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Fishing Media => Fishing Pictures => Off-Topic Pictures => Topic started by: Water Wolf on May 28, 2007, 07:46 PM
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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.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi3.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy73%2Fwaterwolf101%2FRockyMay26th2007.jpg&hash=0a57acb46c38b7bb0ed73bd29ec4b8ea)
Here are some happy memories.
Rocky and his pup.
(https://www.myfishfinder.com/fishing_forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi3.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy73%2Fwaterwolf101%2FRockySheila.jpg&hash=f2127b7488572e375a59f2f53908df5e)
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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....
Author unknown...
Water Wolf
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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.
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god bless you guys, i cannot imagine the day my LIBBY moves onto the rainbow bridge.
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Very sorry to hear about your loss. Just keep all the memories you had close to your heart
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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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So sorry for your loss. I know all too well how that hurts and the guilty feelings that go along with the incredible grief that follows. -Jim
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water wolf what a nice looking pet, my last dogs name was Rocky also... great pitures,, you are right it is a tough thing to do,,
pets are your family, and the rainbow bridge is a very nice thought, I have done that myself, sorry to hear about your buddy, thanks for sharing and putting up a great tribute for your pet.. Kappy
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My condolences are with you, I know its really tough
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Very sorry for your loss man. I've been through it a bunch of times myyself and it never gets any easier. My condolences. Here's another pretty cool piece that was sent to me after I had one of mine put down.
Message To My Master
The day you laid me down to sleep
you prayed to the Lord; my soul to keep
I know you had to send me on my way
but you sent me to a new; better; and much brighter day
You sent me home; to heaven above
where I'm cradled in God's arms; covered with His love
I understand what you did; you did out of love
and I'll return that love; from my new home above
My sickness is gone; and I'm free here to roam
I run and play in the meadows; here in my new home
We play here by the Bridge; from morning to night
there is no rain here; just warm sunlight
I know you all miss me; I miss you all too
but I'll always be with you; whatever you do
Please wipe the tears; from your weeping eyes
by remembering the good times; from days gone by
When you look out; into the dark of night
I'll be that bright star; your guiding light
We'll meet again at the Bridge one day
when we'll walk in the light; together to stay
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My sympathies too WW.....tough thing to go through, but the memories will be with you forever.
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very sorry for your loss.
I've always felt that, as hard as it is, a pet that has lived its life with diginty and compassion should have it end the same way.
The great part is they live on in our hearts and minds forever.
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Thanks JimP,kappy,pikemaster,walleye1, fshnfool and JDK for you kind words.
Rocky was defiantly a member of the family, all my pets are. :)
That is nice poem walleye1, thanks.
Kappy,It's neat that you had a Rocky also.
I named him Rocky because of the fighter Rocky Balboa.
When he was a pup his mom stepped on his face and sliced the bridge of his nose leaving him a scar all his life, kind like the scars Rocky had, and then when he was older he lost a permanent tooth thus adding even more to his Rocky look. ;D
WW
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First post ever to make me cry :'(, God bless Rocky and the lives he has touched along the way. Don't tell my wife or yours, but somehow I think an outdoorsman may actually mourn the loss of a good dog more than anything else. I hope Rocky is up there in dog-heaven playing with an old german short-hair named Shaman..........
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Very sorry for your loss. What an awesome way to pay tribute to a lost family member. Excelent poems too.
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Thats Rough . sorry man
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Thank you Grimace and RickTheRock.
WW
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Water Wolf, sorry for your loss. What a beautiful dog rocky was, feel bad for ya.When i had to put midnight down it was one of the worst i ever had to do.That was over two years ago and i still miss him.
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Thanks bottomfeeder. :)
WW
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i know how it feels man i had to put my lab down after like 14 years together it always seems that the goods ones get cancer or sometjing mine had brain cancer and could hardly walk any more.
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Hey i feal sorry you lost your dog almost makes me cry :'( :'( :'(
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Very sorry for your loss man. I've been through it a bunch of times myyself and it never gets any easier. My condolences. Here's another pretty cool piece that was sent to me after I had one of mine put down.
Message To My Master
The day you laid me down to sleep
you prayed to the Lord; my soul to keep
I know you had to send me on my way
but you sent me to a new; better; and much brighter day
You sent me home; to heaven above
where I'm cradled in God's arms; covered with His love
I understand what you did; you did out of love
and I'll return that love; from my new home above
My sickness is gone; and I'm free here to roam
I run and play in the meadows; here in my new home
We play here by the Bridge; from morning to night
there is no rain here; just warm sunlight
I know you all miss me; I miss you all too
but I'll always be with you; whatever you do
Please wipe the tears; from your weeping eyes
by remembering the good times; from days gone by
When you look out; into the dark of night
I'll be that bright star; your guiding light
We'll meet again at the Bridge one day
when we'll walk in the light; together to stay
I know this is an old post but sorry for your loss it doesnt matter how many years go by does it its still tough
great poem brought a tear to my eye thinking about our yellow lab that devoloped a cancerous tumor and was sent to rainbow bridge last fall
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Thanks Casey W, maggot, Litchfield Fisher.
I think of him often, and very much appreciate the ones who are still with me.
I have one of his pups. She now 2 years old and she is very much like him.
They unfortunately are not with us very long, but the time we do have with them is very special.
Make every minuet of it count. :)
My condolences to all who has lost a dog or other pet.
WW