| Location | Darlington, Co.durham, Uk |
| Age | 15 years |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1994 |
| Date of Death | 13/03/2009 |
| Visitors | 1,193 since 15/03/2009 |
| Creator |
Dino came from the dogs trust at sadberge (NCDL at the time) in 1998 - I got him 2 weeks after I moved out of my parents home at 18 years old, because I had always desperately wanted a dog. My Fiancee at the time didnt want a greyhound but I loved him the moment I saw him and was also swayed by the fact that people for some reason think they dont make good pets and are therefore much more difficult to find a home for.
I could not have made a better decision. He was the most well behaved loving and quiet dog Ive EVER met, surprising many people when we got cats a few years later and he loved them . Those cats went on to have kittens and Dino has been a surrogate mum and playmate to two litters of kittens, whose mums, quite rightly trusted him totally with their babies. He had a great social life and came everywhere with me , taking him to parties I wouldnt see him all night because he was off socialising with strangers, and I could not take him in to town with me without him being fawned over, he had such a soft beautiful sad face, the typical greyhound face tempered by Saluki in his parentage.
As he grew older he could no longer come everywhere with me due to infirmity. But we still enjoyed car trips to the countryside and holidays in scotland. Finally toward the end he showed little interest in anything as his legs failed him , and despite medication his kidneys continued to worsen. I made the decision to have him put to sleep before he suffered too much last sunday 8/3/09, and it was a very hard week.
Being with me from 18 years old to 29 he was a symbol of a wonderful period of my life, and I was sad to see him realise that he could no longer run and play. When,the night before he was due to be put to sleep, he tumbled out of the front door trying to get back in I knew I had made the right decision. When he fell, he laid on the pavement, looked at me then flopped his head to the floor, and refused to even try to get up for a couple of minutes depite my help. He could not have said more clearly that he was tired and it was time. I was glad I had already made the appointment rather then him having to wait further.
It was sad, I stayed with him the whole time, watched him fall asleep, then the vets left and I watched him stop breathing and then several minutes later I felt his heart stop. It was very peaceful apart from a bit of a whinge about the needle at the beginning, but I know what a wuss he is (he used to do the same when you moved him or tried to clip his claws)
I stayed with him for a while and I cuddled his sleeping body but felt an odd change the moment his heart stopped. He was no longer Dino, just the frame that Dino had lived in and both myself and partner could physically feel the change as we stroked his body.
Its a sad loss but I dont regret it , I didnt let him suffer but nor did I make the decision too soon. I would urge other pet owners to make that decision before your pet suffers, however hard it is - and it is - its better than knowing you let your pet suffer for your own selfish reasons. And its better to do it a month early than a month late, as a month of pain will seem like a lifetime.
All my love to Dino my beautiful companion. The men in my life have come and gone but you were aways there and always devoted. Ive loved you since the moment I saw you in February 1998 and will do so until the end of my own days. R.I.P. Dino 1994 to 6:15 P.M, Friday 13.3.2009.
THE DOGS WHO HAVE SHARED OUR LIVES
The dogs who've shared our lives.
In subtle ways they let us know
their spirit still survives.
Old habits still make us think
we hear a barking at the door.
Or step back when we drop
a tasty morsel on the floor.
Our feet still go around the place
the food dish used to be,
And, sometime, coming home at night,
we miss them terribly.
And although time may bring new friends
and a new food dish to fill,
That one place in our hearts
belongs to them...
and always will.
---Linda Barnes
A Greyhound's Prayer
The greatest thing I've ever known,
Someone came and took me home.
I'm away from the track; hope I never go back!
Like a nightmare in my memory, my future looked black.
Then I was adopted and my life was spared.
I thank God everyday that someone cared.
This must be heaven, I'm a winner this time,
Got a ball, a bone, and a bed that's all mine.
I'm crazy about my family;
Devoted you might say.
Like a shadow beside them,
You bet I want to stay.
I'm special too, they call me "sweetheart",
They hug me and kiss me and tell me I'm smart.
