Cookie photo memories

[chilcotin hillbilly]

I had to put my friend and lead dog down today after a short bout with cancer. 6 great years with well over 300 trees. She would run anything I asked, wolverine, grizz, black bear cougar lynx......She made good hounds look very ordinary. As good on the couch as she was on a bayed up lion.

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[chilcotin hillbilly]

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[digger dogger]

Brutal Doug.
A sad day for you. :(

[chilcotin hillbilly]

yep worst day I have had in a while.

[zippermouth]

she had the hunt in her. we had a dog like that. sad day for you, she will be missed. some great pics to remember her.

[dabber]

It's never easy.
I grew up with cougar hounds and have never seen one up the tree with the cat. Looks like she was areal go getter. Thanks for posting the pictures.

[Foxtail]

Sorry to hear that. There isnt much anyone can say that will make it hurt less... just think of all the good memories.

[M.Dean]

From looking at the pictures of her in action, and from hearing your praise for her, she must have been one hell'va great hunting companion! Sorry for your loss.

[vortex hunter]

Sorry to hear that Doug . sry for your loss of a pack member

[bearvalley]

Sorry to hear of your loss Doug. A couple of your posted pictures says it all, that was one awesome hunting dog.

[markomoose]

Sorry to hear about your lead dog Doug.Memories and good hunts never leave a person.Beautiful animal. Mark

[LBM]

Sorry to hear about your dog, Ive dealt with it to many times. Lost my one this spring to lung cancer, dealing with one now with a tumor in her jaw which is pretty much day by day. stomach cancer 2 years ago in another. I sometimes wonder if its related to dog foods now days. Where was it on your dog if you don't mind saying.

[Elkaholic]

Sorry to hear of your loss Doug. Loosing a best friend can be tough, and thats what hounds are to houndsmen. She is casing cats n bears in the sky now.

[Big Lew]

Very sorry for your loss. It's especially tragic when an animal or person is in their prime.
As a person that's had to deal with personal losses from cancer with my first lab, 2 sisters,
an uncle and aunt, and my own fight, I can understand the feelings. My first lab was a real
buddy, and went with me through thick and thin all over this province while being an
excellent retriever....had to put him down at 8 years.

[chilcotin hillbilly]

Sorry to hear about your dog, Ive dealt with it to many times. Lost my one this spring to lung cancer, dealing with one now with a tumor in her jaw which is pretty much day by day. stomach cancer 2 years ago in another. I sometimes wonder if its related to dog foods now days. Where was it on your dog if you don't mind saying.

It was in her mammary glands. the vet figured a last heat cycle may have kick started the process.

thanks for every ones support, this is not the way I am used to seeing dogs die. It seems more fitting when they die doing something they love.

[LBM]

It was in her mammary glands. the vet figured a last heat cycle may have kick started the process.

thanks for every ones support, this is not the way I am used to seeing dogs die. It seems more fitting when they die doing something they love.

yes its very hard, I really hate cancer. I just got of the phone with the vet and he will be coming to the house tomorrow to put my girl down.

[hotload]

Such a difficult time, My sincerest condolences.............................

[MFERGIE]

Sorry for you loss man! Its never easy letting one of the pack go let alone your lead dog. Just remember how lucky you are to have hunted with and watched tv with such an awesome dog! Take care and happy hunting

Matt

[Philcott]

That's a hard one. Sorry to read of your loss. It sure looks like she loved to hunt and she even climbed trees. It must have been a great 6 years with her.

[Everett]

Oh man that sucks I had to put my buddy Bushmill down this fall it near killed me to do it. Probably the hardest thing I have ever had to do.

[srupp]

Sorry for your loss Doug, having spent numerous trips with the team I know how much each and every member means to you...Cookie was exceptional in every way...run forever, climb so fast could almost beat the cat to the top of the tree, no give up in that dog...and loving....always time for a hug..
Susan Ebony and my condolonces to you and the entire familly..
Steven

[chilcotin hillbilly]

Thanks so much guys, a few on this site have hunted with Cookie and know what a great dog she was.

[adriaticum]

Sorry for your loss.

[Jagermeister]

Find solace in the words shared with others. We share your pain of loss through the pictures of Cookie.
It is far better to end the dog's days than to let the dog continue to suffer pain and agony through to that end. It takes a strong and caring master to carry that out.
It's okay to shed a tear or two, it is expected.
I raise my glass. "To Cookie!"

[guest]

CB, they become part of the family and more loyal and pleased to make you happy then likely any human. Your memories will always be there along with some great rewards and pics to keep her alive forever. You have been so lucky to have such a great friend. Sorry to hear this.
CT

[srupp]

Hmmm if ya ever spend a evening at Dougs place...hint leave the table first to get dibs on a place...any place on the chair or couch...lol dogs, cats all head for the tv...hmmmm cats will fight ya for the head rest...send em on a goose hunt with supplied laser mouse...as for the dogs a quick belly scratch may ensure you a vested spot on the holy grail couch...except for 1 thing..
Tank...he just doest know the meaning of no...and is far too large to argue with...
Yup a lot of loved animals at the top of Mount poop..a..lot...lol
Steven

[Rattler]

Terrible news, sorry for your loss.

[nature girl]

The bond you have with owning a pet. They are not just a pet they are indeed a part of your family. So sorry to hear the loss of Cookie. May she live on in your heart and memories.

[yamadirt 426]

she looked like a go get'r + 1 The great tend to leave us early be it dogs, people or what have you. You got lucky to have her. Congrats on that ! those photos are the perfect reminder of what can be. take care man..