Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Gretchen, our 13 year old St. Bernard, went home today. Here's to old friends, may they forever rest in peace. 3 18 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 My condolences 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 *****....not a good way to start 2020. 13 years is a good run, especially for a big dog. Sorry for your loss. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 1 minute ago, RaoulDuke79 said: *****....not a good way to start 2020. 13 years is a good run, especially for a big dog. Sorry for your loss. Yeah she had a strong will to live, for sure. Was a great dog. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Gal Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 I am so sorry for your loss, Joe. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 I've had to put down several dogs and it's never easy. The worst time was a time my dog was physically healthy but became prone to unpredictable vicious outbursts. It was a matter of time before he bit someone so I had to do it. But the best thing you can do is give another dog a good home. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: I've had to put down several dogs and it's never easy. The worst time was a time my dog was physically healthy but became prone to unpredictable vicious outbursts. It was a matter of time before he bit someone so I had to do it. But the best thing you can do is give another dog a good home. We have four others to love so that helps. But she was the matriarch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 My sympathies. It is a shame that it is the ankle biters who live so long and the big gentle ones who have shorter life spans. Both of my family's dogs died from cancer too young. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 13 years is a great life. That's fulfilling your side of the agreement between man and dog- to respect the absolute devotion they bestow. Well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Beard Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 So sorry to hear. If you are sad about her passing, then I’m sure she had a good life. Will you get another? My wife and I still talk to our dog, and she’s been gone for about two years. My wife says she can’t go through the loss again. She’s had three or four dogs in her life, and isn’t sure she wants another. I used to think that getting a new dog was disrespectful to the old dog. Now I think of it as an acknowledgement that you enjoyed or loved the old dog so much that you don’t want to go through life without one. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 12 minutes ago, Gray Beard said: So sorry to hear. If you are sad about her passing, then I’m sure she had a good life. Will you get another? My wife and I still talk to our dog, and she’s been gone for about two years. My wife says she can’t go through the loss again. She’s had three or four dogs in her life, and isn’t sure she wants another. I used to think that getting a new dog was disrespectful to the old dog. Now I think of it as an acknowledgement that you enjoyed or loved the old dog so much that you don’t want to go through life without one. We have four others, including another Saint. They're a huge part of our life. The surviving saint, Baron, is actually a rescue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 19 minutes ago, Gray Beard said: So sorry to hear. If you are sad about her passing, then I’m sure she had a good life. Will you get another? My wife and I still talk to our dog, and she’s been gone for about two years. My wife says she can’t go through the loss again. She’s had three or four dogs in her life, and isn’t sure she wants another. I used to think that getting a new dog was disrespectful to the old dog. Now I think of it as an acknowledgement that you enjoyed or loved the old dog so much that you don’t want to go through life without one. My wife said same thing about getting another dog as your wife. Then my daughter said she is lonely so she told me we were getting another dog. This dog is a good one like last two and babysitter and kids want to keep her every time they watch her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 (edited) I’m SO sorry to hear this. People who are not dog lovers don’t get what a loss this is. My sixth Golden Retriever is currently 10 and doing great. She’s absolutely LOVES it when my son’s puppy comes over to play. They BOTH act like puppies! It makes her so happy I’ve reached out to the breeder we got her from and hope for a litter available in May. I say it’s a gift for her, but it’s also so I won’t have that terrible empty void when she’s gone. Share the love with the other dogs! . Edited January 2, 2020 by Augie 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 2, 2020 Author Share Posted January 2, 2020 1 minute ago, Augie said: I’m SO sorry to hear this. People who are not dog lovers don’t get what a loss this is. My sixth Golden Retriever is currently 10 and doing great. She’s absolutely LOVES it when my son’s puppy comes over to play. They BOTH act like puppies! It makes her so happy I’ve reached out to the breeder we got her from and hope for a littler available in May. I say it’s a gift for her, but it’s also so I won’t have that terrible empty void when she’s gone. Share the love with the other dogs! Before I met my girl, I never had a dog. Now I can't imagine life without multiple dogs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Sorry for your loss. Grieving a beloved pet is one of the toughest things to go through. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Tough place, sorry for your loss. It's amazing how much a part of our lives pets become. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 We put down our dachshund Kenny last October and it still hurts. He was 16. We will have to go thru it all again when we eventually have to put down our other dachshund, Lily. Losing dogs sucks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Sorry for your loss man. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Sorry to hear, pets are like family members sometimes, and it can be really hard to see them go. Our family had a toy poodle that I became close to from early childhood. My older brother ran over him with the family station wagon when I was 16. Cried my eyes out. Still miss that dog. My condolences. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May Day 10 Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Sorry for your loss. Its never easy, and can physically hurt at times. Keep the memories 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AiO Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 So sorry to hear that, Joe. My thoughts are with you. It sucks, huh. