snapper Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Well after 13+ years....some bad, mostly good...knee surgery, cancer tumor and spleen removed, bad eye...my rotty (Stratton) had to be put down. It was hard...but not as hard as I thought. Guess I figured he led a good long life. Well taken care of and loved better than some treat their children. He was a good 120lbs. in his prime...he was down to about 60lbs. when he was put down on Fri. Mentally he seemed all there...his body was failing him. Finally quit eating and drinking because he couldn't get up! He didn't seem to be in pain...never once wimpered, but wasn't fair of me to let him keep living much longer that way...it wasn't a good life style. Friday Nov. 6th...RIP Stratton...you'll be missed! This is a picture taken back in his prime and how I'll remember him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250savage Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 i'm sorry to hear that, but after 13+ years, he had a GREAT life i can tell. we had a collie-shepard mix that we put down just last winter and he was in the same condition. couldn't get up to eat or drink, it was so sad. but we extended his life for a solid 10 years. Rest in peace Jake and Stratton!:angel1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dance.and.shoot Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 I'm real sorry, many of us have had to do that at one point or another. just always remember the good times and you'll get through this!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamer Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 So sorry to here of you,re loss.Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Sorry to see you lose your great friend and companion! Not easy to part with them, but he is better off. Takes love to do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonBowling21 Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 sorry to hear that its always hard to lose a good friend 4 legged or 2. I just lost both my dogs recently my 13 year old and 6 year old Golden Retrievers Bullitt and Buster! Father and Son! lost both of them luckily a week after my youngest my 6 year old bred my nieghbors full blooded black lab and i got a puppy but still dont help heal the pain but im terribly sorry to hear about your loss!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyohunter Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 tough to do, but i've been there.... ((((((snapper)))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swohiodave Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 I am really sorry to hear about your loss. I am glad to see that your dog lived a nice long life with someone that took such good care of him. Prayers are sent for your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 He sure was a handsome dog Gregg. I'm sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermontHunter Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Sorry to hear of your loss Gregg .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Hard to put them down, but the older they get, the easier it gets, esp when their in pain a lot. All you can do is give them a good life which you did. Sorry about that Gregg. Sounds like maybe time to get another pup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntnMa Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 It's something we all have to do but it's never easy...you did the right thing and he knows how much you loved him.I'll keep you in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alisha Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 So sorry to hear about the loss of your buddy. He will be waiting for you in big sky... and greet you again with his tail (nub!) waggin! Run free Stratton! :group: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Sounds like you have some great memories with him, Snapper. Just keep those and it will be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Awesome dog. Sorry for your loss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 Sounds like he had a good life with someone who loved him...I bet he knew it too;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 So sorry to hear this, been there recently myself. I feel your pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6sixpoint_nobrows Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 real sorry to hear that. man its tough to make a decision like that even when you know its for the best. hope you find a new buddy soon to share your time with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiteRunner Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 So sorry for your loss! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 When a dog in that condition stops eating and drinking they want it to be over. You did the right thing. We lost one last year to a brain tumor that was 11yrs old. He went into a seizure he never came out of. Still hurts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sluggunner Posted November 8, 2009 Report Share Posted November 8, 2009 I'm very sorry for your loss. I know the pain of putting a beloved pet to sleep, but you can find comfort in the fact that you provided a wonderful life for him while he was around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outdoorgirl Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Sorry for your loss.....R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earnhardts12000 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 sorry for ur loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhuntMN Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 sorry to see you lost a good friend he looked like a wonderful dog and i'm sure he cared about you as much as you cared about him. You'll see him again someday and he'll come running to you with his tail waggin' like everyone else has said i'll remember him in my prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coondog Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 So sorry for your loss I know how easy it is to become attached to a dog and how much they can mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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