View Full Version : The Duke - Greyhound Adoption
Gas Man
03-11-2009, 11:14 AM
Well Brinks wants a bud and being dogs are pack animals we think a second dog would be a good idea. We decided that this time around we want to adopt. We looked at many adoption agencies as well as the pound. We wanted a big and impressive dog, further, a dog that compliments Brinks. We were looking at Great Danes, Dobes, Rots, ect... Then the wife suggested a greyhound. We looked into it, put in a application and after a 3 interviews got accepted. Our boy came in from a life of speed last weekend. He's at his foster home now and we pick him up this weekend.
We got his new kennel, new bed, nylabone, toys, food, and rise food dishes container all set for him. Even setup his first vet appt a few days after we get him.
His kennel name is Wayne. He's 5 yrs old and black coat of speed fur. Uma is nick naming him John Wayne but I think "The Duke" will be more fitting...
Here's a couple pics from the half way house in Daytona Beach...
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/Wayne.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/Wayne1.jpg
Rider
03-11-2009, 11:22 AM
Greyhounds are GREAT dogs and contrary to popular belief they don't require tons of exercise. Lets just hope Brinks doesn't eat him.
Gas Man
03-11-2009, 11:31 AM
All very true. The greyhounds are known as the "40 mile per hour couch potatote"!
And I think Brinks will still do well with him. The greyhound should be a bit taller than brinks for now which should help. Hell Brinks is pretty good with my mother in laws 4# 4 month old chiwawa (sp?). The bigger question is what will Wayne think of my big ole bud Brinks.
Gas Man
03-11-2009, 11:39 AM
Thanks. I think he'll look EPIC standing next to Brinks
Quick281
03-11-2009, 11:57 AM
Brinks and The Duke. I love it! NIcely done on adopting Gasman. I knew a family with two Greyhounds and they claimed all those dogs ever did was sleep. Great dogs though.
Gas Man
03-11-2009, 12:43 PM
Duke will just be his second nick name. I think it will be better to just keep his kennel name the same. Why confuse the poor boy.
Particle Man
03-11-2009, 02:29 PM
Greyhounds are more than willing to lay around and accept any attention you're willing to give :lol: Congrats!!
marko138
03-11-2009, 02:36 PM
A co-worker had a retired racing greyhound. He loved it. Great dog from what I've heard.
njchopper87
03-11-2009, 03:57 PM
I shutter to think what you'll be throwing down on food now, but congrats on the new pet.
rogue
03-11-2009, 04:00 PM
Awww....pretty dawgie! :D
Mr Lefty
03-11-2009, 04:30 PM
Nice... congrats...
gas are you in the fuck'n mob or some shit? new bike... then mod the fuck out of the bike... then new dog... then buy a entertainment system... then remodel the house... then sell bikes and buy two new ones... and now a second dog...
seriously though... do I have to drive with my headlights off and kill the first person who flashes me to join? quit hold'n out!
Lucky3623
03-11-2009, 04:34 PM
Are you adopting him from off the track? I love greyhounds... but not Iggys...
Nice... congrats...
gas are you in the fuck'n mob or some shit? new bike... then mod the fuck out of the bike... then new dog... then buy a entertainment system... then remodel the house... then sell bikes and buy two new ones... and now a second dog...
seriously though... do I have to drive with my headlights off and kill the first person who flashes me to join? quit hold'n out!
I remeber when that scare hit us down here (forever ago)... there was an announcement that went out to each highschool....
And now, back to your normally scheduled thread...
Phenix_Rider
03-11-2009, 08:25 PM
A co-worker had a retired racing greyhound. He loved it. Great dog from what I've heard.
May have been a rumor, but I've heard former race dogs have lots of medical issues. Hips wearing out being the most common.
snaps
03-11-2009, 08:36 PM
Pretty!
My grandparents adopted a retired-racing grayhound, he's such a sweet dog. The only thing was that he wasn't that socialized when they got him, it took him a few months to come out when company was over etc. But they're great dogs! Good choice!
Gas Man
03-11-2009, 10:33 PM
Nice... congrats...
gas are you in the fuck'n mob or some shit? new bike... then mod the fuck out of the bike... then new dog... then buy a entertainment system... then remodel the house... then sell bikes and buy two new ones... and now a second dog...
seriously though... do I have to drive with my headlights off and kill the first person who flashes me to join? quit hold'n out!
