Cliff R Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 Don't think she's missed an outing in the last 15 years, and loved to chase groundhogs, deer, or any other critters off the range we have set up on my brothers farm. Last two pics are from our last walk in the woods yesterday. She will truly be missed.......Cliff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belt Fed Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 Sorry to hear, Dogs are always faithful and they just don't stay with us long enough. I seen your post on Arboristsite, seems like you joined the same year as me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunuckgaucho Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 Sorry for your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 Sorry for your loss brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DNP Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 It’s always a tough day. I’m sorry right along with you. Pups are such great companions and truly man’s best friend. Sounds like you each did your job and took good care of one another through the long time shared. My condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 That's a heartbreaker , sorry for your lost ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbas4570 Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 A good dog is hard to lose. Condolences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armed Eye Doc Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 It is sad to lose your companion. Remember the good times you had with her. But don't let the sorrow keep you from starting a new relationship when you're ready. Having a dog in your life is good for a person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisco Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 I feel for you Cliff, we had to put one of our remaining two down Thursday. She was already blind and deaf for the last year, and started to develop seizures three weeks ago and they increased in frequency and pain. We knew it was time but it still hurts. Condolences to you and your family on your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exhail Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 Dogs are just so fun. When I was a kid, my dad bought a German Wire Hair Pointer. He's been gone 20 years, but I still miss him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 Sorry to hear brother, it's been 2 years since the last one. Looking at starting another next year. Trying to talk the o'lady into getting 2 so they have a companion. It's a 💔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted July 14, 2019 Report Share Posted July 14, 2019 Sad to hear, Cliff - it's never easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolf McQuade Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 Sorry for your loss @Cliff R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonewolf McQuade Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 Sorry to hear that @Sisco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 Damn guys. I’m sorry to hear about your losses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff R Posted July 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 Thanks guys. I've had some good dogs over the years but Dutchess was the best, and she will surely be missed around here. Doesn't help that I like my dog more than most people. If you ever think your wife loves you more than your dog.......lock them both up in a trunk for half an hour and see which one is glad to see you when you get back!....LOL........Cliff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 7 minutes ago, Cliff R said: Doesn't help that I like my dog more than most people. That's completely "not uncommon," Cliff. That's why it sucks so much when they go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 14 minutes ago, Cliff R said: Thanks guys. I've had some good dogs over the years but Dutchess was the best, and she will surely be missed around here. Doesn't help that I like my dog more than most people. If you ever think your wife loves you more than your dog.......lock them both up in a trunk for half an hour and see which one is glad to see you when you get back!....LOL........Cliff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRiverII Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 Been through it several times and sending prayers out for all involved. As far as the trunk business goes guess which one I want to get out? It ain't the one wagging the finger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff R Posted July 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 "I seen your post on Arboristsite, seems like you joined the same year as me." Yep, I only have a couple of websites that I belong to. Cut a LOT of wood here, and just cleared a new piece of property I just bought so have another 70 tops to take care of this Fall. Dutchess was always with me cutting wood or on the range shooting. Damned good squirrel dog too. She never grumbled much, and if she could have I'm sure she would have loaded all that wood in the trailer for me.......Cliff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 never forget your best friend! I have a tat that holds his name as one of my kids.. my kids have to earn that skin as of yet.. 👍🍻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachey Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 Oh, I am so so sorry. We're very fresh on losing a beloved dog as well. They become more than words can articulate. Prayers sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff R Posted July 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2019 Many thanks to all for the kind words. Still somewhat in mourning here and probably will be for a while. I'm reminded of her a lot especially when me and her "puppies" take a walk. Duchess had a good life and a long one. She enjoyed her time here with us, no regrets. Before she had here last seizure and didn't recover it was the last thing I said to her, "we sure had a good run didn't we girl?" Anyhow, waiting for things to cool down here so we can check our 308 AR's at the range before heading out to Colorado in a few months. I'll make sure to post a few pics from the range........Cliff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 Good looking dogs brother 👍 Been 2 yrs since Kona I think I'm ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff R Posted July 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 When I lost my Chocolate Lab Missy back in 2003 I told myself I wasn't going to get another dog. I was a few months from retiring and moving back to Ohio to build a house on the new property we had recently purchased. I so much wanted Missy to enjoy it with us, but knew that here days were numbered as she was supposed to die 3 years earlier and the Vet told me that I should put her down (cancer). I looked at him and told him to cut all that cancer out of her and give her back to me, and the cost isn't even part of the equation. He did what I asked and she was cancer free for the next 3 years, then it came back just like he said it would. Missy was at my side for 15 1/2 years, never even knew what a leash was. If she was here today she'd be laying at my feet or in my lap. She was my dog from the first day we brought her home right to the end. Sure, Deb and kids could get some of her attention, but I even acted like I was going to get up she'd come running right over too me no matter what was going on elsewhere. I took it really hard when she passed, and Deb offered to get me another dog but I told her I didn't want to go thru that again. My daughter Stephanie came in here at Christmas 2004 with Duchess. Really surprised me as it was totally unexpected, and I really didn't think I was ready anyhow. She didn't weigh 2 pounds, and fit in the palm of my hand. She took to me instantly, and worked and worked to crawl up my pant leg to get in the chair with me. She fell asleep in my lap that night, and till a couple of weeks ago that's where she was every evening. She didn't pay anyone else around here much mind, was my dog and my dog alone her entire life. Some things just happen that way, and it makes it difficult to move on to another one knowing one day you'll have to go thru it all over again. I'm sure you felt much the same way about Kona, it's hard brother, hope you get another good one.........Cliff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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