I returned from my Australia hunt with a few Trad Gang guys tonight to some bad news. Our little Bichon, Cy, had to be put down while I was gone. Cy has been part of the Riley family for 9 years - a very important member. The little guy was a loyal, good friend. He developed Pancreatitis suddenly, and spend 4 days with the Vet and an animal hospital. My wife, daughter were crushed, but each time I call home my wife refused to mention it, as she did not want to upset me on my trip. My son was here to help support them and help with the final decision. Some great stories will be posted over the next few days about our trip down under, but for now, all my thoughts are with my little white buddy who was not here to greet me when I walked through the door.
Mel sorry to hear about CY. Hope your trip home was without any problems. Great to have you guys out here.
Cheers
Mick
Irish,
You and your family will be in my prayers... I know all about that feeling. You've lost a family member.
Blessings... todd
Sorry for your loss Mel :pray: Glad you made it back safe and sound.
Tracy
Sorry for your loss as I know what your going thur.Having to put down my pet and best friend for 14 years back in the first part of the summer.Glad you made it home safe,will be waiting to hear about your adventure.
Terry
So sorry to hear about Cy, Mel. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Claudia
Sorry to here you lost a good friend. I know how good a buddy they become and how close they are to us. Ben
That is very sad. As said before, they are an integral and vital part of a family.
Prayer to the Great Spirit>>>------>
Cy will be waiting. I know, 'cause I've got a few good Friends, of the Cannine type, waiting for me! As I sit here my Red Heeler, "JAG" is laying by my feet. She goes everywhere with me. She's the last of a good line, and getting older (10 plus..).
You won't find one to Replace Cy, but you will find one to take his place.
Johnny/JAG
Man I'm sorry to hear that! I know I'll be crushed when my American Bulldog "Patch" leaves us. My condolences.
Irish My prayers are with you and your family, I have been down this road before there a reason they are call mans best Friend it is never easy.Blake
Sorry to hear about Cy. We know what you are going through as we lost our little "Squeeky" while we were in Colorado in August. She was with us for 13 years and traveled all over the US as our constant companion in the camper. It is still hard to even mention her name without crying. Your family and mine were both blessed to have had such a great pet for so many years.
Thoughts are with you Irish and family....
Prayers and thoughts are with you. We lost both of ours last year.
We adopted two new balls of joy but I will always miss the other two as well.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We lost our Lab to a brain anneurisym back in February 2009 and the pain still is with us. We understand how much of a loss this really is for you and your family.
Tom and Cindy
Sorry to hear of the loss of Cy. You did your best to give him a great life. And that he had, with all the love your family gave him.
I have walked in your footsteps, I feel your loss.
Prayers and condolences.
JW
Sorry for your loss.Find peace in knowing you gave your little buddy 9 great years of life.
Leland
Oh, that's a really tough way to come home from a trip Mel. I know how devastating it is to lose a buddy like that and the hurt you are feeling right now. My heart goes out to all of you.
Loosing the unconditional love of a dog is always heart breaking ... I am sorry for your loss.
sorry for your loss, my jack russell is our familys best friend
Sorry to hear of your loss. It's been right at a year since we lost our little "Buddy" and it still hurts. They are a big part of what makes a good day.
Sorry for your loss Mel, our little buddies will never be forgotten tho.
I always think about this when a pet passes.
http://www.petloss.com/poems/maingrp/rainbowb.htm
This always strikes a big nerve with me, as I have been blessed with and lost three such family members. Gratefully living out my days with the fourth. Each teaches me something new about myself and exhibits ideals for me to strive for. They are teachers and they are children, they are all gifts of love from the Creator.
As I firmly believe in a loving God, I am sure that our intertwined spirits were brought together for a reason, that steps in His plan were carried out and lessons learned on both sides, and that reunion, in some way that I cannot comprehend at this stage, will occur in His good time.
I am sorry that yours is not with you now, and that you did not have the opportunity to be with Cy in his last hours. May your pain be eased by pleasant memories, and may another needy soul find shelter in your loving family.
Killdeer
Mel..........That's a crusher right there...And it just ain't fair either.............vb
Hang in there buddy....I know what that's like...sorry for your loss...
Looking forward to your stories....
Mel sorry to hear bout the little guy.Just got back from Snow's shootand some of our buddies were asking about you.
i have 4 dogs i can't afford but to lose one of them would be so sad. my wife and daughter would be devistated as would i. i am sorry for your loss they become our kids and more than just a dog. you wonder what god does for the creatures of earth but i hope to see him up in heaven waiting to take you home
god bless
rob k
im sorry for your loss Mel
i once lost both my 2 hunting Dogs (Best friends) on trip
glade you got home safe buddy it was a pleasure to hunt with you again
Andy
Made it home late last night. Sorry to hear of your loss of Cy. Losing a family pet sure is a tough one. All good things come to end at some point. Take comfort in knowing that the pain and suffering is over and the little guy has gone to a higher place where I'm sure he is barking at everyone that comes through the pearly gates. I had a great time hunting with you again bud. In a few days when all settles and we have adjusted to home time we'll tell a few stories and have some great pictures to share. Mel can tell you all about the big hawg that charged him and he had to beat it over the head with his widow!
sorry to hear about ya dog buddy i lost mine about 7 to 8 weeks ago had her for 14 years so i know what ya going through. :pray:
Mel, So sorry to hear about your little friend...Doc
Sorry guy, we've had to put our share of "best friends" down. It never gets easy. Our prayers to you and yours....
Mel,
Sorry to hear about your Little Warrior,his Spirit will always be around the Irish homestead and you will be able to relive all the good times with your hairy friend over & over & over.
Look forward to reading about your adventure.
Irish,
Sure hate to hear that. We have a Bichon, or should I say he has us. He just turned two, and has been a great dog. I wish you God's speed in grieving for him. Look forward to the hunt stories.
Take care,
Froggy
Sorry to hear of the loss of your dog Mel. In a perfect world our dogs would live as long as us...
Glad you made it back safe from your trip.
Paul
Man that's bad. Been there done that. i have an old mixed breed that is going down hill fast, but she is still the mst loyal friend I have ever called mine.
Peace to you and your family friend,
B.