Goodbye to an old faithful friend! - The Firearms Forum

terminator · 08-13-2011, 12:49 PM

Had to put down my 14 year old puppy dog. It never gets any easier!

gdmoody · 08-13-2011, 01:06 PM

Sorry to hear about your loss, a good companion is kind of hard to find.

HunterAlpha1 · 08-13-2011, 01:14 PM

"I hope I'm as good a person as my dog thinks I am"

so hard to loose man's best friend, i'm lucky in that i haven't had to shoot one yet

Bobitis · 08-13-2011, 01:28 PM

My condolences.

geds · 08-13-2011, 01:29 PM

One of the most difficult things I've ever had to do, even though I knew it was the best thing for the dog. It hurts now, but time heals.

Insulation Tim · 08-13-2011, 01:31 PM

At age 63, I purchased my FIRST dog. I can't imagine the day when I would have to put him down, though the roles may get reversed. I'm now 64 and Charlie is only 1.

Terminator, I really feel for you. They are incredible companions.

doubleclutch · 08-13-2011, 02:00 PM

So sorry to hear.

ampaterry · 08-13-2011, 02:49 PM

Terminator, I have - at my age - been there several times.
You are right; it never gets easier.

God bless you, and be assured that this goodbye is not permanent -

Double D · 08-13-2011, 02:57 PM

It is extreemly difficult and I know you must be hurting. No other animal loves like a dog does. Just know he loved you and its something you had to do. I pray for your healing to come quickly.

JohnHenry · 08-13-2011, 03:52 PM

http://rainbowbridge.org/

It's been a rough week-end .... last night I had to have my 19 year old Tennessee Walker put to sleep. We've done a lot of trail riding over the years .... I have her son
and a daughter so this is , perhaps, a little easier for me than losing a dog.

HunterAlpha1 · 08-13-2011, 04:13 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6URIHQXmPmY&feature=fvst

Rocketman1 · 08-13-2011, 06:15 PM

Sorry for your loss. It is indead hard, pets are part of the family, and I have lost several over the years. I feel your grief.

terminator · 08-13-2011, 06:20 PM

Thank you all!!!

jstgsn · 08-13-2011, 09:01 PM

I am so sorry.

Just yesterday I lay on the living room floor with my 15 year old yellow lab, Daisy. I stoked her head, and gave her a belly rub. I thought about what is coming and cried like a little girl. It is difficult for her to get up, her hind legs don't want to work, and sometimes she doesn't make it to the front door in time, sometimes I don't wake up quick enough to let her out. For the past few months we have a local company that comes in every 6 weeks to steam clean the carpets, but for 15 years she has been by my side. When I come home she has always greeted me with joy. When someone comes on to our property she let us know and gave us a "lab" report on their intentions. She spotted the doves before we did, and she retrieved every type of critter. When I picked up my shotgun, she was between the doorway and me, and would beat me to the car. She comforted me when I was sad, and shadowed my every step. She has been my constant companion since she was a little ball of fur. She doesn't seem to be suffering now and when I watch her struggle to get up, I realize I struggle too. We have grown old together, and I know the time will come soon when her struggle is just too much. For now, I just dread the day.

I don't have words for what you have just gone through. I pray I have your strength to do what has to be done.

God bless you and comfort you in your loss.

Fred

Claudius Valarium · 08-14-2011, 06:32 PM

This truly is one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make. In my case, one day I looked at her and she looked at me and together we knew what had to be done. It was the right decision - it was the only decision.

Kandi was an 18 year old Golden. One of the best friends I've ever had. I still miss her, but I know she had a good life and I know there is a special place for her while she waits for me to join her.

I know it's cliche to say, but it's true . . . it's hard now, but time does heal.

Artemus · 08-14-2011, 06:46 PM

So sorry,I have done it a few times and it never gets any easier.

jlloyd73 · 08-14-2011, 07:24 PM

Sorry about your loss...........

terminator · 08-15-2011, 03:23 PM

Sometimes I think I waited too long, I hope she didn't suffer because I loved her so much!!

