The DOG thread

[Steve Carlton]

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[Eric at Pelican Parts]

Originally Posted by varmint

Remember losing a dog at six. It was brutal.

Lost a dog when I was 45. It was worse.

Just never gets easier.



Best advice I was given is that she won’t mind if you get a new dog.

After your dog passes, do you get the same breed or move on to another? I never could figure out how to go about it. I fear that I would possibly keep trying to compare the dog to my previous one, even though they all have different quirks and personalities.

Originally Posted by nvr2mny

We had to put our GSP down yesterday. Had him 12 of his 14 years. We’ve had lots and lots of animals in our lives BUT this was by far the BEST dog that wrapped us early on. He had a great life. RIP Beau

I'm sorry to hear about Beau's passing He's watching over you and the family from doggie heaven now though!

[rusnak]

A customer named "Nathan" came in last night and wanted to know if I wanted to adopt a dog that came wandering in to his shop. It was malnourished, but grateful to have found a place to stay. I told him that I have two rescue dogs already, so I can't adopt a dog at this time. I made this poster and taped it to the front door of the business:



I hope a kind person adopts him.

[KFC911]

Originally Posted by Eric at Pelican Parts

After your dog passes, do you get the same breed or move on to another? I never could figure out how to go about it. I fear that I would possibly keep trying to compare the dog to my previous one, even though they all have different quirks and personalities.
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Everyone is different....you'll figure it out. I had so much going on in my life that I could not (did not want to) get another pup when I put my beloved 14 yr old yellow Lab down. After I was ready, I almost opted for a blue heeler (didn't pan out), then thought I was getting a great GSD pup when suddenly that fell through a year ago. I went on a mission....I wanted a pup NOW....I love Labs, but a Golden would have been fantastic too. Found an awesome local breeder with a Chocolate available.... .

You will know...

edited: Just took this pic....happy dawgs

[varmint]

Originally Posted by Eric at Pelican Parts

After your dog passes, do you get the same breed or move on to another? I never could figure out how to go about it. I fear that I would possibly keep trying to compare the dog to my previous one, even though they all have different quirks and personalities.



I'm sorry to hear about Beau's passing He's watching over you and the family from doggie heaven now though!

After Cowboy I’m committed to blue heelers. But you’re over thinking it. 90% of dogs are the perfect dog and will fit themselves into your life. A year in and all your doubts will have been forgotten.

I will not get another damn puppy. Those things are infuriating.

[varmint]

Archer turns one in a couple weeks. He’s finally to the point where I don’t want to strangle him at least once a day.

[RKDinOKC]

First dog was very very smart. Could have easily been a helper dog for a blind person. Lived 18 years. Was really broken up when she passed. Was not going to get another.

After a few months just had to get another. She was not nearly as smart. Her real saving grace was she talked in English. Mom's speech therapist said she was making all the right sounds, the only reason it wasn't perfect it that dogs can't move their lips. The dog really stuck to Mom and even slept with her after she got dementia. When the dog passed at 13, mom went to bed and refused to get up.

Took mom and got a new puppy. It woke her up reversing her demetia. It was amazing. Mom remembered things much better and even started cooking again (so she could feed the dog from her plate). Mom hadn't been able to cook for 5 years!

The dog came to me, woke me up, and lead me to mom when mom passed. Was not able to resuscitate her.

Have now trained the dog to be my diabetic alert dog. She wakes, nudges me, and barks if my blood sugar gets below 70 and I am asleep. She is smarter than my last dog, but not as smart as my first dog.

[Baz]

We've never had any big issues with fleas or ticks over the years, but when it does happen here it's only fleas.

So I just picked up these two products which I've never used before that are supposed to work pretty good.

[KFC911]

I don't like putting collars and toxins on my dawgs and some of them are bad news imo...

Why not Bravecto or other from a Vet?

[Steve Carlton]

Henry is a great name for that boy! I've heard Great Danes are awesome. Is he mellow at 1 year?

[Mr. Merk]

Kaiser, he's 10 now!

[NutmegCarrera]

This is Hank.
I cannot help but think he had a great life with us.
We rescued him in Atlanta in 2013, and he was about 1 1/2 at the time.
Great dog, and bonded immediately. He was our “I’ll never get another dog” replacement after the previous Basset hound passed. The previous one “found” my wife while she was walking.

Back to Hank.
Awesome dog. Well behaved and took good care of the family.
He had a pretty major back surgery in January of 2018. Recovered very well (herniated discs - 2 or 3 of them). Was more or less back to his old self.
A little over a week before Christmas, he had another injury - seems that this was something he was prone to. This time it was right by his rear legs, and caused him lots of pain, nearly impossible to walk, and he became incontinent. My wife had long discussions with the neurologist who did his previous surgery - and she advised that there is no recovery.
Really tough decision to let him go.

Don’t know if we will get another. I suspect we will - but the kids are both going to be in high school next year. Travel is much easier. ....but my wife really benefits from having a buddy around the house.

I expect we will “know” by the end of summer.
definitely not going to be a puppy. I know that.

[KFC911]

When the time is right...you'll know. You gave Hank a great life....RIP boy.

It's never easy....be well.

[Tobra]

Dogs always seem to find me when the time is right. Always been lucky like that, not a bad area in which to be fortunate.

[nvr2mny]

NutmegCarerra, I’m sorry, I feel your pain my friend. Hank was blessed he came into your life. Amazing how quickly they become a part of you.

[NutmegCarrera]

Thanks for the kind words, guys.
Despite 2 kids and a full schedule - the house is pretty quiet.

[billybek]

He looked like a sweet dog, NMC.
Sorry for your loss.

[Brown747]

[Baz]

Sorry for your loss, NutmegCarerra.....but thanks for giving Hank a home and so much love. Thoughts are with you and yours.....

[RKDinOKC]

Puppy Condolences.

After my first dog passed, 17 years, could only go 2 months without a dog and got another. She was with us for 13 years. When she passed we went the next day and got another puppy!