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Richard Flanders
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Posted: Sat Aug 9th, 2008 12:55 am |
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Called Trigg last night and learned that his dog Dodger has lymphoma and maybe has not long to live. A lot of very experienced dog folks think Dodger has the best nose they have ever seen. I agree. I have never seen anything even remotely close to him. I've seen him pick up on ruffed grouse through 100 yds of damp dense black spruce forest and air scent huns in Montana from well over 200 yds away. He is absolutely unbelievable and has as good a personality as a dog could have to boot. A real tragedy. Trigg is going the chemo route in an attempt at remission; we'll see. His passing will be a sad day for Trigg and guys like me who like to hunt with them both. Here is a picture of our Montana hunt last fall.
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Harry Collins
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Posted: Sat Aug 9th, 2008 02:15 am |
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I wish I could remember the "what, when and where" of Rudyard Kipling's writing about dogs tearing the hearts of men. I have had a number of dogs over these 60 years that were as wonderful as one could wish for. It brings a tear to my eye when I hear of a four legged friend in trouble. "His will be done"
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Hugh Rather
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Posted: Sat Aug 9th, 2008 02:29 am |
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| I am very sorry to hear of Trigg's dog's illness.We hope that the medicines will help him. It is sad our dogs aren't given more time on this earth.We in the Boykin spaniel world just lost our most gifted dog and many times champion,Hollow Creek's Decoy, in May to complications of lymphoma.I only wish my heart was half as big as our own Boykin Cocoa's heart.Our beloved dogs that have passed away live in our minds and hearts and perhaps someday we will be reunited . Last edited on Tue Aug 12th, 2008 01:20 am by Hugh Rather
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George Lander
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Posted: Sat Aug 9th, 2008 06:33 pm |
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Published in today's THE STATE newspaper, Columbia, SC:
"RAINBOW BRIDGE" Author Unknown
"Just this side of Heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When a animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all our special friends, so that they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals that have been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times (and hunts) gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; They each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; his eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet and companion, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together."
If you have read this with a dry eye you really don't undrestand that there is a sacred bond between a man or woman and his or her pet.
Just My Thoughts...........George
GOOGLE: Rudyard Kipling dog - Read "The Power of the Dog" & "Dinah in Heaven"
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Kevin McCormack
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Posted: Mon Aug 11th, 2008 02:37 am |
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| Trigg, any chance of breeding him before "Anno Domini" takes over? If so, I would do it ASAP if his physical condition can stand it. I have an aged Setter on his last legs and two reputable breeders have suggested same to me. One even suggested collecting some of his semen for cryogenic preservation and breeding later to an equally outstanding female. They have done it for years with horses and cattle and I understand lately with a few exceptional pointers and setters. KBM
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Fred Preston
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Posted: Mon Aug 11th, 2008 03:13 am |
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| My pointer, Blondie, was sired post humously by Ringo's litter mate, Reverend. The Rev was a many time NSTRA champ, as was his sire, Bart.
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Trigg Davis
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Posted: Tue Aug 12th, 2008 07:34 pm |
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I have been away from home for a few days. One day of Silver Salmon Fishing; two days shooting in an AKC hunt test, and one half day for out of town chemo therapy near my island lake cabin, so I just saw this post. Thanks for the replies and kind thoughts.
Dodger just turned 6 in June so outrtime together was limited, and sadly this will be the first dog in his breeding known to die from cancer in over 25 years. I may check on the arificial insemination. While Dodger is terminal the chemo may buy him some time. I have seen some improvement.
On August 10 th the day Rich wrote this post our Ruffed Grouse season opened. I did get Dodger out early and briefly that morning before leaving to shoot for an AKC hunt test. I wanted to get him one more Ruffed Grouse in case all goes badly quickly. As always Dodger put on a fine performance. He also got his bird. I wrote Rich who has been a fine friend to Dodger and myself about that experience last night.
Trigg
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Albert Zinn
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Posted: Tue Aug 12th, 2008 11:27 pm |
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George:
I don't know if that is actually true, but if it isn't, it oughta be...
Al Zinn
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