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Anji


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I have posted on the Forums about my 2nd adopted greyhound 'Lucky' before about food agression but today i had to have him put to sleep through no fault of his own but due to the black shadow hanging over him as a result of the abuse and neglect, which included hanging and being hit over the head with a spade ....i took him on knowing full well what his background was and wanted to smother him with all the love in the world but for everything i tried i could not overcome what turned out to be more than food agression ...in my own home today he attacked my mother and shredded one side of her face.

I am heartbroken, all i wanted was for him to be a happy hound but it was not to be.  I really hope there is a rainbow bridge where i can meet him again but this has really broken my heart.



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So sorry to hear about Lucky. 

Hope your mother makes a full recovery.

Joyce

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I am so sorry to hear about your poor poor dog.  I'm sure you will meet him again.  I also truly hope the monsters that did that to him get what they deserve.  furious

Sleep tight Lucky. 

I also hope that your mum makes a speedy recovery and hasn't been put off greyhounds by this experience. 

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Anji


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My mother does not blame the dog, she walked hm every day that i was not at home working (2-3 days per week) muzzled, he was a happy hound a majority of the time but he was unpredictable for 5% of that time ...it was the same routine every day, walkies and then cuddles on the couch with ucky and my other greyhound Toots. who knows what sparked the events of today but it does not change my attitude to the breed ...i still know they are the most gentlest and affectionate of beasts but Lucky had the darkest of shadows to contend with due to how mankind treated him ...that i can't forgive.

I really hope he is running free now, the black shadows having now left him forever.

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I am so very sorry to hear about Lucky. God only knows what demons the poor boy had to contend with. At least he experienced a loving home in the end, it is very sad it just came too late for him. I hope your mother recovers soon and you are able to find comfort in his good moments.
As for the people responsible, there are no words.
Marie

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Oh I am so so sorry for you all. I am sure the rainbow bridge has done its magic and Lucky is now running free and happy without any dark clouds. I hope you mum recovers very soon. my love and hugs are flying to you all at the moment.

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I can not even begin to understand how you are feeling today. I am so sorry that you, your mother and Lucky had to go through all of this. Take comfort in knowing that you all did everything possible to chase the shadows away from him, but some things are not meant to be and Lucky has now laid those ghosts to rest. RIP. My very best wishes to you and your mother, you obviously have very big hearts and Lucky will always take up a little space in there.
                  heart.gif Run free Lucky at Rainbow Bridge heart.gif Nora 

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Anji


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Thank you to everyone for understanding, been a rollercoaster of emotions for me feeling guilty about what happened to my mother and the guilt of having to put my wonderful dog to sleep. Vetinary advice has been that it sounds like something had short circuited in his brain whereupon his agressive episodes would only get worse over time but would also be more and more unpredictable, deep down i think i know i made the right choice but it makes it no easier to bear :0(

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I know there are no words of comfort to help ease what you had no choice to do. All I can say is that from myself (and as convenor) prayers are with you for speedy recovery for your mom and for you - to get over the heartache.

As many people have told me - remember all the good times and to think you gave him more time and love on this earth than he would have had otherwise! Rescuing an animal is never an easy thing and yet you did.
I'm sure Lucky is free of the demons and awaiting time till you meet again.

One day I hope that no dog or animal will go through the abuse! May we continue to work for that through our efforts - one dog at a time!

If there is anything anyone can do - please let me know!
Linda

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You did a wonderful thing by taking Lucky, and he will have had more love in the short time he was with you than he had in his whole life, because you took him into your heart and your home.

I wish your mum a speedy recovery and am thinking of you at this very sad time.

Jacqui



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Thank you for all the love you gave Lucky, and I wish your mum a speedy recovery. Those people who broke his head (literally) did not kill his trust, you say he was lovely 95% of the time, during this time he must have loved you and your mum very much and been very happy with you. You did the right thing, I think you did what Lucky would have wanted, I would hate to think I could 'black out' and hurt people I loved without knowing it.

