Been a long week.

[Jackrat]

Well I guess most of you might of worked it out by now.
My dauther was married last week.
It was a high point in my life with out a Doubt,BUT the one thing that made it not so hot,I lost my little mate the day before we flew out to OZ.
I've worked with dogs most of my life.
Every one that passes leaves a certain remorse,a sence of lose.
This guy was different,he left a hole that won't ever be filled.
He was my little mate,when I was flat on my back in pain wondering if I'd walk again he stayed by my side,while I stagered all over the beach learning how to walk again he tripped me up an jumped all over me in the joy of just being out there togeather.He waited at the front gate for me every day,sometimes for days.
We walked the west coast beaches and the Urewera,the Kiamanawa and Pureora.He slept at the foot of my sleeping bag and let me know when we weren't alone.
He was a best mate as only a good dog can ever be to somebody like me.
Now he's gone,run down by a thoughtless person in his own driveway.
He was more than just a dog,he was my little mate.
RIP Dougal boy.

[Jackrat]

Well I guess most of you might of worked it out by now.
My dauther was married last week.
It was a high point in my life with out a doubt,BUT the one thing that made it not so hot,I lost my little mate the day before we flew out to OZ.
I've worked with dogs most of my life.
Every one that passes leaves a certain remorse,a sence of lose.
This guy was different,he left a hole that won't ever be filled.
He was my little mate,when I was flat on my back in pain wondering if I'd walk again he stayed by my side,while I stagered all over the beach learning how to walk again he tripped me up an jumped all over me in the joy of just being out there togeather.He waited at the front gate for me every day,sometimes for days.
We walked the west coast beaches and the Urewera,the Kiamanawa and Pureora.He slept at the foot of my sleeping bag and let me know when we weren't alone.
He was a best mate as only a good dog can ever be to somebody like me.
Now he's gone,run down by a thoughtless person in his own driveway.
He was more than just a dog,he was my little mate.
RIP Dougal boy.

[GROOMER]

Sorry to hear that man.
I can relate...I love my dogs, and some ppl may think its weird, but they really are like my best friends :)

[Sparky Bills]

Sorry to hear that man.
I really feel for ya.
I do know exactly what you feel like though.
Take care.
Martin

[Badcat]

Well I guess most of you might of worked it out by now.
My dauther was married last week.
It was a high point in my life with out a Doubt,BUT the one thing that made it not so hot,I lost my little mate the day before we flew out to OZ.
I've worked with dogs most of my life.
Every one that passes leaves a certain remorse,a sence of lose.
This guy was different,he left a hole that won't ever be filled.
He was my little mate,when I was flat on my back in pain wondering if I'd walk again he stayed by my side,while I stagered all over the beach learning how to walk again he tripped me up an jumped all over me in the joy of just being out there togeather.He waited at the front gate for me every day,sometimes for days.
We walked the west coast beaches and the Urewera,the Kiamanawa and Pureora.He slept at the foot of my sleeping bag and let me know when we weren't alone.
He was a best mate as only a good dog can ever be to somebody like me.
Now he's gone,run down by a thoughtless person in his own driveway.
He was more than just a dog,he was my little mate.
RIP Dougal boy.

my heart goes out to you Jackrat.
that's a huge loss.
nothing clever to say, bud.
i hope you're ok.

ken

[John]

I'm very sorry to hear that man nothing worse than loosing your best mate :(

[Hitcher]

It's a bugger the way small furry animals dig a hole in your heart. Damn them!

[justsomeguy]

So, so sorry mate!! That's shit........ been a long week for a few of us....

Anyway we can all use each others shoulders to cry on if need be..........

[Motu]

Sorry for your loss - we all need friends,regardless of how many legs or tails...or how bad the breath.Plant a tree on him you can see many years later.

[justsomeguy]

Sorry for your loss - we all need friends,regardless of how many legs or tails...or how bad the breath.Plant a tree on him you can see many years later.

That's a really good idea...... and in a way that tree will take his place and provide a great sense of continuity ....... if that makes sense to you.....

[Ghost Lemur]

Sorry to hear that Jackrat.

Just remember all the good time you got to spend with him.

Congrats on the daughter's marriage too.

[roxy]

sorry to hear about your dog, sounds like a true friend

[jazbug5]

Sorry, Jackrat. He was obviously a lovely wee fella.
I'm sure you made him very happy too.

[Skunk]

Sad to hear. Sorry he had to go like that...
(We've watching our's slowly fall apart and wondering when to stop it)

[stevedee]

Mate, the longer you know them the more you love them, always seemed just when you were the closest and could share your heart they had to leave. I feel for you.

spd

[LB]

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Really sorry to hear this Jackrat.
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[StoneChucker]

:( I'm so sorry to hear that Jackrat, I really am. As you can guess from some of my posts, I'm a huge animal lover. I know how I feel about my dogs so I know how you must be feeling.

They are not like my family, they ARE my family. Not that it helps, but time heals all...

All the best mate.
Dave.

[MSTRS]

Aaah, that's such a tragic thing to happen. My condolences JR.

[Storm]

Thats a bugger to hear mate. My condolences also

[Ixion]

Sorry to hear about your dog mate. Short of losing the wife or kids, losing a dog kicks a man in the guts more than just about anything. :(

[Blackbird]

Condolences Jackrat, as Stonechucker said, they ARE family. I've shed tears over every animal we've ever lost. It might leave a hole in your heart but that also shows your humanity...

All the best mate.