OhioFisherman Posted July 4, 2015 Report Posted July 4, 2015 They can be a tough loss, sorry guy! My son had his dog for 17 years, he still has his ashes in his room.
bigugli Posted July 4, 2015 Report Posted July 4, 2015 It's a sad and painful event in our lives. I still miss my buddies, and so will you years later. Just like any other dear member of your family, there is a hole that can never be filled.
lunkerbasshunter Posted July 5, 2015 Report Posted July 5, 2015 so sorry for your loss. The girl in my avatar pic was 12 miss her everyday. I know what your going through it sucks
npt1 Posted July 5, 2015 Report Posted July 5, 2015 My wife and I have travelled the route of pain when we lost our beloved dogs over the years. Each time we said no more dogs, slowly the pain ebbs until its time to fill the empty void in the house. We never forgot each beauty that we were blessed to have as our family. R.I. P. Copper, is obvious you were loved a great deal. Sorry for your pain Matt.
davey buoy Posted July 5, 2015 Report Posted July 5, 2015 Been there more then I want to remember.You never forget,forever in your memory.We have a wall of fame we call it where we have framed pictures.I walk by several times a day. Loved every one.It's rough Matt,looked like a lovely dog.He will not be forgotten.Take care.
limeyangler Posted July 5, 2015 Report Posted July 5, 2015 Lost for words….sorry for your loss, i'll give Roloff an extra swimming session in the lake tonight in Copper's memory. Cant help but think that Roloff will look like copper does in that great picture of you together. Rainbow Bridge….what a lovely thought.
Jds63 Posted July 6, 2015 Report Posted July 6, 2015 Sorry for your loss. What a wonderful dog. Our Zoe (Wheaten Terrier) has changed our lives for the better.
doubleheader Posted July 6, 2015 Report Posted July 6, 2015 Sorry for your loss. I don't know what it is but the grief of losing a dog is sometimes just overwhelming. I hope over time your grief will be washed away leaving only wonderful memories.
manitoubass2 Posted July 6, 2015 Report Posted July 6, 2015 An OFC'er shared this with me a number of years ago/ TREAT ME KINDLY Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, For no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me. Do not break my spirit with a stick, For though I should lick your hand between blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me learn. Speak to me often, For your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footsteps fall upon my ears. Please take me inside when it is cold and wet, For I am a domesticated animal, no longer accustomed to the bitter elements. I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth. Keep my pan filled with water, for I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life, should your life be in danger. And, my friend, when I am very old, and I no longer enjoy good health, hearing and good sight, do not make heroic efforts to keep me going. I am not having fun. Please see that my trusting life is taken gently. I shall leave this earth knowing with the last breath I drew, that my fate was always safest in your hand. --- By Beth Norman Harris 1968 --- ?
bigcreekdad Posted July 7, 2015 Report Posted July 7, 2015 Been there, done that.....and know completely how you feel. We had to put our beloved flatcoated retriever Seamus down at the young age of 8 from cancer. I wept like a baby. Godspeed Copper.
mistyriver1 Posted July 7, 2015 Report Posted July 7, 2015 As my older dog is 11 now and showing her age, I dread a day like that will come. My sympathies Matt
blaque Posted July 7, 2015 Report Posted July 7, 2015 I am and have been petless for quite some time because of the inevitable pain of losing them. Youve got my sympathy man. I can tell by your pic however, that this was one very spoiled and loved pup. Take solice in the wonderful life you gave to Copper
muskymatt Posted July 7, 2015 Author Report Posted July 7, 2015 Thanks so much for all the kind words and condolences folks. We are going to pick up his urn tonight. He is greatly missed and we will not forget him for all the love he shared with us. Funny though how the little rituals one has that are so hard when they stop.
bigugli Posted July 7, 2015 Report Posted July 7, 2015 I still miss my girls, Matt. Find a special place where you know you can visit her often. I get to visit with Lucky and Peanut every week, or any time I'm missing them. They have a special place in a corner of the farm. My buddy"s Bouviers are there a well. After the past couple of dog threads, I'll be sure to visit them tomorrow.
2 tone z71 Posted July 7, 2015 Report Posted July 7, 2015 that's probably one of the toughest things any man can face..I couldn't even finish reading the above poem without tearing up...so sorry for your loss ..they are without a doubt mans best friend
glenner Posted July 8, 2015 Report Posted July 8, 2015 I feel for you, it's probably the toughest thing I have ever had to do, and I've done it several times. My current best buddy, Jake, is a chocolate Lab as well and turned 13 last St. Patty's day. He is having a very tough time now and we just hope he can make it through the rest of the summer so we can have one last season at the trailer with him as he loves it there. It's a cruel irony that their bodies fail them but up to the end, their minds seem sharp. RIP Copper, I'm sure your 13 years were happy ones.
muskymatt Posted July 8, 2015 Author Report Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) I feel for you, it's probably the toughest thing I have ever had to do, and I've done it several times. My current best buddy, Jake, is a chocolate Lab as well and turned 13 last St. Patty's day. He is having a very tough time now and we just hope he can make it through the rest of the summer so we can have one last season at the trailer with him as he loves it there. It's a cruel irony that their bodies fail them but up to the end, their minds seem sharp. RIP Copper, I'm sure your 13 years were happy ones. Wishing you the best with your buddy. We too had hoped Copper would make one last trip to the island we cottage at, but it was not to be. We go up on the 26th July to the cottage and we will be having a Copper night where we honor him by spreading some of his ashes. We got his ashes back last night. He loved the cottage and lake. Going to be tough without him! Edited July 8, 2015 by muskymatt
manitoubass2 Posted July 8, 2015 Report Posted July 8, 2015 (edited) Awe man. Thats nice though matt. Bring good memories to the camp but im sure that first one will be tough. In my family we celebrate life, not death. Poor one out for copper and talk about the good times? Edited July 8, 2015 by manitoubass2
lew Posted July 8, 2015 Report Posted July 8, 2015 We had Ole Marv cremated too Matt and his ashes put in a nice cedar box with his name engraved on it. He's in the den now where we spend most of our time and his favorite toy is with him. You can see it in the picture to his left.
Fisherman Posted July 9, 2015 Report Posted July 9, 2015 Sorry for your loss man, pets aren't taken lightly.
glenner Posted July 9, 2015 Report Posted July 9, 2015 We had Ole Marv cremated too Matt and his ashes put in a nice cedar box with his name engraved on it. He's in the den now where we spend most of our time and his favorite toy is with him. You can see it in the picture to his left. Lew, that's a wonderful idea, what a great tribute to your buddy.
glenner Posted July 9, 2015 Report Posted July 9, 2015 His urn! 20150708_072435.jpg That's beautiful miskymatt, and a great idea about honoring Copper at his favourite lake. Good luck to you and once again, my condolences on your loss.
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