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Tom Kidd
05-07-2025, 06:36 PM
[B]Today Timber, our Champion Pointing Lab was laid to rest, the victim of advanced lung cancer. Rather that put her thru the Chemo business we made the decision to let her go with dignity.

She was 14 yrs old and did an excellent job on pheasants in Mid-March and found two long flying quail cripples in waste high crap as icing on the cake. Couldn't have asked for better work for her final hunt.

Always a terrible day when we lose an outstanding partner, one who hunted pheasants from the Dakotas, to New York and Mich for grouse, and to Georgia for quail. And on top of all that she had 5 litters, and was just one of some incredible outstanding dogs I have been privileged to own during my lifetime.

Last Sunday a 7yr old 4x Grand Master Pointing Retriever came home with me from a trip down to the trainer and a side visit to the Southern. Now two Grand Master females here who are currently looking for our missing Timber.

Make sure you guys give your best buddies a good hug this evening.

Take Care, Tom and Carol Kidd, Timber, Sugar, and Kate

Stan Hoover
05-07-2025, 07:13 PM
I’m sorry to hear that Tom,

Savor the sweet memories

Jeff langbehn
05-07-2025, 07:19 PM
Our thoughts are with you …we lost our 14 yr old black lab “ Boiler” two and a half years ago and it’s still painful . Jeff langbehn

Daryl Corona
05-07-2025, 07:37 PM
I know the feeling Tom. I lost my two labs 6 months apart. We have some great memories gifted to us by them.

Dean Romig
05-07-2025, 08:05 PM
You have my sincere sympathy Tom.
Tobie, my wonderful chocolate lab took her last breath at 13 years, 9 months.





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John Albano
05-07-2025, 08:45 PM
I am sorry for your loss.

Bill Jolliff
05-07-2025, 11:54 PM
I guess that's the painful thing about owning a great dog - not a happy moment.

Sorry to you and Carol for losing Timber but hope Sugar and your new dog Kate will help ease the pain.

keavin nelson
05-08-2025, 09:19 AM
Sorry for the loss Tom, they are with us too short a time, cherish the memories!

William Woods
05-08-2025, 09:38 AM
Having lost a number of my huntiing partners, I know it never gets any easier. I am sorry for your loss.

Andrew Sacco
05-09-2025, 09:30 AM
I am sorry for your loss.

Steven Groh
05-09-2025, 10:41 PM
Every dog deserves a tribute, for most are truer than any human could aspire to be.
Last night I read Corey Ford’s “Just a Dog.”
It captures the pain of losing a beloved dog like nothing I have ever read.
If you can handle it, you will never forget it.
Godspeed, Timber.

Brett Farley
05-09-2025, 11:12 PM
Sorry to hear about Timber. Losing a hunting companion like that is tough. Certainly understand the emptiness and sadness that comes from losing a great dog. Brett

Alan Afton
05-19-2025, 02:55 PM
Tom - Sorry to hear about Timber - she lived a great long life!

Thanks for turning me on to pointing labs - they do it all and are the best!

Best,
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Scott Smith
05-19-2025, 07:14 PM
Tom, Carol,

So sorry for the passing of Timber. It is never easy losing a family member. Take comfort in the fact that she knows how much you loved her.

Reggie Bishop
05-19-2025, 07:54 PM
Tom I sure hate to hear of your great loss of an ole hunting partner and companion. A dog loves unconditionally and I am saddened by your loss.

Craig Larter
05-20-2025, 02:50 PM
Sad day indeed, it's very difficult time. I commend you for not letting her suffer and letting her go with her best interests in mind. Craig

Dean Romig
05-20-2025, 02:55 PM
...and with dignity.:bowdown:





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Gary Carmichael Sr
05-24-2025, 02:40 PM
Never fear, she will await you at the rainbow bridge, she will know your voice and run to you as before! Gary

Keith Doty
05-31-2025, 03:12 PM
That's a very bad day in our house. Our thoughts are with you.