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Title: Had to put my best friend asleep today
Post by: shorthair15 on March 21, 2020, 05:25:59 PM: Had to put 13 yr old gsp down today. He was my best friend and my hunting buddy. I loved that dog! Man I’m going to miss him he was super smart,gentle and kind to other people. Ran him in the navhda natural ability at 5 months old got a prize 2 107 pts. First dog I ever trained. My wife and kids loved him. I will miss you my friend I can’t replace you wont be same without you! We will meet again! RIP Comet been crying the last two hrs. :'(
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Post by: huntnfmly on March 21, 2020, 05:29:15 PM: I'm so very sorry.
Been there one of the hardest things
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Post by: elkboy on March 21, 2020, 05:46:58 PM: Sorry for your loss! One of the saddest facts of life is that our family members that happen to be dogs have such shorter lifespans. :'( It sounds like you gave him the best life he could hope for.
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Post by: NumaJohn on March 21, 2020, 05:51:12 PM: My thoughts are with you, shorthair15.

Our family's GSP is 5.5 years old and I am already dreading "the day," whenever it may come.

Take care,

John
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Post by: vandeman17 on March 21, 2020, 06:30:44 PM: These posts always tear me up. Sounds like a great dog who lived a long, enjoyable life. RIP Comet
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Post by: kisfish on March 21, 2020, 06:33:35 PM: I am sorry for your loss..
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Post by: Special T on March 21, 2020, 06:50:39 PM: When I had to put down my first hunting dog it tore me up. I was a miserable SOB. My wife told me to go pick out a dog after me moaping around for a year. She said if I dont pick one out she would, and it would be some pocket pup...

Best thing to do is go get another one asap it helps fill the hole in your heart.

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Post by: Stein on March 21, 2020, 06:52:19 PM: Bummer, sorry to hear about your loss. I have had a bunch of dogs in my life and a few really stand out and it's tough to say goodbye.
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Post by: Taco280AI on March 21, 2020, 07:29:34 PM: Lost my dog 11 days shy of her 12th birthday, nearly two years ago. Was terrible, know how you're feeling.
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Post by: cem3434 on March 21, 2020, 07:30:09 PM: Sorry for your loss, it never easy saying bye to a member of the family.
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Post by: hawks33 on March 21, 2020, 07:51:40 PM: Sorry for your loss, I miss my Tucker. Best thing i did was get another pup
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Post by: Katmai Guy on March 21, 2020, 08:17:49 PM: Damn! Sorry to hear this, it sucks.
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Post by: acrocker on March 21, 2020, 08:31:57 PM: Been there, done that - it was terrible and I'm truly sorry for your loss and what you're going through. Know that it will get better, tho -eventually you'll be able to look back on the good times and smile.

I did cry for a good week though, and then on occasion when something triggered a memory. Let's just say I had a lot of things suddenly get into my eye for a while afterward and cause a lot of watering... ;)

Seriously, though - I know it's tough and I'm sorry for you and your friend.
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Post by: trophyhunt on March 21, 2020, 08:36:29 PM: Quote from: vandeman17 on March 21, 2020, 06:30:44 PM
These posts always tear me up. Sounds like a great dog who lived a long, enjoyable life. RIP Comet
:yeah: sorry to hear, breaks my heart
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Post by: greenhead_killer on March 21, 2020, 08:41:17 PM: Sorry to hear man! Keep those memories, they will help pull you through
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Post by: bornhunter on March 21, 2020, 10:16:59 PM: So sorry to hear of your loss. Its so dang hard to lose your buddy like that. He's still with you and always will be.
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on March 21, 2020, 10:54:17 PM: Quote from: trophyhunt on March 21, 2020, 08:36:29 PM
Quote from: vandeman17 on March 21, 2020, 06:30:44 PM
These posts always tear me up. Sounds like a great dog who lived a long, enjoyable life. RIP Comet
:yeah: sorry to hear, breaks my heart

:yeah:
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Post by: AL WORRELLS KID on March 22, 2020, 02:22:46 PM: shorthair15, Keep you're eye on the horizon, for someday Comet will spot you coming and what a reunion that will be! :'(
Doug
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Post by: Blacktail Sniper on March 22, 2020, 04:00:48 PM: Quote from: elkboy on March 21, 2020, 05:46:58 PM
Sorry for your loss! One of the saddest facts of life is that our family members that happen to be dogs have such shorter lifespans. :'( It sounds like you gave him the best life he could hope for.

