The Pet Thread

zgood4u · 08-30-2022, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JMcLellan

Our lab/pointer/Weimaraner mix "Tank" was with our family since March of 2010 and we put him down about 4 weeks ago. He was 14 and absolutely a delight of a dog. In his younger years he had incredible energy and speed. He loved to jump off docks into water and we had him in a competition where he pushed out an 18 foot jump. He was great at jumping straight out but didn't jump up so pretty impressive distance considering his approach.

He was a rescue dog that we found at a foster home west of the Twin Cities, MN. Apparently he was from Iowa, trained as a hunting dog, and then the previous owner just didn't want him anymore when he got to be 1.5 years old? So many great memories and we spoiled him so much in his final days. My boys (who are 9 and 7) knew him their whole lives so it was super hard to tell them he was being put down but we were super transparent with why and what the process was for Tank.

I miss having a fur baby running around the house but feels like I'm years away from being able to accept that I could have another puppy as there is no way they could measure up to Tank.

I felt the same way after we put our girl Poppy down after 13 years. We waited about 5 months and weren't really looking or feeling ready for another one then on a whim we visited our vet who was having adoptions and voila we wound up being chosen by Bugs, best decision that was made for us.

SRod321 · 08-31-2022, 05:38 PM

Here's my big puppy! Mason!

bosstones · 08-31-2022, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMcLellan

Our lab/pointer/Weimaraner mix "Tank" was with our family since March of 2010 and we put him down about 4 weeks ago. He was 14 and absolutely a delight of a dog. In his younger years he had incredible energy and speed. He loved to jump off docks into water and we had him in a competition where he pushed out an 18 foot jump. He was great at jumping straight out but didn't jump up so pretty impressive distance considering his approach.

He was a rescue dog that we found at a foster home west of the Twin Cities, MN. Apparently he was from Iowa, trained as a hunting dog, and then the previous owner just didn't want him anymore when he got to be 1.5 years old? So many great memories and we spoiled him so much in his final days. My boys (who are 9 and 7) knew him their whole lives so it was super hard to tell them he was being put down but we were super transparent with why and what the process was for Tank.

I miss having a fur baby running around the house but feels like I'm years away from being able to accept that I could have another puppy as there is no way they could measure up to Tank.

Sorry for your loss.

Seldom will a dog measure up to another. They each have their own personal potential and personality. It can be hard sometimes but it's up to us to recognize that and nuture each pupper as such. Otherwise, it's unfair to everyone.

Your family and Tank gave each other 10+ years of love and companionship that nothing can ever change or take away. A new pup would be just that: a new pup, not a new Tank.

It's a shame that our furry friends don't have longer life spans.

paquet · 09-02-2022, 08:12 AM

Tank was a handsome boy.
And yeah, seldom does a dog measure up to another. They all have their own persona - some commonalities, but each their own individual.

I do wish our furry pals had longer life spans.

EdM5 · 09-02-2022, 02:29 PM

My gal stretching, chilling and riding shotgun in the M4.

She's an Australian Cobberdog.
Laidback and sensitive, I never met a dog with so much empathy.

Depending on time of year and trim she either resembles an elegant Poodle or Chewbacca

Marmugmotleocay · 09-02-2022, 04:30 PM

My big boy was diagnosed with kidney failure. I hope he makes to his 9th birthday in January.

Esteban · 09-02-2022, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Marmugmotleocay

My big boy was diagnosed with kidney failure. I hope he makes to his 9th birthday in January.

Wishing him the best.

PS - my birthday's in Jan too. I'll be thinking of him.

Chappers 71 · 09-03-2022, 04:54 AM

Frank with our rescue dog Bella & there first outing in my new to me G31

Maynard · 09-05-2022, 11:53 AM

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amus3d · 09-06-2022, 11:17 AM

Got up before sunrise for a walk.

Lady Jane · 09-07-2022, 11:23 AM

Wouldn't that be so nice...

PS: I added Bibo and Pietry on the tree for Dang3r

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JMcLellan · 09-07-2022, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by zgood4u

I felt the same way after we put our girl Poppy down after 13 years. We waited about 5 months and weren't really looking or feeling ready for another one then on a whim we visited our vet who was having adoptions and voila we wound up being chosen by Bugs, best decision that was made for us.

Our family had a moment this past weekend when we were out of town. We came across a family that had a 90 lb wiemaraner that was 9 months old. He was a beautiful dog and I had an impulse to steal him. It made me think that at some point I will be able to accept getting a new puppy and I think the family is aligned on a weimaraner. So the dog was amazing but they completely named him wrong by calling him "Chippy". Not a match for that dog at all.

Marmugmotleocay · 09-07-2022, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Lady Jane

Wouldn't that be so nice...

PS: I added Bibo and Pietry on the tree for Dang3r

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That really tears me up. I already have 4 Rottweilers waiting for me there. Their names and ages are Martin ( 10 ), Mugen ( 13 ), Motegi (6 ) and Leonidas ( 5 ) already there waiting for me.

Dang3r · 09-08-2022, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Lady Jane

Wouldn't that be so nice...

PS: I added Bibo and Pietry on the tree for Dang3r

Luv ya Schatzi and thank you so much

stein_325i · 09-16-2022, 10:38 AM

Relaxing outside during a nice morning walk

GuyOh · 09-16-2022, 01:24 PM

Flurry, my 3 year old, 120lbs, Great Pyrenese and Golden Retriever mix. I love her so much!

Chappers 71 · 09-19-2022, 10:10 AM

Frank & Bella enjoying the 2 acre paddock at the holiday cottage we are staying in this week

Although Bella does like to roll in shit at any opportunity

Dirty girl!

McTricky · 09-19-2022, 02:58 PM

Toby

charlie fairmont · 09-19-2022, 03:15 PM

Rupert

Esteban · 09-19-2022, 04:39 PM

^^ those are a couple of cuties up there. They need some snuggling.

ShopVac · 09-19-2022, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Chappers 71

Frank with our rescue dog Bella & there first outing in my new to me G31

Someone who can almost compete with me on the amount of dog hair in a vehicle.

Almost.

Chappers 71 · 09-19-2022, 05:41 PM

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Someone who can almost compete with me on the amount of dog hair in a vehicle.

Almost.

At least in the G31 it’s mainly confined to the boot & their hair doesn’t stick to the boot protector I bought, taking them out in the disco 4 where they travel on the back seat is messy & takes about an hour to dehair it before work on a Tuesday

Strangely Frank seems to shed the most

08-31-2022, 05:38 PM	#3236
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09-02-2022, 08:12 AM	#3238
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09-02-2022, 04:30 PM	#3240
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09-03-2022, 04:54 AM	#3242
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09-07-2022, 11:23 AM	#3245
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09-19-2022, 10:10 AM	#3251
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09-19-2022, 04:39 PM	#3254
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