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Had to say goodbye to Jez #8320913
01/22/25 06:52 PM
01/22/25 06:52 PM
Joined: Jan 2023
Pennsylvania
elsmasho82 Offline OP
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Pennsylvania
Yesterday afternoon. We had to make the tough decision. Didn’t have the heart to post then but so many of you have been supportive and caring with her battle. Right now everything feels so empty and cold. We are in great pain. But she is not anymore . I miss her so much

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8320914
01/22/25 06:53 PM
01/22/25 06:53 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Northern Maine
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Northern Maine
So sorry for your loss.


NRA,NTA,MTA,FTA

#1 goal=Trap a wolverine
Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8320924
01/22/25 07:10 PM
01/22/25 07:10 PM
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New Hampshire
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New Hampshire
It's a Suck day....all us pet owners know how you feel...it hurts.


It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.
Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8320925
01/22/25 07:12 PM
01/22/25 07:12 PM
Joined: May 2011
Oakland, MS
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Oakland, MS
Very sorry!!!

Had to make that decision myself over a year ago.

I'd like to tell you it'll get better.... but it won't.

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8320928
01/22/25 07:16 PM
01/22/25 07:16 PM
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mo.
They always take part of our heart with them. So sorry for your loss.

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8320937
01/22/25 07:24 PM
01/22/25 07:24 PM
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Missouri
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Missouri
Sorry to hear

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8320941
01/22/25 07:28 PM
01/22/25 07:28 PM
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PA
Sorry to hear this!!!


Millions of trees die every year to print environmentalist publications
Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8320942
01/22/25 07:29 PM
01/22/25 07:29 PM
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MN
Sorry to hear. Stay strong!


Barrett Kogler
Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8320946
01/22/25 07:32 PM
01/22/25 07:32 PM
Joined: Jan 2019
Northern IN USA
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Northern IN USA
Very sorry for your loss. Just remember how happy she was being a part of your life.


"Where Can A Man Find Bear Beaver And Other Critters Worth Cash Money When Skinned?"

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8320948
01/22/25 07:33 PM
01/22/25 07:33 PM
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Swords Creek, VA
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So sorry for your loss. Eric

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8320955
01/22/25 07:43 PM
01/22/25 07:43 PM
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sorry to hear this, Ashley.

it's never easy.

my condolences to you.

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8320967
01/22/25 07:55 PM
01/22/25 07:55 PM
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Sorry for your loss …. You gave her a great life ….. my 4 year old dog was just diagnosed with lymphoma yesterday sad news ….

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: Eyehi] #8320972
01/22/25 07:57 PM
01/22/25 07:57 PM
Joined: Jan 2023
Pennsylvania
elsmasho82 Offline OP
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Pennsylvania
Originally Posted by Eyehi
Sorry for your loss …. You gave her a great life ….. my 4 year old dog was just diagnosed with lymphoma yesterday sad news ….


Oh what a punch in the gut! Are you going to pursue oncology?

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8320974
01/22/25 07:59 PM
01/22/25 07:59 PM
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St. Louis Co, Mo
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Sorry for your loss, Time will ease the pain.


Every kid needs a Dog and a Curmudgeon.

Remember Bowe Bergdahl, the traitor.

Beware! Jill Pudlewski, Ron Oates and Keven Begesse are liars and thiefs!
Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8320979
01/22/25 08:08 PM
01/22/25 08:08 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Minnesota
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Minnesota
Very Very Sorry Ashley


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Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8320982
01/22/25 08:11 PM
01/22/25 08:11 PM
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North central Iowa
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That sucks, but sometimes it’s the best thing to happen.

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8320988
01/22/25 08:18 PM
01/22/25 08:18 PM
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MN
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MN
I am sorry for your loss. Remember all the good times and joys you brought each other.

Last edited by 160user; 01/22/25 09:26 PM.

I have nothing clever to put here.





Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8320992
01/22/25 08:23 PM
01/22/25 08:23 PM
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sorry to hear this, it's never easy that's the problen with pets, they never live long enough, my condolences to you.


In youth we learn, In age we Understand.
Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: 160user] #8320994
01/22/25 08:25 PM
01/22/25 08:25 PM
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Iowa
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You gave your dog the best life it could have ever imagined it could have. Be proud you did such a good job - it was blessed.

