treefarmer wrote:Sorry for your loss. Those pups become just like family. Great picture of a happy dog, good way to remember her.
Treefarmer
Thanks for the reply and thoughts Phillip!
Jerry
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Jerry - my heart is broken to learn that Nikki has left this world. As I was reading your post my dog Holly came into my office at the exact moment that a tear started to well-up and sat by my side looking to have her ears rubbed. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers, I'm glad you had some wonderful experiences with her but the sudden loss must be very difficult. We are here for you brother.
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I appreciate the empathy, prayers and condolences Gents. It helps in some way.
We always had family dogs but Nikki was my first dog that was mine. Not as a possession or ownership but as a bond.
We were so connected. I was hers and she was mine.
Whomever first said “Man’s Best Friend” knew what they were talking about.
Regards, Jerry
That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who leaves the world better than he found it; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in other's and gave the best he had.
Jerry I too feel your pain. I went through this with my beloved "Bud" nearly three years ago and to this day I still miss him. Having him put down was one of the hardest things I've ever done but his suffering left me no choice. A special dog like your Nikki is hard to part with.
Jerry I'm sorry about your dog. Losing a long time friend is hard. Years ago I had another german shepherd, grew up with her from when I was about 10, when she passed I took it really hard. She was 10 years old, had a large tumor near her heart. We didn't know until it was too late.
RobesonsRme.com wrote:
I think there's a reason dog's age more rapidly than we do and I'm not talking about biological, genetic or scientific.
I think it's so we can be exposed to and loved by as many as possible in our short sojourns on earth.
Charlie Noyes
I think you are on to something Charlie.
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KnifeSlinger#81 wrote:Jerry I'm sorry about your dog. Losing a long time friend is hard. Years ago I had another german shepherd, grew up with her from when I was about 10, when she passed I took it really hard. She was 10 years old, had a large tumor near her heart. We didn't know until it was too late.
RobesonsRme.com wrote:
I think there's a reason dog's age more rapidly than we do and I'm not talking about biological, genetic or scientific.
I think it's so we can be exposed to and loved by as many as possible in our short sojourns on earth.
Charlie Noyes
I think you are on to something Charlie.
So sorry for your loss Jerry,Soul is my 3rd dog and I know that feeling of losing a dog,Soul is 5yrs old my last dog was 17yrs and died in my arms,the pain was hard but it takes time but you will never forgot as have all those memories, take care my friend .
Paul,
friendship is a rare and precious gift,
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One is the sadder parts is my other dog. He is really messed up. He lost a good friend also.
Jerry
That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who leaves the world better than he found it; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in other's and gave the best he had.
Speaking of puppies, I have a friend who recently traded a shotgun for a black lab pup, and he named him ruger von pupster. I found the whole thing hilarious when he told me.
-Paul T.
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I had to laugh. Justin (jdub) named his dog I gave him Remy. If you know Justin at all he beads Case blood. For for him to name his dog that was pretty cool.
Thanks for sharing Gents. If I get another I will likely name it “Sig” as in Sig Sauer.
Appreciate all the posts Gents.
Jerry
That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who leaves the world better than he found it; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in other's and gave the best he had.
The first puppy we had just after I returned from Viet Nam was a black mixed breed terrier.
We named him CIDG. That's pronounced "Sidge" as in "bridge".
The C.I.D.G. I worked with in Viet Nam were The Civilian Irregular Defense Group, made up mostly of Montagnards and Cambodians. Fantastic troops, for the most part.
CIDG lived to be seventeen. He and I were out in the driveway one day. I think I was washing cars. I watched him walk around the corner of the house, heading toward the front porch and that was the last we ever saw of him. He simply vanished.
Charlie
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zp4ja wrote:Great pets everyone. Kind like our varied interest in knives. Lots of unique critters.
Not to single one out but Justin’s post hit home for me. Beautiful dog Justin and good on you Keith. Congratulations to both my friends.
Jdub wrote:Here is Remington. Chocolate Lab of course. Dog came all the way from Muleshoe TX. Kieth gifted her to my kids. But she has become my dog. Best big dog I believe I have ever had. She is great with my kids which are 8-5-3. We were talking one day and we were talking how the kids need a dog. He began to tell me about this pup he had picked out of his litter and was gonna keep for himself..... well as you can see that didn’t work out like he planned. He drove the dog all the way from Muleshoe TX to Unicoi TN. Thank you kindly kieth we all appreciate her.
My 11 year old chocolate lab was sick a couple weeks ago. Clogged nostrils and no energy. Figured it was a respitory thing but her stomach was swollen.
Basically within one week (who knows how long it was brewing), full blown cancer and internal bleeding. Too week and old for surgery or treatment. I asked doc what you do if it was your dog. I trust this doc very much. Kind of expected the answer. I loved that dog. In shock a bit. Figured her time was coming given her age but did not expect to have to put her down that day.
Lost a good friend that day.
My other dog just doesn’t understand why she is not there. Freaked out.
They say animals don’t have souls therefore cannot go to heaven. Could be misquoting that but I heard opinions on this.
Personally, I cannot believe a creature God made is not allowed in heaven. No reply required as I am not trying to start a theological discussion. Just mourning.
Miss her greatly. She was my best friend. Hope God has a spare shotgun I can borrow in heaven assuming I keep on the straight and narrow.
Attached pic is Nikki in the desert with me a few months back.
Thank buddy, i appreciate that. Sorry about your dog..
My wife and I have had cats in the house for over 43 years and this is our latest, Sophie. As you can see, one of her main jobs is security. Just go ahead and reach your hand in there and try to take one of my knives. You will be "greeted" by a mouthful of sharp fangs. LOL Actually she is 1 1/2 years old and is very friendly, except if you happen to be a bug or other invader getting into "her" house. Then you are dealt with harshly. She patrols every corner of every room each morning and keeps a sharp eye on the neighborhood squirrels outside to prevent them from getting in. We got her from our local rescue shelter group after someone had abandoned her near a local football stadium. Most people that see her say "that racoon tail does not go with the rest of her outfit." And NO, I don't lock her in there at night!
Our Kangal, Ahter, snapped her ACL ligament a couple of weeks ago and had to have surgery. She's home now and recuperating - with a shaved butt and a cone of shame.
The surgery was, of course, an unexpected expense. I told my wife we need to change Ahter's name to either "Christmas Bonus" or "Granite counter tops"'
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Our Kangal, Ahter, snapped her ACL ligament a couple of weeks ago and had to have surgery. She's home now and recuperating - with a shaved butt and a cone of shame.
The surgery was, of course, an unexpected expense. I told my wife we need to change Ahter's name to either "Christmas Bonus" or "Granite counter tops"'
Wow, I guess unexpected Christmas expense. But at least she is back on the road to recovery. It's always tough to have a sick or injured animal, and getting back to normal again is of the prime importance. Amazing what a good vet can do.
Sorry for your baby... Animals can be as heartfelt as human children.
Speaking of heart felt kids... Here is my baby girl, and my other babies. (I know kids don't count as pets but I love them all equally. If my daughter can't fetch a beer... she's going to the pound!
There are only 4 of them in these picts... There are 7 of them now. plus two grandkids. 8 or 9 cats as well... I love my babies!
Edit: here are the others...
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Nice pics guys
This was always one of my favorite threads and I haven’t posted for a few years on it so here’s a more recent pic of my best bud
Couple with my youngest daughter as well as she’s the one that takes the pics