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Other Hunting => Bird Dogs => Topic started by: CoryTDF on May 04, 2010, 09:07:40 PM

Title: Good bye Jake!
Post by: CoryTDF on May 04, 2010, 09:07:40 PM: Tonight I feed my best bud Jake for the last time. I will be putting him down tomorrow at 1630. He has had a great 16 year life. We have been through a lot together. Broken bones, multiple moves, and tons of other ups and downs. This is the first time I have had to do this. I know it's for the best but I'm really having a hard time accepting the fact that he is going to be gone. :'( I'm going to miss my bud he really was my best friend. The picture is of him on our other dogs first birthday. He always was a goofy dog and this picture shows it. R.I.P Jake you made my life a joy and I'll miss you.
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Post by: Elkohol on May 04, 2010, 09:13:33 PM: Im sorry for your loss, theres nothing harder than putting down your best friend. looks like he had a great life with you though!
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Post by: buckhorn2 on May 04, 2010, 09:56:36 PM: Good luck tomorrow Cory I wish they could live forever.
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Post by: goosegetter79 on May 04, 2010, 10:02:17 PM: Man so sorry Cory. I had to put my 6 yr old lab down in august and it was pretty rough. I know how you feel, they are 1 of the family. I was just moving pics. around yesterday in the house and was moving pics of him and I just started crying. Good luck tomorrow and i'll be thinking of you and ur dog.
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Post by: HHPro on May 04, 2010, 10:03:45 PM: Sorry to hear that Cory,best wishes to you and Jake.
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Post by: ladyelkslayer on May 04, 2010, 10:09:37 PM: So sorry to hear that. I know what you're going through as I just had to put my 15 year old lab down. They get to be such a big part of your life. hang in there and best wishes
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Post by: Tony 270WSM on May 04, 2010, 10:11:51 PM: Sorry about that, must be tough.
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Post by: Copperwood on May 04, 2010, 10:34:28 PM: My entire life has been filled with labs, and when you see them as a puppy chewing up the furniture you never think this day will come. I'm really sorry for your loss but you deserve a lot of credit. I have seen a lot of people keep their dogs around because they can't let go. Best wishes to you and your buddy.
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Post by: Machias on May 04, 2010, 10:54:37 PM: Very sorry for your loss Cory. :(
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Post by: littlemac on May 04, 2010, 11:43:40 PM: Keep the good memories close. We will be facing this day soon too. It is the toughest decision we dog owners face with our best friends.

We'll keep you and Jake in our thoughts Cory.
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Post by: firecrotch on May 05, 2010, 12:02:45 AM: its the best thing for him cory, i know that jake meant a lot to you and riley and i feel terrible hearing about it. its a sickening feeling i feel for ya bud, im really sorry
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Post by: halflife65 on May 05, 2010, 08:54:07 AM: Tough situation - I'm really sorry to hear that.
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Post by: Ranger91298 on May 05, 2010, 09:00:48 AM: Sorry to hear about Jake, it has to be a tough day. Do the best you can to celebrate his life... sounds like he truly had a long and happy life with you...
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Post by: tlbradford on May 05, 2010, 09:15:31 AM: It sounds like he was a great dog. Enjoy the memories.
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Post by: Wayne1 on May 05, 2010, 12:34:49 PM: So Sorry to hear of your loss...... but I've sure you have alot of loved memories together.. Maybe this will help a little,

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
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Post by: Austrian Hunter on May 05, 2010, 12:43:19 PM: It's like loosing a family member! Sorry, but he will be in dogy heaven looking after you!
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Post by: Happy Gilmore on May 05, 2010, 12:45:49 PM: sorry to hear the news. Man, he looks exactly like my dog I had growing up. White faced, white chest and toes. God speed.. Hap
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Post by: Birdguy on May 05, 2010, 04:22:24 PM: 16 years is a long time for any dog, certainly a dog with any mass. The fact that you realize the time has come adds to your credibility as a pet owner. No, it is not easy, and I feel for you and your situation. Sounds as though you shared some of the best times of your life, and you know the best times of his life ;), Take that with you as you let him move on to the place where he will not hurt anymore and he has the energy to do what he loves.
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Post by: jackelope on May 05, 2010, 04:51:43 PM: Sorry to hear, bud...my old boy will be 10 this year and I know the time is coming in the next few years...
remember the good times.
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Post by: CoryTDF on May 05, 2010, 08:17:52 PM: Well it's done I held him in my arms as he took his last breath. It was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. It was time he was ready. We found a great place that over looks one of our hunting spots and buried him there. Now he can be part of our hunts forever. Bye Jake, I love you!
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Post by: magnanimous_j on May 05, 2010, 08:42:59 PM: I'm sorry man, I'm sure that was a very difficult thing to do. I'll be in the same position before too long.

Not that it will make it any easier, just try to remember that you did what was best for your friend.
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Post by: rainshadow1 on May 05, 2010, 08:48:28 PM: Tough to let a good dog go. Best to you and your gang, Cory.
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Post by: ICEMAN on May 05, 2010, 09:07:00 PM: Cory, been there....

We miss ours every day....been gone two years. After we put ours down, we made a little diary on our computer desktop where family members could write in it daily and share how we were each feeling... Really love to go back and read the diary. Hang in there.
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Post by: sisu on May 05, 2010, 10:37:15 PM: I have avoided this thread. I put Aurora down Dec 19 2009. Saddest day ever, still feel her with me on walks.
Hope you get another pup soon. I know when I kick the bucket I'll leave a dog behind for my children or grand kids to care for. I love my dogs and from the sounds of it so do you.

God Bless dogs and their owners

Scott
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on May 05, 2010, 10:46:42 PM: very sad to lose a great friend
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Post by: 6 Point on May 13, 2010, 06:31:31 AM: So sorry for Your loss. last Monday was my Kayla's last "treat". It is so hard, but we have the memories and they will always be in our Heart5s.