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< 16ga. General Discussion ~ St Usuge Spaniel |
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Tue Jan 17, 2017 8:47 am
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Joined: 15 Dec 2016
Posts: 36
Location: Down East Maine
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We don't ever get over losing them, we just put it in a place where we can live with it.
Hang on to the the memories. You are not alone in your grief. |
_________________ L.C. Smith FW Field Grade 16 IC/M
L.C. Smith FW Ideal Grade 16 M/F
Fox Sterlingworth 16 M/F
Ithaca M37 16
Krieghof Sempert Drilling 16x16/8x57
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Tue Jan 17, 2017 11:16 am
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Joined: 20 Jun 2006
Posts: 749
Location: Kelso, Tennessee
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This was already already posted here, but always worth remembering. So sorry Hootch
Poem by Gene Hill
He is my other eyes that can see above the clouds;
my other ears that hear above the winds.
He is the part of me that can reach out into the sea.
He has told me a thousand times over that I am his reason for being;
by the way he rests against my leg; by the way he thumps his tail at my smallest smile; by the way he shows his hurt when I leave without taking him.
(I think it makes him sick with worry when he is not along to care for me.)
When I am wrong, he is delighted to forgive. When I am angry, he clowns to make me smile.
When I am happy, he is joy unbounded. When I am a fool, he ignores it. When I succeed, he brags.
Without him, I am only another man. With him, I am all-powerful.
He is loyalty itself. He has taught me the meaning of devotion.
With him, I know a secret comfort and a private peace.
He has brought me understanding where before I was ignorant.
His head on my knee can heal my human hurts.
His presence by my side is protection against my fears of dark and unknown things.
He has promised to wait for me… whenever… wherever – in case I need him. And I expect I will – as I always have.
He is just my dog. By Gene Hill |
_________________ i reckon so. I guess we all died a little in that damn war. |
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Tue Jan 17, 2017 3:01 pm
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Joined: 12 Mar 2012
Posts: 687
Location: Ontario
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My condolences. It's a tough time and your dog hadn't been with you long enough. My Scout, who is at my feet as I type, turns nine in early April. Way too soon! |
_________________ 1921 Pieper 29" 6 lbs 10 oz
2003 Citori White Lightning 26" 6 lbs 10 oz
1932 Husqvarna 310AS 29.5" 6 lbs 7 oz
1925 Ferlach 29" 6 lbs 7 oz
1923 Greifelt 29" 6 lbs 1 oz
1928 Simson 29.5" 6 lbs
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Tue Jan 17, 2017 4:06 pm
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Joined: 15 Jun 2010
Posts: 1358
Location: Twin Cities, MN
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You have my deepest sympathy.
Jeff |
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Wed Jan 18, 2017 5:19 pm
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Joined: 28 Jul 2012
Posts: 30
Location: WMass
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Hootch- Very sorry to hear. Its always hard to let them go. Casey |
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Wed Jan 18, 2017 9:12 pm
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Joined: 27 Dec 2010
Posts: 387
Location: Spokane, WA
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Hootch,
Sorry for your loss. Dogs just don't seemed to last as long as we would like them to.
Just think of all the good times you two shared at home and in the field.
Lon |
_________________ 16 ga. Browning Citori White Lightning 28"
16 ga. Browning Citori White Lightning, 28"
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Thu Jan 19, 2017 1:14 pm
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Joined: 04 Mar 2008
Posts: 1943
Location: Lowcountry Ga.
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Hootch, the best place to bury a dog is in your heart. The fact that we know it will happen always is no comfort or solace, but the great memories and joy of having had one will eventually outweigh the pain of loss. Gil |
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Thu Jan 19, 2017 2:13 pm
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Joined: 21 May 2015
Posts: 128
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As a long time lurker, recent poster and dog guy my condolences.
I cried for weeks after losing my last dog.
There's no consolation in my mind.
Bob |
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Sun Jan 22, 2017 8:44 pm
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Joined: 29 Jan 2010
Posts: 687
Location: McPherson, KS
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It is sad that the days of our best hunting companions are so short. I had to put my best buddy, Stubby, a Brittany down after only 10 years. Also because of kidney failure. I'm not sure which was worse, actually putting him down or seeing his steady decline as the disease progressed. |
_________________ Illegimati Non Carborundum Est |
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Fri Jan 27, 2017 7:40 am
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Joined: 16 Nov 2006
Posts: 367
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It a day we dread, the pain fade, the ache lingers.
We all will have a Pack waiting @ Rainbow bridge.
Sending a PM |
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