Thanks for the memories

bcklash · 02-05-13, 06:27 PM

We took Pepper for that final trip to the vet today. Its heartbreaking. I had said that I wouldn't be sad but happy because when we rescued her in 2000 she was on her last day in a kill shelter in NY and we gave her 13 more years of life, but now that I have had some time to think about her, she gave us 13 great years of her life. She was 16 years old.

This my favorite picture. She is the one on the left.

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RIP Pepper--YOU WERE AWESOME!!

woody · 02-05-13, 06:43 PM

I'm sorry, Ron.

-Mark

nobass · 02-05-13, 06:52 PM

Sorry Ron I know it is hard to lose a pet

bassboogieman · 02-05-13, 06:58 PM

Sorry to hear that Ron, but 16 years is good for a dog and 13 with you was a BONUS in more ways than just time. She was lucky you found her, and I think so were you.

Rebbasser · 02-05-13, 07:08 PM

Hate to hear that, Ron. We had to put our blond lab that was 15 last year and I have a 15+ year old terrier mix that is heading that direction. I know the hurt you are feeling. God got another good dog.

MallenManson · 02-05-13, 07:21 PM

Really sorry to hear about that, lash.
I've never had to make that trip to the vet, but I can certainly imagine how tough it must be. No matter what, it's tough to lose a pet

Bassboss · 02-05-13, 07:22 PM

Looks like she had a long happy life 'lash!

Loosing a good dog is tough, especially when you loved em as much as I know you did!

joedog · 02-05-13, 07:29 PM

Sorry to hear Ron!

WatterBoy · 02-05-13, 07:39 PM

My heart aches for you, Ron, and I have tears in my eyes and a big lump in my throat as I type this. It's been about 10 weeks since we had to say good-bye to Lucky and the hurt can still surface pretty easily at times like this. May God bless you for rescuing her like that and giving her 13 more wonderful years. I know she had a great home with you and loved every minute of it. So sorry for your loss.

Dean

Jrob78 · 02-05-13, 09:06 PM

Dean hit the nail on the head. It's crazy how easily that sadness can surface from time to time. It's part of being an animal lover and having pets. You know one day it's going to happen but nothing prepares you for it. My heart goes out to you and Debi.

nofearengineer · 02-05-13, 09:12 PM

I'm sorry to hear that, Ron.

But try to remember, right now she's a puppy again, and having the best time.

bamabassman · 02-05-13, 09:27 PM

BREAKS MY HEART RON. WE all KNOW HOW MUCH JOY SHE HAS GIVEN OYU AND DEBI. GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER.

1/4 stick · 02-05-13, 10:23 PM

So sorry Ron.

Bassin' Gal · 02-05-13, 10:38 PM

I realize it doesn't help, but there are lots of folks out here who share your pain and know exactly what you are going through right now. So glad y'all found her and she found you and y'all had all those years together.

Abbeysdad · 02-06-13, 12:58 AM

My deep sympathy for your loss. Last summer we took our Ginger for that last trip as well. Ginger was our 15 year old, more child than dog, yellow lab that was the sweetest creature I've ever known. She was Abbey's big sister and was my 'bestest girl'. I will always miss her, but life goes on and we have some room in our hearts for another.

Yesterday, we drove to a farm an hour and a half away and selected this little girl....

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MississippiBoy · 02-06-13, 09:42 AM

Ron, I'm so sorry about Pepper. Dogs definitely become family, especially after 13 years.

WTL · 02-06-13, 10:12 AM

I am very sorry to hear this. I didnt realize that such a pretty dog could ever have a worry at a shelter, but you saved her and got 13 more years, which in itself is such a full life.

carolina-rig-01 · 02-06-13, 11:08 AM

I'm so sorry Ron. That's the hardest decision a pet owner ever has to make and I'm sure you made the right decision.

Bubba_Bruiser · 02-06-13, 02:39 PM

Sorry to hear about your loss Ron. Praying for you and Debi's comfort and peace.

bcklash · 02-06-13, 08:04 PM

Thanks guys it means so much.

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MO_CPA · 02-06-13, 08:06 PM

I second what WTL said. Pepper was a beautiful dog. Thoughts with you and your family.

Rebbasser · 02-06-13, 08:07 PM

You done good with that one, Abbeysdad. We have a male that is one of the sweetest dogs I have ever been around. He is a bull in a china closet and a big goof but we love him

kennethdaysale · 02-06-13, 09:33 PM

Everybody that's gone through what you have can empathize, I know what its like. You know what's even sadder to me in a way? Peolple that go through life that never share that loving bond between man and pet.

Jrob78 · 02-06-13, 09:43 PM

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That's an awesome shot. She was a beautiful girl.

keithdog · 02-07-13, 11:25 PM

I'm very sorry to hear about Pepper. Having been down that road twice myself, I know the pain your feeling. She gave you the best 13 years of her life Ron. Now that she is gone, you have wonderful memories and photos to remember her by. God bless ya buddy.

