Irish-born Racer) DOB: October 30, 2011 Forever and always missing my "Vowels", Icarus, Atlas, Orion, Uber, and Miss Echo, and Mojito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Reesesmom Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 I'm so sorry to hear about Scully. I haven't been on GT in over a week so I'm way behind on the news. Sincere condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyhoundStudies Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Beautiful Tribute for a Beautiful Life! Perfectly stated. We will all miss you, Scully. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jennilol Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 I am so sorry about your loss. I too enjoyed your wonderful photographs telling the tales of Scully's adventures and was shocked to see his name in rememberance. I know how hard it is to lose someone who is such a part of your life so I truly feel for you. Time doesn't make it all go away but does help you heal and hopefully be ready to bring more loving, deserving souls into your life. Run free Scully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgomum Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 What a beautiful tribute you wrote for your boy Scully. Every time I see his pictures, I have to smile. And that is what I hope for you to feel soon, a smile coming up in memory to sweet Scully. Petra Quote ~SAGE~ Save A Galgo EspañolPetra Postma Photography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 I'm so sorry for your loss. We'll miss Scully too... Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest minnie Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Iam so very sorry about your loss thoughts and prayers for you and your Family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 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...
Guest caiteag Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 (edited) When I read that Scully had gone to the bridge, my mind immediately jumped to this picture of him, that you had posted showing his fuzzy hiney... and somehow, with him looking back over his shoulder... It just seemed oddly like he was saying "I have to go now..." even though I know the pic was probably taken a while ago. I've only been on GT a short time compared to a lot of you... but Scully touched my heart... Thank you SO much for sharing his life with all of us. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your DH, Scullysmom. Everytime I hear "The Boys are Back In Town" I'll think of Scully and Mulder having a blast together at the Bridge. Ok.. got to go find some kleenex now.. thank goodness I can touch type.. I can barely see through my tears. editted to fix a couple errors Edited February 18, 2005 by caiteag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greymomnc Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 Thanks for telling us more about him. I'm sure it was hard to write. I'll miss his pictures and stories. He just seemed to have so much fun all the time. The picture I remember most is the one where he is serenading your Mom. I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greymom Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 I am in tears right now at work. What a beautiful and loving tribute to such a special boy. It's amazing what a mark they make on our lives. Run free sweet boy, until we meet again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 His fan club is probably much bigger than you even imagine. I suspect I'm not the only one who forwarded Scully's posts on to family. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 8_Greyt_Greys Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 What a beautiful way to remember your baby. iI loved seeing his pictures.He will be missed by so many. Thank you for sharing him with all of us.. Darn i wasnt going to cry. Run free have fun with your brother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Aggie94 Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MomofSweetPotatoes Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 I will miss Scully too. The tribute is lovely. You are such a good Mom to your boys. My Chip is at the rainbow bridge and I know he will be honored to make Scully's acquaintance. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 A beautiful tribute to your beautiful boy. I am so 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...
Guest Honeysmom Posted February 18, 2005 Share Posted February 18, 2005 I'm very sorry to hear about Scully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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