I love you Nick.
RIP Nick.
I am sorry for your loss. This piece will help. And has there ever been a dog so balanced and human as a border collie mix? I’d say maybe, of course. I’ve known many and have different favorites... But I bet Nick could light up the sourest face in a room. Rest in Peace for now and see you on the other side buddy!
I still miss our late, great, Golden Retriever, Prior Lake Jake. The massive dog grew to 125 pounds at 18 months and our vet suggested trimming back his chow, a proposal reinforced by his near tipping over the duck boat while lunging for a downed mallard.
Jake loved to swim in Prior Lake and would take a dip every day if allowed to. He developed a fondness for tissue paper and would bite the end of the toilet roll and string the paper around the living room table.
In the winter months, when the lake was settled with ice fishermen, Jake liked nothing better than to check for the legal number of crappies and walleyes as well as the contents of the fisherman’s beer cooler. Miller Lite was his favorite.
Jake developed a fast growing cancer on his lower jaw at age eight and the vet said surgery wasn’t possible. Jake lived for one last winter and, when our son got home from college the mighty dog took one last swim before we had him put down. I think about him all the time.
I am so sorry. Dogs are indeed special and some dogs are more special than others.
Here’s a ((hug)) from a fellow dog lover who will one day be in your shoes... :(
At the end of this month, my mini-poo Spence will be 17 years old. He and I have been together since he was three months old and a better dog, I just can’t imagine.
The time is coming increasing near where I’m going to have to make the most God awful decision a dog owner ever has to make. When I think of the love he’s given to our family, the goofy stunts he’s pulled and the joy he’s brought to the family, especially me, I start to tear up. The only thing that Spense really hated was being alone. He was never destructive, he’d just turn his back to you for a short while and then forgive you and everything was okay.
Because of that, I’ve made it clear that I want his ashes placed inside my casket and Spence will spend eternity with me, as it ought to be. We took a lot of walks, and played so much when we were both younger, I can’t think of a better way for us to be when we’re gone.
I am so sorry, E. Prayers for you... I know it is a really bad day for you. Hugs, Mom
I'm going to need this thread someday all too soon. In memory of Heather, Wren, Merlin, Magic, Scupper, Bryant, and Lily as well.
Dogs are the best.
My Torey was also a border Collie Mix. There is a picture of her on my profile page.
A big hug for you and RIP Nick.
I am very sorry for your loss. I hope he is out of any pain he was in, and I am sure he absolutely knew he was loved to little pieces all his life.