Lost my buddy this morning.

[blueridge]

14 years ago my Grandad found a scrawny, starving, 6 week old puppy in the brush pile beside his house. When we came for a visit the next week, my son (8 years old at the time) fell in love with her. My Grandad looked me in the eye and said matter-of-factly, "A boy oughta have a dog." We brought her home with us.

Best damn dog I could have ever imagined. Obedient. Loving. Forgiving. Fun. My son spent so many days exploring the woods with her by his side. She was such a huge part of our family. Went everywhere with us. Was my hiking buddy, riding around in the truck buddy, hanging out buddy.

She died this morning as soon as my wife and I came downstairs. Feeling blessed that she lived a good life and was happy and healthy for her age right up to the very end. This was a tough one. Loved that dog.

Mystic

 

[rtraverdavis]

Damn. So sorry blueridge. She sounds like she was an amazing dog.

 

[Corn king 60]

Damn. Sorry for your loss
14 years is a great run. Lots of great memories to hold onto.
hang in there it’ll be a rough for awhile

 

[Sask hunter]

Sorry for your loss

 

[MarvB]

As I’ve said before.... never easy!
Sorry for your family’s loss @blueridge

 

[rwc101]

That's rough news. Thoughts going out to your family.

 

[Dougfirtree]

We're so lucky to have dogs. Sorry for your loss. Sounds like she had a great life with you!

 

[corndog1]

Sorry for your loss always sad to lose a furry family member

 

[mdhunter]

I have a 23 yr old cat and a couple “old for their age” dogs. I am sorry for your loss and hope your new pets bring some happiness.

 

[Hunting Wife]

Sorry to hear. Hope the memories ease the sadness in time.

 

[Curvebow]

Ahhhh, so sorry. Been there, done that. We have a 14 year old too thats my wife's baby. I'm surprised every day that shes still here.... You'll see her again in Heaven....

 

[elkduds]

Very sorry to hear it, sad for you and your family. Your post reminds of my own dog losses. I always hoped that what I lost when each dog passed went to a person and dog who needed it and had been waiting for it to enrich their lives. Condolences for you loss.

 

[Nick87]

Sorry to hear, when we were kids many of our dofs were ones someone dropped off on our gravel road.never understood that, still dont. They made some of the best dogs.

 

[HONEYBADGER]

Worst part of having a dog is when they go, wouldn't wish it on anyone. Sorry man, that is a tough one.

 

[mtmiller]

Sorry to hear this. Brought a tear to my eye.

 

[cacklercrazy]

14 years ago my Grandad found a scrawny, starving, 6 week old puppy in the brush pile beside his house. When we came for a visit the next week, my son (8 years old at the time) fell in love with her. My Grandad looked me in the eye and said matter-of-factly, "A boy oughta have a dog." We brought her home with us.

Best damn dog I could have ever imagined. Obedient. Loving. Forgiving. Fun. My son spent so many days exploring the woods with her by his side. She was such a huge part of our family. Went everywhere with us. Was my hiking buddy, helping me every year get in shape for elk season.

She died this morning as soon as my wife and I came downstairs. Feeling blessed that she lived a good life and was happy and healthy for her age right up to the very end. This was a tough one. Loved that dog.

Mystic
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Never easy losing fur babies!

 

[Schaaf]

Hang in there man

 

[theat]

Sorry to hear about your loss. There is nothing quite like a good dog.

 

[MTLabrador]

That is tough, I’m sorry to hear it.

 

[mdeerjunkie]

I'm so sorry. Looked like an amazing partner and friend