From Trash to Treasure

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willsjeep

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One slimeballs trash turned into my treasure around 8 years ago.
A part chow, part something else puppy decided to climb into the cab of my ranger while I was throwing trash away at the county cans. The rest of her littermates and her ma would not come near, but she jumped in the cab while my back was turned. SHe started in on my lunch leftovers from work and I could not bear to throw her back out.
She came home with me and stayed by my side since then. She was always happy to see me or the family come out the door, she was never mad when we left for a day or three.
I left for work yesterday evening and got my usual by wag and bark, but when I returned this morning there was no sound or movement.
I checked and found her laying in her house passed away
Rest In Peace Josey, You will be missed sorely.
(I know it isnt gun related, so feel free to lock mods, I just had to say goodbye. I am sure that at least some of you fine folks understand my feelings)
It is now time for a meal, shower and bed.
Yall have a good day.
Will
 
My sympathies, sir. I do know exactly what you speak of. My Sam had to be put down two months ago for cancer. He's the one on the left.
People who don't have companion animals will never know the love and joy they bring.

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Sorry for your loss. Me ex and I lost a dog to parvo when it was still a puppy. It hurt like the dickens. Then just recently my new wife and I had a Cocker Spaniel like Armoredman's on the right, same color and all. It turns out her son is allergic to dogs and we had to give her up. The house feels so empty without her.
 
My sympathies, as well. We love our Dalmatian, Barbie (My daughter named her). The day before we started to give all her litter mates away, she was the only one that didn't cry when I gave them a bath. Took her out dove hunting once. I fired 3 shots from my 11-87 and she never flinched. Didn't retrieved the bird ethier, but she was only there, to keep me company.
 
I have an 11 year old Rat Terrier that I love to death and I can see that day coming all the sooner. I probably will cry my eyes out too. I am sorry for your loss man.
 
Sorry to hear that
My wife came with a black lab , shes 13 and tired
She dosent seem to be in pain but I know the day is coming soon
 
You have my deepest sympathies

We recently lost our American Bulldog. He was like our third child and man did that hurt. It will get better, but damned it's miserable at times.
 
My Sympathies. I had to put down my 16 year old English Cocker last December. I thought I was ready but I still cried...We now have a 7 month old West Highland Terrier. He won't replace the old guy but he is really a hoot to watch...
 
Sorry to hear that. Yeah, it's tough losing our man's best friend buddies - they just don't live long enough. I'm usually pretty torn up for 2-3 days, then somber for another week or so. Then it mostly subsides and you have the good memories. Easier than losing a human family member, for me, but still tough. I've buried 2 dogs in 3 years. Still have 3 right now. How long did you have your l'il buddy?
 
Thanks for all the thoughts folks, I really appreciate them. There were 8+ great years of companionship. I would have posted sooner but working a 12-14 hour night shift the week after a 3 week shutdown is extremely trying at times.
There will probably be other dogs in the future but never to replace her.
Will
 
Just to keep this firearm related, here is an ad pic I did for CZ with my remaining puppy, Snickers.

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Remember, millions of loving animals languish in humane societies and pounds across the country. All of my animals are rescued, (1 dog, 4 cats so far), and I will get more, when I get more room!
 
Here's the best dog I ever had, for over ten years of happy times. Found wandering the streets of Miami. He came up to me and stuck to me, decided I owned him now, I guess. Immediately obeyed sit, down, heel, and followed without a leash.
Absolutely gorgeous coat, rust gold with a shepherd saddle and black eye-diamonds.

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Polite, never an accident in the house, ever, and incredibly smart and well-behaved dog. You could leave a hamburger sitting on a coffeetable, come back, and he'd only be watching it closely, never, ever touch it. I think he was a shepherd-lab mix, since he had a shepherd bark and looked like one when his ears were up (I said he was an undercover police dog), but would sometimes point at ducks.
 
Sorry for your loss. It's never easy if your dog passes away.

I love my dog, I'm sure he's got the devil in him, but I like him anyway:)
 

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Sorry for your loss.

My wife and I "inherited" our son's year old chow when he (the son:)) went off to college. As you probably know, chows are pretty much a one master dog. After a short while, Tsing seemed to be my dog, but he would have died to protect the wife.

He developed diabetes at age 13 and the wife administered insulin daily. He had to be put down @ 14. A very faithful breed and this one loved kids. We still miss him.

Regards,
hps
 
I had one dog from the time I could remember until I was eleven. Buddy was a German Shepherd Border Collie cross and likely the best dog ever to exist. He managed to keep me alive in my younger years and it was a heck of a rough time to let him go. I know what your talking about.
 
I've found out that when you lose a pet, replace them. You will never forget them but you'll have a new friend to help with the pain of loss.
 
Clem,
Funny you should mention that. When I woke up today my wife surprised me with a new pet for the "kids". Now resting at my feet is a two month old Australian Shepherd pup.
No name yet, although the kids have come up with several choices. We will see. She seems to know whats up, she has spent most of the time around my feet.


Josey
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To be named ....
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