Thanks again every body!!

mncarpenter · 08-16-2011, 04:16 AM

brought tears to my eyes, been there too many times, I feel for you

permafrost · 08-16-2011, 06:08 AM

Sorry Terminator,
Really hard to give up a friend who has been so loyal and ready to please you. I have unfortunately been there, also. Does hurt the heart.

popgun · 08-16-2011, 08:05 PM

My condolences sorry for your loss

jstgsn · 08-20-2011, 08:10 PM

Terminator, I wanted to thank you for your post. When you said, You hoped you hadn't waited to long, it struck a cord. Last night, Miss Daisy ate supper by my desk, then laid there and slept. When she woke up, she couldn't get up in time. At 11PM, the wife cleaned the rug and I sat in a small baby pool, in the dark, in the rain, washing my poor puppy. We dried her and she slept through the night, and then this morning had trouble coming up the step to come back into the house. I know the time has come. My sons are coming on Tuesday to help me take her for her last ride.
Those of us who have had the pleasure to share our lives with such wonderful creatures have been blessed. It is just so hard when the time comes for them to leave our side.
I did not mean to steal your thread, but felt compelled to share what I am going through.

Zane71464 · 08-20-2011, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terminator

Had to put down my 14 year old puppy dog. It never gets any easier!

Sorry for your loss. Ive had to do it 3 times I can recall, and your right, it never get any eaiser...nothing but harder and the last one, I swore I would never find another dog.

pulltabbob · 08-20-2011, 09:09 PM

I have had to put down several pets in my years. The loss never gets any easier. The loss is hard to get over because you get used to every time you put your shoes on, the dog has beaten you to the door and is waiting to go for a ride with you. My two Lap Yappers (Little ankle biters) always fight to see who gets to ride shotgun. It is off to the local banks drive throughs to get thier daily dog treat, get the mail, and drive around town to make sure everything is secure. They are happy. They travel with me everywhere I go.

So, I am sorry for your loss. It never gets any better every time it comes that time. Pets are family who trust you with out wanting anything.

redwing carson · 08-20-2011, 10:51 PM

How do you say good bye to a friend that never sees a mistake that you make. They never hold a grudge regardless of how stupid you are. And if you lost every dime you had would set down and starve right along with you. I really think when we cross over all of our best friends will come running to us thu an eternal mist.

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gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,362	Re: Goodbye to an old faithful friend! Sorry to hear about your loss, a good companion is kind of hard to find. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

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HunterAlpha1 Former Guest Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 1,049	Re: Goodbye to an old faithful friend! "I hope I'm as good a person as my dog thinks I am" so hard to loose man's best friend, i'm lucky in that i haven't had to shoot one yet

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Bobitis Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6,612	Re: Goodbye to an old faithful friend! My condolences. __________________ ^.^ A point in every direction is the same as having no point at all

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geds Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,706	Re: Goodbye to an old faithful friend! One of the most difficult things I've ever had to do, even though I knew it was the best thing for the dog. It hurts now, but time heals.

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Insulation Tim Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,304	Re: Goodbye to an old faithful friend! At age 63, I purchased my FIRST dog. I can't imagine the day when I would have to put him down, though the roles may get reversed. I'm now 64 and Charlie is only 1. Terminator, I really feel for you. They are incredible companions. __________________ Tim *"Remember the Ark was built by amateurs....Professionals built the Titanic"*

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doubleclutch Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: N.E. Georgia,U.S., Third rock from the sun Posts: 45	Re: Goodbye to an old faithful friend! So sorry to hear.

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ampaterry TFF Admin Staff Chaplain Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Tennessee Contributor Posts: 6,304	Re: Goodbye to an old faithful friend! Terminator, I have - at my age - been there several times. You are right; it never gets easier. God bless you, and be assured that this goodbye is not permanent - __________________ A woman who demands further gun control legislation is like a chicken who roots for Colonel Sanders. Larry Elder

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Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,089	Re: Goodbye to an old faithful friend! It is extreemly difficult and I know you must be hurting. No other animal loves like a dog does. Just know he loved you and its something you had to do. I pray for your healing to come quickly. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

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JohnHenry Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Livingston county, Michigan Posts: 1,222	Re: Goodbye to an old faithful friend! http://rainbowbridge.org/ It's been a rough week-end .... last night I had to have my 19 year old Tennessee Walker put to sleep. We've done a lot of trail riding over the years .... I have her son and a daughter so this is , perhaps, a little easier for me than losing a dog. __________________ Freedom .... Is Never Free ! We need Term Limits .... Send the "Professional Politicians" home . Last edited by JohnHenry; 08-13-2011 at 03:54 PM..

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HunterAlpha1 Former Guest Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 1,049	Re: Goodbye to an old faithful friend! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6URIHQXmPmY&feature=fvst

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Rocketman1 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 1,100	Re: Goodbye to an old faithful friend! Sorry for your loss. It is indead hard, pets are part of the family, and I have lost several over the years. I feel your grief. __________________ There is no such thing as a gun accident. Irresponsible gun owners cause so-called gun accidents.

