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Title: Had To Say Goodbye!
Post by: guesswho on September 24, 2018, 08:24:48 PM
Had to say goodbye to a dear old friend today. Had to take my 15 year old Doberman and have him put to sleep this afternoon. He celebrated his 15th birthday last Monday, that's really old for a Dobe. He had a good day today too. He loved sweet stuff and his bed. Not sure which he loved more but he got to eat sweet stuff all day in bed today. R.I.P. Bodacious Red Bruin, aka BoBo. We're going to miss you dearly!!!!
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1933/43985516185_d6d42739e2_z.jpg)
And here is a picture of him and his friend Bucky who used to come see him daily. 
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Post by: Sir-diealot on September 24, 2018, 08:49:41 PM
Sorry to hear this, I know this will be coming sooner than I think with our dog, she is somewhere between 9-11 years old and I am beginning to see a change in her. Fist pet I have had in 20 some odd years. Never had to put one to sleep but saw some die in ways I won't share here. My heart goes out to you and your family. This is my Misty.
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Post by: guesswho on September 24, 2018, 09:07:12 PM
Looks like Misty is living he good life.    Good job, take good care of her.
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Post by: Yoder409 on September 24, 2018, 09:11:48 PM
Heart goes out to you, brother...........  He was one handsome dude !!!

We had to put one of our Rotts down when bone cancer ate her up.  Best thing to do for the dog, but SUCKS for the family. 
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Post by: SinGin on September 24, 2018, 10:51:47 PM
Worst ting I've ever had to do. Sorry for your loss
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Post by: paboxcall on September 24, 2018, 11:28:40 PM
Ronnie - I'm truly sorry to hear this, and I know how large the hole in your home and family feels right now. We lost our dog who was just shy of 18 years and it was devastating.
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Post by: Greg Massey on September 24, 2018, 11:54:34 PM
So sorry for your loss... prayers .... I hate this for you and your family...
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Post by: NCL on September 25, 2018, 09:17:11 AM
Sorry to hear of your loss. Putting a dog down is the hardest thing in the world. My lab died last year of natural causes under the computer table, his favorite place to lay down. I know and feel your pain
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Post by: daddyduke on September 25, 2018, 10:08:46 AM
So sorry about your loss. Sounds like he had a very special last day. Friends to the end.
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Post by: MissLouHunter on September 25, 2018, 10:39:50 AM
So Sorry!
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Post by: Turkeytider on September 25, 2018, 11:52:26 AM
Condolences man. Hurts real bad. But then again, it should. I`m convicted in the belief that the Good Lord gave man the dog to show us what pure, uncomplicated, love looks like. All dogs go to heaven.
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Post by: guesswho on September 25, 2018, 12:00:19 PM
Thanks everybody.  Definitely not the same around here without Bobo.

If all dogs do indeed go to heaven, I hope my neighbors are dog people when I show up.  Because I have a crew waiting for me for sure.  Tyke, Blacky, Pooch, Rowdy, Prince, Bandit, Baby, Bowser, Bama, Strut, Lexie (Bo's Mom), Lugar (Bo's Dad), and now Bodacious.  I also hope Blue Buffalo is cheaper in heaven.  Miss and love you all.       
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Post by: Sir-diealot on September 25, 2018, 12:14:18 PM
Quote from: guesswho on September 24, 2018, 09:07:12 PM
Looks like Misty is living he good life.    Good job, take good care of her.
Yep, the girlfriend and Misty get before I get. Wish I could give both more.
Title: Re: Had To Say Goodbye!
Post by: Turkeytider on September 25, 2018, 01:19:35 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on September 25, 2018, 12:14:18 PM
Quote from: guesswho on September 24, 2018, 09:07:12 PM
Looks like Misty is living he good life.    Good job, take good care of her.
Yep, the girlfriend and Misty get before I get. Wish I could give both more.

Yes sir!  That`s what we`re here for.
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Post by: MISSISSIPPI Double beard on September 25, 2018, 01:38:50 PM
Im sorry for the loss. I know our pets are just like family.
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Post by: Muzzy61 on September 25, 2018, 02:20:32 PM
sorry buddy, always hard when you lose a family member.
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Post by: RutnNStrutn on September 25, 2018, 02:25:10 PM
Sorry to hear this Ronnie. I've been there. It's never easy. Pets bring us so much happiness and love in their lives, so it hurts us when they go. Sorry brother.  :'(
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Post by: Double B on September 25, 2018, 06:32:44 PM
Sorry to hear of your loss, that is tough. 
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Post by: wvmntnhick on September 25, 2018, 07:15:31 PM
The good ones never last long enough. Lost a great hunting dog a few years ago. But, more than that, he was a great companion. Sorry for the loss bud.


