Tail Feather salute, lost a good one today

[rundrave]

Had to put my 12 year old GSP down today. Just sucks and huge kick in gut with everything else going on at the moment. This was the last thing I needed to deal with right now.

 

He went down hill fast. Found some issues with his prostate late last week. Tried a Hail Mary over the weekend with some meds and didn’t see any sign of improvement so had to do what was best for him and put him down this afternoon.

 

My first year pheasant hunting was 1990 and I have been around a lot of bird dogs in the field and hunt tests over the years. Have owned more than one GSP and this guy was a special one.

 

Would appreciate it if you all could give your bird dogs a little extra scratch behind the ear for me.

 

Hardest part was breaking it to my kids. On top of that with the covid virus they wouldn’t let me go inside any vets office to be with him. Wasn’t going to allow him to go down without me so made them do it from my truck. Delicate situation and I support the policy not to allow me in the building. Just another thing that made this difficult.

 

Its all bittersweet I already had another pup on the way but wanted them staggered and not start completely over.

 

Here is a tail feather salute to every bird I personally shot over him:

[bobbymalone]

Sorry about your dog.  Rough stuff.

 

If I had to choose between the vet's office or truck, I'd rather go in the truck.

[hugonian1]

Sorry for your loss.

Sure seems like our dogs age faster than we do.

Hang in there.

I will definately give our Lab an extra scratch for you.

Take care.

 

[Duffman]

Sorry for the loss of your little buddy.

It's always tough saying that last goodbye.

 

Concentrate on the memories that make you smile.

*hugs my hound*

[smalliehunter]

Sorry to hear it man.  Tough day for sure.  

[ozzie]

sorry for your loss

[rundrave]

Thanks everyone, still sucks. Counting down the days until the new pup gets to come home, that should help soften the blow a bit.

[bobberineyes]

Definitely a tough day rundrave,  sorry to hear it... 

[smurfy]

46 minutes ago, bobberineyes said:

Definitely a tough day rundrave,  sorry to hear it... 

X2......know the feeling. my sheltie will get extra scratches tonight!!!!!!

[Wanderer]

Great salute Dustin.  Sorry to hear you lost him. Tough, though pill to swallow.  You’ll never forget your best one but like you say, time to let a new one start the healing.

[smalliehunter]

We lost another good one.  My best friend kaya left us today.  Hunted with her for 11 years she left us today at 13 years old.  

 

[smurfy]

sorry to hear......real bites!!!!!!!

[Mike89]

that can really hurt too....  sorry for ya...

[rundrave]

Sorry to hear @smalliehunter it’s always hard to lose a good bird dog.

 

hopefully another bearded lady is in your future soon...the dog kind  

[smurfy]

Last thing from a hunting dog, but been my little lady for 16 years. Had to put her down today and already feeling lost. She just wasn't doing well. I'll bring her to the cabin and bury her there next week where her and I spent lots of days together.

[Ronnie D]

Sorry to hear that Smurfy.

May she R.I.P. & enjoy the memories 

[Wanderer]

Yeah, sorry to hear smurfy!  Sad day… I hope the hole she leaves in your heart will fill with some new joy.  Peace.

[Duffman]

Ugh.......I hate reading about folks losing their best buds, it's never easy to let them go even when it is time.

May you remember her with a smile on your face.

Even when gone, they'll always be a part of us.

Hang in there my friend.

*hugs my hound in her honor*

 

[smurfy]

Thanks guys. Means a lot 

[Mike89]

sad day for sure Glenn...   

[fishingstar]

sorry to here it Glenn. She will live on in your hart.

[Duffman]

Well my 80 year old sub 5ft mom picked up a new pup..........cripes.

 

 

[Mike89]

good looking pup!!!!  

[leech~~]

3 hours ago, Duffman said:

Well my 80 year old sub 5ft mom picked up a new pup..........cripes.

 

 

Oh nice little lap puppy!