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Title: My Rocky is gone
Post by: fishwidow on January 01/22/24, 08:05:24 PM
Long tough day today. We had to make the tough decision to put our handsome 15 1/2 year old Gordon Setter down. We have dreaded the day for several years as his ability to navigate stairs and other health problems have showed up.
Never hunted him although he has ancestry that includes both field and bench champions. 
Deaf for the last several years, and suffering from the struggle of mobility, but still maintained a great attitude. He was the happiest dog I’ve ever owned, even through this morning.
That’s what made it really hard, because he  looked up as if to say it was ok, even as the anesthesia was setting in.
Hug your pups for me.
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Post by: Jerkbiat on January 01/22/24, 08:13:12 PM
Sorry to hear that fishwidow. Brings a year to my I thinking about it. The sad part to having pets.
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Post by: glenn57 on January 01/22/24, 08:14:44 PM
Damn fishwidow  I feel your  pain.  :doah: been there more often then I care.

Memories will be for a lifetime.  Sorry for your loss bud!
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Post by: Pulleye16 on January 01/22/24, 08:14:53 PM
So sorry fishwidow. I bet you gave Rocky a wonderful life. Take care.
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Post by: Dotch on January 01/22/24, 08:16:29 PM
My condolences fw. Never easy. As requested, Poppy got a big hug.
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Post by: Sharon on January 01/22/24, 08:35:13 PM
So sorry to hear. Pets give us so much love and it's so hard when we have to let them go. I'm snuggling with my boys right now and giving them extra kisses. 🥲

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Post by: roony on January 01/23/24, 06:33:42 AM
Sorry. It hurts now but you have some great memories.
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Post by: Iowaboy1 on January 01/23/24, 06:38:57 AM
Sorry for your loss, dang critters can leave paw prints all over our hearts.
I have lost many over the years and it never gets any easier but the love they give carries on forever.
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Post by: mike89 on January 01/23/24, 06:50:20 AM
so sorry fishwidow...   that is a big pill to swallow...   my thoughts to you all... 
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Post by: dakids on January 01/23/24, 06:53:56 AM
Only thing wrong with dogs is they don't live long enough.  They are a part of our lives but we are their lives.  Sorry for your loss.
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Post by: Scenic on January 01/23/24, 08:07:19 AM
Sorry for your loss.  Never easy to lose a member of the family.   
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Post by: Cooperman on January 01/23/24, 08:22:14 AM
Sorry to hear about you pup fishwidow, very sad.
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Post by: LPS on January 01/23/24, 08:30:58 AM
So sorry FW.  He had a great life with you.  You did the right thing.  Each one hurts a little more than the last one I think.  That is a sign that you loved them so much.  I feel for you and I too have a tear for him. 
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Post by: Steve-o on January 01/23/24, 08:53:03 AM
Sorry to hear about that FW.  I know how tough those last moments can be.
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Post by: Rodwork on January 01/23/24, 09:32:24 AM
Sorry to hear about you pup.
Title: Re: My Rocky is gone
Post by: fishwidow on January 01/23/24, 12:04:11 PM
Thanks, everyone. I really appreciate your thoughts. Goes a long way to helping.
My other pal, Bosco, knows something is up because of the difference in the regular daily routine, and probably because of the mood in the house right now. He’ll get over it, and I’m sure he will help us in the next few days, too.
Thanks again, everybody.
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Post by: mike89 on January 01/23/24, 12:29:04 PM
Bosco will help you all for sure!!!   
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Post by: Bobberineyes on January 01/23/24, 03:28:32 PM
Really sorry to hear the sad news FW, that is thee toughest day saying goodbye. Having another head to scratch does help, but still tough. Hang in there pal..
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Post by: tangle tooth on January 01/23/24, 05:51:25 PM
      So sorry for the loss and emptiness.