RIP Burger

[chilcotin hillbilly]

Some of you know Burger from lion hunts in the past, some will not get a chance to hunt with him as cougar killed him this morning.

The best dog I have own to date, and would put him up against any top hound.
I almost lost Zoey also but I was able to kick the cat off the dog as the cougar had her picked up by the face.

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[Brett]

Sorry for your loss,

[lorneparker1]

Sorry to hear about your loss

[Tripitaka]

Take comfort that your dog passed doing the thing it probably loved more than anything else. My condolences.

[srupp]

Doug just in from an Ambulance call and read this..I am truly sorry for your loss...Burger was a fine dog, great athlete and I enjoyed my short time with him...I know you did everything possible and thankfully saved Zoey.

As a fellow dog lover and on behalf of Susan and Eboney I we are sending our thoughts and PRAYERS to you and Julie and the kids...you have a wonderful bond that demonstrates your love for your 4 legged family friends..we can only be thankful that you are safe and Zoey had you there for her...

PLEASE take care at this horrible time of loss, and if there is ANYTHING we can do just ask..

your friends

Susan and Steven Rupp

[Spy]

Sorry to hear about Burger. :(Did you manage to get the cougar?

[MB_Boy]

Sorry to hear about losing your pup.

[Phil]

Sorry to hear you lost a hunting bud. All the best to you during this sad time.

[vortex hunter]

Sorry to hear that it sucks losing a dog anyway . But to lose it with you right there watching would hurt even more I hope you took the cat home tho..Vortex

[Kody94]

Sorry to hear about your loss. Its a calculated risk every time you let your dogs loose on a track, and he went doing what he loved. I know that only eases the pain a little though.

RIP Burger.

[Mtn Wonderer]

Some serious risks in cat hunting, really sorry to hear you lost a dog that way. Not to much more I could say.

MTW

[Ruger4]

Sorry to hear about your sad news Doug, as one already mentioned be rest assured Burger left his gunting grounds doing what he loved to do best , remember those great hunts as it would appear you had many just looking at the pictures you've posted,thanx for sharing them

r.i.p. Burger
Take care Doug

[Buck]

Hard to lose a good dog my condolences.

[Barracuda]

my condolences for your loss .

Nothing can soften the blow of losing a dog.

[digger dogger]

I've never met you but my deepest condolences! :-(
I had a bear kill one of my dogs, but not my best dog.(still hurts tho)

Having a dog die will break the hardest of men! Have a drink to your fallen Buddy.
Dave

[#1fishslayer]

Damm......

[Maxx]

AWW Crap. Doug, I am very sorry to hear that! I am one of the lucky ones to have hunted with you and Burger, he was EXCELLENT at doing his job. He didn't only have a good nose, but I was so impressed at what a "thinker" that dog was on the track.

My condolences for this loss....

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[Blainer]

That makes for a $hitty day.
Sorry to hear about your loss.

[nano]

Sorry to hear about your loss.

[BlacktailStalker]

Well this is sad day in Tatlayoko country, sorry to hear.
Hopefully Zoey pulls through and one of the others steps up to fill his spot, obviously not take his spot.

We all say say goodbye every time we let go, as my buddy puts it, "Lets face it, we're not doing any dog a favour by sending him down the tracks of the most efficient killer in the bush."

[bsa30-06]

sorry to hear about the loss of your dog,hope the other heals fully and quickly.RIP Burger.

[rocksteady]

Sorry for your loss, a good working (hunting) dog is worth its weight in gold...:cry::cry:

[yama49]

Sorry about your loss..

[doubled]

RIP Burger. At least he went the way we would all like to go - doing something we love.

[newhunterette]

I am very sorry for the loss of your dog, Burger. I know losing a dog to old age was hard enough on our family, I could not imagine losing a dog to a cougar, but I know their instincts kick in and all their training and they enjoy the tracking and the thrill of the hunt so he went out doing what he loved.

Please take care and update us on how Zoey is doing from the oreal.

[knightcc]

Sorry about your loss. I would be devasted if I lost my dog. I wish you all the best.

[Schutzen]

Chilly
Very sorry to hear of a great dog lost.
I hope that Burger has gone on to the great hunting ground.

As a side note this sad loss made me wonder.
Does anyone use a shotgun dog?
Back in the day some of the old Cougar hunters had a dog run with the hounds whose sole job was to take on the cat when cornered to protect the hounds. (Ride shotgun) I know that Airedales were used down south for that purpose.
Would that be practical here?
The loss of any dog is tragic to the owner just wondered if this idea could help prevent some other losses.

[Spokerider]

My thoughts are with you Doug.
Thats something we always fear, and hope never happens.....

[bruin]

That sucks big time. Many condolences.

[pnbrock]

very sorrey to hear of a loss of a hunting buddy.....rip

[tuffteddyb]

awful thing to happen ,my sincerest condolences

[chilcotin hillbilly]

Thanks for all the kind words everyone.
The next four clients i am taking are all from this site. Hopefully the tales that are shared in the next few weeks are good ones.
Thanks again, this one really sucked.
Doug

[1/2 slam]

Doug,

I'm very sorry for your loss. I know how attached you can get to a dog.

[mfarrally]

sorry to hear that. he was an awesome lookin dog

[guest]

Oh man this has got to be tough Chilkootbill.

Knowing the dangers your dog faced in the line of duty serving you has to make you feel real proud of him. Bet he loved doing what he was doing.

Sorry to here of this.

Condolences to your family and friends.

CT

[SHAKER]

That sucks to hear...... never good loose'n one of the team. Hope you consider getting some dedeption on that puss.

[hunter1947]

This is a sad loss you do get attached to your dogs and especially when you have many good times doing the things you like to do with them.

Both you and your dogs take a chance every time you get onto a fresh cat scent your dog will never be forgotten will be with you on your never ending chases in the future ,my condolence goes out to one of your top cat dogs ,sad ,sad thing to go through http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/images/icons/icon13.gif..

[Bear Chaser]

Sad news indeed. Hopefully the rest of winter brings better fortunes.

[pmj]

Man..that is tough news. Sorry for your loss.

[wizzum-lvr]

Sorry for your loss. At least he went with some gusto.

[fearnodeer]

Sounds like you truly lost a friend. Sorry for your loss.