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Missing my buddy
« on: June 22, 2016, 12:35:29 PM »
Lost my friend today.
 Moose was 15.5 yrs old.
Just as the people who owned him before, robbed him of his prime years in that dam crate, cancer took his twilight years.
He came to me as a gift, to enjoy and grow with. He made the last 7 yrs very enjoyable and I am grateful for every second,
I hugged and kissed his hairy face when he retrieved his first duck.
I hugged and kissed his face today as he took his last breath.
He hunted with no training, all instinct. That same instinct led him to be a gentle best friend to the grand children.
He rests under the big oak, next to wetland he chased ducks in. Was it coincidence a pair of mallards flew directly overhead? I don't know.
R.I.P Sir Moosealot. I will see you in heaven.
Goodbye my friend.
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Re: Missing my buddy
« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2016, 12:38:03 PM »
Sorry for your loss.  Hang onto those memories...

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Re: Missing my buddy
« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2016, 12:46:26 PM »
Sorry to hear this. Sounds like moose was a good pup and you have some awesome memories.

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Re: Missing my buddy
« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2016, 12:55:19 PM »
Sorry man, it is never easy. They just don't live long enough.

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Re: Missing my buddy
« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2016, 01:13:12 PM »
Damn!  I hate these posts.  Sorry for you loss. 
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Re: Missing my buddy
« Reply #5 on: June 22, 2016, 02:48:21 PM »
RIP Moose

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Re: Missing my buddy
« Reply #6 on: June 22, 2016, 02:55:01 PM »
RIP Sir Moosealot.  He sounds like he gave you and your family many years of great companionship.  I hear there is an endless supply of biscuits to crunch, and, cats to chase for days in pup heaven. 
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Re: Missing my buddy
« Reply #7 on: June 22, 2016, 02:57:29 PM »
Wow. 15.5 years out of a lab. That is mans best friend right there! I am so sorry for your loss. I hope Moose gets plenty of ducks in heaven. Very nice write up on your best friend too.


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Re: Missing my buddy
« Reply #8 on: June 22, 2016, 04:47:41 PM »
Tough times...r.i.p
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Re: Missing my buddy
« Reply #9 on: June 22, 2016, 06:00:26 PM »
Feel you, lost two yellows (bailey and Hunter) who were my kids.

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Re: Missing my buddy
« Reply #10 on: June 22, 2016, 06:07:16 PM »
Sorry,
Nice eulogy. All dogs go to heaven.
Rest in peace Moose
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Re: Missing my buddy
« Reply #11 on: June 22, 2016, 06:22:44 PM »
So sorry for the loss of your best pal and a member of your family.  No words can make it right or feel better.  He's now free to be a hunting machine once again.  RIP Moose
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Re: Missing my buddy
« Reply #12 on: June 22, 2016, 06:27:38 PM »
Sorry,
Nice eulogy. All dogs go to heaven.
Rest in peace Moose
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Re: Missing my buddy
« Reply #13 on: June 22, 2016, 08:28:56 PM »
Sorry to hear about your loss. Dreading the day I lose my pup.

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Re: Missing my buddy
« Reply #14 on: June 22, 2016, 08:32:29 PM »
Sorry for your loss, Moose looked like a cool dude

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Re: Missing my buddy
« Reply #15 on: June 22, 2016, 08:55:57 PM »
 
Rip moose

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Re: Missing my buddy
« Reply #16 on: June 22, 2016, 11:09:55 PM »
nope nature always shows up in those times.  :'( sorry to hear that man, glad you were able to rescue this guy.  :tup: :tup:
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Re: Missing my buddy
« Reply #17 on: June 23, 2016, 06:58:43 AM »
Sorry for your loss.
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Re: Missing my buddy
« Reply #18 on: June 23, 2016, 07:12:55 AM »
Nicely written, sorry for your loss, happy to hear that you turned his life into a great one..
my grandpa always said "if it aint broke dont fix it"

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Re: Missing my buddy
« Reply #19 on: June 23, 2016, 07:32:56 AM »
Oh man I'm sorry!  It is very difficult to let go of a friend! 

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Re: Missing my buddy
« Reply #20 on: June 23, 2016, 08:50:43 AM »
Really sorry man! You gave your buddy a good life man. What more could a pup ask for...

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Re: Missing my buddy
« Reply #21 on: June 23, 2016, 09:09:45 AM »
Don't like reading these threads... sorry about your pup. Sounds like he had a great life with you

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Re: Missing my buddy
« Reply #22 on: June 23, 2016, 11:20:17 AM »
So sorry for the loss.

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Re: Missing my buddy
« Reply #23 on: June 23, 2016, 11:24:04 AM »
That's a nice looking dog there. I am sure you gave him the most memorable times of his life. RIP Moose
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Re: Missing my buddy
« Reply #24 on: June 23, 2016, 11:43:21 AM »
I'm sorry for your loss. Every time I read a thread like this, I always get a lump in my throat dreading the day it will happen to me and my dog. I have never been tighter with a dog in my life than I am with this one.   :'(
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Re: Missing my buddy
« Reply #25 on: June 23, 2016, 05:08:56 PM »
sorry buddy, it just tears you to pieces, im holding back the tears now. nothing can replace our best friends, do not second guess whether to get another one,

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Re: Missing my buddy
« Reply #26 on: June 23, 2016, 05:37:24 PM »
Look like he was a good old boy.  So sad when they go.  RIP Moose.

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Re: Missing my buddy
« Reply #27 on: June 24, 2016, 07:04:19 AM »
Sorry neighbor. That's a really tough one.
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