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10-24-2013, 11:08 AM
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Loss of my Best Buddy..
I have seen almost 40 years on this Earth. In those years , i have seen some great things, and some things that almost shame me to be part of the Human Race.
There are those things that have been a steady, unconditional part of my life, My beautiful wife and Two Awesome Children(who also share in my Fishing Addiction/Obsession )--Kids , not wife.  Then there is my buddy Rebel. A Yellow Labrador born in 2004. This guy loved all of us more than i can begin to express. He never needed a leash . He was a member of our family. He swam like a fish. He would swim for hours in our lake . It was His "Heaven " Two weeks ago (he was 9 and 1/2 years ) i called in my dogs from the yard. Only my Six year old Female came running. His Sister. I went out to find him and when i did I knew something was wrong, he looked Dazed and could barely walk. Next day he had a major seizure in front of the family . We have been treating him with seizure medicine , and ran all tests. Everything else pointed to a healthy Dog . Last night I got a call from the Wife and screaming kids that he passed. My vet said it had to be brain cancer. Im crying right now typing this, as I dont feel like speaking with any one right now . I hope this helps ease some of my pain . This may not be the right forum, but you guys feel like an extended family. Thanks for listening . I know alot of other members have the love of Dogs in common with me, as well as Passion for fishing.... Till I see you again Rebel....Tight Lines Everyone... Tim 
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10-24-2013, 11:16 AM
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Re: Loss of my Best Buddy..
So sorry for your loss. He sounds like an amazing dog and friend.
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"Never argue with a fool; onlookers may not be able to tell the difference." Origin unknown but often attributed to Mark Twain
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10-24-2013, 11:29 AM
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Re: Loss of my Best Buddy..
Tim, I also lost my best buddy Rebel ,also a yellow lab, 2 years ago after a having the privledge of spending 15 years with him. I feel your and your familys pain. Wish yiou all the best in dealing with this.
Just an FYI, look up a pome on the web call "The Rainbow Bridge" a friend sent it to me and it did help me get over my grief.
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10-24-2013, 11:33 AM
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Re: Loss of my Best Buddy..
Sorry for your loss.
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Jay Santiago "For the rich there is therapy for the rest of us there is fishing" "A bad day of fishing turns into a good day of drinking"   ����
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10-24-2013, 12:31 PM
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Re: Loss of my Best Buddy..
Sorry to hear about your loss. Looked like a beautiful dog. Been through this before
Definitely read the Rainbow Bridge.
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10-24-2013, 12:40 PM
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Re: Loss of my Best Buddy..
I've loss, ( 2 ) 4 legged Loves and a son at birth in my 64 years. So, I Truly Feel your loss of your buddy to you and your family. His sister is also feeling the loss.. I have a Yellow Lab named Casey who is My Love. She's going on 12 and can no longer or should say, we don't allow her to climb the stairs to sleep with us or run in circles that she Loved to do or take long walks. She has torn both ACl's, one has healed over time and the other one is about 6 months old. To have it repaired would mean putting her under, etc etc. We just DON'T want to take that chance at her age. I too fish a lot, so she'll be waiting patiently looking out the window for me, but now because of her issues, age, she just lays around and naps until I come home. I don't think it 'cause she Loves me but I want to think so but it could be that I Always save her some lunch!! LOL Her picture is on the wallpaper on my Iphone and I do have 4 grandkids!! I know every day that Casey is with us is Precious! Rebel and Casey could pass for brother and sister! I will now stop typing and wake her up and give her a hug and a cookie. I know, it doesn't help...but you have to remember all the Good Times you had together to get through each day. Dennis
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10-24-2013, 06:38 PM
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Re: Loss of my Best Buddy..
Tim,
My condolences for your loss. The saying "A dog is a man's best friend" couldn't be any more true. Unconditional love at it's best. I've lost a few labs over the years and have to say they are without doubt the best dog in my opinion bar none! They do actually become a member of the family! Loyal as the day is long and they find a very special place in your heart. I know what your feeling but at the same time you should have a smile on your face and feel fortunate for all the good years you had with your buddy and for all the countless memories you'll cherish for the rest of your life. Many people never have a chance to feel those emotions! You will never be able to replace your friend and wouldn't want to, BUT it might be time soon to find another little fella to fill the hole Rebel left in your heart! Hang in there my friend! Dakota
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10-24-2013, 07:32 PM
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Re: Loss of my Best Buddy..
Tim first my condolences for your loss . No words can describe the love we have for our pets and there are also no words to describe the intense feeling of sadness we feel when they leave us. I lost my 9 year old Rottie Dolce last year to bone cancer. I carried her out of my house 3 x a day for the last month or so because the cancer became too much for her to walk. The things we do for them. I would have to done it forever if I thought it would have helped her get cured. In the end all we have left is the great memories they gave us.i hope those memories help you get through these tough days. Hang in there buddy.
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