No fuckin mob or shit... and even if there was do you think I would talk about it over the interwebs??? Forget about it!
Ebbs... when ever you want to come up and stay... you are welcome to venture north!
Mr Lefty
03-11-2009, 10:35 PM
Gas first chance I can... I'll be there... as long as you're not becoming a pig farmer... I'm cool :lol:
Adeptus_Minor
03-11-2009, 10:59 PM
Thanks. I think he'll look EPIC standing next to Brinks
It'll be like Ralph Kramden & Ed Norton. :lol:
Another good looking dog, Gas. :dthumb:
Gas Man
03-11-2009, 11:00 PM
Nothing wierd man...
merle
03-11-2009, 11:42 PM
Congrats on the greyhound! :rockwoot:
My saluki/greyhound is the laziest dog ever, but when he spies something he wants... woosh! 0-35 mph in a second. They are called sighthounds for a reason... they see, they go. Remember, they can never be let off lead. They have no traffic sense.
I shutter to think what you'll be throwing down on food now, but congrats on the new pet.
Actually they don't eat all that much. My boy eats about 2 1/2 cups of kibble a day. He porks up if he gets more than that.
May have been a rumor, but I've heard former race dogs have lots of medical issues. Hips wearing out being the most common.
I vote for rumor. Greyhounds are sturdy animals.
Gas Man
03-12-2009, 12:31 AM
Yes currently our dog is 79# according to the foster vet. he's eating 5cups a day and gobbles it fast at 2.5 x twice a day. But I guess that is normal for track dogs till they realize they will always be fed and calm down about it.
marko138
03-12-2009, 08:17 AM
May have been a rumor, but I've heard former race dogs have lots of medical issues. Hips wearing out being the most common.
Not sure about that. I'll ask him.
the chi
03-12-2009, 09:55 AM
Thats pretty damn cool GM! I love the retired Gh's we see a few down this way as there is a dog track not too far. The only "bad" thing I've noticed in the shelters with these dogs is their incredible shyness with people, but they are so loving and sweet, and those eyes just suck you in! Congrats and thanks for adopting!
It'll be like Ralph Kramden & Ed Norton. :lol:
Another good looking dog, Gas. :dthumb:
great. Thanks to you and eddie murphy i was just treated to the mental image of gas and ebbs getting busy :lol:
AquaPython
03-12-2009, 12:31 PM
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.urlesque.com/media/2009/01/songsforgaydogs2.jpg
edit * btw just kidding around, i saw this pic and had to use it.
Adeptus_Minor
03-12-2009, 08:35 PM
great. Thanks to you and eddie murphy i was just treated to the mental image of gas and ebbs getting busy :lol:
Doh... I was talking about the dogs. :panic:
Heavyset dog, skinny dog... Ralph.. Ed...
Hehe.. on second thought, just let your mind go. :lol:
Cutty72
03-12-2009, 08:40 PM
So now you have a huge lazy dog, and another huge lazy dog that can run fast if it wants to? Perfect. :lol:
Congrats man.
Doh... I was talking about the dogs. :panic:
Heavyset dog, skinny dog... Ralph.. Ed...
Hehe.. on second thought, just let your mind go. :lol:
lmao.
im actually looking to get a dog myself in the fall. adoptions not really an option though considering that i have a cat that i dont want to give up and im pretty much set on a bull terrier. the puppy years and socialisation is gonna be fun but MAN it would be cheaper if i could adopt :P
Adeptus_Minor
03-12-2009, 08:47 PM
lmao.
im actually looking to get a dog myself in the fall. adoptions not really an option though considering that i have a cat that i dont want to give up and im pretty much set on a bull terrier. the puppy years and socialisation is gonna be fun but MAN it would be cheaper if i could adopt :P
I've been thinking about getting a dog as well. The roomie and I have maintained a single cat household for the last 10+ years, but since we lost the kitteh back in November, I've been looking at options.
A dog might be a nice change of pace, and lord knows I could use a buddy to encourage me to get out and exercise. :lol:
thats the thing, since my first tour in iraq ive needed to start running again and i keep blowing it off. with a bullie i'll have no choice whatsoever lol
fatburg
03-12-2009, 08:57 PM
get one of these, already comes well equipped
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/fatburg/Misc/dog.jpg
lmao. that dog has junk in the trunk!