:yeah:
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Post by: Backstrap on April 03, 2020, 03:45:36 PM: Sad times, so sorry for you and your family.

My dad has been gone for 12 years, and I will still occasionally have dreams with him in them. They are always good dreams, it’s like he’s right there. I hope your buddy will visit you from time to time.

RIP comet.
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Post by: pianoman9701 on April 04, 2020, 09:29:56 AM: I'm sorry to hear you lost your friend. It's one off the hardest things to do.
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Post by: Jingles on April 04, 2020, 09:35:06 AM: Sorry to hear of your loss, and I know exactly how you feel as I had to put mine down the 31st pulls at the heartstrings for a long time
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Post by: jackson7 on April 04, 2020, 10:37:56 AM: so sorry,
been there. fond memories will overtake the sadness.
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Post by: Ironhead on April 04, 2020, 11:11:29 AM: I feel for you shorthair15. So tough emotionally to loose a loved one, even if they have hair all over and walk on all fours.. I had to put my 13 year old Male GSP down 4 months ago due to cancer. This may sound shallow but, it was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. He was my buddy and he had no idea what was going on when I brought him to the Vet. I still feel guilty today even though I know I did the right thing. With time it does get easier. I said I didnt want to get another Dog because it was so hard losing Zeke and such a PIA when you want to go on a trip, but last night my Wife caught me looking at GSP puppies on line. All I could think about was all of the great times Zeke and I had together and how I would love another chance at having such a great friend. Sorry you are having to endure this, time will heal and the awesome memories will start flooding back.
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Post by: Schmalzfam on April 08, 2020, 09:24:37 PM: Sounds like he was your best buddy, that's hard for sure. Enjoy your memories and your favorite spots, he will forever be around.
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Post by: hollymaster on April 08, 2020, 11:55:12 PM: Amen. I know the feeling, never be able to replace the best ones! :sry:
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Post by: hunter399 on April 09, 2020, 04:20:13 AM: Ya you should watch this.
Two pretty good story's .One story is about a dog.
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Post by: Henrydog on April 09, 2020, 05:36:39 AM: I'm very sorry. I went through this last fall. There is nothing worse.
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Post by: lamrith on April 09, 2020, 10:35:12 AM: Quote from: Ironhead on April 04, 2020, 11:11:29 AM
I feel for you shorthair15. So tough emotionally to loose a loved one, even if they have hair all over and walk on all fours.. I had to put my 13 year old Male GSP down 4 months ago due to cancer. This may sound shallow but, it was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. He was my buddy and he had no idea what was going on when I brought him to the Vet. I still feel guilty today even though I know I did the right thing. With time it does get easier. I said I didnt want to get another Dog because it was so hard losing Zeke and such a PIA when you want to go on a trip, but last night my Wife caught me looking at GSP puppies on line. All I could think about was all of the great times Zeke and I had together and how I would love another chance at having such a great friend. Sorry you are having to endure this, time will heal and the awesome memories will start flooding back.
Sorry for your loss. We went thru this in January with our Lab. She hid her cancer from us for a long time, not letting on that anything was wrong. We found out because she was down and not wanting to move. By that time there was no decision to make, putting her down was the only ethical thing to do. You may feel guilty, but you did the right thing, your GSP went out peacefully and knew he was loved.
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Post by: LipRipper! on October 08, 2020, 06:45:35 AM: I am so sorry for your loss. Like others, it's so hard to read these posts. Even though we hate reading these posts, I think we all still do, just to hear about the love that we all share towards our pups. We like to hear about their hunting successes and their playful ways. It sounds like your pup had a wonderful life. RIP Comet.
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Post by: 10mmg on October 08, 2020, 07:25:46 AM: The tremendous pain we feel at the loss of a great dog is a direct result of the greater joy we experience during their lives. Sorry for your loss. Gotta go my allergies are really kicking in.
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Post by: Fl0und3rz on October 08, 2020, 08:01:21 AM: I am sorry for your loss.
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Post by: rjmcm on October 08, 2020, 08:30:44 AM: I am sorry for your loss. I am glad that you have such great memories
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Post by: WildW00d on October 16, 2020, 10:10:46 AM: Sorry about the loss of your pup! Super tough losing a good dog! At least you guys had a lot of good years in there!