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turk71 Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 We have a 14 1/2 year old Aussie, Border Collie, Red Healer mix who has been healthy his whole life. Starting a few weeks ago an aggressive tumor started growing in his mouth and we are now facing the same thing. We run our own business so he is with us all day everyday. I will be heartbroken when I say goodbye. I am sorry for your loss. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Sorry for your loss man. It sucks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Very sorry for your loss. We're on Golden Retriever #6, over 38 years. Lindy Ruff was rescued from the SPCA 12/08. They said they thought he was 1yr. So if that's true he's 12+. Very slow on stair climbing now, but still very happy. I know the day is coming for him but it will still be very difficult. All pets are special but dogs form a special attachment. My wife says this is our last dog but I say day at a time. I've had a dog my whole life, and can't imagine not owning one, so we'll see. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 7 hours ago, Joe in Winslow said: Gretchen, our 13 year old St. Bernard, went home today. Here's to old friends, may they forever rest in peace. I’m so sorry, Joe. I’ll add you and your family to my prayers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Ouch. My condolences. Definitely the most difficult part of owning a dog. Their life spans are too damn short. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 9 hours ago, Joe in Winslow said: Gretchen, our 13 year old St. Bernard, went home today. Here's to old friends, may they forever rest in peace. Jesus, Joe. I just saw this. I am so, so sorry, brother. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefenseWins Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 (edited) We are about to lose our puggle. So I know how terribly it hurts. Curley just turned 13. We'll miss him... We won't forget him! RIP Edited January 3, 2020 by DefenseWins RIP Curley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Very sorry Joe. Glad you had her for so long. Many great memories I’m sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Sorry for your loss Joe, Always tough losing an animal. I sometimes appreciate my dogs better than humans I know. Just know that as the days go on, you will embrace the wonderful time you had with her. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewPort71 Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Sorry for your loss. We put down our puggle this past August and still miss her terribly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Avenger Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Sorry to hear about this. Pets are family - losing one can certainly feel like it. Great to hear that she was 13 - I honestly didn't think very large dogs like that lived that long - that seems like a pretty long life for almost any dog, let alone a very large breed like a St. Bernard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 ...condolences Joe.....we buried my son's dog on Dec. 26.....14 year old Bull Mastif-Pit Mix......he hung on through Christmas Day as if he knew we would all be together...…... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted January 2, 2020 Share Posted January 2, 2020 Losing a family member whether they have 4 or 2 legs is never easy. God Bless all of yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted January 2, 2020 Author Share Posted January 2, 2020 4 hours ago, The Avenger said: Sorry to hear about this. Pets are family - losing one can certainly feel like it. Great to hear that she was 13 - I honestly didn't think very large dogs like that lived that long - that seems like a pretty long life for almost any dog, let alone a very large breed like a St. Bernard. Yeah, the vet was always amazed she was still alive the past few years. She had REALLY bad arthritis at the end, so was always in pain. Gave her the CBD which helped, but it was time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 Sorry to hear Joe. New Years eve I was sitting a friends dog who was on vacation. Dog died 17 minutes before midnight. I called them the next morning because I didn’t want to ruin their New Years Eve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: Sorry to hear Joe. New Years eve I was sitting a friends dog who was on vacation. Dog died 17 minutes before midnight. I called them the next morning because I didn’t want to ruin their New Years Eve. Note to self: Do NOT ask Royale to sit my dog! We had a buddy who was asked to care for the dog of some friends while they went away for a long weekend. Fenced yard and an outside dog. Just be sure he had food and fresh water. He was sleeping under a tree that got hit by lightning. That was a very unpleasant “welcome home!” Dogs are members of the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, Augie said: Note to self: Do NOT ask Royale to sit my dog! We had a buddy who was asked to care for the dog of some friends while they went away for a long weekend. Fenced yard and an outside dog. Just be sure he had food and fresh water. He was sleeping under a tree that got hit by lightning. That was a very unpleasant “welcome home!” Dogs are members of the family. Hit by lightning???? Damn. This dog was old and had heart disease. Same breed and same heart problems as my dog that died 2 years ago. All the dying symptoms were the same so I knew it was coming. I was hoping he could make it until today when the family came home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 9 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: Hit by lightning???? Damn. This dog was old and had heart disease. Same breed and same heart problems as my dog that died 2 years ago. All the dying symptoms were the same so I knew it was coming. I was hoping he could make it until today when the family came home. Perhaps you should start your own thread. Then it can be about you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westside Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 So sorry Joe. I had to put my emma down this past August. I would like to get another one, but it hurt to much losing my emma. Maybe someday I'll get another one. I'm glad you have other dogs in your life. I hope it helps with your healing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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