Amber Lamps
03-12-2009, 09:07 PM
I've been thinking about getting a dog as well. The roomie and I have maintained a single cat household for the last 10+ years, but since we lost the kitteh back in November, I've been looking at options.
A dog might be a nice change of pace, and lord knows I could use a buddy to encourage me to get out and exercise. :lol:
Yea that was MY plan too....
http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll220/lontigger/kdk_0044-1.jpg
Amber Lamps
03-12-2009, 09:09 PM
lmao. that dog has junk in the trunk!
I'm wondering about the attachment method though....:scratch:
fatburg
03-12-2009, 09:16 PM
I'm wondering about the attachment method though....:scratch:
It's complicated
fatburg
03-12-2009, 09:20 PM
duct tape, wD-40 and some 40 weight ball-bearings...don't ask
wd40 will never work long term as a bearing lubricant. you need to grease it. there ought to be a nipple down there somewhere to connect the gun to
fatburg
03-12-2009, 09:24 PM
just need it lubed long enough to insert the mounting bracket, then it needs to stay in place
man you dont want that ish seizing in place :lmao:
Gas Man
03-15-2009, 01:10 AM
The ride home was so nice n calm. You can tell he is use to transporting
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/WaynesDay006.jpg
In the backyard checking things out
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/WaynesDay010.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/WaynesDay011.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/WaynesDay017.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/WaynesDay024.jpg
The new boys in town
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/WaynesDay012.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/WaynesDay015.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/WaynesDay022.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/WaynesDay023.jpg
Then finally after many inspections, some growling, barking, sniffing, ect... they started to play some
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/WaynesDay028.jpg
Then they went inside and were doing pretty good together.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/WaynesDay033.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/WaynesDay073.jpg
The wife with the dogs
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/WaynesDay060.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/WaynesDay088.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/WaynesDay089.jpg
Then after we showed Wayne his new bed he showed us how fast boys sleep
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/WaynesDay049.jpg
And the floor is nice too
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/WaynesDay071.jpg
Together the boys are once again... I think this is a good sign!
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/WaynesDay075.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/WaynesDay096.jpg
Overall, I think its going well. They are getting along pretty well. Wayne is a sweet pooch. He's got a little jumping issue that we are working on. He is in love with food of any kind, which is normal for most track dogs, being they don't get fed well at the track. They normally grow out of it when they realize they will always get fed well. Will keep everybody up to date.
Adeptus_Minor
03-15-2009, 01:49 AM
Doesn't look like there are any socialization issues. :lol:
rogue
03-15-2009, 01:59 AM
Doesn't look like there are any socialization issues. :lol:
I was about to say the same thing. :lol:
Are they showing any dominance with each other or pretty much living happily in harmony?
And Gas Man needs to change his name to Pic Man....seem like he can't make a post without one (or several) show and tell pics. :lol:
Not that I mind! I love lookin' at the pics! :D :D
hey gas BRINKS IS FREAKING HUGE! last time isaw pucs in the cane corso thread he was the size of my cat :lol:
Adeptus_Minor
03-15-2009, 02:36 AM
Put down the beer, Dave.
Quick281
03-15-2009, 02:38 AM
Friends don't ask friends to put down beers, unless you wanted him to chug it.
Gasman, looks like Duke and Brinks are going to be just fine. Or at least they are off to a great start.
Adeptus_Minor
03-15-2009, 02:40 AM
His choice. ;)
Gas Man
03-15-2009, 04:21 PM
They get on each others nerves a bit... but most of the time they just don't know what to think of each other I think...
Thanks peeps!!
JoJoYZF
03-15-2009, 09:51 PM
They get on each others nerves a bit... but most of the time they just don't know what to think of each other I think...
Thanks peeps!!
Thats how mine were when we first got the new dog, but after they were together a few weeks they were fine. Now its been about 2 months or so and theyre great together.
HurricaneHeather
03-16-2009, 12:23 AM
Good looking dogs and wife....you got the whole package there!
Gas Man
03-16-2009, 01:11 AM
Thats how mine were when we first got the new dog, but after they were together a few weeks they were fine. Now its been about 2 months or so and theyre great together.
That's what I figure.
