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Post by JakeLeg on Feb 18, 2006 5:25:21 GMT -6
Our thoughts and prayers are with you also.Thats a tough one to take.Take care and God Bless.
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Post by Corey on Feb 18, 2006 6:33:27 GMT -6
Hate to hear that Steve...Sorry Man...I really like this poem...thought you might like it also. Corey
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...
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Post by trappnman on Feb 18, 2006 6:38:52 GMT -6
thanks for all the kind words. Beagle was 17- a ripe old age for any dog, and was healthy until the end.
Usually about 8, 8:30, he'd come walking down the hall looking for me, and I hold him at the computer until I got tired..LOL
After supper was his people time, and he would come up on the couch and relax with his people. Loved his snausages!
as I said, I miss him......
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Post by briankroberts on Feb 18, 2006 6:59:22 GMT -6
Steve I'm sorry for your loss, I know he meant the world to you and your family.....B.....
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Post by scout on Feb 18, 2006 9:16:30 GMT -6
Been there done that too many times.
From the real trial of Old Drum:
The one absolutely unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world, the one that never deserts him, the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous is his dog. A man's dog stands by him in prosperity and in poverty, in health and in sickness. He will sleep on the cold ground, where the wintry winds blow and the snow drives fiercely, if only he may be near his master's side. He will kiss the hand that has no food to offer. He will lick the wounds and sores that come in encounters with the roughness of the world. He guards the sleep of his pauper master as if he were a prince. When all other friends desert, he remains. When riches take wings, and reputation falls to pieces, he is as constant in his love as the sun in its journey through the heavens. If fortune drives the master forth, an outcast in the world, friendless and homeless, the faithful dog asks no higher privilege than that of accompanying him, to guard him against danger, to fight against his enemies. And when the last scene of all comes, and death takes his master in its embrace and his body is laid away in the cold ground, no matter if all other friends pursue their way, there by the graveside will the noble dog be found, his head between his paws, his eyes sad, but open in alert watchfulness, faithful and true even in death. George Graham Vest - c. 1855
Scout
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Post by coydog on Feb 18, 2006 11:16:11 GMT -6
Sorry to hear that man. Ive had dogs as long as I can remember, and know how hard it is to lose them. Hard to be without the little shaggy ones that are always happy to see you, ready to do anything as long as its with "master", and rarely complain.
Take care Gappa's.
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Post by outdoorsaddict on Feb 18, 2006 11:23:27 GMT -6
A sad day for sure. I feel for you. I am not looking forward what's coming for my lab in the next few years.
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Post by Maineman on Feb 18, 2006 11:51:58 GMT -6
Steve, sorry to hear about your buddy...Been there myself and can tell you it was tough time for me...take care...
Dave Z
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Post by Bob Jameson on Feb 18, 2006 11:58:18 GMT -6
Steve, you have my heartfelt sympathy.I have had a few pets in my life but the one I have now will take a terrible toll upon me when he passes. He is with me on every trapline north south or west. Many of you those here may know my dog max, a golden lab mixed retreiver. All the coventions that I attend and hours of travel time are shared between us. I too can feel the loss you are experienceing and dread the day my constant friend and companion moves on as well.
He and I have been through the best and worst experiences the last 10 years or so.His courage and strength are what encouraged me and kept me alive in the icy waters of the atlantic ocean 2 years ago in january after my boat mishap. As was said time will heal the loss to some degree but I know I will think of him daily as time moves on after his departure. Things will just not be the same.
On a sad note as I recall several years ago Jeff "coon" Richter lost his trapline dog " putty dog" after 10 years on the line with him. Seeing Jeff on several occasions after that I came to find out he gave up trapping for some time after the loss of his buddy,and dont know whether to this day if he has started back trapping again or not. He says it just isnt the same any more. I have just lost the love and enjoyment that I once had for doing what I do.
I feel for you buddy and I am sure he had a better life than most I am sure. For that I am certain he was blessed. We all are softies when it comes to pets. It helps to make us who we are and better people at that.
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Post by mike692 on Feb 18, 2006 12:15:43 GMT -6
Dang. Being a "dog" man I know what it's like to lose one. Hang in there man.
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Post by Rally Hess on Feb 18, 2006 13:07:14 GMT -6
Steve and Lori, Don't hardly know what to say. Won't seem right at your booth without him sleeping under the table in his "nest" you or Lori made for him. It was obvious you always made him comfortable. They never live long enough, been there. Just imagine him on a frostry morning with a new inch of tracking snow. Pushing cottontails, full cry, and in short circles. My best to you both.
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Post by John Porter on Feb 18, 2006 13:35:16 GMT -6
Steve, Sorry to hear about your beagle. I had to put down one of my sleddogs this past fall--and life isnt the same without him. John
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Post by fishadict on Feb 18, 2006 15:39:35 GMT -6
Sorry, Steve. Been there, feels like someone slugged you in the gut.
Scot
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Post by NittanyLion on Feb 18, 2006 19:11:24 GMT -6
Sorry to hear of your loss, hang in there.
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Post by Hornhunter on Feb 18, 2006 20:30:26 GMT -6
And people will say "their animals" Well if people were as forgiving loyal and trustworthey as some dogs are this world would sure be a better place. Going to be a sad time in this house when our ole lab passes. Sorry for your loss Steve!
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Post by z on Feb 18, 2006 20:32:46 GMT -6
Steve, Did the same 3 weeks ago......Still not right, Not even close! I still smell him from time to time, heck I even wake up and go to the door to make sure he still gets out to do his thing...... Then I relize, He is gone..... Yeah, I thought I was tough also! Hardest thing I had to do was lay that dog on the vets table and take his collar off for the final time. Not ashamed to say I have lost it many a time since......And probably a good many times to come. Like now..... I Know how you feel man!
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Post by David Kuhlmann on Feb 18, 2006 21:10:39 GMT -6
Steve & Lori, Sure sorry to hear bout your loss. It's just like losing one of the family. I brought this to Trevors attn. he he's still got a few tears... He went & got one of his pics that i took of him & Lori last fall outta his photo album. It don't matter how many pet's you lose, you still never get comfortable w/ it.
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Post by ducktrapper on Feb 18, 2006 21:39:12 GMT -6
Guess I ain't as tough as I thought I was either. It was a year ago that I had to make that drive to the vet to have him put down our 14 year old Golden. You remember all the good times you had with them over and over during that drive. Cried like a baby that day, and I don't even do that at funerals.
Your posting brought it all back to me. Wiping tears as I write this. Gonna go give my new pup (8 months old) a hug now. My thoughts are with you both, hang in there. You will see him again.
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Post by Trapperman2 on Feb 18, 2006 22:36:09 GMT -6
Steve&Lori,sorry to hear about you losing Beagle.The conventions won`t be the same without him.Arlo&Vicki
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Post by NEPISIGUIT on Feb 18, 2006 22:59:55 GMT -6
SORRY YOU LOST YOUR PAL STEVE. IT,S LIKE LOOSING A MEMBER OF ONES FAMILY.I AM SURE A LOT OF GREAT TIMES WERE HAD. THOSE TIMES YOU DONT FORGET.
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