08-13-2011, 06:20 PM	#13
terminator V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 130	Re: Goodbye to an old faithful friend! Thank you all!!!

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jstgsn Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Milford, Delaware Contributor Posts: 1,277	Re: Goodbye to an old faithful friend! I am so sorry. Just yesterday I lay on the living room floor with my 15 year old yellow lab, Daisy. I stoked her head, and gave her a belly rub. I thought about what is coming and cried like a little girl. It is difficult for her to get up, her hind legs don't want to work, and sometimes she doesn't make it to the front door in time, sometimes I don't wake up quick enough to let her out. For the past few months we have a local company that comes in every 6 weeks to steam clean the carpets, but for 15 years she has been by my side. When I come home she has always greeted me with joy. When someone comes on to our property she let us know and gave us a "lab" report on their intentions. She spotted the doves before we did, and she retrieved every type of critter. When I picked up my shotgun, she was between the doorway and me, and would beat me to the car. She comforted me when I was sad, and shadowed my every step. She has been my constant companion since she was a little ball of fur. She doesn't seem to be suffering now and when I watch her struggle to get up, I realize I struggle too. We have grown old together, and I know the time will come soon when her struggle is just too much. For now, I just dread the day. I don't have words for what you have just gone through. I pray I have your strength to do what has to be done. God bless you and comfort you in your loss. Fred

08-14-2011, 06:32 PM	#15
Claudius Valarium V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Central Texas, AKA the Middle of Flyover Country Posts: 459	Re: Goodbye to an old faithful friend! This truly is one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make. In my case, one day I looked at her and she looked at me and together we knew what had to be done. It was the right decision - it was the only decision. Kandi was an 18 year old Golden. One of the best friends I've ever had. I still miss her, but I know she had a good life and I know there is a special place for her while she waits for me to join her. I know it's cliche to say, but it's true . . . it's hard now, but time does heal. __________________ CV "Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect every one who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined." Patrick Henry, 1788

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Artemus V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mass. Posts: 358	Re: Goodbye to an old faithful friend! So sorry,I have done it a few times and it never gets any easier.

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terminator V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 130	Re: Goodbye to an old faithful friend! Sometimes I think I waited too long, I hope she didn't suffer because I loved her so much!! Thanks again every body!!

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permafrost Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma, USA Contributor Posts: 1,771	Re: Goodbye to an old faithful friend! Sorry Terminator, Really hard to give up a friend who has been so loyal and ready to please you. I have unfortunately been there, also. Does hurt the heart. __________________ Stand and Fight

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jstgsn Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Milford, Delaware Contributor Posts: 1,277	Re: Goodbye to an old faithful friend! Terminator, I wanted to thank you for your post. When you said, You hoped you hadn't waited to long, it struck a cord. Last night, Miss Daisy ate supper by my desk, then laid there and slept. When she woke up, she couldn't get up in time. At 11PM, the wife cleaned the rug and I sat in a small baby pool, in the dark, in the rain, washing my poor puppy. We dried her and she slept through the night, and then this morning had trouble coming up the step to come back into the house. I know the time has come. My sons are coming on Tuesday to help me take her for her last ride. Those of us who have had the pleasure to share our lives with such wonderful creatures have been blessed. It is just so hard when the time comes for them to leave our side. I did not mean to steal your thread, but felt compelled to share what I am going through.

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pulltabbob V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Up Nort Der MN Youbetcha! Posts: 56	Re: Goodbye to an old faithful friend! I have had to put down several pets in my years. The loss never gets any easier. The loss is hard to get over because you get used to every time you put your shoes on, the dog has beaten you to the door and is waiting to go for a ride with you. My two Lap Yappers (Little ankle biters) always fight to see who gets to ride shotgun. It is off to the local banks drive throughs to get thier daily dog treat, get the mail, and drive around town to make sure everything is secure. They are happy. They travel with me everywhere I go. So, I am sorry for your loss. It never gets any better every time it comes that time. Pets are family who trust you with out wanting anything. __________________ Age and treachery will win out over youth and skill every time! Stop Organized Crime: Re-elect NO One If you haven't got a smile on your face And laughter in your heart, Then you are just a sour old fart! Vote for Mr. Ed for President... Let's get the horses head this time......

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redwing carson Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: western wyoming Posts: 734	Re: Goodbye to an old faithful friend! How do you say good bye to a friend that never sees a mistake that you make. They never hold a grudge regardless of how stupid you are. And if you lost every dime you had would set down and starve right along with you. I really think when we cross over all of our best friends will come running to us thu an eternal mist. Last edited by redwing carson; 08-20-2011 at 10:52 PM..