Had to put my girl down today. Not a good day.

[IdahoMatt]

I haven't posted in a while.  I've been super swamped with a lot of things.  My English setter Sage was put down today.  She had a degenerative spine disease where the gaps between the vertebrae were tring to grow together, then breaking when she moved.  We thought it would progress slowly.  It is her seventh birthday today.  We found out on Monday and she didn't eat anything all week and went down hill fast.  I noticed something was wrong at the beginning of the summer but it took multiple vet vists and a few months to figure it out.  She was one of the best bird dogs I have seen.  I got to go on one last hunt on Wednesday, any ways I'll stop now.  You guys are always good for an ear so thanks. 

 

[half eye]

sorry dont really get it Matt. But at least she got to enjoy huntin them birds and being with you. Losing a dog just flat hurts, and for a long time too.
rich

[JW_Halverson]

So sorry to hear that, man.  Dogs are a part of our lives, but we are their whole lives.  She can't say it, but thanks for being strong enough to take care of her when she needed you the very most. 

There is no replacing a dog.  But there is always room for the next one. 

[wildman]

Matt , they say you get one great dog in life , but I disagree. We have some little cur ladies , and I raised and trained Labs for years. They are all special in their own way. I understand what your going through , and its never easy. I feel sure when you are ready a awesome new friend will be found. Our condolences brother.

[osage outlaw]

Sorry to hear that Matt.  I think a good dog is the most honest friend a man will ever have.

[bubby]

Sorry Matt, I've been in the same spot having to put down your best bud, remember the good times you had, forget the rest

[Tyke]

Sorry matt my dogs are my life i cant imagine losing one my condolences to you and your family

[chamookman]

Sorry to hear of Your loss Matt. Never an easy decision. Bob

[TRACY]

My sympathies Matt! Been there and it's never easy. Hang on to the memories, they make it a little better.

Tracy

[IdahoMatt]

Thank you guys so much.  We buried her in the most beautiful spot.  When we finish building our house, we will be able to see her every day out our kitchen window. 

[YosemiteBen]

Sorry for your loss MAtt. Of all the dogs I have had none have affected more than my first.

[coxral]

Sorry for your loss. Words can't express my sorrow for when we have to let pets go.

[Dharma]

It's a lot harder to lose a pet than people without pets understand. Take good care of yourself, give voice to your grief, and treasure the time you had.

[Knoll]

Sorry Matt, I've been in the same spot having to put down your best bud, remember the good times you had, forget the rest

Well said, imo.  Nuttin' lasts forever, except the memories.  Your posting brought back some good memories for me.  Thanks!

[sleek]

I plant a tree on my dogs graves. The life of the tree there makes me feel better. Something beautiful growing to represent the life of my dog, and it will out live me.  I have lost 3 inside of a year. I know the feeling. I feel sick for you buddy. Sorry for your loss. It is a big one.