It's just a dog.

[Dantheman]

Vibes, Brit.

[Buster Highmen]

My 13 year old Golden went to sleep peacefully in my arms at the vet's this morning.

Going to miss you and your huge heart Gus.

condolences R.

[Grange]

This month has been a rough month for many dog lovers and not just me. I put my 14 year old lab down on September 8th and then this past Sunday I took my remaining two dogs to the County Forest, which is a big area, to do some training on wild birds. I got the collars on my dog with my gps collar on my older english setter to runs bigger than my brittany puppy. I wish I would have went the other way because before we even left the vehicle area my brittany pup took off. He had his ecollar with beeper, a long range bell, and his regular collar. Fast forward 9 hours and many miles of me looking for him and I had to go home. It was well past dark and I and the people helping me look for him were prepared to face the reality that he wasn't coming home with me at least not that night. I left my shirt by where I parked and hoped when I would get there in the morning he'd be there.

When I got home I made some additional contacts with people that visit the area where I lost my brittany before jumping the shower. When I got out I found I had a voice mail from someone that found my pup. They waited up for me to drive back up to the area and take him home.

[powdrhound]

brit - Love that middle photo.

Good dog.

[ACH]

Damn Brit we are so sorrry, please extend that to "A" as well.
Sorry buddy, Gus had the best life ever.

[Art Shirk]

So sorry brit. Good boy Gus.

[PNWbrit]

Gus. Tennis ball FRENZIED, never happier than when SOAKING wet and freezing cold, snow CRAZED - like he'd never seen it before - every single time, hole digging, running himself until he couldn't walk another step, mostly disobedient, unless food reward was involved, couch sleeping or better yet on the bed, fiercely territorial, yet tail waggingly welcoming to all who came through the door, allergic to nearly everything, head out of truck window, skin track ski tail stepping, bed humping, table scrap whining, endless wrestling with his canine buddies, outrageously flirtatious with d'bitches, mud rolling, fur shedding, foot chewing, increasingly and ultimately just too lumpy.

Always loving and just stoked that whoever you were... you meeting him.. whether you wanted to or not.

He walked into the vet this beautiful sunny morning after one last truck ride with his chin on my seatback, as super excited to be there as he always was.. ever hopeful that the vet's Golden bitch would pay him any attention (although she was always highly professional and never did).

He slipped gently and peacefully away while I watched that vile purple liquid go into his vein and my tears wetted his head.

Thanks all for your condolences and thoughts.

[::: :::]

Going to miss you and your huge heart Gus.

Sorry to hear this, PNWbrit!

[thefortrees]

Sounds like Gus was an amazing dog, and a lady slayer. Sorry for your loss.

[Cono Este]

Gus. Tennis ball FRENZIED, never happier than when SOAKING wet and freezing cold, snow CRAZED - like he'd never seen it before - every single time, hole digging, running himself until he couldn't walk another step, mostly disobedient, unless food reward was involved, couch sleeping or better yet on the bed, fiercely territorial, yet tail waggingly welcoming to all who came through the door, allergic to nearly everything, head out of truck window, skin track ski tail stepping, bed humping, table scrap whining, endless wrestling with his canine buddies, outrageously flirtatious with d'bitches, mud rolling, fur shedding, foot chewing, increasingly and ultimately just too lumpy.

Always loving and just stoked that whoever you were... you meeting him.. whether you wanted to or not.

He walked into the vet this beautiful sunny morning after one last truck ride with his chin on my seatback, as super excited to be there as he always was.. ever hopeful that the vet's Golden bitch would pay him any attention (although she was always highly professional and never did).

He slipped gently and peacefully away while I watched that vile purple liquid go into his vein and my tears wetted his head.

Thanks all for your condolences and thoughts.

Sorry to hear. I’m sure you gave him a great life, celebrate him, and know you will reunite with him again one day.

Glad you were with him until very end. Not easy.

