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Post by Sally Blossom on Apr 3, 2014 20:55:49 GMT -5
Having Gable put to sleep was a heart-wrenching moment, especially as you watch the life ebb from his eyes as you hold him close and tears trickle down your cheek.
Our hearts are shattered………to-day we sent our 9 year old beautiful boy, Gable Gnaw to the bridge. Gable (we kept his racing name) lived up to that name. Stately, tall, handsome, charismatic, and gentle. It was a cold and dreary February afternoon in 2010 when we went to see Bill. Bill let out a few hounds and they all went bounding past us for a turnout. When they came back in Gable would not go back to his crate. He stood in front of the four of us and pressed himself in and it seemed he told Bill, “go and get the papers as I am going to my Forever Home”. Needless to say, Bill did what he was told by Gable.
Gable loved his walks – on March 17, 2014 while walking I noticed him limping on his left front leg, so off to the vet we went. He was prescribed meds and that seemed to help quite a bit as the limping was not quite as bad as it was. On March 28th Gable was x-rayed and diagnosed with osteosarcoma in the left shoulder. Tears were streaming down my face and our beautiful boy came over and rested his head on me and looked up with his beautiful brown eyes. There is no other love other than the love of a greyhound. Gable, we love you more than words can say and we want you to run at the bridge like you did at Camp Greyhound with your Aunty Karen and also when we spent the day with some new friends at Hound Haven with Aunty Martha. You have given us so much joy and we all love you so much and will miss you immensely.
Rest In Peace Our Beautiful Gable
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troysmom
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Troy & Leopold
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Post by troysmom on Apr 3, 2014 21:17:29 GMT -5
I am so sorry you had to lose your beautiful Gable today. Just a handsome boy and I can see his beautiful brown eyes in his picture. Gable picked you and you gave him a wonderful life and friend in Liza.
I know, that doesn't make you feel any better. I went through what you are experiencing Jan 2013 when I lost Troy to OS. You never really get over it and it hits deep every time a grey is lost on this forum from cancer. He will always occupy that special place in your heart.
I will miss hearing about Gable and Lisa, they where a cute couple. Take care of Lisa as she will miss her buddy.
Rest in peace Gable with all the love your family has given you.
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Post by johnandjenn on Apr 3, 2014 23:05:29 GMT -5
Sorry for your loss. Just gut wrenching to see so many names in this thread lately. Thoughts and prayers.
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lanlove
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Post by lanlove on Apr 3, 2014 23:12:04 GMT -5
I'm so sorry to hear of Gable's passing. There has been so much heartache for the forum members lately, I'm sure Gable is running with the other bridge angels. I hope you and Lisa can take comfort in one another during this time of loss. We are blessed to share our lives with such sweet souls.
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daylight
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what's so funny Light?....Joker!
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Post by daylight on Apr 4, 2014 0:40:44 GMT -5
Oh no...I am so saddened to read this news. My heartfelt condolences.
You have always been so supportive to others on the forum. ...and now this tragedy has hit your home so unexpectedly. It seems cancer has no mercy. I ache to think of the emptiness you must feel at this time. Gable was such a beautiful boy..an icon of greyhound splendor.
Please know that so many share in your grief and send warm thoughts your way. Hugs to Liza Jane...she, too, must feel lost.
Godspeed gentle Gable. You will be dearly missed.
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sonaturallygreyt
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Cora, Bristol and my bridge angel Bella
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Post by sonaturallygreyt on Apr 4, 2014 1:16:42 GMT -5
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your boy. I know he's telling all his friends at the bridge how lucky he was to be with your family. R.I.P. Gable Gnaw. Run pain free with the rest of our bridge angels.
Mike
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2014 6:38:39 GMT -5
Sandy, What a heart breaking and painful week you have had. Gable was an absoultely stunning boy and a pleasure to have met. There is nothing more true than your words "there is no other love than the love of a greyhound". and no greater pain than losing one. Cherish your memories of your boy, hug Liza and know he was the happiest boy ever to have had you for his Mom. Run pain free Gable with all of your friends of whom we've lost and miss terribly. Martha and the boys.
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craftycrafter
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Holstein 2008-2011 "gone too soon" Lola 2003-2014 "sweetheart"
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Post by craftycrafter on Apr 4, 2014 8:30:35 GMT -5
so sorry for this news and the loss of your sweet boy, he's running free with our rainbow pups, no pain.
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Post by lovinfroggy on Apr 4, 2014 9:19:10 GMT -5
Such heartbreaking news. My thoughts are with you all.
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Midge
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Post by Midge on Apr 4, 2014 9:36:15 GMT -5
"I'm so very sorry for your loss" just doesn't seem to say how I'm feeling. But I am very truly sorry. Beyond words.
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Post by DizzyIzzie on Apr 4, 2014 10:32:45 GMT -5
I am very sorry for your loss. He was a handsome boy and knew that he was loved immensely. My thoughts are with you all.
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gunnersmom
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Post by gunnersmom on Apr 4, 2014 12:39:25 GMT -5
So sorry to hear about Gable.
Such a regal looking man.
Run pain free at the Bridge, Gable.
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Post by GreyPoopon on Apr 4, 2014 13:27:39 GMT -5
I'm so very sorry. Your handsome gentleman had to leave much too soon.
Godspeed Gable.
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Post by greys4us on Apr 4, 2014 15:19:42 GMT -5
We are so sorry to hear about Gable. It is never easy to say goodbye. Run pain free Gable!
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greysrgreat
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Post by greysrgreat on Apr 4, 2014 16:09:27 GMT -5
Gable was a beautiful boy and we are so sorry for your loss. He was so well loved! So many of our special greys are lost to cancer. We are keeping you and Liza in our thoughts. Hugs to you all...You told us when we lost our Bella that the brightest star in the sky would be our girl. We will keep our eyes on the sky again; the new brightest star will be your Gable ... Run free and without pain, sweet Gable.
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