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Post by Dorasmom on Apr 11, 2014 7:50:39 GMT -5
Cancer has claimed another one. It was with heavy heart that we had to let Butch go on Wednesday. He was my daughter's hound but spent the first 6 months of his retirement in my home. "Grandma's boy" was what I called him and I loved him with all my heart. He started limping a week before we let him go. When is this cancer going to leave our babies alone. Butch lived a full life with his mom and dad and his little boy Robbie. They really were like brothers, hanging out together all the time. Robbie never used a security blanket because he used Butch's ear, gently rubbing it between his thumb and finger every evening when he watched tv. He misses his brother badly. It's so hard to explain to a 3.5 year old why Butch can't come back from doggie heaven. Butch passed peacefully with all those who loved him around.
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craftycrafter
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Post by craftycrafter on Apr 11, 2014 8:34:57 GMT -5
I am so sorry to hear this news, another sweet pup taken too soon
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Post by Sally Blossom on Apr 11, 2014 9:47:53 GMT -5
Another beautiful star will be shining to-night - Butch's soul has risen high.
My heart is aching for you and your family as it is heart wrenching to say good-bye. Grandma's Boy and little Robbie's soulmate is at peace and running free with all his new found fiends at the Bridge.
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Post by GreyPoopon on Apr 11, 2014 9:54:02 GMT -5
Oh no! I am so very sorry. He left much too soon. My heart goes out to you and the rest of his family, especially wee Robbie.
Godspeed Butch.
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daylight
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Post by daylight on Apr 11, 2014 10:12:58 GMT -5
I am so very sorry to hear of your family's loss. It is just so heartbreaking.....my sincere condolences to all, and hugs to Robbie. It must be so difficult to find the way and the means to soothe a little boy's loneliness for his best pal. But I know for sure that someday he will warmly recall 'the amazing love of a greyhound named Butch' to his grandchildren.
Godspeed dear Butch.
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Post by campgreyhound on Apr 11, 2014 11:35:41 GMT -5
Run free Butch, with all our other bridge angels.
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aeiou
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Post by aeiou on Apr 11, 2014 11:51:01 GMT -5
I am sorry to read this Denise. Run free sweet Butch.
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gunnersmom
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Post by gunnersmom on Apr 11, 2014 14:21:01 GMT -5
So sorry to hear about Butch's passing.
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sonaturallygreyt
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Post by sonaturallygreyt on Apr 11, 2014 15:54:29 GMT -5
I'm sorry to hear about your Butch. He will live in your hearts forever. R.I.P. Butch
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greysrgreat
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Post by greysrgreat on Apr 11, 2014 16:27:46 GMT -5
So sorry for your loss of Butch - what a great 'brother' he was to little Robbie! Dogs are so good for kids! Butch has his wings and will watch over you all. Run free Butch but know that your family misses you...
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troysmom
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Post by troysmom on Apr 11, 2014 17:11:44 GMT -5
I'm so so sorry for you loss of Butch. My condolences to Grandma and Butch's family. Robbie must be heart broken to lose his security blanket. I'm sure he will never forget those ears and love Butch provided. When my nieces where small and I lost my boy Rudy they said to me that he is now a star in the sky that shines each night and watches over us. Each time I lose a fur baby I always think of this and it somewhat makes me feel better because I truly think they do watch and help us from within. I'm sure that somehow Butch is watching over Robbie and his family. RIP Butch
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Post by newtothis1 on Apr 11, 2014 17:43:38 GMT -5
I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. He sounds like a wonderful boy, and the bond he had with your grandson will be missed so much. You will all need to stick together and support each other. He was taken from you way to soon and it is definitely not fair that we lose so many this way. You have the peace of mind of knowing you did the absolutely best thing for him, even though it was the hardest thing for all of you.
RIP Butch
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Post by angelollie on Apr 11, 2014 18:21:00 GMT -5
Dorasmom, my deepest condolences to you and your family for the loss of sweet Butch. He certainly bonded with his family and shared in the love of his little brother. Losing one of these sweet souls is the most painful of times in our lives; we love them while they are here with us and we continue to love them after they pass. Butch will be with his family in spirit forever.
Godspeed sweet Butch ...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2014 19:33:50 GMT -5
Denise, I haven't been on the forum all day, thought I would get caught up and found this post. I am so sorry to learn about the passing of Butch. I like what you posted, when will this horrible disease leave our babies alone! Martha
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dashandus
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Post by dashandus on Apr 11, 2014 21:23:40 GMT -5
So sorry you lost Butch. So many cancer victims lately. We ask why? Are our hounds prone to this horrible disease??
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