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Buried an old friend today

Tractors4u

Tractors4u

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His name was Ranger. We are looking for his registration papers, but we believe he was about 15 years old. We had him for 13 years and got him from a friend that good no longer keep him. He was super hyper active until about 3-4 years ago and then he finally slowed down. When I left in May 2006 I said goodbye to him thinking he wouldn't make it until I got back from Iraq. He did and then another year. He really starting looking bad this last week and then Thursday I found him in the woods down by the creek. I think he had gone off to die. I brought him back to the house and got him to eat a little. Yesterday he wouldn't eat at all. This morning he got off his bed, went out to lie in the grass in the sunshine and went to sleep.
 

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Sorry to hear about you loss Brents. He looked like he was good around the kids too.
 
Sorry to hear that Brents. They become so close and are one of the family. There is always a void when they are gone. Remember the good times. Sounds like Ranger had a good life. :thumb:
 
I know it's tough to lose a buddy and family member like that. He looks like a Golden Retriever, and they are great family pets with lots of energy. It sounds like he lived a happy life with your family and left this Earth in peace. Now what you guys need is a new Golden Retriever pup to take up where Ranger left off!
 
He was a Golden. We are gonna take our time about getting a pup. We will definately get another, but he will be hard to replace. He was never kept in a fence, yet he never left our yard. He was great with kids and slobbered strangers.
 
Awwwwww Brents......you gotta love a dog that loves his home, and his family.... he had his "feel good" place to go rest . He looks and sounds like a sweet dog.:wub:
 
It's so very hard to say good-bye to an old friend. Aloha, Ranger, have fun over The Rainbow Bridge.
 
Wow Brents - that sad! It seems like he went out in the best way and at that age you can be assured that you took good care of him.

I have two best friends that are getting up there now and know that I'll be in your shoes soon.

My condolences!

PB
 
Brents, I have lost many a four-legged baby, so I know exactly how you feel right now.
You can't replace him, but you can surely get another doggie to carry on that love. :flowers:
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My condolensces, too. Ironically, a friend just sent me this last week:

A Dog's Purpose (from a 6-year-old).

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolf hound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their little boy Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for six-year-oldShane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shaneseemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.

The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's Death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, 'I know why.'

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.

He said, 'People are born so that they can learn how to live a good Life -- like loving everybodyall the time and being nice, right?' The Six-year-old continued, 'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.'

Live simply.

Love generously.

Care deeply.

Speak kindly.

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Be loyal.

Never pretend to be something you're not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!​
 
I'd like to share something with you Brents.

It goes back to a time when I lost one of the best dachshunds I've ever had the pleasure of being servant and Mama to.
Her name was Sophie, and she was just the best.

When she passed away, it hit me harder than I ever could imagine.
I refused to move her food and water bowls from the spot on the kitchen floor.
Refused to move the dog toys she'd had scattered throughout the house, I'd pick up her bed and smell her scent, I went through pictures and felt like I'd never feel that special unconditional love that only a pet gives us.
After a while, I decided to get another weiner to fill the void, but certainly not to take her place.

That was Heidi.. a ball of fire who distracted me from the feeling of loss, one who taught me that life goes on in this goofy world of love we feel for all things beautiful.

Pets are beautiful... your Ranger certainly was.:smile:

Just remember you were the best human Daddy he could have ever had.
Peace and Doggie Biscuits ;)
 
I feel for you.

We lost one of our dogs earlier this year. They leave such a void in your heart and your life when they go. Why do they bring so much joy yet stay such a relatively short time. It doesn't seem fair.
 
I cannot understand these people who say, when you loose a dear four legged friend "it is only a dog" - a dog is a very much loved member of your family and it hurts so much to loose a member of your family. You have my sympathies, don't leave it too long to have another one, the space where they were is too big, you can't replace the one that is gone, but you can give another one a wonderful home and they will reward you with bottomless love.
 
I am sorry. There's something about a Golden...........
I miss mine.
Take care, Buddy. Get another dog..............when you are ready.
Tnutz
 
I'm sorry.Brents. We lost a wonderful companion 11 yrs ago. I said no more dogs,but a yr later we got another one and,yes, we're really attached to her. You can't help getting so with an animal who gives unconditional love. I guess it's because man and dogs have had such a long relationship.
Mike
 
I'm sorry to hear about Ranger Brents. I'm sure he had a good life with you and your family. This day will come at our house some day. I'm not looking forward to it.
 
Brents,
I understand what you & your family are going through - I've been that route a couple of times in the last 5 years myself. Good luck and when the time's right, the right dog will find you.
 
Brents. I feel for you. I did not get this thread read last night when I was on for a bit and I am kinda glad I didn't. Here I sit with tears streaming down my face thinking of the ones I have buried and the one whose time is coming. My second best friend in the world (behind the wife) is probably 15 years old now. I have had her since I was at least 16 and I just turned 31. She has traveled the country with me in trucks, listened like none other when my heart ached. She and my wife came to an understanding after our marriage, but as far as she is concernerd I belong to HER. She has slowed down with age and after falling off of the service truck going down the highway twice and bouncing around in my freightliner the day they cut me out of it her joints ache some I think much like Ranger was likely feeling. I still take her with me whenever I can. I know that time is running out. I know you get another one when the time is right. Those of us that have known the love of a dog know we can't live with out it.

Thanks for the addition Sam. Can you possible email that to me? I want that printed off.
 
You have my deepest sympathy. It will be maybe 7-8 years before I have to face the same thing, but the thought brings tears to my eyes.
 
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