Had to say goodbye

[farside]

Thursday and Friday were tough days at my house. Our big guy Joey had reach the end of his days. He is the GSP in my avatar. He was in the last throws of liver cancer. And Friday was to be his last day. I knew what to expect but it was still very hard those last two days.

He was diagnosed 1 week ago from this past Friday and only started to show signs of ill health the week before that. My god but they are tough dogs. Looking back there were small signs for about 3 months but not enough to make me concerned as to his health. He still was playing fetch and torturing the cats. Today is the 1st day that I can even think about him with out busting into tears.

He was such a good dog, excellent temperment, always ready for a good time, LOVED being out in the bush, trustworthy in all situations, loved his family, and above all loyal.

I am missing him greatly and will for a long time to come. 12 years cannot be replaced.

[houndogger]

Sorry for your loss farside...

[mtnmax]

sorry to hear,,

[Gunner]

My sympathies are with you Farside,you'll meet your friend again at the Rainbow Bridge. Gunner

[bsa30-06]

Sorry to hear about your loss farside.Always remember the good times you guys shared.

[Fireball129]

Sorry about the loss,a great companion and friend are tough to replace.

[30-06]

we just put are 15 year old dog down last tuesday.had mouth cancer.

[Jagermeister]

I can empathize with you, my wife and I went through that this past March when we had to put our 15+ year old Akita/Collie cross down. It finally culminated in late June when we sprinkled her ashes in her old stomping grounds. Quite a few tears were shed by various family members, not excluding myself.
RIP Tika.

[416]

They will not go quietly
the dogs who've shared our lives.
In subtle ways they let us know
Their spirit still survives.
Old habits still make us think
we hear a barking at the door.
Or step back when we drop
A tasty morsel on the floor.
Our feet still go around the place
The food dish used to be.
And, sometimes, coming home at night,
We miss them terribly.
And although time may bring new friends
And a new food dish to fill.
That one place in our hearts
Belongs to them . . .
And always will.

[Marc]

Sorry to hear about your loss Farside, I figure I'll be in the same boat with my mail Lab in the next year or so.(bad hips) Just the thought of it bring my wife and I to tears. Why do we punish ourselves by getting so attached.