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Title: Today was a sad day in the Pirate house Post by: PirateVOL on December 13, 2012, 02:21:15 EST We had to put down Smokey, just 28 days short of his 15th birthday :bawl:
(http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/juice2717/bth_DSC00664.jpg) Through 4 different homes in 3 different states he always made our house a home, always staking his claim as king of the house. :bow: 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 (http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/juice2717/bth_DSC03518.jpg) 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 :angel: Title: Re: Today was a sad day in the Pirate house Post by: Stogie Vol on December 13, 2012, 02:24:44 EST I'm sorry for your loss. I'm glad, though, that he gave you some great memories.
Title: Re: Today was a sad day in the Pirate house Post by: WoodstockVol on December 13, 2012, 02:26:42 EST I'm sorry,Pirate,that happened to Me in 2005 and I was all broken up about it. My condolences :wave:
Title: Re: Today was a sad day in the Pirate house Post by: Black Diamond Vol on December 13, 2012, 02:31:21 EST 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. :bawl:
Title: Re: Re: Today was a sad day in the Pirate house Post by: RockinGrannyVol on December 13, 2012, 02:38:30 EST 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!
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Title: Re: Today was a sad day in the Pirate house Post by: VoLynteer on December 13, 2012, 02:39:14 EST Awww...I'm so sorry. :bawl: There is nothing better than a good dog. RIP Smokey, good and faithful friend.
Title: Re: Today was a sad day in the Pirate house Post by: Barbivol on December 13, 2012, 02:55:28 EST 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... :angel:
Title: Re: Today was a sad day in the Pirate house Post by: VinnieVOL on December 13, 2012, 03:31:02 EST I'm so sorry for the loss of your pup.
Title: Re: Today was a sad day in the Pirate house Post by: BanditVol on December 13, 2012, 03:52:50 EST 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.
Title: Re: Today was a sad day in the Pirate house Post by: PirateVOL on December 13, 2012, 03:57:16 EST 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. :nod:Title: Re: Today was a sad day in the Pirate house Post by: RIPLEYVOL on December 13, 2012, 04:13:49 EST My boy left me too early. Best Police K9 in the 25th Judicial District. I feel for your loss Pirate! hang in there.
Title: Re: Today was a sad day in the Pirate house Post by: tnflower on December 13, 2012, 04:14:10 EST 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. Title: Re: Today was a sad day in the Pirate house Post by: UTnbama on December 13, 2012, 05:12:30 EST Beautiful dog, sorry for your loss.
Title: Re: Today was a sad day in the Pirate house Post by: Screaming Eagle Dad on December 13, 2012, 03:31:34 EST 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!
Title: Re: Today was a sad day in the Pirate house Post by: EmerilVOL on December 13, 2012, 04:48:32 EST I grieve with thee my friend!!! My cats or my babies and always shall be.
Title: Re: Today was a sad day in the Pirate house Post by: IvoryTusk on December 13, 2012, 06:08:52 EST 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 ...
Title: Re: Today was a sad day in the Pirate house Post by: SmokeyJoe on December 13, 2012, 07:36:55 EST Sad for your loss. Our dogs are family.
Title: Re: Today was a sad day in the Pirate house Post by: midtnvol on December 14, 2012, 02:17:03 EST He looks like a brother of my Cairn. Sorry for your loss.
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