Said goodbye to a loyal friend...

[thombat4]

Had to put the ol' girl down yesterday. She put in 17 long and fruitful years of companionship and wood pile guard duty. Gonna miss my Sheba...she used to love laying by the fire pit and escorting me back and forth as I loaded and unloaded firewood. Dogs can be so loyal and they really don't ask much in return. Even though you know it's comin' it don't make it any easier...
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[richv70]

Sorry for your loss, I've had to put an old friend down too, it's a hard thing to do.

 

[Henry and Wanda]

I'm so sorry for your loss....I know how you feel......just keep strong and remember all the good times you had with her !!!!






Henry and Wanda

 

[danrclem]

I've had to do the same thing too and I know it isn't easy. I have a Chocolate Lab that may be getting close to the same thing.

A dog is man's best friend.

 

[cnice_37]

I saw the old girl in your Fiskars video. I've got a boxer who has developed degenerative myelopathy (sort of MS for dogs.) So sad to watch, I don't think she'll last the winter.

Sorry for your loss man, dogs are family.

 

[jhoff310]

I'm sorry....That sucks, I dread the day I have to do that to my lab or my beagle/shepard mix..Both faithful dogs.


Jeff

 

[benp]

I am truly sorry for the loss of your friend.

 

[Wolfcsm]

A very hard decision to make. But the right one for her, I am sure. I have one that I still think about 8 years later.

Remember the good times.

Hal

 

[redheadwoodshed]

Sorry for your loss.

 

[Dalmatian90]

Bummer...sorry for your loss, Thombat.

 

[user 64030]

Very hard thing to do. I have had a few dogs in my lif, but only one that I had to decide to put down, and he also happened to be the only one I raised from a pup. It has been 8 years and it still hurts to think about it.

I have a new pup now myself and while he should live 12~15 years or more, I dread that that day will come again....

Very sorry for your loss, and I know no words make it better.

dw

 

[Blazin]

Sorry to hear that bud, they can really tear your heart out. :msp_sad:

 

[ss~zoso~ss]

I'm sorry for your loss, I know the feeling, it was the hardest day of my life.

 

[jerrycmorrow]

sorry for your loss. the measure of a man's love for his companion is to do the right thing when it needs doing. i've also had to put a very loyal dog down. just flat out sucks. after a period of mourning, you should get a new dog. won't fix things but will fill part of the void. just sayin.

 

[ponyexpress976]

Had to make the same decision back in July. There are two things that made the decision a little easier for me. I knew she was suffering...and a little time. Thoughts are with you bro.

 

[Tiewire]

Sorry

 

[thombat4]

Thanks folks...

Appreciate all the kind words...believe me it helps. You guys are alright:msp_thumbup: It was a blessing to have her for as long as I did.

 

[Ductape]

Sorry to hear. Only problem with them........ they just don't live long enough.

Hopefully, after enough time passes to mourn, you will get another dog. So many out there need a good home.

 

[Mac88]

I feel your pain. I had to put my "best bud" down at 13. That was 10 years ago, and I still miss his companionship. Sorry for your loss.

 

[lon]

Sorry. I feel your pain. I had to put my friend down six months ago. I still look for him.