It never gets easier...

[w_r_ranch]

As some of you may have noticed, I haven't been posting much the past month or so. I've been out of sorts lately...

My dog Jake has been sick, due to what I believe was cancer of the lymph nodes (common problem with older labs). Last week he stopped eating & his body started shutting down. Last night he said goodbye to me with his eyes. His breathing was shallow & rapid... I doubted that he would live through the night to make the final trip to the vet (but he did).

His brother Harley has had diabetes (diagnosed last December) & was going down hill as well. Needless to say, Karen & I have been trying to come to grips with putting them both down at the same time, as we doubted that Harley would take well to the loss of his brother (they have never been apart since the moment they were conceived). We've had them for over 10 yrs & to us it's was like killing our own kids.

This morning we made the final trip... We said our good byes & told them we'd see them on the other side. They took it like troopers & crossed over at 0900 hrs.

RIP Jake & Harley, you've both given us more than we could ever repay.

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[wolffman]

Condolences to you and Karen. 'Man's best Friend'. That's the absolute truth.

 

[Mr_Yan]

It never does get easy Mr Ranch. Those photos clearly show they were well cared for and loved dogs.

 

[w_r_ranch]

The house seems so awful quiet & empty this morning.

Finished washing & putting their stuff up... it's hard but part on the closure process. I don't want Karen seeing constant reminders (hell, it's hard enough for me).

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[wolffman]

Here's to the friends we've lost.

 

[Mike]

I am very sorry to hear of your loss @w_r_ranch. They start out as just dogs but quickly become part of the family in no time.

 

[whistech]

Mr. Ranch, I am so sorry to hear this. God Bless you and your bride.

 

[ErnieCopp]

Sam,
Nothing is worse than having to put a dog you love down, and that last loving look they give you make it terrible, but having to do both i am sure made it more than twice as bad.

We are going to be facing that before too long with our two dogs.

Condolences,and courage, My friend, ,
Ernie

 

[majorcatfish]

sorry you had to put the boys down.. i know it's not easy..

 

[w_r_ranch]

Put their collars/tags & a note in their urns, then dug a deep hole for Sunday morning... I also ordered a bronze marker from a foundry in England that will be placed in the adjacent flowerbed when it arrives...

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[Rockytop]

Sorry for your loss Ranch. Please disregard my private chat. These were two beautiful dogs.

 

[RLwhaler]

That was hard to read Sam. Please accept our prayers for you and your wife.
I can't imagine loosing both(Jake and Harley) at the same time. God bless..

 

[RLwhaler]

Rest in Peace.