THE Olde North State Dog thread ... pics and intros

[JohnVee]

@weejub Harry is a great little dog. Sarah and I both gravitated to him.

We're two years since losing our last GSD (my avatar) and just starting to talk about another beast. After losing 2 of 3 prematurely to a disease the vet first told us that we'd never see in another 50 years, I'm somewhat hesitant to the idea. It'll be much smaller than a GSD next time. Or not...

Edit: The dog threads are the ones I almost always avoid reading here on MUD. They always end the same.

 

[S4Cruiser]

So sorry to hear Jeremy. Our thoughts will be with you and the family. Bear seems to have served his term with honor and pride from the looks of that pic.

Echo what Jason said! It does get easier, but still sucks.

 

[CharlestonG8R]

Echo what Jason said! It does get easier, but still sucks.

Thanks, gents. Even though we have 3 terriers, the house just feels empty without his presence. Everyone who has lost a dog knows the feeling. When I look down to my side, I expect to see a big orange fluff...

 

[NCFJ]

We lost Tiger, Heather's stud horse 3 weeks back. He was 22 and Heather had him from birth. I miss him nickering at me every morning in the feed shed and seeing him running across the paddocks with his buddies. They all leave a mark on our lives. We've lost three dogs a horse and a cat since we have lived here, 6.5 years.

 

[David70FJ40]

I agree with JohnVee, the dog threads always end the same. I wish dogs did live longer, mine have brought such fun and companionship into my life. However long they live, they do more for us as we do for them, treat a dog well and I believe it says a lot about that person. No matter the end, I know from experience they bring more joy to our lives than the sadness at the end of theirs.

 

[jamesurq]

Took a nice long drive with the windows down this weekend. The dog equivalent of an all you can eat buffet...

 

[dbenke]

Sorry to hear about that , Jeremy.
I know how you feel all to well.

 

[S4Cruiser]

New friend! Just in from a trip to northern VA and back. We're both pooped!

Thanks again for the crate @Mtbcoach, worked perfect!

 

[jfz80]

Very cool. Brown dogs matter
Cant wait to meet the new pup.

 

[pawwright]

New friend! Just in from a trip to northern VA and back. We're both pooped!

Thanks again for the crate Jerry, worked perfect!

looks really upset in there .... congrats.

 

[mtweller]

Well, the day had been coming for a long time, and yesterday we had to put down my best friend Splash. She was 3 weeks shy of her 14th birthday. She'd been dealing with hip dysplasia and Lumbosacra Disease for many years. The past few months her condition progressed pretty quickly. We tried every med imaginable, laser therapy, and dry needling (similar to acupuncture), but she'd really been suffering the last few days. We opted to have someone come to our home, which was nice because as her hips got bad, she hated riding in our trucks; I think she wasn't comfortable trying to stabilize herself during the ride.

Many here knew here, and knew she was by my side like glue. Tough day. But, the good news for us that I'll get more active in the club again. She hasn't been able to camp or really electively travel for sometime, which has been a huge contributor to our lack of participation.

Few of my favorite pics - younger days and near the end:

 

[NCFJ]

RIP Splash. She's probably in a marsh somewhere chasing ducks Ramon.

 

[jfz80]

Hate to read this Ramon and I know there are no words that can help ease the pain. She will be missed as much as she was loved.

 

[fj40z]

Really sorry for your loss Ramon.

 

[JohnVee]

So sorry to hear this, Ramon. Been there 3 times in the last 10 years. You gave Splash a great life and she knew it. You deserved each other.

We dog sat two hounds at our house between xmas and NYE. I loved it, but it taught me that I'm still not ready, after 2 years, for another beast of our own. I like all you guys, but my animals will always win my time and be my first responsibilty. I guess that's where you've been lately; completely understood.

 

[David70FJ40]

Splash, what a great name! Some dogs get lucky and find their way to wonderful homes with people who take care of them. If there is such a thing as reincarnation, let me come back as one of those pampered dogs, like Splash.

 

[lumbee1]

So sorry to hear this Ramon. We had to put down our beagle in 2011. That was a tough decision and a rough day.

 

[Fort Knox]

Oh man....Ramon. I'm so sorry to hear about Splash. I know how much it hurts bud, and I feel for you guys right now. You gave Splash a GREAT life man.

 

[Rice]

Thanks, Ramon, for sharing some Splash memories. The only thing ever wrong about dogs is the short time they stay with us ... I suppose even that is harboring the lesson to make every moment special. A request for more pics.

Be well man.
Rice

 

[little_joe]

Ramon, I am terribly sorry for you and Emma. Splash was a wonderful, beautiful companion. Rest easy and run free, Splash!