Bad Day...lost my huntin' dog today...

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castnblast

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My 5.5 year old yellow lab "Allie" died today...:(Sure gonna miss her. She quite eating about a week ago. Not really sure why. No heartworms. Vet was puzzled too...Stinks...Dove opener is Saturday. She was a great dog. Goofy, as all labs are, but sweet, and a great bird dog. Sure gonna miss her.
 
Never easy

I just lost my golden a while back....no bird dog but I loved her more than anything. Sory to hear about her.:(
 
Sorry to hear that...."A man who has had one good bird dog in his life, has been blessed."

I lost my german shorthair on Father's day...He was 13...I know how you feel.
 
Castnblast-
Sorry to hear about your dog. I have lost several over the years, and it's never an easy thing. I still love to remember the hunts and stupid tricks and quirky habits, and I try to make sure I smile when I do. Like Will Rogers said "If there are no dogs in heaven, when I die I want to go where they go".
 
When my lab of 12 years died, I was more than a little sad. My wife went and brought home a lab pup a few months later and I was mad as anything. She just thought it would be nice to have a puppy to help me move on, and he was from hunting stock and a good price. I was mad for a few days and even thought about returning her, but I'm glad I didn't. She's a sweet dog now, and there is no telling how long I would have waited before getting another one.

Moral of the story: you'll never replace your old dog, but getting another pup as soon as possible helps you enjoy your life that much more.
 
Sorry!

I sure no what that is like.Rips your heart in two.Sorry for your great loss.You could get a new pup?
 
I had to put down my American Bulldog 'Daisy' who was 11 old 2 years ago.
Not many days go by until someone in my family brings her up.
Sorry to hear about yours.
 
Hey, sorry to hear about the dog, I know where you come from.

In an odd bit of coincidence I kind of wrote a short story this morning along the same lines. I have been writing hunting fiction stuff for a while now and I wrote about how a guy had a loved bird dog. Even after she was gone, the dog was still teaching him about the little things in life. Kind of a cool story but a bad summarization.

I know how it is to lose a trusted friend like that, hope things go well for you.

F-C
 
castnblast, I'm sorry to hear about your lab, it really sucks to lose a good dog.:(

Did your vet by any chance test for WhipWorms??
 
They tell me that once you've had one lab youll never get another kind of dog.

I only had one dog growing up a german shepherd/border collie cross named buddy and he was around from when i can remember till i was about 13. I was the most miserable person in the northern hemisphere for about two months after buddy made that last trip to the vet. I feel where your at and hope that your next dog is just as good.
 
CastnBlast, I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet Allie. It sounds like you both had a very special bond. Allie will always be with you in your heart.

While its never easy to lose a best friend, and we all know that they can never be "replaced," don't be afraid to get a new lab when the time is right. Their silly antics, soulful eyes and love for life bring so many smiles and joy.

I hope you find peace.

-Heather (J270's wife, a fellow lab-lover who has 3 spoiled black labs currently lounging on dog beds and the couch in the living room)
 
My thoughts are with you. I love my two mutts more than I care for some people.

Common advice might tell you not to replace a beloved pet for a while. I disagree.

The depth you feel in this close kinship is most likely the purest unconditional love a man can have. There are puppies tumbling out into the world, and they need to find people who will treasure them.

And you need to feel that joy, as well.
 
Here's something to help the hurt...

copied from Warren Ekstien website, Author unknown)

THE RAINBOW BRIDGE
There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors.
Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass. When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place.
There is always food and water and warm spring weather. The old and frail animals are young again. Those who are maimed are made whole again. They play all day with each other.
There is only one thing missing. They are not with their special person who loved them on Earth.
So, each day they run and play until the day comes when, one suddenly stops playing and looks up! The nose twitches! The ears are up! The eyes are staring! And this one suddenly runs from the group!
You have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet, you take him or her in your arms and embrace,
Your face is kissed again and again and again, and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated...
 
Sorry for your lost my friend. My yellow lab will be 6 Oct 13. He is lying here beside me snoring like a hog. I would miss him like a child.
 
Very sorry to hear of your lab, you not only lost a good dog but a best friend, I know cause i lost a chocolate lab at a very young age was an awesome dog:(
 
I can understand your feelings. I also lost my best friend(four legged) about two months ago. Still hurts when I think about her. Like a few others have said though, it does help to find another.
I now have a Australian shepherd pup sitting on the front porch waiting for me to step out.
My sympathies on your loss. They can never be replaced, but another helps you to move on with more good memories.
Will
 
Re:castnblast

Sorry about your loss. Time does heal just about everything. The bond we have with dogs amazes me. I read a neat thing about the relationship between man and dog. I don't remember who wrote. I don't even remember the exact quote. But it went something like this.

If it wasn't for dogs on this planet, we as a species would be utterly alone.
 
Thanks guys...I appreciate all your thoughts. Dove was yesterday. I didn't go, due to work. I'm going Sunday afternoon, and looking forward to the trip. This season is going to be an emotional one for me. It's the first year I'll be hunting w/ out my dad too. I lost him last December, and although he hasn't hunted in years due to health, he'd call me everyday and we'd share stories. I'm going to miss that more than anything this year...thanks again.
 
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