Miss Brooke 10/31/2000-5/18/2012
 

She is a part of our family that will never be forgotten.

My heart goes out to you today.

Too bad about Miss Brooke Larry. Sure looks like she had a good life and it looks like you have some great memories.

Larry and Deb, My deepest condolences. Miss Brooke was wonderful.I'm gonna miss giving her pet's.

Every few years we go through this, but it never gets any easier. Oddly, the last two were Linda's Springers. I was only the stepdad. Our sympathy for you.

Larry and Deb, sorry for your loss. scott

Larry and Deb,
You know how I feel about dogs, labs in particular, but my heart goes out to you and my sincerest condolences. We shall have a toast and a moment of silence during the Hausmann weekend to Miss Brooke, my Parker1 and whomever has let their dog go on to the happy hunting grounds. We can all share our most memorable stories about hunting with them.
Daryl

Larry dogs are with us for such a short time but the joy they bring will always be remembered long after they are gone. My sympathy goes out to you and Deb. Just remember the joy that she brought to you....

People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life. If people are wise they learn to love unconditionally. Dogs are born loving unconditionally and live a good life from their first day. They don't have to stay on Earth as long.

If there are no dogs in Heaven I want to go where they go...

Larry, Being dog lovers ourselves Sandy and I feel your sadness. Forever remember the magic moments you had with her at home and in the field and she'll always be with you in your heart. Our sincerest condolences.

Larry & Deb please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your family member. I know all to well what you are going through. Our 4 legged friends are here for shuch a short time physically but will live in our hearts forever.

I'm sure Miss Brooke is running the fields with her new friends in heaven. All dogs go to heaven...some are joined by their human counterparts.

sorry you lost your doggie...i know how it feels...better for you that you had her...better for her that she had you...life goes on...

Larry and Deb,
What a tough day for you all and the rest of your family. We sure do come to expect the love and companionship these buddies provide. My thoughts to you both.
Mike

Larry and Deb,

Kathy and I both know what you're feeling at this time of loss. Brooke was such a love; one of the sweetest lady labs we have ever known. The faithful love you two always showed her was returned to you every day... You both have always been eager to talk about her while she was with you - don't stop - keep her memory alive and share it.

Our heart goes out to you both. I think Mark, (BFT) said it all.

Sincerely,
Larry & Donna Mason

I know how you feel Larry, and I'm sorry for your loss, but the pain of loosing a pet is the price we pay for their love and the memories that last forever. I guess we've all experienced loosing a 'best friend' pet, and it's never easy. I lost my faithful companion and 16 year best herding dog this spring. I can't help but smile every time I look at her picture, which is a huge comfort on days when there's little else to smile about.

Thank you all for the kind words. Holding her as she took her last breath was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do but I think Edgars quote pretty well sums it up "it's the price we pay" and she was so worth it.

I'm crying with you,as I know how you feel. Just don't forget to laugh when you remember the great times yuo had together.

Larry, my condolences for the loss of your hunting companion. I know what you and Deb are going thru. The pain and sorrow we have experienced over the years losing some of the most noble, and loyal little friends that have passed thru our lives. This last time, we thought "that was it!" "I can't go thru this again!"
Here I sit surrounded by my two new puppies. Hard headed, mischievous, but ever vigilant in their little puppy ways to find that missing void in your heart, and overwhelm it.
I pray that we will see them again.

My condolences to you also, I am dreading the same thing Miss Mattie is 14, black lab, she has of all things cushins falls a lot and looks at the walls but still is able to go out for business, I will pamper her till the time!

Just so long as you remember, they can't tell you that it's time. They can't tell you how badly it hurts to stand, that the anti-inflamatory no longer helps and that they simply are no longer having fun. At that stage in their life, it's about them, not us.

I fell for you Larry. Sadness drifted to me as well thinking about ol Dog I still miss him. He was a good herding dog, Edgar.

larry and family such a love that a dog gives to a man and his family is beyond a humans understanding...if all people were to love each other as your dog loved yall what a place this old world would be...sorry for your loss...remember GOD give us the gifts for a while then he recalls them... charlie

Terry, you nailed it.

This whole thread makes my eyes wet. It's only been a few months since I had Claire put down. She came home with me two weeks after my mom died, which also was only a few weeks after my first wife and I separated. I watched the farm boss on my great aunt's farm, out in the Hebrides (Mull), work 4 Border Collies, and 6500 sheep. It was sheer poetry, and I knew I had to have one (which quickly became 3), so her first big trip, at 7 weeks, was on British Air, first class. (The stewardesses gave her more attention than the passengers) I no longer raise sheep, but the intelligence, alertness, and devotion of this breed hooked me forever. I haven't had a bird dog, since my old GWP died, but given my failing wing-shooting ability, that's not too much an impediment to overcome.
Edgar (aka Terry)

Larry and family, Let me echo the thoughts and feelings of so many of the replies to this thread. Dogs Rule. I am now partnered with a one year old and a four year old and I hope I don't let them down.
The Best, Fred