Good looking dogs and wife....you got the whole package there!
And a set of new HDs in the garage (more or less... second one here Tuesday).
Sixxxxer
03-16-2009, 02:47 AM
lmao.
im actually looking to get a dog myself in the fall. adoptions not really an option though considering that i have a cat that i dont want to give up and im pretty much set on a bull terrier. the puppy years and socialisation is gonna be fun but MAN it would be cheaper if i could adopt :P
Why cant you adopt??
Amber Lamps
03-16-2009, 10:38 AM
Why cant you adopt??
He probably can't get the exact dog he wants through adoption. I really wanted an Australian Shepherd/Border Collie but I also wanted to adopt. After weeks of searching, I "settled" on Tony because of my desire to adopt. Money wasn't as great a factor here as they hit you for over $200 to adopt so I could find the dog I wanted for about that.
Gas Man
03-22-2009, 11:11 PM
Tuesday, Wayne had his vet appt... he got all checked up and passed his fecal check, and a full tick panel (remember he came from Florida). Then he got his lymn disease shot and his kennel cough shot. We also got him micro chipped.
He was very interested in the noises on the other side of the door. Love those ears!
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/WB001.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/WB006.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/WB004.jpg
Then some outside pics of him playing with Brinks.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/WB012.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/WB016.jpg
The Duke
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/WB020.jpg
Why cant you adopt??
He probably can't get the exact dog he wants through adoption. I really wanted an Australian Shepherd/Border Collie but I also wanted to adopt. After weeks of searching, I "settled" on Tony because of my desire to adopt. Money wasn't as great a factor here as they hit you for over $200 to adopt so I could find the dog I wanted for about that.
tigger is partially correct. i want a bull terrier, and if its going to co-exist with my cat im going to have to get it as a puppy and socialise the heck out of it. plus after watching my sister's experience with adoption...my trust level for prior owners is nil.
Gas Man
05-13-2009, 08:39 PM
The good news...
Wayne and Brinks have been getting along great! They aren't true blue best buds yet but coming real close.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/img1241018432545.jpg
The bad news:
Well we have been battling a limp on Wayne's front right leg. It didn't show up till after the metacam (doggy pain killers) was finished from when he fell at the foster home and injured (sprained or somin) his left leg. Well we did some xrays, nothing. Did some chiropractic adjustments, cold laser theropy, phycox supplement pills... everything. It just kept getting worse. Wife was noticing his right ankle was getting bigger and noticably a knot on it. So I took him back in... got another $250 of xrays. He has a bone mass on his ankle. He is going in for a $550 bone biopsy surgery Friday to find out what it is.
The possible good prognosis would be a bacterial or fungal infection which would be treatable with a extreme treatment of pills.
The bad way would be a cancerous tumor or bone cancer (can't remember the real full name). If that is the case the only chance would be to do chemo and have his leg amputated. Even then being the cancer is a extremely fast moving cancer its no cure. We won't put him thru that so he would then have to be put down.
This sucks!! We have had him for 2 months Thursday and have spent nearly $2k on him with the biopsy friday. Never really got to just enjoy him. he just started to learn how things are and what is his name is.
So let's hope its just a bacteria or fungus... so we can all enjoy this great dog.
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/img1241812631004.jpg
Particle Man
05-13-2009, 08:48 PM
omg - I hope it's something simple man.
I'd hate to see you lose the new member of your family :(
Ninjakel
05-13-2009, 09:24 PM
oh wow. Thinking good thoughts for you guys
njchopper87
05-13-2009, 09:27 PM
We've been having some trouble with our lab as well. It sucks to hear this. I hope it's nothing serious.
Mr Lefty
05-13-2009, 09:30 PM
Wow... damn well here's hope'n it's benign.
my old dog Baxter had TONS of benign tumors sprout up all the time... it was weird... we had him for 8 years... and he probably had 15 different tumors we had biopsied all benign. then he got one that wasn't.... passed away while I was in Cali...
Hope'n things come out on the positive for you and Wayne
Gas Man
05-13-2009, 09:39 PM
Thanks Peeps.
he gets the biopsy friday and it takes a week to get results back...
Adeptus_Minor
05-13-2009, 09:55 PM
Here's hoping for the best.
