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emma


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I wanted to let you know of the sad passing of one of my beloved greyhounds. After being prescribed anti-biotics for an upset stomach he developed lumps around his face and a really badly swollen leg. We assumed it was a reaction to the medicine until the vet saw him. He diagnosed lymphoma and advised that he would go downhill rapidly. Shocked, we took him home, where, over a few days his breathing worsened and he stopped eating. On the 13th Sept we agreed to have him put to sleep.


He was the life and soul of our house and we thought that the other one (Tiger) was just as mad. Unfortunately we are now realising that it was Charlie who led all the greyhound fun and games. It will take us all a long time to get over our loss and in the meantime Tiger is rapidly growing into a spoilt, over fed hound.I am hoping to coax his more fun side out soon!



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Very sorry to hear about Charlie.   It doesn't half leave a gap when a member of the family goes unexpectedly like that.   Thinking of you and Tiger.


Rosemary


 



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Hi Emma, sorry to hear about Charlie, there's not much that can be said at this stage but the best advice I can give is time is a great healer...big hugs to Tiger..

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Hello,


Sorry to hear about Charlie - it's always hard when you lose a treasured pet - they are family.


He sounds like he was a real character - full of fun enjoying games with Tiger.


They live on in this in our memories - the good times the bad times -What we did together.


I sure we will meet them again some day - in the next world.  What a commotion that meet will be!


Take care


Charles



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Hope you feel better soon, Emma.  It's two years ago this month since our beloved dog died and Dave's right, time is a great healer.  You never forget, though.


Our younger dog was absolutely lost without his "big sister".  They used to run around the field together and we thought he would just run about on his own.  Instead, when we took his lead off, he would just stand there as if to say "what now?".  Things started to get better when we bought a ball and gave him something to chase.


And, of course, we discovered GAL and now he has a "wee sister" instead.  But getting another dog is a very personal decision and not one that suits everybody.  You need time to grieve for the one you lost.  It worked out perfectly for us, though, being a one-dog household didn't really suit us. 



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I am so very sorry to hear the sad news about Charlie, it is the hardest thing to go through, i can only say what has already been said, time is a great healer.


You make sure you take all the time you need to grieve then it still hurts but you have all the wonderful memories.


Thinking of you a this sad time.


Love nicki and janie.x



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Emma

So sorry to hear about Charlie

Try to remember all the great times you had with him

Take care

Caroline

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So sorry to hear of your loss.

Our thoughts are with you.

Siouxsie XX

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Emma


So sorry to hear about the loss of Charlie. At least he's gone to Rainbow Bridge knowing he was truly loved. I'm sure Tiger will help ease the loss a little and speaking from experience time really is a great healer.


All our thoughts are with you.


Shirley and the gang



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Carol


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Hi Emma,


there's not a lot that can be said in these circumstances other than what other people have said. However, if you ever need anyone to lend a sympathetic ear then there are plenty of folk on this Forum who are very good at doing just that.


Cx


P.S. the chat room is a pretty good place to air your woes too.



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our deepest sympathies to you all.  i can't add to what's already been said but our thoughts are with you

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Hi Emma


Very sorry to hear about Charlie. It's so sad to lose a well loved member of the family - our thoughts are with you.


Christine



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Dear All,


           Thank you so much for all your kind words. As we live no where near to GAL (we are in the East of England) we have decided to adopt another ex racer from a nearby kennels. All the dogs at these kennels are very well treated and are kept until suitable homes are found.


Our new arrival is called Chad and he is 5, he is a very pale fawn (alot like the andrex puppy in colour) and is very tall. He raced until an injury last year and then was sent to Ireland for breeding. He was so unhappy that he refused to eat or mate and returned home four days after arriving. His previous owner was very upset to see him go to us but realised that we would treat him very well.


He is a handful, the most powerful dog I have owned (absolutely full of killer instinct) and has already sniffed out next doors rabbit behind a six foot fence with clematis growing up it (unnoticed by Tiger or Charlie). He even mugged my Dad this morning for his sandwiches that he had in his pocket! I see fun and games ahead and he is very like the crazy Charlie was when we got him aged 3yrs.


Tiger has perked up no end after some initial growling he has asserted authority and Chad appears to have accepted it. Tiger is on my bed at present Chad has been told (by him) to stay on the floor. Will post pictures when I get time/work out how.



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Dave


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well done Emma! Can't wait to see piccies of Chad, good luck with him!

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Good Luck with Chad.

Big Lix from Missy, Zak, Max and Dusty

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Carol


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Well done Emma!


Good luck to you and Chad.



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Hi

We wish you and your family all the very best with your new addition, Chad. So very, very sorry to hear about the loss of Charlie.

Take care.
Andy, Iluska, Fiddie & Coco

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