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zaconb
05-21-2008, 11:31 AM
His father left us a year and a half ago to much to lose in such a short period of time. Conner’s illness hit fast, one morning he was playing hard with our other dog then an hour later he could hardly stand up. He was strong and healthy but when all the x-rays, ultrasounds, and blood work were done we could not escape the inevitable; my big strong boy was dying. A malicious tumor on his spleen had ruptured, he was bleeding to death. Our vet is one in a million, instead of sitting on the fence with cold percentages and unjustified hope she told us our options but finished by saying “if this was my companion I would only do one thing end his pain”…and that we did.
He was in good enough shape to spend his last night at home, although are vet had prepared us for the worst, labored breathing leading to death, or the best we could hope for was he would pass in his sleep. But the intravenous fluids did there job when we left the vet hospital Conner was surprisingly well. A quick trip to Burger King for some double bacon cheese burgers then home for an all night movie marathon with a pizza delivery at 3am, extra meat. My boy meet his end they way he lived it, strong, happy, and on his feet. He met the vet at the door tail wagging.
His life ended how it began twelve and a half years ago, on the couch wrapped in his favorite blanket surrounded by the ones who loved him and who he loved.
His final resting place will be in a hand carved mallard decoy done by world class decoy carver Ian Feir, a fitting tribute to a world class dog.
Safe Journeys!

Conner pheasant hunting
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/zaconb/Conneradjust3-1.jpg

Conner and his father Zack in their "field blinds"

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/zaconb/boysblind.jpg

Conner at 12 years old with his first Chuckar

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/zaconb/Kamloops/PA250024.jpg

LOC
05-21-2008, 11:36 AM
Sorry to hear about your loss :( It sounds like he had a good run at life though!

All best to you and your family.
Lee

BlacktailStalker
05-21-2008, 02:42 PM
He was a good lookin' boy and sounds like he had a wonderful life.
Sorry he had to go, but be thankful, 12 years is a great amount of time to have had with him.

Mr. Dean
05-21-2008, 03:30 PM
Damn fine dog!
The 1st pic proves it. Sorry to hear of this, I know it aint easy.

sawmill
05-21-2008, 03:37 PM
Damn sorry to hear that.He looked like he sure loved you and what you did.I`m gonna go give my guy a hug right now.Joe

ruger#1
05-21-2008, 03:45 PM
http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/small_bear_010.jpg (http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/showphoto.php?photo=5064&size=big&cat=500&ppuser=699) Sorry to hear about your GSP. our condolences. I know how it feels.

The Dawg
05-21-2008, 04:10 PM
Sorry for your loss. A lucky dog to be able to pass onto the next world at home.

slyfox
05-21-2008, 04:57 PM
Sorry for your loss i also lost my dog roxy last year from cancer its not easy to see them in pain RIP CONNER.

bsa30-06
05-21-2008, 05:15 PM
sorry for your loss, looks like you guys had some good times together.

farside
05-21-2008, 06:12 PM
Very sorry to hear about your GSP. All dogs are wonderful but I will always have a place in my heart for a GSP. They are amazingly tough and resilient as I have learned and almost never show their pain until it is too late. They are truely too busy living life to the fullest and looking for the next bird or adventure.

Meant to add how handsome he was. Looks like he came from the same litter as our GSP who passed away last July

5 spike
05-21-2008, 08:04 PM
sorry for your loss a great looking dog.

Spokerider
05-22-2008, 10:00 AM
It's a tough pill to swallow...... Sounds like he had a great life in your care.

Wolfman
05-22-2008, 10:08 AM
Sad to hear of your friend's passing.
My condolences

Wolfman

memphis
05-23-2008, 08:37 PM
Im sorry for your loss, he looks like he was a devoted, happy dog. Words cant explain why they are mans best friend.
Rest In peace, in a big ol open swamp full of them ducks!