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Other Hunting => Bird Dogs => Topic started by: BEARHUNTER1 on October 10, 2018, 05:03:40 PM

Title: River Shore
Post by: BEARHUNTER1 on October 10, 2018, 05:03:40 PM: I had adopted River in February from some wonderful people.
I have had a few really good dogs in my 59 years but this girl has been amazing.
Today she had a ultrasound showing a large bleeding tumor in her stomach and the options either way are not good.
We got to hunt pheasant for the first time this fall and this girl is so pleasing to watch she is so beautiful.
She has been a blessing for my depression and made me feel like a new man.
When that day comes it’s going to be heart wrenching for some time.
I wish I had her for the first 8 years.
I love her now! And will miss even more when she’s gone.
She will be hard to live up too!

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Post by: Bigluke1981 on October 10, 2018, 05:51:12 PM: So sorry to hear about your lil buddy!!
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Post by: jackson7 on October 10, 2018, 07:24:49 PM: hey bear, so sorry, always horrible. Did you get a 2nd opinion?
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Post by: BEARHUNTER1 on October 10, 2018, 07:51:27 PM: Yes I did! Will be going to fountain veterinary in Bellingham Friday.
Talk to the vet on the phone.

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Post by: wildweeds on October 18, 2018, 05:52:56 PM: I just got back from hunting North Dakota , my hunting pardner owns Fountain, he is really good, no nonsense, old school and a heck of a surgeon.
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Post by: BEARHUNTER1 on October 21, 2018, 05:12:17 PM: Thank you! I hope it all goes well!

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Post by: HaydenHunter on October 21, 2018, 06:36:45 PM: Best of luck that this somehow has a happy ending.
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Post by: BEARHUNTER1 on October 23, 2018, 08:02:50 PM: Thank you!

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Post by: BEARHUNTER1 on October 26, 2018, 12:10:16 PM: My River is in surgery as I text this...just praying it turns out good!

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Post by: kisfish on October 26, 2018, 12:18:32 PM: wishing you guys the best outcome and a speedy recovery.
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Post by: Knocker of rocks on October 26, 2018, 01:41:42 PM: So sorry, she looks like a wonderful young dog lady.
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Post by: BEARHUNTER1 on October 26, 2018, 03:48:58 PM: Sad to say that Rivers tumor cannot be removed because of the size and location.
She still has a lot of energy and happiness left in her.
Every time I come home from work and she meets me at the door or the gate.
She will be coming home tonight and we will enjoy the remaining time we will have with her.
As long as her tail wags I will continue love her and enjoy her presence and take a lot more pictures to add to my collection.
I want to thank you guys at Fountain Veterinary clinic for doing all you could to help River.
If I ever get another dog you guys will see me again! Happy Hunting!

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Post by: wildweeds on October 26, 2018, 04:53:12 PM: Well fiddlesticks, I'd been hoping that they could make it happen for ya. Enjoy the time that's afforded.
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Post by: BEARHUNTER1 on October 26, 2018, 07:26:44 PM: Appreciate the thoughts! I will make the best of what we have left!

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Post by: BEARHUNTER1 on April 08, 2019, 11:53:14 AM: God is looking out for River and I as we move on.
River amazingly is great as you can see we did a few birds and we are so happy.
Amen! 😊

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Post by: Yelper Guy on April 08, 2019, 02:07:28 PM: I hadn't seen your original post from last year, until now.
We had to put one of our dogs down recently, her cancer came on really hard and fast.
She was a real special dog also, the pain is still there.
River, it appears isn't giving up anytime soon.
Someone's watching out for the two of you!