Monday, August 13, 2007

Sad news

My beloved greyhound, Oscar, has passed away. He died this morning at 10:10 after an extremely short fight with cancer. He would have been 5 years old next week, on the 23rd.
Oscar was my heart dog. I love all my animals, but Oscar was special. I'm even more determined now to sell as many copies of his book as is possible, because 10% of the profits (minimum) are going to the Ohio State University Vet school where they are doing research on canine cancer.

Good-bye Oscar. Run free and without pain.




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4 comments:

  1. DawnAugust 14, 2007 at 1:00 AM

    Oh Marijke, I am so sorry to hear this. He looks such a beautiful boy, and I know what you mean about some dogs just being extra special. There's nothing I can say to ease your pain but I am thinking off you. You gave him a life after the track.

    He is out there somewhere running free - bounding along with such speed and grace, and for a greyhound, that really is doggy heaven.

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  2. Terrie Farley MoranAugust 14, 2007 at 11:41 AM

    I am so sorry for your loss. But am thankful that Oscar's suffering was not long and excruciating.

    Take care of yourself. This is a sad and depressing time for you and don't let anyone try to push you to shut your grief aside.

    Prayers of comfort. Terrie

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  3. AnonymousAugust 15, 2007 at 5:09 PM

    So Sorry to read about your loss.

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  4. ValAugust 15, 2007 at 11:43 PM

    I lost my first greyhound to osteo a couple years ago. She was 11.5, much older than Oscar. She was in such good shape though, I thought I would have her for years longer than I did. Sophie was the best dog ever.

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