The passing of " Hightides Pride of the Marsh" AKA Marshall

[Marc]

After being a loyal hunting partner and truly man's best friend for the past 12 1/2 half year it broke my heart to have him put to sleep.

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/marshall.jpg

He was having issues breathing I figured it was a bacterial infection I'll bring him into the vet and he will be better in a week or so. Well I was well off the mark on this one. Come to find out Marshall had the late stages of Laryngeal Paralysis (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laryngeal_paralysis). I put him in the car while the vet was explaining what was happening and in the 5 minutes of her telling me what the cause and eventual outcome would be Marshall had an episode where he was overcome from the excitement of the trip to the vet and couldn't breath to the point his tong was turning blue and collapsed from the lack of oxygen. He had to be carried into the vet and be sedated, intubated and placed on oxygen.

The vet then came back out and explained what happened and that if it had happened at home he wouldn't have survived the trip to the vet. She then explained the options, the likely outcome of the options and his life expectancy if we went with any of the options she mentioned. Marshall was diagnosed with heart issues about a year ago and likely the result of the Laryngeal Paralysis getting worst as he aged. In the end the most humane option even though it killed me to do it was to have him put to sleep.

Trial day for his Junior Hunters

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His first hunt of 2008

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/Marshall_with_geese.JPG

multiple hunts with amazing friends as well.

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/Goose_hunt_2_Nov_08.jpg

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/take_3.jpg

[Marc]

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/11_nov_09_duck_and_goose_hunt.jpg

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/Marshall_with_two_man_limit_.jpg

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/17_Oct_duck_hunt.jpg

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/Keith_Marshall_and_I.jpg

[Marc]

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/marshall_grabbing_hat.jpg

http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/creedmoor_bear.jpg

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http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/Marshall2.jpg

[Johnny G1]

Sorry to hear that Marc, it's sad when we have to put our Best Friend down, been through it too many time's.

[HarryToolips]

My condolences, he is with God and is happy, or so I at least believe....

[r106]

My condolences to you.

[338win mag]

He looks like a beast, like his Dad! Condolences.

[Spy]

Oh man sorry to hear about your loss, never easy to say good bye to your best buddy, my condolences:-(

[BriarPatch]

Sad day but you did what you had to do and it was the right thing, looks like you had some great times together

[landphil]

Sorry to hear that Marc. Been down that trail more than once, and I know it’s rough. Great pics and I’m sure the good memories match.

[Weatherby Fan]

Beautiful Dog, looks like years of happy memories

sorry to hear of this Marc, our thoughts are with you

WF

[BigSlapper]

Thinking about you at this time ... the pictures are terrific Marc and are proof of your bond and Marshall's great run.

[Arctic Lake]

What a great looking dog he was Marc ! Always sad to say goodbye to a loyal friend , they become family .
He will be in the Happy Hunting Grounds now !
Arctic Lake

[wildcatter]

I am sure Marshall had an incredibly rewarding life, as we can tell from the pictures.
As with all living things, including us, there is a point when it's time to go.
I just hope when my time comes (and it could be sooner) I won't be suffering, rather get put down.
My sympathies, Otto

[mastercaster]

My condolences. I know too well, the pain and grief you must be going through! When I had to put down my 17 1/2 year old Brittany spaniel it was devastating. To this day when I think about her it can easily bring a tear to my eye.

It looks like you had some incredible hunts together! I bet he was a great dog to have as part of the family, as well. Cherish the memories!

[emerson]

Sorry for your loss. Dogs are some of the truest friends a person can have.

[Jagermeister]

I commend you Marc on making the right choice for Marshall rather than having him endure further suffering because of human selfishness as so often we are prone to do with our beloved pets. Marshall surly appreciates your decision.

By Unknown Author
Sunlight streams through window pane onto a spot on the floor…
then I remember,
it’s where you used to lie, but now you are no more.Our feet walk down a hall of carpet, and muted echoes sound…
then I remember,
it’s where your paws would joyously abound.A voice is heard along the road, and up beyond the hill,
then I remember,
it can’t be yours — your golden voice is still.But I’ll take that vacant spot of floor and empty muted hall,
and lay them with the absent voice and unused dish along the wall.I’ll wrap these treasured memories in a blanket of my love,
and keep them for my best friend until we meet above.

[Ron.C]

My condolences Marc. Very sorry to hear of Marshall's passing.

[Knute]

Sincere condolences Marc, the pics are testament to the bond you had with Marshall.

[REMINGTON JIM]

My Condolences Marc - Thanks for Sharing the Pictures - Some Great moments ! RIP Marshall - RJ

[Dutch]

Never an easy thing piece of you dies with them sorry for your loss..

[Ride Red]

Our condolences Marc. Nothing worse than losing a buddy, but you did the right thing for him.

[CVORoadKing]

Very sorry to hear of Marshall's passing, I lost my Chesapeake (Rusty, 14 years old) November 23rd, he also suffered from Laryngeal Paralysis, I feel your pain.

[Krico]

What a great looking Chessie. He had a great life with you!
Sorry for your loss, it’s an awful thing to go through.

[The Hermit]

Sad times Marc, sorry for your loss.