MissHell
05-13-2009, 10:09 PM
Nice looking dog. Congratz! :)
canibeyou
05-14-2009, 01:07 AM
Oh... hope it's something simple that can be treated. He's a good, happy lookin' boy!
azoomm
05-14-2009, 02:45 AM
Beautiful!!! I had adopted a former racer years ago - Bullet Train. He was a brindle... looked like a deer.
He was INCREDIBLY smart, would open closet doors and eat left shoes - just the left. Was a wonderful weather barometer, freaked out when a storm was coming. And, didn't need to run - but LOVED to run. I got into a local club that would take them out to an airstrip to open them up. It was fantastic to see them fly....
Bullet didn't care about any dog other than another greyhound, and especially a female. He had a blood disorder, which is what did him in the end.
He was lead trained to the point if you had a string around his neck and dropped it he would be ground tied. And, would pee if you whistled...
Remember, they can never be let off lead. They have no traffic sense.
Actually they don't eat all that much. My boy eats about 2 1/2 cups of kibble a day. He porks up if he gets more than that.
I vote for rumor. Greyhounds are sturdy animals.
I never had a problem with him off a lead. Strange. Though, I agree with your sentiment about rumor :wink:
azoomm
05-14-2009, 02:47 AM
Here's to hoping for quick and complete healing!!! I hate it when fur babies aren't well :(
Gas Man
05-14-2009, 08:34 AM
thanks again
zoom... that would be cool on the running. Had this not happened I was thinking of taking him to an enclosed track at the local school to let him run around. I agree, would be cool to watch being it for fun not real racing. And I agree, the other day watching him limp around was making me sick to my stomach... it sucks
azoomm
05-14-2009, 09:17 AM
thanks again
zoom... that would be cool on the running. Had this not happened I was thinking of taking him to an enclosed track at the local school to let him run around. I agree, would be cool to watch being it for fun not real racing. And I agree, the other day watching him limp around was making me sick to my stomach... it sucks
He'll be alright, man... he just HAS TO!!
Adeptus_Minor
05-14-2009, 11:53 AM
Ok, I have to admit... this thread had me looking at a couple of Texas greyhound rescue pages.
I think most of the purebreds are over the size allowance of my rental agreement, but they sure look like nice dogs.
azoomm
05-14-2009, 01:04 PM
sidenote:
Ok, I have to admit... this thread had me looking at a couple of Texas greyhound rescue pages.
I think most of the purebreds are over the size allowance of my rental agreement, but they sure look like nice dogs.
This has always made me CRAZY - large dogs are not nearly as destructive as small dogs [on average]. I don't get that. :skep:
the chi
05-14-2009, 03:29 PM
sidenote:
This has always made me CRAZY - large dogs are not nearly as destructive as small dogs [on average]. I don't get that. :skep:
I think alot of it is on the insurance side of things...large dog typically appears more ferocious, more destructive to property and people, while a small dog is seen as less harmful...thats why many insurance carriers wont accept you if you have a pit, a rottie, a shepard, etc etc...but dont care if you have a maneating chihuahua. :lol:
Particle Man
05-14-2009, 03:44 PM
sidenote:
This has always made me CRAZY - large dogs are not nearly as destructive as small dogs [on average]. I don't get that. :skep:
that's because people are ignorant sheep who believe all the hype about large "scary" dogs.
Pitbulls are a perfect example.
azoomm
05-14-2009, 04:17 PM
I think alot of it is on the insurance side of things...large dog typically appears more ferocious, more destructive to property and people, while a small dog is seen as less harmful...thats why many insurance carriers wont accept you if you have a pit, a rottie, a shepard, etc etc...but dont care if you have a maneating chihuahua. :lol:
:lol:
But, apartment owners are starting to realize that they shouldn't care if the chihuahua eats a person - but REALLY care if they eat the baseboards, carpet, linoleum and bottom of each door in the place.
HurricaneHeather
05-14-2009, 04:29 PM
sidenote:
This has always made me CRAZY - large dogs are not nearly as destructive as small dogs [on average]. I don't get that. :skep:
I don't know....am old roommate had a Great Dane that somehow removed a 2 foot patch of carpet from the middle of the room. We still don't know how he did that. :lol:
Particle Man
05-14-2009, 04:37 PM
I don't know....am old roommate had a Great Dane that somehow removed a 2 foot patch of carpet from the middle of the room. We still don't know how he did that. :lol:
we had a golden retriever that did that with linoleum and I can't figure that one out either
the chi
05-14-2009, 06:01 PM
Ninja dog skills guys...ninja dog skills...
