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Post by trappnman on Aug 21, 2015 14:19:54 GMT -6
Came home from trapping today, and the best dog I've ever owned, died peacefully in his sleep. Jan 1 2014 he was diagnosed with chronic kidney failure, the vet gave him a month of two- 20 months later he finally lost the battle. He was in very good health considering up until 6 weeks ago, and he had a relapse but he wasn't in pain, and still ate and went trapping a few times and went for rides- and he died, loved, at home and what more could I want? I've owned beagles al my life, hundreds and I'll miss him the most. All I can say is Buddy- you were a good dog. RIP ![]()  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2015 14:28:54 GMT -6
I was a beagle guy and it's darn tough to watch the inevitable coming and when it does, you're still not prepared for it. A breed that seems to want to do everything it can to please you.
RIP Buddy
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Post by Trapperman2 on Aug 21, 2015 18:14:08 GMT -6
Sorry to hear this.RIP Buddy.
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Post by mustelameister on Aug 21, 2015 20:52:42 GMT -6
Sorry to hear about the dog, Steve. Good dogs turn grey days into sunshine, don't they? Sure do miss a couple of 'em I've owned over the years.
See you in September.
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Post by musher on Aug 22, 2015 4:47:42 GMT -6
That really sucks. But it's the contract we sign when we get them. We bury them. That's a good thing because the opposite REALLY sucks!
Your dog lived a good dog life.
So, you can't live without a beagle. You also like mature dogs. You aren't replacing him but a dog guy has a dog. Go get one - today. Otherwise the walls will echo and that just seems to drag things out.
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Post by 17HMR on Aug 22, 2015 4:48:24 GMT -6
very sorry to here this Steve, can remember when he was a pup
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Post by bwolf64 on Aug 23, 2015 11:49:32 GMT -6
Steve how old was Buddy ? I don't post much at all but I remember when your last hound passed and you eventually got him. Sorry to hear about him passing. It sure can be hard on a man to dig a hole for a good dog.
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Post by redsnow on Aug 23, 2015 19:36:33 GMT -6
I agree, it's best to find a new dog, quick as you can. When you've got a fresh puppy running around, no way that a feller can feel bad.
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Post by bobber on Aug 24, 2015 11:01:09 GMT -6
Sorry about your beagle. Be thankful that you didn't have to take him to the vet, and that he passed at home where he was comfortable. I lost my male beagle "Babe" back in Feb. He just came in from outside , layed down on the rug and died. He was 15 years 8 months old.
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Post by trappnman on Aug 24, 2015 12:16:46 GMT -6
Buddy turned 14 aug 4th.
yes, bobber- I was so glad I didn't make that decision.
I'll have to be honest- We are taking it hard-
Have had several friends offer me dogs- but I've owned nothing but beagles since age 12
I'm going to wait a little bit...when its time, I'll know it.
nice to know how us hard trappers can love dogs so much.
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Post by curdog on Aug 27, 2015 17:17:34 GMT -6
Sorry to hear this Steve...
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Post by RdFx on Aug 28, 2015 6:35:50 GMT -6
My condolences Steve and Lori, Buddy was family and sorry to hear him go. Sounds like he went peacefully. See you in Marshfield.
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Post by trappnman on Aug 28, 2015 8:25:48 GMT -6
hard to believe Marshfield is so close- time sure flies
yes, he went peacefully, and that was all I asked-
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Post by northof50 on Sept 5, 2015 21:09:51 GMT -6
Buddy sure was a good dog, even though when he was caught in one of Rally's demo snares going nose to nose with his lab, he didnot panic and just stood there.
You could never train a lab that, or Rally
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Post by trappnman on Sept 7, 2015 7:08:01 GMT -6
lol- I had forgotten about that.
I'll tell you, my interest in the yard has been about zero since- our morning routine (me and Buddy) was to go out, he'd putter and I'd putter in the yard. Hard to get motivated without that routine.
but- its time. Will be making a couple of calls today to some old beagle friends- since the new dog will most likely be our last, we want a pup 3-6 months, or thereabouts. now its just finding the right one.
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Post by RdFx on Sept 7, 2015 19:22:13 GMT -6
Good luck will be looking fwd to seeing the pup !
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Post by trappnman on Sept 9, 2015 7:41:47 GMT -6
Saw this face in an ad Sunday morning- so 770 miles later down to Bethany MO, an 11 hour trip down and back-
We have out new guy, Mickey- 12 weeks old Friday
(click it)
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Post by musher on Sept 9, 2015 12:47:02 GMT -6
There ya go! I'm really happy for both of you. A pup will stir things up just right.
buy lots of paper towels. My pup is getting me up 2-3 times a night!
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Post by RdFx on Sept 9, 2015 16:14:54 GMT -6
Alright, cant wait to see Mickey towmorrow at Marshfield , Wi..... It will be the first rondezvous for the pup !!
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Post by trappnman on Sept 9, 2015 17:19:04 GMT -6
got his first collar and leash today- his first day trapping and he is fitting right in- so far, hes slept through the night
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