Author Topic: Lost my Trapping partner (Read 389 times)

coyotero · « **on:** September 06, 2005, 06:14:39 PM »

Yesterday afternoon,late, my 15 y/o Golden retriever,Maggie,had a stroke.Early this morning I took her to the Vet and she was put to sleep.She was in pain and couldn't move.It's been a tough day.She was always aggressive towards coyotes even as a pup.Several calf killers ended their careers because of her.She was the best bird dog I've ever hunted over,upland or waterfowl she excelled.The house isn't the same without her around.

jim-NE · « **Reply #1 on:** September 07, 2005, 12:15:12 AM »

Sorry to hear about your loss. Sounds like you enjoyed many years of good times with her, too.
jim-NE

Asa Lenon · « **Reply #2 on:** September 07, 2005, 02:13:26 AM »

I feel bad for you, I know what a great friend the retrievers can be. Ace :cry:

williek · « **Reply #3 on:** September 07, 2005, 05:00:09 AM »

Many years ago I was told that one of the great tragedies of life is that a man outlives his dog.
How very true that is.
The only thing that can cure that broken heart is a puppy. At least that has always worked for me.
You will never forget a single moment of the old dog, but you will build new moments with the new that in time will sooth the hurt. You will always be grateful for the time you had together.
williek

oso45-70 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 10, 2005, 12:30:01 PM »

Coyotero

Sorry to hear you lost your best friend, It happens to all of us, It leaves a big hole in your heart. willek said it best , Get a pup and spend as much time with him as you can. :cry: ........Joe..........

coyotero · « **Reply #5 on:** September 10, 2005, 12:40:54 PM »

Thanks everyone for your kind words.As I type there is a real young Black Lab pup at my feet.

williek · « **Reply #6 on:** September 11, 2005, 06:50:25 AM »

Good choice.
I have had many different kinds of dogs in my life and finally arrived at the decision that in this world there are Black Labs and other dogs.
They are wonderful Water dogs, great for ducks, wonderful for kids, (even grown kids like me).
They are good upland dogs if you have trained them to work closely.
I would rather be in a duck blind with a lab than with 99% of the hunters I know. They have better eyes for spotting ducks and they talk less. Plus, they don't drink all the coffee.
Happy hunting.
williek