Loss of a true friend

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  • March 29, 2017 at 9:27 pm #95955
    fishinbear
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      Location: Hugo, MN
      Member Since: Nov 2005
      Posts: 150

      I lost my best hunting partner this morning. My dog Shadow woke up this morning lethargic, panting heavily and with a very rigid belly. Thought it may be a twisted stomach but the emergency vet found things much worse…a cancerous growth that burst inside. Even with surgery his chances of living were slim. So the decision to let him go, painful as it was, was necessary.

      I have a new pup who will be ready to go by autumn but the fields and ponds will never be the same without him.

      Rest in peace dear friend.

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      March 29, 2017 at 9:32 pm #699055
      Ripjiggen
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        Location: Minnesota
        Member Since: Nov 2015
        Posts: 637

        RIP shadow. I have been there, not an easy thing to do but the right thing to do.

        March 29, 2017 at 10:17 pm #699048
        Kirk
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          Member Since: Sep 2007
          Posts: 4511

          R.I.P. Shadow, sorry for your loss and hope time will mend the heartbreak…………Kirk

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          March 29, 2017 at 11:01 pm #699049
          Jordan
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            Location: SE Metro
            Member Since: Dec 2010
            Posts: 223

            May you rest in peace Shadow. Sorry for your loss fishinbear. He will be in the fields and ponds with the others until you meet again.

            KEEP REELING!
            March 29, 2017 at 11:07 pm #699050
            bottlebass
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              Location: South Minneapolis
              Member Since: Dec 2012
              Posts: 2018

              Tough deal, sorry for your loss Fishinbear. Looks like you had some good days in the field with him which means he had a good life.

              March 29, 2017 at 11:08 pm #699051
              Northwind
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                Location: Eagan
                Member Since: Jan 2009
                Posts: 168

                Sorry to hear, ive gone through this with many a dog. Its never easy but amazing how a new pup can help fill the void.

                March 29, 2017 at 11:30 pm #699052
                highbeeze24
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                  Location: Annandale
                  Member Since: Jul 2011
                  Posts: 3961

                  My condolences fishinbear. By the looks of the picture you must have a treasure trove of great memories together. Rest in peace Shadow.

                  If it doesn't matter who wins or loses, then why do they keep score? Vince Lombardi
                  March 29, 2017 at 11:54 pm #699053
                  rubberducky
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                    Location: cannon falls
                    Member Since: Jan 2007
                    Posts: 626

                    Very tough deal he was a great looking dog sorry for your loss never easy loosing your buddy

                    March 30, 2017 at 5:33 am #699054
                    zachd
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                      Member Since: Oct 2015
                      Posts: 340

                      Man I hate hearing this stuff, sorry that he is gone. I always had dogs growing up but my 1.5 year old lab is my first hunting dog I cant imagine what its like to lose a dog you form such a bond with beyond the normal house dog.

                      Looks like he was hell of a retriever and a good hunting buddy may the memories you made with him stick with you forever.

                      March 30, 2017 at 12:45 pm #699056
                      WalleyeChaser
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                        Location: Fargo
                        Member Since: Jan 2013
                        Posts: 855

                        RIP Shadow. Sorry for your loss sir. It’s tough, but it will get better…

                        March 30, 2017 at 2:44 pm #699047
                        Crappie1984
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                          Member Since: May 2012
                          Posts: 44

                          beautiful lookin Lab…sorry for your loss buddy. Hang in there!

                          March 30, 2017 at 2:46 pm #699046
                          uncleicehole
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                            Location: Gentilly, MN
                            Member Since: Dec 2007
                            Posts: 317

                            Sorry for your loss.

                            Just relax
                            March 31, 2017 at 1:03 am #699057
                            gbchilli
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                              Location: bloomington
                              Member Since: Dec 2010
                              Posts: 86

                              So sorry to hear of your loss. been there twice,it hurts. Take care.

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                              March 31, 2017 at 2:33 am #699058
                              Bobb-o
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                                Location: Fosston, Mn
                                Member Since: May 2004
                                Posts: 2001

                                R.I.P. Shadow!

                                “To bird dogs old and new
                                and the good ones, which are so few
                                Tonight we raise our glasses,
                                in remembrance of hunts in tall grasses
                                May you meet birds flying far and wide
                                yet, know it means nothing without you by my side
                                I can’t wait to see you again, my friend
                                so we can get a few more birds ’round the next trail’s bend”

                                Remember, the most important thing you can give is your time.
                                March 31, 2017 at 1:15 pm #699059
                                toadk82
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                                  Location: SW MN/ Big Kandi
                                  Member Since: Oct 2013
                                  Posts: 11

                                  RIP Shadow. So sorry for your loss. It’s never easy but hope time will heal the pain.

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