02-05-13, 06:27 PM	#1
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	Thanks for the memories We took Pepper for that final trip to the vet today. Its heartbreaking. I had said that I wouldn't be sad but happy because when we rescued her in 2000 she was on her last day in a kill shelter in NY and we gave her 13 more years of life, but now that I have had some time to think about her, she gave us 13 great years of her life. She was 16 years old. This my favorite picture. She is the one on the left. RIP Pepper--YOU WERE AWESOME!! __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

02-05-13, 06:52 PM	#3
nobass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: clarksville, tn, Posts: 1,690	Sorry Ron I know it is hard to lose a pet __________________ the only easy day was yesterday

02-05-13, 07:08 PM	#5
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	Hate to hear that, Ron. We had to put our blond lab that was 15 last year and I have a 15+ year old terrier mix that is heading that direction. I know the hurt you are feeling. God got another good dog. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

02-05-13, 07:21 PM	#6
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	Really sorry to hear about that, lash. I've never had to make that trip to the vet, but I can certainly imagine how tough it must be. No matter what, it's tough to lose a pet __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

02-05-13, 07:22 PM	#7
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Looks like she had a long happy life 'lash! Loosing a good dog is tough, especially when you loved em as much as I know you did! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

02-05-13, 06:43 PM	#2
woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	I'm sorry, Ron. -Mark

02-05-13, 06:58 PM	#4
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	Sorry to hear that Ron, but 16 years is good for a dog and 13 with you was a BONUS in more ways than just time. She was lucky you found her, and I think so were you.

02-05-13, 07:29 PM	#8
joedog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: JANESVILLE,WI. 53545 Posts: 3,415	Sorry to hear Ron! __________________ "Fishing isn't life or death... it's more important than that."

02-05-13, 07:39 PM	#9
WatterBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Owatonna, MN Posts: 2,280	My heart aches for you, Ron, and I have tears in my eyes and a big lump in my throat as I type this. It's been about 10 weeks since we had to say good-bye to Lucky and the hurt can still surface pretty easily at times like this. May God bless you for rescuing her like that and giving her 13 more wonderful years. I know she had a great home with you and loved every minute of it. So sorry for your loss. Dean Last edited by WatterBoy; 02-05-13 at 09:26 PM.

02-05-13, 09:06 PM	#10
Jrob78 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,671	Dean hit the nail on the head. It's crazy how easily that sadness can surface from time to time. It's part of being an animal lover and having pets. You know one day it's going to happen but nothing prepares you for it. My heart goes out to you and Debi. __________________ There are 3 kinds of people in the world…those who can count and those who can’t. HRN4L

02-05-13, 09:12 PM	#11
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	I'm sorry to hear that, Ron. But try to remember, right now she's a puppy again, and having the best time. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

02-05-13, 09:27 PM	#12
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	BREAKS MY HEART RON. WE all KNOW HOW MUCH JOY SHE HAS GIVEN OYU AND DEBI. GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

02-05-13, 10:23 PM	#13
1/4 stick BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fayetteville, N.C. Posts: 3,529	So sorry Ron. __________________ Just a redneck having fun. https://www.youtube.com/user/donaldvlogsify

02-05-13, 10:38 PM	#14
Bassin' Gal BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 387	I realize it doesn't help, but there are lots of folks out here who share your pain and know exactly what you are going through right now. So glad y'all found her and she found you and y'all had all those years together.

02-06-13, 12:58 AM	#15
Abbeysdad BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central NY - Finger Lakes Posts: 1,307	My deep sympathy for your loss. Last summer we took our Ginger for that last trip as well. Ginger was our 15 year old, more child than dog, yellow lab that was the sweetest creature I've ever known. She was Abbey's big sister and was my 'bestest girl'. I will always miss her, but life goes on and we have some room in our hearts for another. Yesterday, we drove to a farm an hour and a half away and selected this little girl.... __________________ Fish now, work later

02-06-13, 09:42 AM	#16
MississippiBoy BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ridgeland MS Posts: 3,923	Ron, I'm so sorry about Pepper. Dogs definitely become family, especially after 13 years. __________________ I smell smoke, and I hear sirens. Do you think that's a problem?

02-06-13, 10:12 AM	#17
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	I am very sorry to hear this. I didnt realize that such a pretty dog could ever have a worry at a shelter, but you saved her and got 13 more years, which in itself is such a full life. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

02-06-13, 11:08 AM	#18
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	I'm so sorry Ron. That's the hardest decision a pet owner ever has to make and I'm sure you made the right decision. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

02-06-13, 02:39 PM	#19
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	Sorry to hear about your loss Ron. Praying for you and Debi's comfort and peace. __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

02-06-13, 08:04 PM	#20
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	Thanks guys it means so much. __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

02-06-13, 08:06 PM	#21
MO_CPA BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ozark, Missouri Posts: 361	I second what WTL said. Pepper was a beautiful dog. Thoughts with you and your family. __________________ Whatever you allow is what will continue.

02-06-13, 08:07 PM	#22
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	You done good with that one, Abbeysdad. We have a male that is one of the sweetest dogs I have ever been around. He is a bull in a china closet and a big goof but we love him __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

02-06-13, 09:33 PM	#23
kennethdaysale BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: rock hill, sc Posts: 2,315	Everybody that's gone through what you have can empathize, I know what its like. You know what's even sadder to me in a way? Peolple that go through life that never share that loving bond between man and pet. __________________ Sometimes you gotta risk it to get the biscuit.

02-07-13, 11:25 PM	#25
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	I'm very sorry to hear about Pepper. Having been down that road twice myself, I know the pain your feeling. She gave you the best 13 years of her life Ron. Now that she is gone, you have wonderful memories and photos to remember her by. God bless ya buddy. __________________ Just one more cast, and then some!

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