The End Of A Sweet Run
 

My oldest setter (14.5 yeas old) passed away today. We hunted grouse together in 5 states so we have been on a long road together. There is a hollow spot in my life tonight. Sometimes life just sucks.

So very sorry Gary....

Yes Gary the empty feeling sucks but those fond memories makes the heart warm when we really need it. My condolences my friend. Jim

I know the feeling all so well. I’m sorry for your loss.

Gary

You said it all in the word “together “. We lose a bit of ourselves. Whoever came up with the phrase “Man’s best friend “ it the the nail on the head. Ole Grouse Hunters, tend to only speak freely to their dogs. Find a pup that gives you their eyes and start the conversation.

So very sorry to hear of your loss. :(

Sara

Gary,

Our Gordon, Cedar, is in her last days, succumbing to cancer at 9 years. I could not have more empathy for you. I don't think there is anything to say that lessens the pain, but as you have read in the posts already made, there are folks who care deeply about your loss, and all of us who have given our hearts to a dog share that loss. So hard to lose that friend, but so rich are we who have had that close bond. There is absolutely nothing like the relationship between a hunter and his/her companion.

I hope your pain is short lived and that the good memories burn brightly in the days ahead.

We, who’s hearts are owned by these wonderful dogs, dread these days.

Very sorry for yours.





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so sorry to hear that

Sad news, my condolences.

So sorry for your loss Gary.

My heart goes out to you on this day. The bond we have with our dogs exceeds understanding sometimes. The memories we have of the puppy years, the middle years that made you feel proud, and the honor of caring for them in the last years, have to sustain us. Gene Hill's quote, the best place to bury a dog is in your heart, is so true.

Sorry for you loss.

I still get teary twinges from the loss of my 11 yr. golden in December. My consolation is that we'll all be together in the by and by. So sorry for your loss.

Gary,
Dogs are missed as much as they are loved. You have been blessed with wonderful memories. Keep them close.

It's sad to hear of when one of these magnificent companions crosses over the bridge.

Sorry for your lose Gary. The heartache will fade with time. The memories will last forever.

I know that painful feeling all too well, so I too share your sorrow.

Thanks to all for your support. Right now I am concerned about his nephew Jake that is 7 years old. He has been moping around and not eating. I took him for a short woodcock run yesterday in the hope it would breathe some life back into him. I think it did, for both of us.

The loss of a close friend be they human or canine leaves a hole in one's heart that nothing can repair. One can only savor the memories, dry the tears and appreciate the friends that are still with us.

Gary, I've been away from the forum for awhile and just learned of your loss, so sorry.

Gary,
I have also been "absent" on the forum for a while, I am very sorry to hear about your loss. There are some fine dog owners out there, that give their pets a great life, and you are one of them. I hope the pain lessens and the fond memories endure.

Gary,

I had my first litter in 1983, several since. I realize that they are not going to be with us forever, but losing them has never gotten easier no matter how many I have lost. Condolences on your loss. The more we love them the harder it is to see them go.