The Last Years for our Canine Companions

[Harold Pickens]

Unfortunately, we have to do this too many times . I still miss Speck, the mother of my current female Betty, but Betty is a clone of Speck. Shiner is now 12 years old, and seems to show no signs of aging other than hunting a little closer now.
I would rather hunt with a Mossberg and my dogs, than a high grade Parker and without them. I bet most of you feel the same.

[C.O.B.]

Originally Posted by Harold Lee Pickens

I would rather hunt with a Mossberg and my dogs, than a high grade Parker and without them. I bet most of you feel the same.

Amen to that Harold.
I'm convinced Tara lives in total darkness as the diabetes has taken her sight. I see her bumping her way through the house but she has remarkable instincts and still gets around pretty well. this is my wifes Gunner and she will have to make that "decision of love" and all I can do is support her the best I can. If it were up to me Tara would be in a better place now. Willie another 14+ aged companion is haveing difficulty getting up the stairs now. I'm sure the time will come when he goes out through the garage on a leash to do his business. I think we will say goodbye to two of our beloved friends and companions in 2014.

We do the right thing by our companion because it's the right thing to do, not the easy thing and it shouldn't ever be easy

Rick I don't think I could read that one either. The collars of Sturm my first GSP, Ilsa, Gunner's mom and Gunner hang on the wall of the gunroom. Sometimes I just hold them and remember.

[Blue Collar]

Bill this is a great thread. If for only a minute, quietly to ourselves, we can think back on better days in the field or family room with our buddies.

My experience says replace that four legged friend of yours. The sooner, the better. And further, mourn deeply, but do not bury your heart with your pet. Surely something to think about. Often easier said than done.