[skiJ]

Gus. Tennis ball FRENZIED, never happier than when SOAKING wet and freezing cold, snow CRAZED - like he'd never seen it before - every single time, hole digging, running himself until he couldn't walk another step, mostly disobedient, unless food reward was involved, couch sleeping or better yet on the bed, fiercely territorial, yet tail waggingly welcoming to all who came through the door, allergic to nearly everything, head out of truck window, skin track ski tail stepping, bed humping, table scrap whining, endless wrestling with his canine buddies, outrageously flirtatious with d'bitches, mud rolling, fur shedding, foot chewing, increasingly and ultimately just too lumpy.

Always loving and just stoked that whoever you were... you meeting him.. whether you wanted to or not.

He walked into the vet this beautiful sunny morning after one last truck ride with his chin on my seatback, as super excited to be there as he always was.. ever hopeful that the vet's Golden bitch would pay him any attention (although she was always highly professional and never did).

He slipped gently and peacefully away while I watched that vile purple liquid go into his vein and my tears wetted his head.

Thanks all for your condolences and thoughts.

Yours is a Great tribute, brit --

my condolences; my admiration... And my thanks... tj

[liv2ski]

Yours is a Great tribute, brit --

my condolences; my admiration... And my thanks... tj

Yup, brought a few tears to my eyes. I don't believe in Heaven, but I sure would like to be with all my dogs again someday.

[garyfromterrace]

Tough one Brit. My heart goes out to you guys.

[skifishbum]

its a tough thread to open for me
vibes on the losses of the maggot dogs

[TNKen]

So sorry to hear. Tough stuff to loose one.

[CascadeLuke]

Sorry about losing your pal, Brit.
Hope you’re doing alright

[PNWbrit]

I miss him so much.

House is too quiet. And it never smelled of dog while he was here.

Now it hits me like a wave when I open the door.

Him not exploding into a welcome dance of being pleased to see me.. and where is my kibble and then our walk together.

So much stuff of his to take care of. Beds, yard clean up, food and water bowls, toys scattered, the stash of dog towels, a box of tennis balls on the front stairs.the bag of food I just bought at the weekend, ziplocks of hot dog slice treats in the freezer and fridge.

His leash hung on the back of front door. That one gets me as I hear it rattle and he always expected to go out at every door opening.

[snoqpass]

Sounds like Gus had a pretty great life while he was here

[neufox47]

Vibes PNWBrit, sounds like he had a great life and a best friend who did right by him.

Condolences to everyone else who lost a pup since I was last here, it's a tough thread to open.

[Meanfruit]

Oh, man. I don't know how you do it. I love my dogs like I love my children, they bring my family such Joy. Condolences to you One Britt, and to all who go through lost lives, and loves

[axebiker]

Daisy passed away last night in her sleep. Another stroke.

Geez, Harry...sorry to hear about Daisy. I haven't been around these parts much the past few months, with buying & selling houses and such... She was a great pup. I'm betting you miss her tons like I still do with Salomon. Vibes to ya...hope all is well.

[Harry]

Geez, Harry...sorry to hear about Daisy. I haven't been around these parts much the past few months, with buying & selling houses and such... She was a great pup. I'm betting you miss her tons like I still do with Salomon. Vibes to ya...hope all is well.

Yeah, I try to avoid this thread too. Remember Daisy & Solomon playing in the snow together ? Two yellow labs sniffing butts. Both very good dogs. I miss Daisy real bad, but life goes on.

Her last photo: taken 48 hours before her final stroke at age 15.5

[Cono Este]

Well, its coming faster than I thought. 2 weeks ago we are the dog park and he could still make into the back seat. I was thinking another yr. Took him to the the vet yesterday and the guy said weeks! Nerve damage, back legs are going. Get home today and it’s even worse, maybe days. Sad to see the best friend you ever had like this.

Shocked. Like I couldn’t trust myself to do any paperwork today. I’ve had dogs my whole life, but this guy got me through a lot rough times. In fact, I’d be dead without him.


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[PNWbrit]

Sorry to read that Cono.

[ACH]

Bummer Cono, he's a good looking senior, so very sorry.