In order to participate in the GunBroker Member forums, you must be logged in with your GunBroker.com account. Click the sign-in button at the top right of the forums page to get connected.
I'll miss him forever.
shooter4
Member Posts: 4,457
I didn't want to post this because I didn't want to put this on anybody else because if you have been there, it might bring back your hurt.
Also, over the past couple of days I have gotten many calls, emails and visits from family and friends to tell my how sorry they were. The hurt continues, it all helps but the hurt continues. You gotta love the responser's support and its one of those things you'll never forget, but I don't care what anybody says, it freaken hurts.
But, I've responded to many posts here regarding things that brought hurt to other other members and I gave my support and feelings, so I thought I'd post this anyway.
I've done enough research to learn that that the grievance process takes time and support helps.
My pooch, Jasper, a male, red Doberman was going on 14 years old. He has had more than his share of medical problems over the past couple of years and they finally caught up with him.
Maybe you remember me posting a pic a month or so ago of me feeding him a freedom fry from my mouth to his.
His heart has been going south for a couple of years. The Vet and I kept doing whatever it took to keep him happy with a good quality of life.
Well, to make a long story short, he started having trouble walking and standing. I had to have the Vet put him down on Friday, and after the deed was done, the Vet told me that he would have done the same thing to his own pooch.
He passed with dignity.
I'll miss him forever.
Dam, it still hurts me and mommashooter4, probably will for awhile.
Thanks.
Also, over the past couple of days I have gotten many calls, emails and visits from family and friends to tell my how sorry they were. The hurt continues, it all helps but the hurt continues. You gotta love the responser's support and its one of those things you'll never forget, but I don't care what anybody says, it freaken hurts.
But, I've responded to many posts here regarding things that brought hurt to other other members and I gave my support and feelings, so I thought I'd post this anyway.
I've done enough research to learn that that the grievance process takes time and support helps.
My pooch, Jasper, a male, red Doberman was going on 14 years old. He has had more than his share of medical problems over the past couple of years and they finally caught up with him.
Maybe you remember me posting a pic a month or so ago of me feeding him a freedom fry from my mouth to his.
His heart has been going south for a couple of years. The Vet and I kept doing whatever it took to keep him happy with a good quality of life.
Well, to make a long story short, he started having trouble walking and standing. I had to have the Vet put him down on Friday, and after the deed was done, the Vet told me that he would have done the same thing to his own pooch.
He passed with dignity.
I'll miss him forever.
Dam, it still hurts me and mommashooter4, probably will for awhile.
Thanks.
Comments
Love them Beavers
SUPPORT THE I.N.S. , THE COUNTRY THEY SAVE COULD BE YOUR OWN
I still miss my springer, Thunder. When you lose a part of your family like Jasper it's tough. Try also to remember what a good friend he was and nobody should suffer,,not even your best friend.
Sorry for the loss of your friend (and family), Jasper.,,,sod
"We have therefore to resolve to conquer or die: Our won Country's
Honor, all call upon us for vigorous and manly exertion, and if we
now shamefully fail, we shall become infamous to the whole world.
Let us therefore rely upon the goodness of the Cause, and the
aid of the supreme Being, in whose hands Victory is, to animate
and encourage us to great and noble Actions." --George Washington
Hang in there shooter4...
Guns only have two enemies: Rust and Liberals....
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.
And now you can cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...
Better to have and not need, than need and not have.
consider the great years you had together and all of the memories you will also always have. Though it is trite, it is true: Better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all.
My sincere sympathies, I still have bad moments from one lost 4 years ago. I suggest a new one before you think you are ready.
To Ride, shoot straight,and speak the truth
This was the Ancient law of Youth
Old times are past, old times are done:
But the Law runs true, O little son!
Everyday.[:(]
Had a red Dobie named Bud. Lost him at 10 to a enlarged heart. He was like a one of my children. He meet me every day when I got home from work, and would defend the family to the death. I miss him still!
Measure twice, cut once.
Empty the clip!
