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The day I dreaded arrived yesterday
« on: June 03, 2014, 06:02:39 AM »
I knew this day would come soon but it's always too soon.  It's been a few years since I've shot pheasants over her but we had a heck of a fun run together.  Rip Maddy

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Re: The day I dreaded arrived yesterday
« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2014, 06:06:53 AM »
How sad. So sorry to hear. Our dogs really become part of the family and the hurt is so strong when we lose them.

RIP Maddy, take care Ridgerunner!
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Re: The day I dreaded arrived yesterday
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2014, 06:26:46 AM »
Sorry looks like an awesome dog
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Re: The day I dreaded arrived yesterday
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2014, 06:31:30 AM »
Sorry for your loss Ridgerunner, condolences to you and your family. 

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Re: The day I dreaded arrived yesterday
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2014, 06:39:42 AM »
Sorry Ridgerunner they become such a part of your family.

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Re: The day I dreaded arrived yesterday
« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2014, 06:48:33 AM »
So Sorry.
Having owned retrieving dogs for some 40+ years, I always expected letting them go would get easier over the years, it does not.
Every one has owned a special place in my heart.
I pray your grief is short and that ya get back on the horse (get a new pup) soon.
Spent most of my $$ on huntin, fishin & retrievin dogs, the rest I just pretty much wasted.

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Re: The day I dreaded arrived yesterday
« Reply #6 on: June 03, 2014, 06:55:18 AM »
Sorry Ridge. Tough losing a friend.  :(
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Re: The day I dreaded arrived yesterday
« Reply #7 on: June 03, 2014, 07:22:15 AM »
Sorry
Been there.
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Re: The day I dreaded arrived yesterday
« Reply #8 on: June 03, 2014, 07:23:23 AM »
Sorry for your loss, bud...
RIP Maddy.
It's almost like she waited for you to get your pup before she passed.
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Re: The day I dreaded arrived yesterday
« Reply #9 on: June 03, 2014, 09:04:37 AM »
Sorry for your loss.  I know its hard to say goodbye.  They give us so much good for such a short time.  Best to you and your family.

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Re: The day I dreaded arrived yesterday
« Reply #10 on: June 03, 2014, 09:28:42 AM »
Beautiful dog.   Sorry for your loss.   :'(
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Re: The day I dreaded arrived yesterday
« Reply #11 on: June 03, 2014, 09:30:18 AM »
Condolences,  there is a bond made with a hunting dog (partner) that is special. 
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Re: The day I dreaded arrived yesterday
« Reply #12 on: June 04, 2014, 07:43:55 AM »
Sorry to hear it, my condolences.


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Re: The day I dreaded arrived yesterday
« Reply #13 on: June 04, 2014, 07:46:37 AM »
What a nice smile she had

So sorry for your loss

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Re: The day I dreaded arrived yesterday
« Reply #14 on: June 04, 2014, 09:02:54 AM »
 :'(


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Re: The day I dreaded arrived yesterday
« Reply #15 on: June 04, 2014, 09:05:54 AM »
My condolences to you and your family. Just had to do the same with our golden last fall.
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Re: The day I dreaded arrived yesterday
« Reply #16 on: June 04, 2014, 12:18:39 PM »
My condolences to you and your family. I am happy she has a place in your heart and hopefully as the time passes it is the best of times you had together that warm you memories.

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Re: The day I dreaded arrived yesterday
« Reply #17 on: June 04, 2014, 12:28:11 PM »
my condolances.. loosing a faithful dog can break your heart. hang in there and hope you get another pup soon,only thing that seems to help with the loss :twocents:
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