I don't really know what to write. Jack died late yesterday afternoon, the vet suspects, of cardiomyopathy. We had been playing in the back yard and I went inside to fix dinner. Jack and Chloe stayed outside, running and playing, racing around their "track" in the backyard. A few minutes later, I felt and heard a thump and yelp - Jack had hit one of the deck supports while racing under the deck. I ran outside to find him standing, dirty and dazed, about fifteen feet from the deck. I got him inside - he could walk, though slow and stiff - and watched him for about five minutes. Then he gagged twice. At that point I bundled him into the car and we drove to the vet's, thankfully only a half mile from my house. I won't go into everything that happened there, but regardless of everything they tried, they couldn't stop his heart from stopping.

Here are a few pictures of Jack from the time he came home to us in January until just a couple weeks ago at the dog park. We miss you and love you, sweet baby boy. It just wasn't enough time together.

I am so sorry about our lost, my heart goes out to you and your family. To short of a life, I am so sorry.

I'm very sorry you're having to go through this. It's so hard when they are young.

i started tearing up before the thread even loaded...

i am so sorry to read about Jack... i'm at a lost for words

I am so sad for your loss of Jack.

Run free little one.

Sorry for your loss. Remember the good times and the day you will reuinte.
Run free

I am sorry I missed this ... I have no words that can ease your pain and loss but please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tara

I hurts to lose a beloved hound. It hurts more to lose them without warning. We hold your heart close to us.

I am so very sorry....what a terrible shock for all. He is a very handsome boy. I don't think we ever have them long enough regardless of the length of time. He will watch over you now as he romps and plays at the Bridge.

I am so sorry that I missed this. My heart aches for you as we know what it is like to lose a beloved pet. There is nothing anyone can say to ease the pain but just know there are those of us out there that can relate to your grief.

I am so sorry to hear you lost Jack. I know there isn't a lot anyone can say to ease your loss, but our prayers are with you.

Oh my gosh... I am so, so sorry. I tend to stay away from the Rainbow Bridge forum because it always makes me terribly sad. I just figured out what had happened from your other thread (the one about going to Oregon). I seriously cannot believe that Jack is gone. I will always remember your special little guy...

I want to thank everyone here for their really kind word and their support. Losing Jack was, and still is, such a shock and heartbreak. I know we won't replace him - we don't want to. He was our big goofy lover boy, even as a baby and I'm so grateful to have had the chance to have that kind of love. He's paved the way for another greyhound to have a couch, a sister who'll torment him, and a Mom and Dad that'll give him too many treats.

It was this forum, this community that let me click on The Greyhound Project in my Bookmarks. Knowing other people who know most hounds can't be alone, and that most hound people don't feel right with just one is what gave me the courage to explore adoption groups again.

Thank you.

I'm glad that you're adopting another hound and I'm sure Jack would be upset if you didn't. There's a Greyhound out there who needs you and Jack will be with us forever...