Blitz,
Formerly known as Heineken, and before that BW's Entertainer (I don't know where they get that stuff).
We don't think he ever raced since he was up for adoption at 18months, and we adopted him before his 2nd birthday. Most greyhounds worth their salt will race for 4-5 years or so.
He's showing a bit lot more grey around the muzzle now, but aren't we all? Blitz has been a great companion and friend for the past 7 years, and we'll miss him terribly, but he's got a bad hip that could break anytime, so it's time for him to hang up the collar once and for all. Amputation and chemo just won't buy the kind of time that would make it worthwhile.
I'm sure we'll be in the market soon for another one just like him:
- scared of his own shadow (or at least Chihuahuas and kittens)
- perfect with kids
- quiet as a mouse (we've heard him bark 4 times, and once was straight at the ceiling fan)
- never an indoor accident
- nicest guy you'll ever meet
- no doggie stink or shedding
(if it sounds like I'm selling.... that's because I am)
One saving grace is that the kids aren't really old enough to be too broken up (we think), and now, maybe Amanda has become a 'dog person'.
11/19/1999 - 11/26/2008
Here is a contrast picture.
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When we would visit U. Bump, one of the highlights was taking blitz for a walk which inevitably turned into a run, though run is too weak to describe it. A greyhound at full sprint is a beautiful thing to behold.
So send good vibes way this Wednesday to Blitz and Uncle Bump, race in peace.
1 comment:
Blitz ranked up there with some of our best dogs: flash, frijole, floozie, frits: even though his name didn't start with F. Blitz! thanks for the good times and the thrill of watching you run. We will miss you. Grandpa Gene and GG
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