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« on: December 13, 2012, 02:21:15 EST » |
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We had to put down Smokey, just 28 days short of his 15th birthday   Through 4 different homes in 3 different states he always made our house a home, always staking his claim as king of the house.  Of all though he seemed happiest here in bubbaville, prancing when we would walk the neighborhood. No matter how the day had been, to be met by a happy, smiling pup with his Cairn kisses made the day's issues fade away. Then we would go on the long walks he so loved. Sometimes he just loved to get out in the snow. This is one of my favorite pics, the unbridled joy  In the end, he was nearly blind (though three trips to the UGA Vet School clinic helped) and he suffered dementia but what took the life out of his eyes was a tumor in his mouth that slowly restricted his ability to eat. Mrs PV did her best to nurse him back to health but it was not to be. He was and will always be loved. He was my pup  |
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« Last Edit: December 13, 2012, 02:41:18 EST by PirateVOL »
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  All men dream: but not equally. Those who Dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds Wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the Dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they May act their dream with open eyes, to make it Possible. This I did. —T. E. Lawrence, The Seven Pillars of Wisdom _________________________________________________________________________________________________ "If you find yourself in a fair fight, you didn't plan your mission properly." - David Hackworth "Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet" General James "Mad Dog" Mattis |
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« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2012, 02:24:44 EST » |
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I'm sorry for your loss. I'm glad, though, that he gave you some great memories.
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WoodstockVol
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« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2012, 02:26:42 EST » |
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I'm sorry,Pirate,that happened to Me in 2005 and I was all broken up about it. My condolences  |
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Lets go Braves,win the National League East!
LETS GO VOLS,KICK SEC A&& IN 2013!!!
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Black Diamond Vol
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« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2012, 02:31:21 EST » |
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Very sorry to hear that. My dog Henry (that you met at the tailgate last year) is almost 14, so I know the day is coming sooner rather than later for him. |
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« Reply #4 on: December 13, 2012, 02:38:30 EST » |
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You and Carla will have wonderful memories....Smokey will be missed. Thinking of you!!!! You know, you turned me onto Cairns and now I have my Daisy. They are a special breed and I am so glad I got one!
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VoLynteer
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« Reply #5 on: December 13, 2012, 02:39:14 EST » |
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Awww...I'm so sorry. There is nothing better than a good dog. RIP Smokey, good and faithful friend. |
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« Reply #6 on: December 13, 2012, 02:55:28 EST » |
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So sorry to hear about Smokey...as you know I have a Cairn the same color..and his name is Peyton...I can only imagine how you feel..I do not want to think that I will have to give up my best friend someday...He has been with me when I needed somebody to talk to..and I think they really understand what is going on with a human...:O) Tell Carla I am sorry and I am sending you some big hugs and hope it makes you feel much better... |
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VinnieVOL
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« Reply #7 on: December 13, 2012, 03:31:02 EST » |
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I'm so sorry for the loss of your pup.
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« Reply #8 on: December 13, 2012, 03:52:50 EST » |
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Sorry to hear this Pirate. I lost my namesake Bandit in 2010 and it was really tough. My dog was 15 at the time and I'd had her since she was a pup. They really do help light up your home. If it's any consolation, I still get a lift just by seeing pictures of my old dog, and the great memories they bring. I think you will find this is so also.
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« Reply #9 on: December 13, 2012, 03:57:16 EST » |
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Sorry to hear this Pirate. I lost my namesake Bandit in 2010 and it was really tough. My dog was 15 at the time and I'd had her since she was a pup. They really do help light up your home. If it's any consolation, I still get a lift just by seeing pictures of my old dog, and the great memories they bring. I think you will find this is so also.
We probably have close to a thousand pictures, and movies. We've been watching a few of those tonight. "Silly dog" seems to be a consistent comment.  |
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All men dream: but not equally. Those who Dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds Wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the Dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they May act their dream with open eyes, to make it Possible. This I did. —T. E. Lawrence, The Seven Pillars of Wisdom _________________________________________________________________________________________________ "If you find yourself in a fair fight, you didn't plan your mission properly." - David Hackworth "Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet" General James "Mad Dog" Mattis |
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« Reply #10 on: December 13, 2012, 04:13:49 EST » |
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My boy left me too early. Best Police K9 in the 25th Judicial District. I feel for your loss Pirate! hang in there.
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tnflower
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« Reply #11 on: December 13, 2012, 04:14:10 EST » |
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I don't have a dog, but we lost a 14 year old cat that we had since she was small enough to fit in one hand. It's very sad. We still say 'you remember when she....".
I'm sorry OJ, I know you will miss him for a long time.
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UTnbama
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« Reply #12 on: December 13, 2012, 05:12:30 EST » |
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Beautiful dog, sorry for your loss.
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Screaming Eagle Dad
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« Reply #13 on: December 13, 2012, 03:31:34 EST » |
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Sorry for the loss. Losing a pet is like losing a family member. I've got a Blue Tick that's 12 years old and she's having health issues. Her name is Dixie and I will really miss her when she's gone!
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EmerilVOL
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« Reply #14 on: December 13, 2012, 04:48:32 EST » |
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I grieve with thee my friend!!! My cats or my babies and always shall be.
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« Reply #15 on: December 13, 2012, 06:08:52 EST » |
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I'm so sorry to hear that - we love our dogs too, and had to put one down a few years ago. I know that's tough ...
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SmokeyJoe
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« Reply #16 on: December 13, 2012, 07:36:55 EST » |
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Sad for your loss. Our dogs are family.
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midtnvol
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« Reply #17 on: December 14, 2012, 02:17:03 EST » |
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He looks like a brother of my Cairn. Sorry for your loss.
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