Greytmate Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Today my beautiful greyhound Sam had to be put to sleep. I am so sad to be telling you all this, I loved him so much and I am so very upset that he has gone. Some of you will remember Sam, I took him to so many GAP promotions where he always did his best to show how laid back and good natured greyhounds can be. So many people met him at different events, he worked hard to be a good ambassador for greyhounds as pets. He had a remarkable racing career before he came to live with me, being raced by the Footy Show in Victoria. He had thousands of fans and won races all over Australia to raise money for charity. So many people still remember the name 'You Idiot' and how his success raised the profile of the sport of greyhound racing. Sam loved life and was a happy and beautiful dog with a lot of dignity. He made himself right at home wherever he went. A few weeks ago Sam started to slow down a bit and we could see that something was wrong. He started treatment, but then last week he developed pneumonia. Intensive treatment saw him recover a little bit, but this morning Sam was clearly very uncomfortable. After some tests showed that he had an inoperable tumour in his chest, we made the very difficult decision to have him put to sleep, so that he would no longer be in pain. Sam was such a huge part of my life, I am finding it hard to believe that I will never see him again. I know that I will never forget this very special greyhound. Good bye my beautiful Sam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 im so sorry RIP sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Greytmate - take comfort in that Sam had a wonderful life in a home filled with love and care, and that with his new 'wings' he now races before the wind. Really sorry for your loss .... sometimes it's hard being human. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tramissa Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 RIP Sam So Sorry Greytmate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labsrule Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Extremely saddened to hear of the passing of your beloved Sam - he sounds like he was a wonderful boy and you obviously love him greatly. Free of pain, he will be waiting for you at the bridge My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Oh Greytmate I am so sorry for your loss R.I.P. Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlygirl Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 So sorry for your loss Greymate. While I am yet to be owned by a greyhound I know from working with them that they are truly beautiful creatures. Run free and breathe east at the Rainbow Bridge, Sam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
collieroughs Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 So sorry for your loss. Janice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitKat Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Oh hun...I'm so sorry for your loss. Sam was a lovely boy who will stay in your heart forever. Fly free at speed Sam... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldielover Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 What a lovely looking boy Sam was. I'm sure he'll be winning the races in Rainbow Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusky Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 so very sorry he sure was a very beautiful boy. winning races in heaven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trishm Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Run free beautiful Sam. My heart aches for you Greytmate. Trishm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundangel Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Unconditional Love. When a dog offers you his heart Accept it with a smile For his love will last a lifetime - Which is such a little while. When a dog offers you his heart Take it gladly and with pride For he will be a faithful friend Ever by your side. A dog loves you because you're you - Not for how you speak or what job you do You could be short, tall, thin or fat Or ugly as sin, he doesn't care about that. A dog knows if you're good or bad He can see inside your soul When he decides you're okay To earn your love is his main goal. When you're sad, he'll comfort you And kiss away each tear You may even wake up in the morning With a cold nose in your ear. When eventually the time comes And the lights in his eyes dim A new star will shine in Heaven In remembrance of him. You'll gaze up at the midnight sky And you will hear him say - "I'm so glad you were my human We'll meet again some day!" So, if this poem has caused a tear to fall That's because you love the dog who's giving you his all Go travel on together, happily paw in glove He's the only one who'll ever give you unconditional love. When a dog offers you his heart Accept it with a smile For his love will last a lifetime - Which is such a little while. By Hazel Harris-Lane Thinking of you both... Mel xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caffiend42 Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Oh shit Greytmate, I'm so sorry It's so damn not fair that the kindest thing to do is the hardest thing a person ever has to do. I'm sure you know you've done the right thing for him, but that doesn't make it any easier. I do hope your other pooches can help take the pain away. Thinking of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemibabe Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 So sorry for your loss Such a cutie RIP sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Rocks My World Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 (edited) hi there, i haven't slept toniight, as i have to go thru the excact same thing as you, prob this week.. my heart so goes out to you...iim having a very painful hard time atm, so can imagine what you are feeliing right now... just know that we are/have done the 'right' thiing by them... we have been blessed to have such beautiful dogs in our lives and hearts.. thinking of you at this such sad time.. love julie-annexxxx Edited February 11, 2006 by my sweet jenna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone Grey Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 So sorry for your loss Greytmate. They really get into your heart don't they? Run free Sam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darien Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 I am so very sorry. RIP Sam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olly Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 I am so terribly sorry to hear about your beautiful Sam. Take heart in knowing he had a wonderful like with you and will always be remembered fondly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted February 11, 2006 Share Posted February 11, 2006 Very sorry to hear of your loss. RIP Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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