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Goodbye my Friend.
Water Wolf:
My old dog was feeling poorly for a few day, so on Sat. {May 26th} I took him to the vet.
She said there was no hope for him and that he may be suffering, so, with a very heavy heart, I made the decision to have him put to sleep.
That's one of the toughest things I have ever had to do.
He was a lab / border collie cross and he went everywhere with me. We shared many hunting and fishing adventures. He was skilled at waterfowl and upland game bird retrieval plus, he even jumped in and retrieved a few fish for me on occasion. He also worked well with handling cattle and pulling a sleigh.
Rocky was 17 years old, and he has been with me most of my life.
I though I would share a few photos of him.
This is a photo of Rocky on his last day.
Here are some happy memories.
Rocky and his pup.
Thanks for the memories old friend.
They have so much to teach us if we are willing to listen.
They are not with us for very long but the time they are is very special.
There is a poem called "The Rainbow Bridge".
If any of you have not read it you should, it is sad but nice.
Rainbow Bridge
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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Water Wolf
billditrite:
Very sorry to hear of your loss WW...very tough thing to have to do . Rocky will always be a part of you , very nice tribute.
FarginIcehole:
god bless you guys, i cannot imagine the day my LIBBY moves onto the rainbow bridge.
hookemandcookem:
Very sorry to hear about your loss. Just keep all the memories you had close to your heart
Water Wolf:
Thanks builditrite, FarginIcehole and hookemandcookem for the words of encouragement. :)
I have 2 other dog that I will keep as safe and as sound as I can.
WW
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