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Stock Doc · 10-19-2006, 08:08 PM

Well after 14.5 years I had to put my buddy down who has always been on the left in my Sig. He was a tough one and out lived his litter of 6 after my wife argued for years to take his manhood away since the doctors told us he would probably die of cancer. I wouldnt have it and he was the only one surviving as they all past between 7 and 11 years old.
My kids are taking it as to be expected and I feel bad as I put him down and wonder how long he could have gone. He's up above hunting pheasants,,, or maybe buddies with them now hahahaha. Thanks for listening,,Rick B

jerry · 10-19-2006, 08:22 PM

I know the pain Rick.

'Least you have the memories.

Best,
Jerry

Apollyon67 · 10-19-2006, 09:16 PM

Sorry for your loss Rick.

Troy · 10-19-2006, 11:13 PM

been there myself rick. gonna be there again someday, got my little dog, moxy, cant imagine loosing her. really sorry to hear about your pal.

eclancy · 10-20-2006, 11:16 AM

Rick,
Sorry to hear beenthere myself.
Best to you and yours.
Carol and Ed

Dallas · 10-20-2006, 12:50 PM

I too am sorry for your loss and know the pain as well. It will in time pass and fond memories will remain. When you are ready start looking for a new one.

Dale · 10-20-2006, 04:17 PM

Very sorry to hear this, Rick.

Losing a best four legged friend is hard...I know.

He's peaceful now and waiting for you to join him some day.

You did what you thought was right for the suffering of the dog...you did good.

Rest in that knowledge.

Apollyon67 · 10-21-2006, 11:08 PM

Rick, if you have any stories about him, I am sure there are a few of us that would like to hear them.

Gyrene · 10-21-2006, 11:41 PM

We had one that the kids got as a pair of poodle poms. We were told they had their shots, and not to worry. Well, we should have worried, as one morning, when the dogs were about 1 1/2 years old, my son came running and crying, "My dog is staring at the wall, and wont move!" I knew, it was distemper, and we got both dogs into the car as fast as we could. The vet confirmed my fears, and the one was lost, while I believe the other one was affected slightly.

The other one looked like a dust mop with a long tail, and was sort of mopy her whole life. She did live to the age of 18 1/2 years old, and for the last month of her life she would begin to lean on things. She would scratch to go outside, when she was let out, she would sniff the air, and scratch to come back in, where she would promptly take a dump. She really was lost and didn't know where she was. After a weekend with the kids, we took her to the vet and she knew it was time, because she didn't try to bite the vet, which she had always tried to do, even 6 weeks before.

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10-19-2006, 08:08 PM	#1
Stock Doc Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Middle Ohio I see water Posts: 961	Off Topic sorta Well after 14.5 years I had to put my buddy down who has always been on the left in my Sig. He was a tough one and out lived his litter of 6 after my wife argued for years to take his manhood away since the doctors told us he would probably die of cancer. I wouldnt have it and he was the only one surviving as they all past between 7 and 11 years old. My kids are taking it as to be expected and I feel bad as I put him down and wonder how long he could have gone. He's up above hunting pheasants,,, or maybe buddies with them now hahahaha. Thanks for listening,,Rick B __________________ If I cant fix it,, It must REALLY be broken! Last edited by Stock Doc; 10-21-2006 at 11:05 AM.

10-19-2006, 09:16 PM	#3
Apollyon67 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 2,240 Images: 17	Sorry for your loss Rick. __________________ "To err is human, to repent divine; to persist devilish." Ben Franklin

10-20-2006, 11:16 AM	#5
eclancy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: N. Catasauqua, Pa Posts: 1,348	Rick, Sorry to hear beenthere myself. Best to you and yours. Carol and Ed __________________ http://www.garandm1rifle.com http://www.users.fast.net/~eclancy

10-20-2006, 04:17 PM	#7
Dale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Too Dang Hot, Arizona Posts: 4,288	Very sorry to hear this, Rick. Losing a best four legged friend is hard...I know. He's peaceful now and waiting for you to join him some day. You did what you thought was right for the suffering of the dog...you did good. Rest in that knowledge. __________________ "It confuses me how some people can vigorously go against the 2nd. Amendment and still call themselves patriotic"-me

10-21-2006, 11:08 PM	#8
Apollyon67 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 2,240 Images: 17	Rick, if you have any stories about him, I am sure there are a few of us that would like to hear them. __________________ "To err is human, to repent divine; to persist devilish." Ben Franklin

10-19-2006, 08:22 PM	#2
jerry Short Time Shirt Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 13,229 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	I know the pain Rick. 'Least you have the memories. Best, Jerry

10-19-2006, 11:13 PM	#4
Troy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manitoba Canada Posts: 2,501 Images: 3	been there myself rick. gonna be there again someday, got my little dog, moxy, cant imagine loosing her. really sorry to hear about your pal.

10-20-2006, 12:50 PM	#6
Dallas PUKHA DAWG Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C. Posts: 3,692	I too am sorry for your loss and know the pain as well. It will in time pass and fond memories will remain. When you are ready start looking for a new one.

10-21-2006, 11:41 PM	#9
Gyrene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CA Posts: 886	We had one that the kids got as a pair of poodle poms. We were told they had their shots, and not to worry. Well, we should have worried, as one morning, when the dogs were about 1 1/2 years old, my son came running and crying, "My dog is staring at the wall, and wont move!" I knew, it was distemper, and we got both dogs into the car as fast as we could. The vet confirmed my fears, and the one was lost, while I believe the other one was affected slightly. The other one looked like a dust mop with a long tail, and was sort of mopy her whole life. She did live to the age of 18 1/2 years old, and for the last month of her life she would begin to lean on things. She would scratch to go outside, when she was let out, she would sniff the air, and scratch to come back in, where she would promptly take a dump. She really was lost and didn't know where she was. After a weekend with the kids, we took her to the vet and she knew it was time, because she didn't try to bite the vet, which she had always tried to do, even 6 weeks before. `