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Last Ride for Police Dog Before Being Put Down
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Posted on 01/05/2012 7:18:00 PM PST by matt04
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To: cripplecreek
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posted on
01/05/2012 8:24:38 PM PST
by
altura
(Perry 2012)
To: cripplecreek
Your Bowser is the spittin image of my Bonkers.
It’s even more special when a dog adopts you. When we moved in a new neighborhood, everybody knew him but nobody owned him. He went from house to house for scraps, but he stayed with me.
I could never tie up that free spirit of his. Had to get him from the pound a dozen times. He was always waiting for me to come home for our beach run. He wouldn’t get near the water, but would watch me every minute as I swam along the beach on Hawaii’s North Shore. Always wondered what he’d do if I was drowning.
Cried all night when I had to put him down ( cancer ) and bury him on his home turf - the beach - where he roamed until he decided I was good enough for him.
Never had a higher honor. Miss you buddy.
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posted on
01/05/2012 8:27:29 PM PST
by
A'elian' nation
(Political correctness does not legislate tolerance; it only organizes hatred. Jacques Barzun)
To: matt04
Is 11 “old” for an Alsatian? One my Shih Tzus was almost 20 when I had to put her down last year.
To: mojo114
Praying hard. And spare no expense. My sister's 13 year old Sheltie was diagnosed with cancer almost three years ago, and with a lot of effort, God's grace, and loving owners, she's holding up well, except for the arthritis in her left front paw. The cancer keeps trying to creep back, but it gets beaten back into remission every time.
"But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: for men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away, for his name is Obama."
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posted on
01/05/2012 8:35:33 PM PST
by
Viking2002
(My regular avatar has resumed after the holiday festivities. But it's not yet sober. And it's armed.)
To: Viking2002
Thank you and I pray that will happen with our little girl.
45
posted on
01/05/2012 8:42:54 PM PST
by
mojo114
(Pray for our military)
To: matt04; USMCWife6869; Indy Pendance; Still German Shepherd; dervish; Kozak; Joe 6-pack; ...
GERMAN SHEPHERD PING LIST
This is a low-volume list
so dont worry!
(Please Freep-mail me if youd like to be on or off the list.)
46
posted on
01/05/2012 8:49:44 PM PST
by
the OlLine Rebel
(Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Technological progress cannot be legislated.)
To: Forty-Niner
I lost my darling, darling beagle girl in October. God, I cried. Didn't think I wanted to get another one for quite awhile.
But someone unexpectedly dumped another dog on me at Thanksgiving. She's a puppy, some extremely tiny mixed-breed thing, sleek and beautiful, only five pounds. She has me completely wrapped around her little toe. Poor loving little thing was emaciated and abused, so I've spent the past month feeding her and reassuring her. How anyone could abuse a puppy that size--or any size--is inconceivable. I want to find them and abuse them.
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posted on
01/05/2012 8:52:52 PM PST
by
ottbmare
(off-the-track Thoroughbred mare)
To: ken5050
It does hurt a lot. I had to put down four German Shepherds in the past three years and none of them overlapped each other. Three had previous health issues, the fourth was totally unexpected. I was at least able to do a final walk before the fourth was put to sleep.
To: expat1000
Yes, it is. 12 is about the max. Some of course manage a bit longer. My opinion is if you’re past 10, you’re living on borrowed time.
My beloved previous GS fell apart suddenly at 11 and had to be put down. My sister’s GS also died either 11 or 12 (we babysat him his last week when they went away, with my young GS in residence too).
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posted on
01/05/2012 8:57:30 PM PST
by
the OlLine Rebel
(Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Technological progress cannot be legislated.)
To: mojo114
You have my prayers a year and ahalf ago we lost a mix breed we had for 16 years to cancer. The vet said very traumatic I should go in the waiting room. I left the room, turned around and went back in, I held her head in my hands looked in her face and talked to her until she passed. I did not want her to be alone. They are like our children because they give love and affection so unconditional. I pray yours is one of those wonderful success stories and your puppy is with you for many more yeas.
To: matt04
RIP Kora.
Those guys must be very sad.
51
posted on
01/05/2012 9:10:17 PM PST
by
Gator113
(~Just livin' life, my way~..... GO NEWT GO.....!)
To: cripplecreek
52
posted on
01/05/2012 9:15:19 PM PST
by
peggybac
To: cripplecreek
" Dogs are special. Always ready to greet me with a wagging tail even if I was just down at the post office. "
Ready to even greet you with a wagging tail even if you just go out the door to check the mail..
To: shhrubbery!
German Sheppards are amazing dogs.
My mom's dog watched my brother put the Christmas declarations on the tree , he is even there watching us work on the car as if he is the supervisor and I would not be surprised if he picked up a tool and handed it to us.
To: the OlLine Rebel
Thanks for the reply.
I was told once that smaller dogs generally have a longer life span than larger breeds, although even my vet had never seen a 19 year old Shih Tzu, but never went into the details.
10 years is not long...
To: cripplecreek
Thanks for that, it’s on it’s way to my dog-loving friends.
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posted on
01/05/2012 10:16:02 PM PST
by
matthew fuller
("If the past sits in judgment on the present, the future will be lost." Winston Churchill)
To: American Constitutionalist
German Sheppards are amazing dogs.
I like all dogs, but....
German Shepherds rate #1 in my life.
57
posted on
01/05/2012 11:19:53 PM PST
by
dragnet2
(Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
To: Secret Agent Man
I’ve often wondered if part of God’s plan is for us to be reunited with our critters we’ve loved and cared for. Some say no, some say yes. I sure hope so!
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posted on
01/05/2012 11:27:33 PM PST
by
StayoutdaBushesWay
(Every man dies, but not every man really lives.)
To: matt04
I have had to put down a few dogs and I think of them often, it is always difficult.
59
posted on
01/06/2012 12:28:57 AM PST
by
fortheDeclaration
(All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. Burke)
To: HiTech RedNeck
mark twain never had a pit bullThanks for cheering up an otherwise sad thread! ;^)
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posted on
01/06/2012 4:54:28 AM PST
by
DTogo
(High time to bring back the Sons of Liberty !!)
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