Mine's 14, still doesn't miss a day riding along in the PU checking traps... been many a happy day for both of us. You only get so many good dogs in your life.

Hope those happy memories always bring a smile to your face and feel that nose nudge and hear that tail thump.

Sorry for your loss.

Tom,
Sorry you lost a family member and a true buddy. Been there many many times,and even after losing some 25yrs ago it still hurts. I believe one of the best living creatures is a dog. Mine are all buried here on my place,,,ashes to ashes and dust to dust. Thinking of you my friend,,,steve

Sorry for your loss Tom. It is a most difficult time. You should consider getting a new one to help the healing process.

Sorry to hear of your loss. Definitely one of the hardest days of a man' life.

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss..

I feel your loss Tom 1 year ago our lab was having trouble and was losing weight took him in vet said he had the c word gave him some pills to help after several days took him back he went down hill fast did the same for him stayed there with him
he was given to our youngest son when he was 5 they were constant companions our son is now 17
little story with it if we scolded the dog our son would pout if we scolded our son the dog would hang his head and nuzzle on him the worst was when either of them got sick the other one was sick also he developed parvo as a pup almost died the whole time he was sick so was our son and when our son got sick so did his dog he was a great companion and protector he is greatly missed

Tom sorry to hear of your loss.. I'm sitting here now with a 13 year old lab near by. I help her up the steps when she comes in from out side. I fear the days are numbered when I will face what you just have. When I put down my last lab at age 12 I sob like a child and couldn't stop..I even thought I would never get another dog. Yet here I''am again closing in on the end of another to short time friend ship. None of us really know what our expiration date will be.. I do know thought that for most people it's longer than their pet friends..
Take care man.

Mac

Sorry for your loss
...really

So sorry for your loss. I think I remember him at Hank & Cyrstal's home when they had their yearly conventions. I know it is hard because a few months back I had to bring in my best furry friend in to do the same. I still am still in mourning.

I'm on the 4th lab,the other boys are buried in the backyard under the oak tree. Each one rings out your heart but I will get another because they bring so much love to your life.

Thanks to all for your caring responses. Dogs are so much a part of us,especially good ones.
All good dogs will go to Heaven!! Now if I can be good enough to see Phoenix again.
Tom

Really sorry for your loss!

I lost my yellow lab a year ago in April. He was 11.5 years old and developed cancer that was going through his body. We walked I figure over 11,000 miles together over those years. He would watch which shoes or boots I was putting on and he would know if we were walking, hunting or going over to feed the beefers. We got him as an 8 week old pub and when we pick them up we don't like to think about it but we need to accept that these days will come and make the best of the days we have.

Bryce

I feel your pain.I'm tearing up just reading about it.Lost Jack ,Lab mix rescue from Katrina,Marley Lab ,runt of the litter and Samson ,Black and Tan Coonhound,found in a ditch while looking for beaver.And then there was Buddy,a mixed breed rescue. Got Seamus now,a Treeing walker and once in a while Freddy a Lab/Dachshund mix when my daughter drops him off for a mountain vacation

Sorry to hear this Tom.

sorry to hear Bogmaster, fact is it just plain sucks. No matter how many times a guys been there it never gets any easier. remember those good times and when the time is right a new friend will come into your life.

Oh man, Bogmaster... I am so sorry to hear this sad news, but know that you did right, for you gave your friend the most important gift of all once most needed: the gift of eternal peace.
Also, know that your dog shall live within your heart forever, where she will be alive and remind you of all the good times you have had together.

My pal turns 12 in February, which means she's considered an old dog as far as the breed goes.... and believe me when I tell you I'm making every day count.

May you know that you gave Phoenix a wonderful life, and in return she gave the same to you.

(((((hugs)))))