:lol:
Adeptus_Minor
05-14-2009, 06:56 PM
we had a golden retriever that did that with linoleum and I can't figure that one out either
You caught him in the middle of installing a command center for his part in the war against the cats.
Gas Man
05-14-2009, 07:57 PM
He'll be alright, man... he just HAS TO!!
I hope you're right
Adeptus_Minor
05-15-2009, 10:07 PM
Any word today, Gas?
Gas Man
05-15-2009, 10:23 PM
He went in for his bone core biopsy. But after the doc checked with a surgant and a vet surgery specialist. They decided to not do a true bone core biopsy cause it could fracture the bone. Further cause the figure the bone is going to be soft so they did this other thing that involves 10 high gauge needles where they suck out a shot of bone tissue and put that into slides for testing. We will know next week.
The upside to this procedure was he wasn't completely put under and it was less invassive so no stiches and crap either.
here's hoping!
azoomm
05-16-2009, 09:32 AM
Happy thoughts for your fur baby!!
I don't know about the rest of you, but sometimes I love mine more than my human babies :lol: More and more as they become older....
Gas Man
05-16-2009, 11:15 AM
Happy thoughts for your fur baby!!
I don't know about the rest of you, but sometimes I love mine more than my human babies :lol: More and more as they become older....
Now that is funny!! :lol
Gas Man
05-19-2009, 11:35 PM
Well we got the bad news tonight. He has bone cancer. Treatment would be to amputate the leg but that alone he only has 3-6months. The anputation would be just to relieve that tumor growth and pain with it. If you couple that with chemo then it gets him another 3-5 months but all under a year. We don't think its good for him to go thru all that. Missing a leg, and chemo every 3 weeks is no way for a dog to live. So poor Wayne will be put down later this week. He's still in pain even though he's on 3 different pills it still bothers him and its not good to make him suffer.
TALK ABOUT SUCK!!
G-Rex
05-20-2009, 12:03 AM
That's terrible! Sorry Gas. :(
Take lots of pictures and enjoy the time you have left with him!
shmike
05-20-2009, 12:04 AM
Well we got the bad news tonight. He has bone cancer. Treatment would be to amputate the leg but that alone he only has 3-6months. The anputation would be just to relieve that tumor growth and pain with it. If you couple that with chemo then it gets him another 3-5 months but all under a year. We don't think its good for him to go thru all that. Missing a leg, and chemo every 3 weeks is no way for a dog to live. So poor Wayne will be put down later this week. He's still in pain even though he's on 3 different pills it still bothers him and its not good to make him suffer.
TALK ABOUT SUCK!!
I hadn't check in on this thread in weeks.
I am so sorry to hear about The Duke.
FWIW, I think you are doing right by him.
You are in my thoughts, I know this will be an extra tough time for you over the next few weeks. :(
Adeptus_Minor
05-20-2009, 12:26 AM
Damn, sorry to hear that, Gas. :(
At least he had a good life with you guys for a while, and he won't be suffering for long.
njchopper87
05-20-2009, 01:07 AM
Sorry man..
canibeyou
05-20-2009, 01:09 AM
:(
azoomm
05-20-2009, 01:34 AM
Oh no.
I'm so sorry. That breaks my heart... I can't imagine what y'all are going through. You're in my thoughts.
:(
Mr Lefty
05-20-2009, 06:56 AM
Damn Gas... I feel for ya... but I honestly believe you're doing the right thing (FWIW)
Rider
05-20-2009, 08:52 AM
Damn that sucks.
HurricaneHeather
05-20-2009, 09:14 AM
I'm so sorry :(
Thanks for being realistic though and realizing that's no way for a dog to live.
Give him lots of love.
HokieDNA01
05-20-2009, 09:52 AM
I'm so sorry to hear this. You gave him the best retirement he could have asked for. He now knows what it is like to run around in grass instead of on a track, he slept on a bed and not in a crate. He felt real love from an owner. All dogs should have these things in their lives. I'll be thinking of you and your family.
the chi
05-20-2009, 09:57 AM
Im so sorry to hear this GM, that is really crappy. Bu at least you were able to give him love, peace and a happy family!