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321001
01/22/25 08:38 PM
01/22/25 08:38 PM
Joined: Jan 2023
Pennsylvania
elsmasho82 Offline OP
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Pennsylvania
I don’t want to do anything. Not interested in trapping or cooking or eating or reading. It really shakes you up. Thank you guys

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321002
01/22/25 08:40 PM
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Very sad for your loss

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321017
01/22/25 08:52 PM
01/22/25 08:52 PM
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Central Pennsylvania
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Sorry to hear of your loss Ashley, it always hurts, try to focus on the good times you had with Jez.

Last edited by Nittany Lion; 01/22/25 08:53 PM.

I got myself a seniors' GPS.
Not only does it tell me how to get to my destination,
it tells me why I wanted to go there.
Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321040
01/22/25 09:13 PM
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wisconsin
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Sorry for your loss.Having my 14 year old beagle put down was one was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. Takes time but you will heal and know it was the right decision.


Walt legge
Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321050
01/22/25 09:23 PM
01/22/25 09:23 PM
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Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania
Never an easy decision. Definitely the worst thing about having a dog is losing one.

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321075
01/22/25 09:48 PM
01/22/25 09:48 PM
Joined: Jun 2015
Minnesota
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Minnesota
Sorry to hear that. A tough thing to do.

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321125
01/22/25 11:07 PM
01/22/25 11:07 PM
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The Hill Country of Texas
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Ashley I am sorry you had to do that. If it helps we all know you made the right call.


�What�s good for me may not be good for the weak minded.�
Captain Gus McCrae- Texas Rangers


Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321145
01/22/25 11:38 PM
01/22/25 11:38 PM
Joined: Mar 2011
Vernal, Utah, USA
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Vernal, Utah, USA
So sorry for your loss. Face to the wind.


United we stand.
Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321147
01/22/25 11:43 PM
01/22/25 11:43 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Coldspring Texas
Savell Online crying
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Coldspring Texas
… put down a couple in my time .. didn’t bother me until I had to shoot stonewall this past year

… he was something else

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Insert profound nonsense here
Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321151
01/22/25 11:54 PM
01/22/25 11:54 PM
Joined: May 2011
Oakland, MS
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Joined: May 2011
Oakland, MS
Yep... having to kill a redbone will change ya forever.....

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321155
01/23/25 12:03 AM
01/23/25 12:03 AM
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Co.-Wy. part time AK.
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Co.-Wy. part time AK.
Losing a good dog is as close as it comes to losing a part of your family. Condolences and Sympathy for your loss.

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321158
01/23/25 12:09 AM
01/23/25 12:09 AM
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Montana
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Montana
Sorry to hear


Let me sugar coat this
Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321171
01/23/25 12:21 AM
01/23/25 12:21 AM
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Indiana
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Indiana
Originally Posted by elsmasho82
I don’t want to do anything. Not interested in trapping or cooking or eating or reading. It really shakes you up. Thank you guys


This in natural. As you know I recently shot my 10 year old Shepherd. even with the two other dogs and family the house feels empty and something is missing. Then you see some old fading out paw tracks in the mud.

Know it had to be done and was the best thing to end her suffering. For me even though I may not feel like or want to do things keeping busy helps more than laying around dwelling on it. Found this out when my son was killed. I need to keep my hands busy and building things helps at the same time my subconscious works things out .

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321214
01/23/25 05:54 AM
01/23/25 05:54 AM
Joined: Mar 2020
W NY
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W NY
Hope your heart feels better soon.


NYSTA, NTA, FTA, life member Erie county trappers assn.,life member Catt.county trappers
Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321228
01/23/25 07:09 AM
01/23/25 07:09 AM
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Mn
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Mn
Very sorry for your loss. It's never easy.

WS

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321278
01/23/25 09:09 AM
01/23/25 09:09 AM
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coastal ny
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Always a difficult decision, sorry you had to make it, we've all been there.... frown

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321279
01/23/25 09:10 AM
01/23/25 09:10 AM
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Pennsylvania
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Pennsylvania
Jordy helps. He does funny things constantly to brighten me up.
But I miss her presence in the house.
I really don’t know if we will have another dog in our life but I kind of think we need to, with our lifestyle. We took her everywhere, especially since her diagnosis last year.
I don’t wanna set foot in Home Depot now. We took her there twice a week

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321284
01/23/25 09:21 AM
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Curious. does your other dog appear to miss her?

