Saying good bye to an old friend...VALOR

A few years ago my big ole' buddy, Dakota left us. I still love looking at his old photos and remembering. He loved Beer, Chinese food, and Chocolate cake. As much as we tried to feed him all the right things and get exercise, he figured out how to open the 'fridge and even understood that if he bit the can hard enough the beer would come out. I suspect that he even figured out how to order chinese food, but my wife tells me she never saw him knock the phone down and dial. He knew me well, when I had had enough time and the table and he knew I had enough he knew to steal the cue ball as soon as he had a chance or to carry my case away. He was a good guy and I miss him. I never felt comfortable calling him "my dog", he was always so much more. I just know one day he'll help me BBQ again. Best to Valor on his journey and best to you as you wait to see him again.
 
So sorry, man. I dread the day Bodhi and Barkley won't be there to welcome me home.

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RIP Valor
I don't think that I could fill Valor's shoes on cue selection, but if you have any questions let me know.

Peace
Ted
 
I lost a Buddy too...

I lost my buddy too, the emotions are still new. My beautiful dog was murdered by some coward in the country, somewhere close to my home.

Chief came wandering home with a bullet hole through his throat..

I'm sorry for your loss... maybe we should all slow down our lives & enjoy the blessings we have, while we have them.
 

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The Rainbow Bridge

inspired by a Norse legend

By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill,

Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.

Where the friends of man and woman do run,

When their time on earth is over and done.

For here, between this world and the next,

Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest.

On this golden land, they wait and they play,

Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.

No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,

For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.

Their limbs are restored, their health renewed,

Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.

They romp through the grass, without even a care,

Until one day they start, and sniff at the air.

All ears ***** forward, eyes dart front and back,

Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.

For just at that instant, their eyes have met;

Together again, both person and pet.

So they run to each other, these friends from long past,

The time of their parting is over at last.

The sadness they felt while they were apart,

Has turned into joy once more in each heart.

They embrace with a love that will last forever,

And then, side-by-side, they cross over… together.


� 1998 Steve and Diane Bodofsky. All Rights Reserved.
 
Sorry for your lose, I know a family pet can become as your child and the bond between you can be very great, just keep those memories close!

I had my squirrel dog "Cooter " stolen from me two months ago, he was two weeks from being 5 yrs. old, I took him everywhere I went, he road so proudly up on the console of my truck, he really like being with me.

One good thing came of it, my friend who is now disabled had a fullblooded brother to him and he gave him to me, the dog has in just three weeks bonded with me and he has many traits of my old dog, but I am still on the LQQK out for my dog.


I wish that the pain of losing your dog is short lived!


David Harcrow
 
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So sorry to hear of your loss, RIP Valor. Unfortunately, when we get a pet we also know we are going to outlive them. All of mine gave much more than they got, and I gave all I could. I still grieve. If there is a God, we will all be reunited when it's my turn to go. Valor looks like a great dog.
 
Sorry for your loss ...

Some of my best memories in life were with my dogs I have had. I get extremely depressed after losing a dog. I had a dog growing up that lived to be 22.5 years old, and he was a terrific dog, my best friend.

I think about this all the time since my Pete, a 11 lb Yorkie, will be 13 in August. I just hope he can make it to 17 or 18.

I think the only thing that will make the pain subside a little is with another dog after awhile.
 
Sorry for you're loss! I lost my little girl Maggie to cancer 4 years ago. I just want to add you see and hear about spay and neuter your pets to keep the pet populations down. What you don't hear is that after getting you dog fixed the chance's of getting cancer drops by 80% for females not sure the % for males. If your not going to breed you dog please get it fixed ASAP
 

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Condolences for your loss. I know exactly how you feel. Hopefully there is something to the Rainbow Bridge. Charlie
 
Very sorry for your loss. Its all we can do to give a good home to these wonderful companions. Its a shame it is so short. I hope you can do it again soon. Rest in peace VALOR.
 
Ah man, now I have tears in my eyes for you.

I had a pace maker put in one of my Springers. Funny how we will do anything to help them out.


Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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If that's true, my welcome will look more like a game of rugby. We've lost many pets and currently have seven (two dogs, five cats).
 
Very sorry for your loss.

I dread the day that I have to put AJ down...., he is 11 now, a yellow lab, and I'm hoping the next few years go well.

I can't imagine how it's going to feel, so I can't imagine how you are feeling right now.

After all of these type of threads here, and on Facebook, I make it a point to give him an extra hug every day.
 
Its one of the hardest things that one ever has to do. I can vouch for that.
But you have to keep in mind that you are doing it for an old friend so to minimize the pain. I believe that they understand when their time is near and they appreciate it. I don't think anyone would make their dog suffer just so they could spend a bit more time with them. There comes a point where you know it is the right thing to do.

My sister in law had a Springer, Lucy, 17 years old. She was the Matriarch of the family dogs. When it was her time, the vet came over to the house. Everyone sat in a circle in the living room with Lucy in the middle. Lucy went around the entire circle and put her head on each persons shoulder and took a hug from each person. She knew it was her time and was grateful to each person in her life.

Every time I have lost an old friend, I swear that I will never feel the pain again and when the time is right, you just go for it and get another pup.

I think we know that dogs are a lot smarter than we could imagine.

Watching both of our dogs interact with each other, I believe they communicate telepathically.

Yep James. mine not look like a rugby match but there is enuff of them that I will get a good face washing. All of my dogs loved giving kisses.

Might sound stupid but that is one of the first of many things I will teach a dog. I say Kiss, and I get one.
 
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