Cutty72
05-21-2009, 01:30 AM
Sorry man, shitty deal.
Particle Man
05-21-2009, 09:48 AM
Well we got the bad news tonight. He has bone cancer. Treatment would be to amputate the leg but that alone he only has 3-6months. The anputation would be just to relieve that tumor growth and pain with it. If you couple that with chemo then it gets him another 3-5 months but all under a year. We don't think its good for him to go thru all that. Missing a leg, and chemo every 3 weeks is no way for a dog to live. So poor Wayne will be put down later this week. He's still in pain even though he's on 3 different pills it still bothers him and its not good to make him suffer.
TALK ABOUT SUCK!!
oh no :( :( :( :( :( :(
Gas Man
05-21-2009, 02:44 PM
Thanks guys for the support. 2 days ago he was putting some pressure on the leg now, yesterday its lame, he won't put any pressure on it, just holds it up. You can see the ankle growing. Its messin him up fast and bad.
And yes today he has been getting people food. He just got some lunch meat, there is a hamburger in the fridge with his name on it as well.
I just hope he knows we did what we can for him... I tell ya this is not what I want to deal with... should have had 5 yrs at least with him.
FUCK CANCER!
Gas Man
05-21-2009, 08:13 PM
R.I.P. Wayne aka The Duke
His time with us was short but his memory won't be!
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/img1241812631004.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/WaynesDay010.jpg
http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l311/cjclark69/Pets/Wayne/WaynesDay073.jpg
Mr Lefty
05-21-2009, 08:42 PM
RIP! I'm sorry Gas...
njchopper87
05-22-2009, 02:04 AM
You did what you could. RIP.
Gas Man
07-01-2009, 02:14 PM
Never did update this. The Michigan Greyhound connection sent us a lovely card and told us they would get us another angel dog, just give them the word. We are holding off still. However, a quote that makes all that we went thru with Wayne worth it.
A Greyhound Wish:
"When I die, let it be as a pet, so that someone will remember me."
The vet also sent us a card that was very sweet of them.
And its been 6 weeks and this still sucks.
marko138
07-01-2009, 02:28 PM
Just terrible
Particle Man
07-01-2009, 02:29 PM
Never did update this. The Michigan Greyhound connection sent us a lovely card and told us they would get us another angel dog, just give them the word. We are holding off still. However, a quote that makes all that we went thru with Wayne worth it.
The vet also sent us a card that was very sweet of them.
And its been 6 weeks and this still sucks.
nice of them. Sorry again for the loss of your furry family member :(
Gas Man
07-01-2009, 03:08 PM
Thanks, it still does suck. Remarkable that after only having him for short but yet still having the grief even still.
Looni2ns
07-02-2009, 09:04 AM
It's ok to grieve. He found a special place in your heart. You made his final days the happiest ones of his life. He was free, and loved.
I lost a young golden that I adopted to a rare form of cancer. Max was an extraordinary dog. The hardest part was accepting that we did everything we possibly could. You feel so guilty, like we should have been able to save him. But we couldn't. My vet doesn't cry very often. When she called to let me know we couldn't save him, she was crying like a little kid.
Amber Lamps
07-02-2009, 11:27 AM
Wow I'm really sorry Chris! Dude, I've been so busy arguing about stupid shit that I missed this! I hope that you and the Mrs, are all right. You're a good guy to open your home and your heart in this way. You have to take comfort in what you did for him and try not to dwell over what you couldn't do. Good Luck, bro!
Gas Man
07-02-2009, 11:40 AM
I hear ya. You both convay the same message along with the greyhound saying. At least he died as a pet and not as a racer.
Looni2ns
07-02-2009, 05:31 PM
And, don't worry, he'll be at the Rainbow Bridge, tail wagging, bouncing, barking, and doing a little jig when he finds out you're on your way to see him. Then, you'll both get your wings.
peace
Amber Lamps
07-03-2009, 02:35 PM
And, don't worry, he'll be at the Rainbow Bridge, tail wagging, bouncing, barking, and doing a little jig when he finds out you're on your way to see him. Then, you'll both get your wings.
peace
The "rainbow bridge"? Are you mixing Norse and Christian mythologies again?:sorry:
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