Lost a good friend today

[ktm rider]

Well, today we had to put our loving dog down ( Shepherd/lab mix). We live on a farm and he was our security system, our bear and coyote repellent, our baby sitter for our daughters and the offical porch "holder downer".

He only left our farm 3 times in 13 years. twice for porcupine quills that needed a vets attention and just recently for a misdiagnosed (by me) absessed tooth that was actually jaw cancer.

Since he was such a home body the wife and I flat out refused to have him put down in some unfamiliar vets office. Not to mention he was over 100lbs and he would do whatever it took to NOT get in a vehicle. This would include biting the crap out of you if need be.

It was not easy finding a vet willing to perform this undesireable task at our farm. We called every vet in Garrett and Allegany county.We ended up calling our horse vet and asking him to do the job. Thankfully he understood and agreed to do so. We will miss our "Jeter" pup. He was dearly loved.
( yes , he was a Yankee fan...lol)

 

[Minuteman]

Sorry to hear; sounds like you treated him right.

When I was a kid, growing up in the Appalachian mountains, when a dog... well, grown ups just took them for one long, last hunt in the woods. Times have changed.

 

[hodgepodge]

I'm sorry for your loss. Until I had, and lost, my first dog, I never understood how special they can be.

 

[Topher]

I am truly sorry for you loss.

 

[Indiana Jones]

Really sorry to hear this

 

[vinjet700]

So sorry for your loss....

 

[Jim'sKid]

Very sorry to hear about your loss.There's no better friend than a good dog. You might want to check out Mark Levine's book "Rescuing Sprite." It's a good read.

 

[davsco]

I'm sorry for your loss. Until I had, and lost, my first dog, I never understood how special they can be.

This, so sorry

 

[marquis708]

"They are one of our true friends in life. I mean a real friend. They love you no matter what!

Peace.

 

[ibanez320dx]

Sorry to hear that man. I had to put my lab down a few months ago. He was 13. I still expect to see him sometimes when I get home. Hard to forget.

 

[Vince55]

Know how you feel.

 

[hvymax]

Sorry to hear. Shlabs are great dogs.

 

[44man]

i am so sorry for your loss. you will see him again. keep his memory in your heart.

 

[eruby]

Rainbow Bridge.

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

 

[Jim'sKid]

If you are a Jimmy Stewart fan and you love dogs, this one will get to you.

http://www.sonnyradio.com/jimmy-stewart-johnny-carson-dog-named-beau.html

 

[Jim12]

My sincere condolences, too.

 

[Navyblue]

Sorry for your loss. The furry friends get to be family members and when they are gone you truly feel the loss as if it were one of your own. My wife and I put our family pooch down two months ago as well. He was a good friend for the twelve years we had him in our home.

 

[md_rick_o]

The four footed family members are hard to let go, but it sounds like you all had a good long time together to cherish. Sorry for you loss.

 

[PharaohF4]

I'm sorry for your loss. I had to put down my first dog (that I had since a pup) 3 years ago. It was pretty hard. We immediately got another dog as the house wasn't the same with a 4 legged friend. Even now, if he's at daycare and I'm home, the house feels weird to me.

If you are looking for another dog, I'd definitely recommend adopting. There are tons of organizations out there. I volunteer with one that is based out of DC. But I'm sure there are some closer to you.

 

[Kman]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

Dog = unconditional love.