Charlie
"It's the stuff dreams are made of Angel"NRA Certified Firearms InstructorMember: GOA, RKBA, NJSPBA, NJ area rep for the 2ndAMPD. njretcop@copmail.com
Shooter4,
know the hurt bigtime, nothing to do but bring a new little bundle in from the pound. It'll do you both good.
Condolences.
Ask yourself this... Who of your closest friends would lay down their life for you? What friend would gladly trust you to decide the end of their worldly trek? Who would give up everything without question just to make your life a little better?
Your act was not murder (as much as it may seem so right now). It was the final act of love that you could give your friend, an act of mercy and compassion. Your friend is aware. Of that I'm convinced.
I believe God sends us these tests. Perhaps by watching us love and loose our beloved friends He sees us grow stronger. Perhaps in extending compassion to our lesser friends we grow closer to Him.
I don't know the details of our eventual reunion. I can't describe what may come. All I can say is that I hope I'm as deserving as they in the eyes of the Master.
Nord
why chase the game when the bullet can get em from here?....
Got Balistics?
Those who've never had one find it hard to believe, but there is no dog better than a dobie.
I've been blessed with a couple in my life.
One of them was even pretty damn good at kicking up pheasants for the shotgun, but none has lived as long as your friend.
You were lucky to have him as long as you did.
It sounds like he spent his life in good company as well.
My best, I know he was a good son and friend.
Time will heal [:)]
God Bless our Troops
Dobermans are wonderful...loyal, loving..gentle...they have been given a bad rap in the past and present, one they dont deserve...
Lil' Stinker's Opinion
Guess my mutt will get some special attention the next few days; he''s not long for this earth, either.
and yes, good post ranchero
AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY
IF YOU DON'T LIKE MY RIGHTS - GET OUT OF MY COUNTRY (this includes politicians)
....................
Old? First you forget names; then you forget faces; then you forget to pull your zipper up; then you forget to pull your zipper down.
Have had parallel feelings as I have had to take down 3 pets over the years. MAny will tell you to replace immediately, others will say wiat till the pain subsides. All that notwithstanding, the pain is real and takes time to heal over the loss, regardless, the fact that you replace or not.
Remembering an old friend
I remember bringing you home. You were so small and cuddly with your tiny paws and soft fur. You bounced around the room with eyes flashing and ears flopping. Once in a while, you'd let out a little yelp, just to let me know this was your territory. Making a mess of the house and chewing on everything in sight became a passion, and when I scolded you, you just put your head down and looked up at me with those innocent eyes, as if to say, " I'm sorry, but I'll do it again as soon as you're not watching."
As you got older, you protected me by looking out the window and barking at everyone who walked by. When I had a tough day at work, you would be waiting for me with your tail wagging just to say, "Welcome home. I missed you." You never had a bad day, and I could always count on you to be there for me. When I sat down to read the paper and watch TV, you would hop on my lap, looking for attention. You never ask for anything more than to have me pat your head so you could go to sleep with your head over my leg.
As you got older, you moved around more slowly. Then, one day, old age finally took its toll, and you couldn't stand on those wobbly legs anymore. I knelt down, and patted you lying there, trying to make you young again. You just looked at me as if to say you were tired and that after all these years of not asking for anything, you had to ask me for one last favor.
With tears in my eyes, I drove you one last time to the vet. One last time , you were lying next to me. For some strange reason, you were able to stand up in the animal hospital; perhaps it was your sense of pride. As the vet lead you away, you stopped for an instant, turned your head and looked at me as if to say, "Thank you for taking care of me." I thought, "No, thank you for taking care of me."
"Neca eos omnes. Deus suos agnoscet."
It don't look as though time is easing any feelings here,...it has been about a year and a half since our traumatic happening,...with hardly no let-up evident.
Shortly after the happening, the vet sent us a card that was quite impressive. I'm not gonna go and look it up, I know my wife's got it taped on the side of the refridgerator, but,...I never go look at it.
I'll just try to relate it from memory.......
"Don't grieve,...but smile. Laugh, as when I was with you, for, my time with you was heaven".
Bob
So I'll just say a big thanks, you folks really helped alot.
Ken
I had a little dog that died, it was ten years ago now that I think of it. I can't bear to even type her name, or to write any more about it.