Strut10 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Sorry to hear that, Gregg. He was a likeable old knothead. Be glad knowing you got a good many more years with him than most will have with a Rott. We lost our last one at 9 1/2 and the one before that was 8 1/2 years. The Mrs. sends her condolences, too. She's a big-time Rotty gal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 so sorry about the dog but look at it this way, he gets to run free now Run free Stratton run free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 i'm happy for you both for the 13 years. i know you're in pain now, but you did the right thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkV Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Been ther too mant times, My condolences are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csimon Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 sorry to hear the loss of a great friend. just remember the good time y'all had together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 You made the right choice. It's a hard thing to do. I have a 7 month old Lab I'm already very attached to so I can't even imagine how I'll feel when that day comes. RIP Stratton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Hate to hear that, Gregg. RIP Stratton. Dakota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 I'm sorry It's never easy to have a pet put down, but like you said, it's not fair to watch him suffer and you did the right thing. He was a beautiful dog I'm sure he had a great life and that he was very happy -- take comfort in knowing that you brought him that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davetucker Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 rip stratton!! I just noticed my rotti(duke) is getting lame in his hinde end also!!He is 7 yrs old i just hope he lives another 7!!My sons would be devastated!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganHunter Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 I'm sorry man. I have heard people say "I dont get it, it's just a dog"...but unless you spend the time raising and loving an animal you just can not get it. He's doing fine now and will always be with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camoman1 Posted November 9, 2009 Report Share Posted November 9, 2009 Sorry to hear that man....Its tough losing a companion like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Thanks for the kind words everyone! Your right...its not easy...but it was a little easier than I thought. Guess it was because I knew it was time and he a good full life. Many good times! My lab seems lonely though...but I told the wife that I'm done with pets. Not just dogs...pets in general. Its not fair to them, because with my son's condition and his therapy appointments...not enough time in a day to spend good quailty time with a pet. So I don't see us getting another dog any time soon...my lab isn't a young pup anymore either and will have to prob. go through all this again in the next 4-5 years! It hurts...and I miss Stratton alot...but I know it was the right thing to do and he's in a better place! I kinda hope he's running with my other Rotty (Briggs). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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