8:31 p.m. on February 4, 2008 (EST)
f_klock
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Loss of a 4 legged hiking partner
My wife and I lost our best friend and hiking buddy today.
Taken by a sudden illnes, Orion, our faithful beagle and devoted friend of 10 years, has made his way to the big woods in the sky.
Chase those rabbits boy! We'll miss you.
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9:49 a.m. on February 5, 2008 (EST)
Dave
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Re: Loss of a 4 legged hiking partner
So sorry to hear about your loss.
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10:02 a.m. on February 5, 2008 (EST)
Alicia
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Re: Loss of a 4 legged hiking partner
Sorry to hear about the loss of your trusty friend. I'm sure you'll miss him dearly, especially on future hikes.
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12:20 p.m. on February 5, 2008 (EST)
Ed G
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Re: Loss of a 4 legged hiking partner
I too am sorry to hear this.
I know what you are going thru and it truly sucks.
The pain will ease in a few days, but you'll always find yourself talking silently to him about how much you miss him.
Hang in there brother.
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6:47 p.m. on February 7, 2008 (EST)
f_klock
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Re: Loss of a 4 legged hiking partner
Thank you for your kind words.
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10:06 a.m. on March 19, 2008 (EDT)
Ed G
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Re: Loss of a 4 legged hiking partner
f klock...
just lost my best friend on Monday 3/17/08 at ~11:00 am.
He was a 12 year old Border Collie named Ricky.
He was suffering from bone cancer the last six months and Monday morning he let us know he couldn't go on.
God, why do we have to make such a final decision for a beloved pet.
Missing our best friends is certainly the hardest part of this whole ordeal isn't it.
How are you coming along?
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7:17 a.m. on March 20, 2008 (EDT)
f_klock
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Re: Loss of a 4 legged hiking partner
Ed,
I'm very sorry for your loss. Since we lost Orion we've been dealing with it alright, I guess. We have a younger female terrier mix that keeps us occupied.
Since our loss, it seems that people want to help - a lot. We've had 6 or 7 different offers or suggestions to adopt dogs, anything from Lab/Border Collie mixes to American Bull Dogs (champion show stock) to a Boston Terrier and an 8 y.o. Jack Russell. I appreciate the offers, but every time someone mentions a dog, we are again reminded that we lost a great one. I don't know, I hate to sound so picky, but I guess when the right dog comes along, I'll know. For now I'm content with the one dog we do have. She's no hiker though. She's scared of everything.
What ever you decide, should you chose a replacement for your 4 legged partner, let me suggest a shelter dog. American shelters are way too full of great but unwanted pets. Many, many of which are the best dogs in the world - they just fell on bad circumstances.
www.petfinder.com
With sympathy my friend, keep your chin up.
Baker
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7:30 a.m. on March 20, 2008 (EDT)
Ed G
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Re: Loss of a 4 legged hiking partner
I totally agree about the shelter dogs. I have rescued three dogs since 1988.
Ricky was three years old when we rescued him.
We got Ricky about nine years ago when our rescued collie (just like Lassie) died
We also have another Border Collie named "Chico". He was six years old when we rescued him about 16 months ago.
When we are ready to adopt again it will definetly be from a Border Collie rescue league. They are a great organization that pulls dogs from shelters and places them in foster homes until they are adopted.
Thanks for the kind words. Just wanted to let you know you have someone to help support you, if needed.
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9:56 p.m. on March 30, 2008 (EDT)
Re: Loss of a 4 legged hiking partner
I completely understand what it feels like to lose an amazing pet and 4 legged friend. Some dogs always seem to have an extra special place in our hearts. 1 years 3 months and 4 days ago my family lost a special dog she was 16 yet I still and always will miss the poor ole' girl. She was a Springer Spaniel and an incredible family member.
R.I.P to all special dogs when there time comes. May we see them again.
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