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My last pig-dog, Border Collie-Heading, 13 years old, health problems. Last five years been a indicator dog on deer, still "sneaked" off a few times when a pig was near. Tomorrow will be my first hunt in 40 years without a pigdog or indicator. Picking up a pup next week.
Sorry for your loss, never easy letting them go :(
Yeah it sucks losing your "mates". Sorry for your loss
Sorry to hear that. Good on you for getting a new Pup, I bet your going to have so much fun!
What breed is the new pup?
Sorry for your loss. Hope you new pup brings you as much joy as all the ones before.
Understand how you feel mate. Heres hoping the pup is a clown as well ad a hunter :)
It never gets any easier but a new addition does focus us a little more and takes away some of the darkness
One of my mates once said to me when we lost our old boy last year "the great pumpkin screwed up when he created dogs. A man should have one good dog and many wives over a lifetime rather than the way it actually works out" problem was my wife was in earshot!!
I'm glad you have a pup on the way, I always swear never again for the first week and then...................the pup arrives and that helps
Lab x cattle, have the time plus the territory to train on deer, hope to also show it what's needed with ducks. First pup I've had in 15 years, have been using young rescue dogs for pig hunting, some made the grade, others became pets.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chur Bay
condolences to you, i bet he had a great life . my bo is knocking on the 14 mark, a few people on here have met him. 35kg of teeth and muscles.......................and lots of cuddles
Condolences mate, it is never easy when they leave you behind.
The new pup will have big boots to fill by the sound of it.
We nearly lost our old dog just before Xmas, he is on the mend now and I hope some more good times once he is back on his feet.
Nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by tetawa
I'm sure it will turn out good.:cool:
Good luck with the training.
That's a real bummer man :( it's never easy and never gets easier. Very good idea to get a new pup to help with the grieving. Been a year since I lost my last dog, and lost my girl the year before that. Never a good idea to be without a dog for long so I will be looking for a new dufus very soon.
Sorrry for your loss tetawa :(
Sorry to hear mate ,but you obviously gave a loving home & a full life, all any dog wants . RIP
Keep us updated on the new pups progress :thumbsup:
another one waiting at the pearly gates for your arrival bud......
I feel your pain,best of luck with new pup,fun times ahead.
been a year since we lost our wee cocker,I pinched the bosses one out of truck today for a cuddle......Mrs still said NO.
Thats no good. Hope the new pup is as much fun as the old one.
Bugger! Too sad. It certainly hits hard but the memories linger long. My commiserations on the loss of your friend.
She was still as fit as ever and very mobile, 2 weeks ago when she started pissing while sleeping, completely empty her bladder, consulted 2 vets, both stated "we could take your money and run heaps of tests, but not uncommon problem in old spayed bitches, no cure"Quote:
Originally Posted by gonetropo
She had had a very good innings for a rescue dog. Had odd "Border Colie" days but excellent dog in most ways, best "stopping" dog I had but could be kept in when hunting deer. This the first time in 40 years I've lost a dog without having another on the way up.
Sorry mate, never easy losing a family member.
Good luck with the pup, I suspect there will be the odd time you’re going to think, a puppy, what was I thinking. ��
Bugger, condolences. Tough stuff but life goes on for you with memories. I wish you well with your new pup and a new focus.
It's a bastard, every single time.
Rip.
My other half has already made those noises, didn't want another dog. Eldest daughter told her "poppa has to have a dog" so I'm in debt to someone.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frogfeatures
From personal experience this time round the damage was not too bad, only last couple years!! and now all good.......................for now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Frogfeatures
A house is not a home without a dog!
amen.... Have a sign on the wall at home saying the same thingQuote:
Originally Posted by mikee
We have this inside our front door. Pretty much sums up how we feel!Quote:
Originally Posted by 223nut
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