I've seen it both ways, some seem to miss the departed dog and search for them, others don't care... it may seem silly but I usually let the other dogs see and sniff the pack mate, sort of a mini wake....

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: gcs] #8321294
01/23/25 09:38 AM
01/23/25 09:38 AM
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Pennsylvania
elsmasho82 Offline OP
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Pennsylvania
Originally Posted by gcs
Curious. does your other dog appear to miss her?

I've seen it both ways, some seem to miss the departed dog and search for them, others don't care... it may seem silly but I usually let the other dogs see and sniff the pack mate, sort of a mini wake....


I’m out of dogs. She was our last one and helped a lot when we lost Sampson, my beagle. The cats are out of sorts. Jordy is looking for her and Torii has been staying somewhat secluded.

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321313
01/23/25 10:02 AM
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East Central Wi.
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Sorry for your loss, it truly is a gut punch.


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A Shotgun. A Rifle and a 4 Wheel Drive.. A Country Boy. Will Survive
Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321316
01/23/25 10:05 AM
01/23/25 10:05 AM
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Northern Maine
2 years later I still miss old Scout.


NRA,NTA,MTA,FTA

#1 goal=Trap a wolverine
Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321327
01/23/25 10:17 AM
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I feel for you! We all get attached to pets.


jarentz
Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321391
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Sorry to her that. They might only be pets, but they grow on you and become like your children. It hurts when you lose them.


It's not always about catching fish. That's what people who don't catch fish usually say.
Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321720
01/23/25 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by elsmasho82
Originally Posted by Eyehi
Sorry for your loss …. You gave her a great life ….. my 4 year old dog was just diagnosed with lymphoma yesterday sad news ….


Oh what a punch in the gut! Are you going to pursue oncology?


No we have her on prednisone, just going to enjoy the little bit of time we have left with her …. She is going to r cabin tomorrow to get spoiled …

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: Savell] #8321724
01/23/25 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Savell
… put down a couple in my time .. didn’t bother me until I had to shoot stonewall this past year

… he was something else

[Linked Image]

Sorry to hear Elsmash & Savell.
I gave ole Clyde the bullet a few years ago. Never doing that again.
Smash, right now it's an open wound. But it'll heal & scab over, but that scar will never go away.
Time will help.

Last edited by Shakeyjake; 01/23/25 05:44 PM.

Wind Blew, crap flew, out came the line crew
Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321748
01/23/25 06:13 PM
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Went out to toss some sensitive mail into the outdoor boiler this morning and the pup and old border collie wet out with me. When I can in I called the dogs up But I Called for the border collie and my shepherd I just put down. Quite a conflicting bunch of emotions all at once when I realize it. I expect everyone has some of these same issues over time.




Last edited by Providence Farm; 01/23/25 06:14 PM.
Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321811
01/23/25 07:49 PM
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You never stop missing a dog, but before long, whenever you think of them, the only thing you feel is that big smile on your face.

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: 52Carl] #8321860
01/23/25 08:33 PM
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Had to put down my “daisy duke “yellow lab last summer
My wife stood by the back sliding door and cried for a month straight

Now we got a new golden named Tex , he never leaves my side ..
He’s laying by my feet right now

You’ll never forget , but time will help heal the pain
Sorry for your loss

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321872
01/23/25 08:44 PM
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Sorry for your loss


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Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321962
01/23/25 09:57 PM
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I had to have my springer put down years ago, I'll never do that again. I love dogs but will never get another. I just play with my neighbor's dog now.

I love dogs more than people. Seriously.

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: Tommyran] #8321965
01/23/25 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Tommyran
I had to have my springer put down years ago, I'll never do that again. I love dogs but will never get another. I just play with my neighbor's dog now.

I love dogs more than people. Seriously.

They are definitely better company.

Re: Had to say goodbye to Jez [Re: elsmasho82] #8321969
01/23/25 10:05 PM
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She loved this. So happy she had many adventures

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And comfy evenings out in the yurt

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