Thankful

[hank4elk]

2 dog loss stories in 2 days. Sad. Very.
Just thinking the other day how lucky I am Rio found me. 4 years? He is a bit grey in the muzzle and has grey dots for eyebrows now. But he is always by my side and ready to go. Or sleep next to me on the couch.

 

[noharleyyet]

Our old girl Lizzie 4-5 months ago...slowing down fast. Gonna miss her...

https://flic.kr/p/2mHcdBz

 

[JohnCushman]

I've got a rott that just turned 12. I think. He was about 3 when I stole him and I've had him for 9 years. The average lifespan for a rott is 8-10 years, but he's lazy and spoiled, so hopefully I don't have to deal with a death any time soon. He is getting grey, but still runs around like a puppy outside.

 

[WoodMoose]

oh man,, losing a dog is no fun,,,

 

[MTelkHuntress]

I'm dreading the day but thankful to still have Sunny around. 15 years old and still loves truck rides and exploring.

 

[mtmuley]

I'm dreading the day but thankful to still have Sunny around. 15 years old and still loves truck rides and exploring.
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Had a Golden named Sonny years and years ago. Lost my last dog about a year ago. Starting to want another. mtmuley

 

[Wallydeuce]

We think she's 11 or 12. She was picked up on a major street near UNLV. It's a miracle she survived. I came home from an archery elk hunt in 2016 and found her sleeping on my pillow. Not the best way to introduce a new pack member but my wife has never had her own dog and didn't know. After about a month of reestablishing the pack pecking order, she's been an absolute joy. She's a great training partner. We just got back from a 4 mile mountain session.

She was 4 pounds when Lonna got her from the Animal Foundation. Now look at her. 6 pounds of furry!

 

[RoughCountry]

Best friends a man could have.

 

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[Hunting Wife]

This dork is 9. Still acts like a puppy when the gun comes out, at least the first day. Then naps through lunch.

 

[cedahm]

I can’t even bring myself to read the stories. Every new dog arrives with that tickle in the back of your brain that the clock is ticking. But yet, I can’t imagine my life or my family without at least one bird dog doing ridiculous things.

 

[Pagosa]

I got this Leopard Hound back in December, so far he is showing good potential to be a hunting hound.

 

[mtmuley]

I can’t even bring myself to read the stories. Every new dog arrives with that tickle in the back of your brain that the clock is ticking. But yet, I can’t imagine my life or my family without at least one bird dog doing ridiculous things.

My wife has said she dreads the day we lose a dog and might not want another. I say it's what you sign up for when having one. The good outweighs the bad no matter how painful it is to lose one. mtmuley

 

[Pmacc60]

My wife has said she dreads the day we lose a dog and might not want another. I say it's what you sign up for when having one. The good outweighs the bad no matter how painful it is to lose one. mtmuley

That is as good an explanation as it gets with having a dog ! Well said !

 

[mtmuley]

She was vicious. mtmuley

 

[brownbear932008]

I hate to even think of that day losing my pup she is almost 3 now. Life wouldn't be the same without her. I'm sorry, they really are man's best friend. The good does far outweigh the bad though.

 

[Redman]

We got our Brenna from a shelter a couple years ago. We think she is around 6 years old but not sure. She road with us from Indiana to Colorado elk hunting last year she slept in the back seat and you would never knew she was back there. She loved playing in the snow and sleeping in the tent. She is a great dog and hate to think of the day when she is not sleeping by our bed or greeting us at the door.

 

[duckhunt]

My boy Drake who is 10.


My wife's girl Bailey who is 11.

These 2 could not be a better pair. They are absolutely best friends.

Then my youngest son moved back in with his boy.


Liam is 5 and a complete handful.