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    Default It is not just a dog

    I got home last night and found our soon to be 17 year old brittany had what I believe was a stroke, A few weeks ago she ripped a toenail off and the vet found a growth about the size of a baseball near her spleen but she appeared to not be having any issues that we could tell. We will never know if all this came together yesterday with her age and the growth, but she was old and did not act it. This past bird season she was pointing birds up. Not as well as earlier years, but all considered, very well.

    This girl has seen two boys grow through childhood, teenage years and off to Clemson. Never has bitten a soul but did bark at anything she didn't think should be near the house. She found her share of the birds. Considering she was trained in the yard, we couldn't ask for better.

    She certainly did her part in life.

    Nothing you can do can help a person through this. This morning I took her to be put down before the boys could see her again. Last night was long enough. Today the boys dug a grave for this old gal that was so well deserved.

    I would have never ever have thought of doing anything but burying any of my dogs but in the yard they knew. When I called the vet's office today the fella answering the phone asked if I wanted the ashes. That kind of rocked my boat a little further. I can't imagine not taken care of a dog that has done so well for us.

    Anyway, life goes on. There will be more dogs and more memories. But damn it hurts.
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    Sorry to hear it P. That sucks, and I am getting way too close to making that trip myself...

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    Sorry to hear that.

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    Sorry for your loss.

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    Sorry for your loss it’s hard to lose a dog. Harder than some people.

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    Hang in there man. Always tough putting em down.
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    Sorry for your loss. I like dogs more than most people. Great teacher of unconditional love.

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    Damn RP I know your pain, sorry to hear this!!
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    I fully agree, it's never been, "Just a dog." Tough losing a family member, my condolences.

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    Sorry for your loss.

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    Sorry for your loss. Sounds like she had a great life with your family. Godspeed old girl

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    Hate that Patten.

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    Ol Pearl had heart. Will miss her pointing out bobwhites. Lucy and Belle will have to step it up
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    Ya know, this has been on my mind right strong for nearly 24 hours. And y'all have dogs, those animals love us, or at least we hope so. But do they care for us as much as they do doing their thing or do they do it for us? This dog's best moments were in the field, or in the kitchen, or sitting by me on the porch at night while I relax from the day with a bourbon, or rye, or occasionally gin. But to watch her, or any dog, do what they are put on God's earth for is amazing. Her concentration on finding that bird and locking up on it were amazing. Not something I taught her. And for that, she taught the family more than we know. That's it. Time for the porch. Taxes tomorrow.
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    Phoneman can be an ass. That's his A5. Probably birds he shot too.

    If you have ever not read the book "Down the Creek" by Eddie Finlay, you should. He used to write for The State. He is to blame for my affection for Brits.

    And Glenn, I hope you will appreciate this, I called a mostly retired vet client of mine last noght at 11 to talk things out. I do appreciate what y'all have to do.
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    RIP Pearl

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    Sorry for your loss. A good dog can be easy to come by, but great ones have a special place in your heart.

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    Till the bridge... Sorry for your loss.
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    I'll gladly pay the price of a broken heart and digging a good hole for a dog when their time on earth runs out. I've dug a few wholes in the past and will have at least one more hole to dig in my life time. These words have always provided me some comfort-

    A Dog's Prayer

    Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.

    Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do.

    Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.

    When it is cold and wet, please take me inside... for I am now a domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements... and I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth... though had you no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in all the land... for you are my god... and I am your devoted worshiper.

    Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food, that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger.

    And, beloved master, should the Great Master see fit to deprive me of my health or sight, do not turn me away from you. Rather hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest...and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I drew, my fate was ever safest in your hands.

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