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Oh I am so sorry to read what happened my heart goes out to you. Hope your Mum makes a good recovery. As others have said I can't even begin to understand the deomns that poor lad carried from his time in the hands of those heartless beasts, I'm just happy he experienced love comfort and affection before his brain short circuited. I'm sure he'll be waiting over the rainbow bridge for the ones who showed him what life was really about and all his shadows are forgotten.

Take care you know we're all here for you.

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I didn't come on here looking for sympathy, personally i feel i failed a very special hound and was expecting you all to have a 'go' at me for putting him to sleep ...he may be gone but he will never be forgotten. I only had him for just over 3 months but in that time he left his footprint on my heart.

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anji, how could we have a go at you - you did the very best you could but lucky was clearly too damaged - well done for trying and we are sending you all the love in the world - hoping your mum makes a complete recovery, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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I don't think anyone on here would ever dream at having a go at you. You made a very hard decision but it's been the best decision for everyone involved. We all know you wanted to give him the love and happy home he deserved and was deprived of for so long and you did do that, even if it was only for 3 months, you were there for him.
Take care and please don't think you have failed in anyway, the only people who have failed are the beasts who scarred the poor lad so deeply that this had to happen and didn't respect him for the wonderful creature he was.
You have not failed.

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I admire your strength to make the decision. My thoughts are with you x

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Anji - what a horrible, horrible situation for you and your mum. As others have said, you gave Lucky love and compassion for the last months of his life. It's a crying shame that you had to make such a terrible decision but you had no choice. It's a rare situation where a greyhound is so aggressive as to attack a person, and from what the vet said it sounds like Lucky didn't know what he was doing. I hope you can take solace from knowing that you did the right thing for him, and that in time this brings you some comfort.

Here's hoping that your mum makes a quick recovery, and that your heart will mend too.

We're all thinking of you.

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I wrote this in his memory, not the best poet in the world but i thought i would share it with you all as you have all been so understanding ...for that i am thankful.

If only I could see deep into your mind
A past so cruel and full of pain
My only wish to set you free
And watch the proud dog rise up again

I cherished the time you gave to me
Saw the dog for what you could be
You learned to love, to accept man
But your ghosts of past, you could not banish

Run free my friend but wait for me
Free from pain, free from the shadows
This isnt goodbye of that I am sure
Run free my friend, until I see you once more


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I think that poem came straight from the heart, Anji.  Hope your mum recovers quickly, what an ordeal for her.  And that poor dog.  Can't add anything to what's already been said except to stress you have nothing to reproach yourself for.cry

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Anji, I like your poem - its a lovely tribute.  You did a wonderful thing taking Lucky into your care and giving him a chance in life.  So heartbreaking for you to have it end this way, but you did everything you could for the boy and tried so hard.  Without doubt everyone on this forum understands why the final decision to let him go had to be made.  

Thinking of you at this sad time. 

Hope your mum recovers well. 






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can hardly see thru the tears, I'm so very sorry for you all, adopting any breed of dog is risky no matter if you know their history or not, it takes people like you to show that we're not all bad, we can love unconditionally, our hugs, kisses and loving arms do not depend on the outcome of a race. Hugs and kisses to you and your mum
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Rowen & Denise
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Anji you did not fail him you need to stop beating yourself up about it He went knowing he was loved and cherished. You resorted his faith in humans but unfortunatly he just could escape his ghosts.

Thank you for trying so hard with him and I wish a speedy recovery to your mum

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I just don't know what to say, I think everyone else has expressed my thoughts already.
No one is going to think any the worse of you, you acted out of love. If anyone is to blame it is the person who caused the pain in the first place.
My other half has just asked me if I am crying, which I am, your poem was so heartfelt.
Lots of love to you , your poor Mum and your family. Love to your other hound Toots too, I'm sure a hug with him helps.
Em xx

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Hey Anji - firstly, my heart goes out to you as you took on something most people cant! you tried to give him the best, and you did!! he is in a better place now as the cruel people before you had such an impact on his life. at least there was someone like you for the last few good memories that he has. You are also in the right place here with GAL - so many great hearts who will help mend yours. Neil, Spoonie & Bess x

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