RIP Lucy -Vanderbilt's Diamond in the Sky

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by edgarspencer

Modern medicine gives us a pill for all the aches and pains we feel as we get older, but there isn't now, or ever will be a magic pill that eases the pain we feel, on loosing our true best friend. There is some comfort knowing we aren't alone in feeling that dull, but very real ache of emptiness. The remedy doesn't come from the medicine cabinet, but from the vast memories we made with our best friend. It's the one cure we will never overdose from.

Perfectly said Edgar. I echo Edgar's sentiment.

[Craig Larter]

It's a sad day when you have to make the decision but Lucy didn't suffer which she deserved. She was born and bred to be a bird dog and fulfilled that role with style and heart. Bird dogs have a special place in my heart and I will miss her very much , we had so many good times together. Thanks all for the kind words.

[mobirdhunter]

What a beautiful girl. I know the pain of loss too well, but I also know the beauty of wonderful memories. So very sorry for your loss.

[6pt-Sika]

I’m sorry for your loss . Every four legged person we’ve ever had was like a human member of the family be it Border Terrier , Boykin Spaniel or English Setter . When my pop passed he had asked to be cremated and have the three Border Terriers we’d had in the past be buried with him and I carried out his wishes . One of those dogs had been buried three times when she went in the ground with my father . My present Border Terrier is ten and not in the best of health one way or the other when I move to the South Pacific she’ll be with in live form or in ashes .

[Mills]

Sorry to hear this news . . . .

[Cold Spring]

Craig, I am so sorry for your loss of Lucy and I too know how you must feel. One of the hardest things we can do even though we know it's best.

[Reggie B]

Craig I am sorry to read this. Good dogs are special.

[Big D]

Can't say anything more than what has already been said, but... Black Labs Matter

[Steiner]

I'm so sorry to hear Craig. Our hunting dogs are among our closest and most dear friends. They give us unconditional love and herculean effort in the field. I don't know who said it first but I cetainly agree "If dogs don't go to heaven, I want to go where they are when I die."

[William Woods]

Craig,

I have lost many dogs in my lifetime, and it doesn't get any easier. I feel the sorrow that you feel in your loss. Know that you gave her a good life.