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If he got a look at himself in that outfit you'd probably never hear from me again.
shrxhky420
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Sad news but good news. Sampson/Hudson got a little much to handle when I was gone for the week.
The good news is as we were deciding whether to keep him or not, he got adopted. So he did find his forever home, just not with us. Bummed me out a little.
Just happy he got adopted.
SH420
The good news is as we were deciding whether to keep him or not, he got adopted. So he did find his forever home, just not with us. Bummed me out a little.
Just happy he got adopted.
SH420
PopAndSonGrows
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I friggin love Goldies and Labs, you have both in one doggo
what a handsome lad
shrxhky420
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PopAndSonGrows
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My Chachi boi. Like i said he has good days & bad days, today is kinda in-between. He's such a trooper, we love him so much.
a mongo frog
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This is Gus!
Hiphophippo
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shrxhky420
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Unga Bunga
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Puppies are so cute , so much fun and every one a new adventure . We laugh as the play , explore, and learn new things everyday . They're full of life and love , each one a different personality waiting to be brought out by their human .
Senior dogs have seen it all , learned through life experience , figured out their humans , predictable in their responses . They enjoy their routines yet are still capable of learning and doing new things . They and their humans can read each other like a book .
We know how they'll react when we leave , and what to expect when we return . We both know how the other feels at any given moment by instinct .
The saddest thing about a dogs life is that they age at 6 times the rate we do . But to offset this it seems that their loyalty and ability to show true love is 6 times that of many humans . It's tough to see our furry friends age and slow down . They leave a massive hole to be filled when they leave . If only humans had half the ability to love and understand in a dogs way , and dogs had the ability to last a human life .
Unga Bunga
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Not trying to be a bummer on a feel good thread , but all of us true dog lovers have to go through the aging dog process and deal with the inevitable . Maybe I just think about it more than some .
Last week on another forum I've been on for years a member lost his best bud and asked how long would others wait before "replacing" him . It's something I've thought a lot about . This was my response, I had tears in my eyes writing it . My little dude came and licked my face with that look of "what's wrong Unkie ?" . I just scooped him up and started laughing, at him and at myself .
Along with joy comes sorrow . How we deal with the sorrow is personal , there's no right or wrong way . This will be mine...
Unga Bunga , 05-21-2022 11:52 AM
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I'll be devastated when my little shadow goes . He's one of a kind in my mind . Then I tell myself that each and every one is one of a kind in their own way . I'm going to force myself to do it within a week or two , for me and for the next dog .
The next won't have a clue about the relationship I had with the one who passed , only the fading scent of him in the house . The next will be an older dog who has had a tough life, or has had their human taken away from them by age or sickness .
We'll both need to do some adjusting , as no dog or human can take the place of the one lost beyond our control . It will be a new journey for us both , but I'll do my best to make it work .
I'm a believer that with the right attitude and patience I can bring around the saddest or most heartbroken pup given some time . My present bud was quite confused when his life changed overnight but with classic canine resilience he pulled through . Slowly but steadily he accepted me as "his" until we made it to BFF status . Today I wouldn't change a thing .
I'll never get another puppy , as much as I love them . It will be a dog who needs me as much as I'll need him . They figure it out with our help who is there to love and take care of them after a tough period in their life , and give it back 10 fold .
Suck it up , swallow hard and hit the pounds . You'll likely be glad you did in short time . Very few dogs are incapable of redemption and can't be brought around with the right treatment . It's a different feeling than raising a pup but a very good feeling nonetheless .
Last week on another forum I've been on for years a member lost his best bud and asked how long would others wait before "replacing" him . It's something I've thought a lot about . This was my response, I had tears in my eyes writing it . My little dude came and licked my face with that look of "what's wrong Unkie ?" . I just scooped him up and started laughing, at him and at myself .
Along with joy comes sorrow . How we deal with the sorrow is personal , there's no right or wrong way . This will be mine...
Unga Bunga , 05-21-2022 11:52 AM
Senior Member
I'll be devastated when my little shadow goes . He's one of a kind in my mind . Then I tell myself that each and every one is one of a kind in their own way . I'm going to force myself to do it within a week or two , for me and for the next dog .
The next won't have a clue about the relationship I had with the one who passed , only the fading scent of him in the house . The next will be an older dog who has had a tough life, or has had their human taken away from them by age or sickness .
We'll both need to do some adjusting , as no dog or human can take the place of the one lost beyond our control . It will be a new journey for us both , but I'll do my best to make it work .
I'm a believer that with the right attitude and patience I can bring around the saddest or most heartbroken pup given some time . My present bud was quite confused when his life changed overnight but with classic canine resilience he pulled through . Slowly but steadily he accepted me as "his" until we made it to BFF status . Today I wouldn't change a thing .
I'll never get another puppy , as much as I love them . It will be a dog who needs me as much as I'll need him . They figure it out with our help who is there to love and take care of them after a tough period in their life , and give it back 10 fold .
Suck it up , swallow hard and hit the pounds . You'll likely be glad you did in short time . Very few dogs are incapable of redemption and can't be brought around with the right treatment . It's a different feeling than raising a pup but a very good feeling nonetheless .
bam0813
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@Unga Bunga , your a good person man. But if you bring a tear to my eye at 5am again ….. I know your pain. Wife and I talk about if we’ll have more after the two we still have or not all the time.
Saint Jimmy74
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Outstanding! You sir are what we need more of.