Even dreams are more peaceful; no stress, no strife,
Now I run for fun and not for my life.
author unknown
dino
In Loving Memory of Emerald's Maximum Raider CGC, AKA Max
I never meant you to be
Dog of My Heart
But without speech you spoke to me.
Without hands you touched me.
Without reproach you humbled me.
And while I know there would have never been
A long-enough life, or the right time to say goodbye,
I will wait, however long it takes,
To get beyond my miserable state of grief and pain,
Towards warm and comforting
Remembrance
And gratitude,
for the Joy you brought me,
for the truths you taught me.
I never meant you to be
Dog of My Heart.
I only meant for you to mean as much.
But you meant
So much more.
Author Unknown
xxxx
in remembrance
this tribute is a canine prayer
for gentle greyhounds everywhere
those cast aside,the waifs, the strays
who have not known love for all their days
those abused,abandoned too
the beaten-still forever true
the cowed, the lost,unwanted hounds
awaiting life,or death in pounds
our hearts go out to every one
from loved and true companions...
to those who crave an owners touch
and need our love so very much
and as we speak these heartfelt words
PLEASE GOD JUST LET OUR PRAYERS BE HEARD .
j zatonski 2005
A dog can express more with his tail in minutes
than a human can express with his tongue in hours.
Author Unknown
xxxx
~ Remember Me ~
Author Unknown
Remember me always, but do not grieve for me too long.
I have tried always to comfort you in time of sorrow, and have made every effort to add joy to your life.
I never wanted to cause you pain.
Peace for me is certain now, and I suspect I will have eternal sleep in the earth I have loved so well.
Please, after your period of grieving for me, make room in your heart for another.
You are the kind of human being that should always have a friend like me to love.
Your kind and gentle heart should not be wasted on my memory for too long.
Give your love to another.
I know your new friend will never take my place, because we had something very special.
It may not be quite the same, but a new devoted and loving companion, becomes special in their own way.
You loved me very much and I loved you.
My spirit will always be with you, and no matter how deep my sleep, my grateful heart will always remember you
with love dear friend
I was standing on a hillside
In a field of blowing wheat,
And the spirit of a Greyhound
Was lying at my feet.
He looked at me with kind dark eyes,
Ancient wisdom shining through.
In the essence of his being,
I saw such love there too.
His mind locked upon my heart
As I stood there on that day,
And he told me of this story
About a place so far away.
As I stood upon that hillside
In a field of blowing wheat,
In a twinkling of a second
His spirit left my feet.
His tale put my heart at ease;
All my fears did fade away
About what lay ahead of me
On another distant day.
"I live among God's creatures now
In the heavens of your mind,
So do not grieve for me my friend,
As I am with my kind.
My collar is a rainbow's hue;
My leash is a shooting star.
My boundaries are the Milky Way
Where I sparkle from afar.
There are no pens or kennels here
For I am not confined,
But I'm free to roam God's heavens
Among the Greyhound kind.
I nap the day on a snowy cloud
Gentle breezes rocking me,
And dream the dreams of earthlings,
And how it used to be.
The trees are full of liver treats,
And tennis balls abound,
And milk bones line the walkways
Just waiting to be found.
There is even a ring set up,
The grass all lush and green;
And everyone who gaits around
Becomes the Best of Breed.
For we're all winners in this place;
We have no faults, you see.
And God passes out those ribbons
To each one, even me.
I drink from waters laced with gold,
My world a beauty to behold;
And wise old dogs form my pride
To amble at my very side.
At night I sleep in an angel's arms,
Her wings protecting me,
And moonbeams dance about us
Just as stardust falls on thee.
So when your life on earth is spent
And you stand at Heaven's gate,
Have no fear of loneliness--
For here, you know, I wait."
with love dear friend
I was standing on a hillside
In a field of blowing wheat,
And the spirit of a Greyhound
Was lying at my feet.
He looked at me with kind dark eyes,
Ancient wisdom shining through.
In the essence of his being,
I saw such love there too.
His mind locked upon my heart
As I stood there on that day,
And he told me of this story
About a place so far away.
