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Heartbroken this morning...
I write this with tears rolling down my face. Saddest day of my life, harder than when any friend or family member has passed...
Our Blue-tick Plott passed away last night...
Best dog I've ever had, was lucky enough to call him family and a friend for 14 years.
He was running and howling yesterday and enjoyed life to the end. He woke us up at 2am (sleeps on his bed in our room) and was breathing heavily. Went down and brought the kids up because we knew something wasn't right and wanted them to say goodbye before I went to the emergency clinic. They had their time with him, said goodbye and I love you, and were tucked back in bed.
We put him at the front door on his bed with the door open so he could get the cool fresh air. I went out, started the truck and came back in.
Shelby was holding his head in her lap, he looked at us, took a deep breath and closed his eyes.... That was it.... It's like he wanted to say goodbye and go on his terms.
I'm going to bury him on our hill, overlooking the farm so he can watch over us as he has for all these years. He's kept bears, cougars and coyotes away and watched over both our kids since they were born.
There's days he's been a royal pain in the ass, and countless days he's been a blessing.
We love you George, you'll always be missed and will always have a place in our hearts.
Don
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02-28-2016, 09:14 AM
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Sorry for your loss, it's never easy.
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02-28-2016, 09:17 AM
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Sorry for your loss.
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02-28-2016, 09:19 AM
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Wow that brought back a sad memory. You just described exactly how our SPIKE a wonderful springer spaniel passed away. It will take tine to lessen the pain of loosing him. Just focus on the great 14 years of joy he brought you.
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02-28-2016, 09:19 AM
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I'm so very sorry to hear about your loss. As hard as it is right now, you'll always remember the innumerable ways he added to your life. Hang in there - it gets better!
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02-28-2016, 09:20 AM
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So sorry for your loss, the only thing tougher is losing a human friend or family member. 
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02-28-2016, 09:21 AM
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Never easy is it. Truly man's best friend.
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02-28-2016, 09:24 AM
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Very sorry to hear this, big condolences to you and your family from my wife and myself. It does sound like a good way for him to go though, surrounded by the entire family and at home… if that helps at all.
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02-28-2016, 09:27 AM
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I fell for you and your family,
I have been there and will soon be again, my chocolate lad is now 11 and slowing down.
I lost a german shorthair a few years back after 16 years with him.
it's never easy, as they are family, and give more than they receive.
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02-28-2016, 09:27 AM
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So sorry for your loss, the only thing tougher is losing a human friend or family member.
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Lost many of those... It's way harder than any of those have ever been.
It's amazing the profound affect he's obviously had on our lives.
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02-28-2016, 09:27 AM
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Sorry for your loss. Happy trails George.
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02-28-2016, 09:27 AM
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Sorry for your loss, Gotta just think of all the good times
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02-28-2016, 09:30 AM
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This one hits close to home. George and my daughters Black and Tan hound could almost have been twins. Very sorry for your loss.
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02-28-2016, 09:32 AM
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Sadness and tears
As I was reading your post, I instantly began crying. I am so soory for your family's loss of your fur member. It hit me hard as I think of my Hunter girl starting to slow down being 14. I am not prepared for this day.
Again I am truly sorry for your loss,
I send hugs to you
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02-28-2016, 09:33 AM
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Tough situation. Time heals.
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02-28-2016, 09:35 AM
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Sorry for you loss. Always hard even with pets
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02-28-2016, 09:42 AM
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looks like he couldn't have found a better place to live his life.
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02-28-2016, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by moose_hunterette
As I was reading your post, I instantly began crying. I am so soory for your family's loss of your fur member. It hit me hard as I think of my Hunter girl starting to slow down being 14. I am not prepared for this day.
Again I am truly sorry for your loss,
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Nothing will prepare you. We've known for a long time that hounds don't live to be 14, but even knowing doesn't prepare you. We have a Redbone and a Dane that are both 11. I'm afraid it's going to be a LONG year. :-(
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02-28-2016, 09:42 AM
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sorry for your loss.
14 is a great age,
it truly seems like he was saying goodbye, and that will be a comfort.
Creeky….
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02-28-2016, 09:43 AM
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Sorry to hear about the loss of your family member. My dog made it to the vet, I would have rather of had it as you explained.
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02-28-2016, 09:49 AM
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Sorry for your loss.
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02-28-2016, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by moose_hunterette
As I was reading your post, I instantly began crying. I am so soory for your family's loss of your fur member. It hit me hard as I think of my Hunter girl starting to slow down being 14. I am not prepared for this day.
Again I am truly sorry for your loss,
I send hugs to you
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02-28-2016, 09:54 AM
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Sorry for your loss. Beautiful dog.
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02-28-2016, 09:58 AM
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sorry for your loss
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02-28-2016, 10:02 AM
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Very sorry for your loss sir. The consolation being that apparently George didn't suffer. I would be crying like an infant right now.
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02-28-2016, 10:15 AM
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Brings a tear to my eye every time I read one of these. You are so right one cannot fathom how much they mean to us and our well being. RIP George.
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02-28-2016, 10:17 AM
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RIP George. He went on his terms after saying goodbye to his family in his home. I hope we are that fortunate.
Remember the good times.
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02-28-2016, 10:29 AM
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Very sorry for your loss Don K. My old girl passed exactly the same way almost a year ago. I can finally see her pic or walk by her ashes now without tearing up
Its never easy...... RIP George, may you find a warm hearth and many fat rabbits in heaven
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02-28-2016, 10:36 AM
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Sorry for your loss. Doesn't make it any easier but have gone through it 3 times and will have to do it again it doesn't get easier.
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Deepest sympathy for you, I went through it a year ago and know how much it hurts to lose your friend. Still miss my dog, but we have gotten a couple of new best friends since then and it really helped. TC
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