And she takes her curtain call

[ssor77]

That's awesome. Sure she enjoys it as much as you.

[ACE]

A lovely old friend ..... your dog forever Jim .....

[thunderheart]

thanks for posting jim ... my best to you and that old girl

[Cdn-Redneck]

Nothing like going out on a high

[Dutch]

I think the lens adds class great story have buried 3 and just retired the 4th never gets easier ,"Forma Bonum Fragile Est" nothing lasts forever

[yamadirt 426]

Congrats on another great season together. Take care u 2!

[IronNoggin]

Excellent read & tribute Foxy!

Immediately brought to mind the last hunt with my old pheasant dog.
I knew he was getting long in the tooth, and so did not push him too hard the last season.
On that last run, we both realized it was simply that.
Must admit I had damn misty eyes as we wandered back to the truck - his last venture into the place he loved the best.
He lasted another year, and I always thought it was the loss of hunting he missed the most. I certainly did.

Thanks for sharing, and hopefully she will make yet another successful run with you down the road...

Cheers,
Matt

[albravo2]

Great post Foxton. Poignant.

[ncurrie]

Very heart warming I'm so glad you got one more season with her,such great memories

[PressurePoint]

It's amazing what they will do for some lovings and a bowl of kibble. Oddly, my small black lab Stevie is my best friend. She is an amazing partner.