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Offline Widgeondeke

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I was met at the door for 14+ years
« on: May 22, 2016, 10:01:33 AM »
...and then on Friday I wasn't. He always met me at the door when I get home.  Bo never did turn out as my great hunting dog, but he was a loyal family member. He was a big ole Golden Retriever, 95# in his prime. He had a vicious bark that scared those that knocked on the door. BUT he never bit anyone. He just wanted you to pet him and throw something to fetch. He was great with the kids and other animals; chickens, rabbits, goats, cats and other dogs.
He lived a full life, almost 15.
His hips had started going a couple years ago, bit he still would play. He never lost his appetite or bowel control.  Just had a lil trouble breathing in the end and finally couldn't get up off the floor and didn't eat on Friday.  I knew it was time.   
The wife and kids spent all day Saturday with him. Brushed him, trimmed his paws and fed him some bread(he would steal and eat a loaf 😂 a few times when left on the counter edge) as  we used it to hide pills, gave him some aspirin.  After I got home from work he was outside enjoying the grass with family.  I spent some time then carried him inside. 
Allowed the kids to say their goodbyes. (Man this sucks 😭)
Bo is running in the grass chewing on his bones with all the other dogs in heaven. 

One of my fondest memories. Was pheasant hunting at Skagit HQ, he got birdy and flushed one. I made a good shot and dropped it. Looked for Bo and he was running full speed back to the truck. He waiting for us to walk the half mile back. Last time he went hunting  :chuckle: . (Unfortunately someone on a dirt bike had ruined him by throttling hard next to him)

RIP Bobo
« Last Edit: May 22, 2016, 10:09:58 AM by Widgeondeke »
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Re: I was met at the door for 14+ years
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2016, 10:05:10 AM »
Hate reading these stories, my Bailey is 10... hoping for many more healthy years.
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Re: I was met at the door for 14+ years
« Reply #2 on: May 22, 2016, 10:16:12 AM »
Very Srry for your loss
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Re: I was met at the door for 14+ years
« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2016, 10:16:35 AM »
Man, I literally just had the exact same thing happen a few weeks ago with my dog. Her hips just finally couldn't keep up, sounds like my dog hunted a just like yours did too! Definitely not easy, sorry about your loss.
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Re: I was met at the door for 14+ years
« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2016, 11:29:15 AM »
RIP Bo
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Re: I was met at the door for 14+ years
« Reply #5 on: May 22, 2016, 11:54:14 AM »
Damn I hate these stories as well, just the sad parts.  So hard to let your family member go, very sad times.  You guys had a great life together, he is in heaven!
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Re: I was met at the door for 14+ years
« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2016, 12:09:04 PM »
Sorry for your loss. RIP Bo.
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Re: I was met at the door for 14+ years
« Reply #7 on: May 22, 2016, 12:15:10 PM »
Sorry for your families loss. Ours is 13 now........
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Re: I was met at the door for 14+ years
« Reply #8 on: May 22, 2016, 12:39:39 PM »
Sorry Floyd. I can definitely vouch for the power of his bark. He was a good boy. RIP Bo!
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Re: I was met at the door for 14+ years
« Reply #9 on: May 22, 2016, 02:38:09 PM »
Sorry for your loss, sounds like a great boy, it truly is one of the hardest things to have done. RIP Bo.  :'(
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Re: I was met at the door for 14+ years
« Reply #10 on: May 22, 2016, 03:33:56 PM »
I didn't want to click on this thread in fear of what I'd likely read but as heart breaking as it was to read I'm glad you shared a tiny glimpse into the life of Bo.  For what it's worth, you should take comfort in the fact that Bo passed on knowing he was loved, equally as much as he gave it.  I'm sorry for your loss.
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Re: I was met at the door for 14+ years
« Reply #11 on: May 22, 2016, 03:44:25 PM »
There are times I can still hear my girls toenails on the floor coming to greet me at the door, and it's been two years.  Sniff

Sorry for your loss.
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Re: I was met at the door for 14+ years
« Reply #12 on: May 22, 2016, 03:59:26 PM »
Not looking forward to this kind of day, sorry to hear.  :'(
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Re: I was met at the door for 14+ years
« Reply #13 on: May 22, 2016, 04:08:34 PM »
These are always very rough days...rip bo
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Re: I was met at the door for 14+ years
« Reply #14 on: May 22, 2016, 04:32:47 PM »
Sorry to hear this but thanks for sharing. I'll be facing this in a few years myself.
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