back from Australia - to bad news

[Irish]

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.

[Michael Baker]

Mel sorry to hear about CY. Hope your trip home was without any problems. Great to have you guys out here.

Cheers
Mick

[todd smith]

Irish,

You and your family will be in my prayers...  I know all about that feeling.  You've lost a family member.

Blessings...  todd

[K.S.TRAPPER]

Sorry for your loss Mel    Glad you made it back safe and sound.

Tracy

[turkey522]

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

[Pinecone]

So sorry to hear about Cy, Mel.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Claudia

[ksbowman]

Sorry to here you lost a good friend. I know how good a buddy they become and how close they are to us.   Ben

[Benny Nganabbarru]

That is very sad. As said before, they are an integral and vital part of a family.

[JAG]

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

[razorsharptokill]

Man I'm sorry to hear that! I know I'll be crushed when my American Bulldog "Patch" leaves us. My condolences.

[trad_bowhunter1965]

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

[Bill Kissner]

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.

[Ben Maher]

Thoughts are with you Irish and family....

[pronghorn23]

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.

[StickBowManMI]

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

[hormoan]

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.

[PrarrieDog]

I have walked in your footsteps, I feel your loss.
Prayers and condolences.
JW

[Leland]

Sorry for your loss.Find peace in knowing you gave your little buddy 9 great years of life.
Leland

[Whip]

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.

[elkken]

Loosing the unconditional love of a dog is always heart breaking ... I am sorry for your loss.