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Post by: doublespurs21 on September 25, 2018, 07:22:35 PM
Don't cry because it's over,,,,, Smile because it happened. so sorry for the lost of your pet..
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Post by: Old Gobbler on September 25, 2018, 08:44:55 PM
Man , sorry to hear your loss , losing a good dog like that can be a tough thing to get over , I'm still upset over my dog last summer

Man best friend ...couldn't be a truer saying
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Post by: greencop01 on September 25, 2018, 09:04:45 PM
Our dogs, unconditional love they give us, and ask nothing in return accept our attention at times. They live to please us. We really don't realize what they mean to us until we find the hole they leave in our lives when they are gone. Their lives are always too short. We say we can't have another one like that until the next fills their paws. Sorry to hear, they fill our lives with love......
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Post by: Happy on September 25, 2018, 09:10:34 PM
Sorry to hear that Ronnie. Sounds like he lived well.
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Post by: Glenda Green on September 25, 2018, 10:03:04 PM
So sorry for your loss. It just doesn't ever get any easier. I owned a Pet Sitting service for 8 years called Pet Nanas. I fostered 343 puppies before retiring. Animals were and still is a HUGE part of my life. As anyone that knows me will tell you. I love animals more than most people. Looking forward to meeting all of my past pets at the Rainbow Bridge. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180926/8b33f536e42b51e94d7addcb88106de0.jpg)


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Post by: crow on September 26, 2018, 08:03:44 AM
Sorry for the loss of your buddy, it's a hard thing to get over
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Post by: Gobbler428 on September 26, 2018, 10:09:36 PM
I am truly sorry for your loss. Dogs are part of the family and truly are our best friends.  I have been through this myself more times than I like to remember and it never gets any easier.
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Post by: marshboy on September 27, 2018, 06:32:35 AM
I'm so sorry Ronnie, super tough stuff.
It makes grown men cry.
Greg
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Post by: Rio Fan on September 27, 2018, 10:18:04 PM
So sorry for your loss. He sure is a beautiful dog.
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Post by: bobk on September 28, 2018, 04:58:43 AM
Sorry for your loss.
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Post by: Swenny on September 28, 2018, 09:37:21 AM
We sure get to love our pets! I work in health care and I'm always struck by the way we treat our pets with more humanity than people sometimes.

When it's my time to go I hope I get to eat sweets in bed all day then go for a quick car ride.

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Title: Re: Had To Say Goodbye!
Post by: Turkeytider on September 28, 2018, 11:38:38 AM
Quote from: Swenny on September 28, 2018, 09:37:21 AM
We sure get to love our pets! I work in health care and I'm always struck by the way we treat our pets with more humanity than people sometimes.

When it's my time to go I hope I get to eat sweets in bed all day then go for a quick car ride.

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I`ve spent 30 years in healthcare myself and know what you mean. Having said that though, unfortunately, in my 70 years on the planet I`ve met some people ( precious few, thank goodness ) that have led me to understand why that is.
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Post by: tomstopper on September 30, 2018, 07:04:41 AM
Sorry for your lost. Thoughts and prayers are with you

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Post by: reflexl on October 04, 2018, 06:29:57 PM
Very sorry for your loss.
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Post by: dublelung on October 25, 2018, 04:37:55 PM
Man that's rough and the worst thing about having pets as companions. He was a beauty!
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Post by: Gold Spur on October 29, 2018, 08:25:37 AM
Sorry for your loss. I had to do the same thing a few years ago. It was really a tough decision to make.
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Post by: Tomfoolery on November 26, 2018, 10:22:53 AM
Sorry for your loss. My house dog is getting up there in age. Shes spoiled to no end. My lab is only 3 and im already dreading the day it comes becuase we have created a special bond hunting together. Hes one of a kind.
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Post by: Tomfoolery on November 26, 2018, 02:52:28 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on September 24, 2018, 08:49:41 PM
Sorry to hear this, I know this will be coming sooner than I think with our dog, she is somewhere between 9-11 years old and I am beginning to see a change in her. Fist pet I have had in 20 some odd years. Never had to put one to sleep but saw some die in ways I won't share here. My heart goes out to you and your family. This is my Misty.

What kind of dog is misty?
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Post by: Sir-diealot on November 26, 2018, 10:21:44 PM
Quote from: Tomfoolery on November 26, 2018, 02:52:28 PM
Quote from: Sir-diealot on September 24, 2018, 08:49:41 PM
Sorry to hear this, I know this will be coming sooner than I think with our dog, she is somewhere between 9-11 years old and I am beginning to see a change in her. Fist pet I have had in 20 some odd years. Never had to put one to sleep but saw some die in ways I won't share here. My heart goes out to you and your family. This is my Misty.

What kind of dog is misty?
She is a Cockapoo. Cocker Spaniel and Standard Poodle mix. She can be a handful but she loves everybody. She was not well trained by her first owners but she has improved greatly since my girlfriend and I got her.
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Post by: Tomfoolery on November 27, 2018, 11:17:03 PM
She reminds me of our furry bundle of joy lilly. Shes a king chrles spaniel
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Post by: Sir-diealot on November 28, 2018, 06:50:26 AM
Quote from: Tomfoolery on November 27, 2018, 11:17:03 PM
She reminds me of our furry bundle of joy lilly. Shes a king chrles spaniel
Looked them up, beautiful breed with lovely markings. Misty is quite large for her breed from what I have read, not fat at all just large, about 31-34 lbs. and from what I have read most of her breed are normally 12 – 24 lbs. If you want to talk further about them lets talk in the inbox, I kinda feel bad bringing this thread up, I don't want to make Guesswho feel bad missing his dog if you know what I mean.
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Post by: Bowguy on November 28, 2018, 06:55:08 AM
It's tough buddy. I've had dogs all my life at one point 14 of em. Last year two died within a week. It's hard every time. Sorry for your loss