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I lost my best friend this weekend.
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 12:58 pm
by Ryan
I unexpectedly had to put down my best friend late Friday night. I couldn't have asked for a better dog than Morpheus, my German Shorthaired Pointer. He had just turned eleven earlier in the week. I'm usually not one to post something like this, but I thought it might help me get over it. Thanks.
Re: I lost my best friend this weekend.
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 1:40 pm
by DikTracy6000
Sorry for your loss. I know how you're feeling, did the same to my best friend, Chloe, my 13-1/2 year old golden retriever 3 weeks to day that you lost your b.f.
Re: I lost my best friend this weekend.
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 1:41 pm
by Bobby
Always a tough decision,sorry for your loss.
Re: I lost my best friend this weekend.
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:03 pm
by nafod
Sorry, Ryan.
Post of pix of Morpheus here so he will live on forever.
Re: I lost my best friend this weekend.
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:13 pm
by Bob Wildes
Yeah, its tough. I had to do that to one of mine last October. It was tougher than the
other two times I found one of my dogs dead upon returning home from work.
You cannot let them live in extreme pain if there is no hope that they will recover.
Re: I lost my best friend this weekend.
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:44 pm
by Blaidd Drwg
I am sorry, Ryan. GSP's are such marevlous friends. If only everyone in the world had those same two settings, Hunt and snuggle.
Re: I lost my best friend this weekend.
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:44 pm
by Shapecharge
Damn, that's just a shame brother. Sorry to hear this. Hopefully you've got lots of pics and video of him to still put a smile on your face.
Re: I lost my best friend this weekend.
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:52 pm
by Turdacious
Damn. Sorry about your loss.
Re: I lost my best friend this weekend.
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:53 pm
by SubClaw
Sorry for your loss. I've been through that a few times myself.
Re: I lost my best friend this weekend.
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 3:27 pm
by Ryan
Blaidd Drwg wrote:GSP's are such marevlous friends. If only everyone in the world had those same two settings, Hunt and snuggle.
That's exactly right. When he wasn't running around chasing critters he wanted to be right next to you. That's what I miss the most.
Thank you for the support everyone. I really appreciate it.
Re: I lost my best friend this weekend.
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 3:41 pm
by seeahill
A lot of us have been through that one and know how you feel. Nothing to say except that you did the right thing.
Re: I lost my best friend this weekend.
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 3:46 pm
by syaigh
I'm so sorry.
Re: I lost my best friend this weekend.
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 4:02 pm
by msr2112
I'm real sorry. I know how awful it feels.
Re: I lost my best friend this weekend.
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 4:24 pm
by Freki
So sorry, Ryan.
Re: I lost my best friend this weekend.
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 4:32 pm
by johno
Sorry, Ryan. Dogs give us so much joy. And they take a piece of our hearts when they go.
Totally worth it.
Re: I lost my best friend this weekend.
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 5:00 pm
by Holland Oates
Damn. Sorry to hear this Ryan.
Re: I lost my best friend this weekend.
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 6:45 pm
by Dunn
Sorry for your loss. Remember him fondly and know that you did what was best for him.
Re: I lost my best friend this weekend.
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 7:05 pm
by Gin Master
Blaidd Drwg wrote:I am sorry, Ryan. GSP's are such marevlous friends. If only everyone in the world had those same two settings, Hunt and snuggle.
Agree. That's why everyone loves EZ.
Sorry for your loss.
Re: The couch thread
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 7:08 pm
by Shafpocalypse Now
Tough one. I still laugh at things one of my dogs had done 15 years ago, and only feel a little bit of a twinge on the heart strings
Re: I lost my best friend this weekend.
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 7:27 pm
by baffled
That's rough. I'm sorry to hear about your loss.
Re: I lost my best friend this weekend.
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 7:59 pm
by Crust Bucket
Sorry Ryan to hear this. I will skate an extra lap today in his honor.

Re: I lost my best friend this weekend.
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 10:06 pm
by Mickey O'neil
My condolences, Ryan. I know it's rough.
Re: I lost my best friend this weekend.
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 10:35 pm
by rjudo
Sorry Ryan, it really sucks. Know how your feeling, have been there more than once.
Re: I lost my best friend this weekend.
Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 11:20 pm
by The Crawdaddy
Condolences. It sucks to lose a family member (that's how I always feel about my pets).
Re: I lost my best friend this weekend.
Posted: Tue Apr 09, 2013 1:14 am
by Fuzzy Dunlop
Sorry for your loss.