As I stood upon that hillside
In a field of blowing wheat,
In a twinkling of a second
His spirit left my feet.
His tale put my heart at ease;
All my fears did fade away
About what lay ahead of me
On another distant day.
"I live among God's creatures now
In the heavens of your mind,
So do not grieve for me my friend,
As I am with my kind.
My collar is a rainbow's hue;
My leash is a shooting star.
My boundaries are the Milky Way
Where I sparkle from afar.
There are no pens or kennels here
For I am not confined,
But I'm free to roam God's heavens
Among the Greyhound kind.
I nap the day on a snowy cloud
Gentle breezes rocking me,
And dream the dreams of earthlings,
And how it used to be.
The trees are full of liver treats,
And tennis balls abound,
And milk bones line the walkways
Just waiting to be found.
There is even a ring set up,
The grass all lush and green;
And everyone who gaits around
Becomes the Best of Breed.
For we're all winners in this place;
We have no faults, you see.
And God passes out those ribbons
To each one, even me.
I drink from waters laced with gold,
My world a beauty to behold;
And wise old dogs form my pride
To amble at my very side.
At night I sleep in an angel's arms,
Her wings protecting me,
And moonbeams dance about us
Just as stardust falls on thee.
So when your life on earth is spent
And you stand at Heaven's gate,
Have no fear of loneliness--
For here, you know, I wait."
ჱܓ Soft Whisper ჱܓ
(Copyright 2006 Lanie Blackmon)
My best friend spoke to me last night
a soft whisper in my ear.
I woke up and looked around the room,
I was startled yet I had no fear.
ჱܓ
My best friend said that all is fine
Rainbow bridge is so much more.
That there was so much love up there,
even a beautiful ocean shore.
ჱܓ
There is fields and fields of green green grass
and the sky has different shades of blue.
There are flowers, mountains, trees and clouds,
everything they said it was, is true.
ჱܓ
My best friend whispered in my ear last night
saying "Please don't cry or be sad.
That what was done, had to be done,
for me to live my life now so be glad".
ჱܓ
My best friend said that I did the right thing
an unselfish act on my part.
And that this pain & sadness I feel
will be gone soon from my heart.
ჱܓ
I asked my best friend "How could this be
I miss you so much everyday.
That my heart hurts so much for you,
I wish there could of been another way".
ჱܓ
My best friend whispered in my ear last night
"You will always be in my heart.
Go on & live and love another,
because we will never really be apart".
ჱܓ
My best friend whispered in my ear last night
"it's time for me to go towards the light.
I just wanted to stop & say to you
go on my best friend, I'll be alright.
ჱܓ
I carry your unconditional love with me
I have done this from the very start".
I whispered back to my best friend last night,
"I'll always love you with all my heart."
ჱܓ
So good-bye my best friend as I looked up at the sky
a shooting star I see in a straight line.
Moving fast across the sky & out of sight,
I whispered,
"Good -bye my best friend, now,
I'll be just fine".
The Christmas Greyhound.
The star shone bright, up in the winter sky,
As a lonely Greyhound gave a sigh.
It was so cold out here all on his own,
With no one to love him and give him a home.
He had a home once, if you could call it that,
Lying on cold concrete that made sores on his back.
A gentle hand or kind word he never knew,
Only abuse and the words "you're through".
Then a drive in a van, that left him out here,
Alone and afraid with plenty to fear.
The Greyhound cried out, a pitiful sound,
But no one heard him; there was no one around.
As he made his journey, towards the bright star,
His legs began to weaken, he had already walked so far.
His thin body could no longer fight off the cold,
And as the temperature dropped, it started to snow.
The Greyhound lay down, and his body began to shake,
He knew it wouldn't be long now; he only had to wait,
His sad eyes looked up to the star shining so bright,
It was the last thing he saw before his eyes closed tight.
This Christmas night was sad for him, as death came near,
Another poor Greyhound that will never know Christmas cheer.
In memory of all the poor Greyhounds that never get to enjoy the Christmas spirit,
By Sue Stoddart.
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