semiautolee Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 (edited) maybe in the wrong section anyway i got a phone call last night about 10.30 from my right hand shooting man to say i think you better come round , it was about alfie our springer that we shared! alfie was a well behaved dog, he would work any cover pick any bird, he was always there when he was needed, he had his moments now and then but all dogs do, anyway i went round to see what was wrong and there he was lying there as peacefull as could be, i couldnt believe my eyes :o :blink: it just couldnt be!! we had only had him out on the afternoon decoying he seemed fine, full of energy, picked a few birds that we got, worked the cover etc and now he has gone!! alfie was 3 year old and fit as a fiddle he was our best friend!! i used to take him out with me if liam was at work, and if i was at work liam took him out with him, he was always out on walks or in the field doing what he did best!! even as i right this i still cant believe he has gone!! shooting will never be the same!! R.I.P alfie Edited October 17, 2011 by semiautolee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankeedoodlepigeon Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Shame. 3 years old!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njc110381 Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Sorry to hear that fella. 3 years old is nothing, it must be a real shock! I guess the only good thought that can come from this is at least he didn't get old and start to suffer. I recon he would have gone out like a light which is at least something positive. A sad day. I'm sorry for your loss. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo1 Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 gutted for you fella.....losing a beloved dog is almost as bad as losing a relative in my book....they are part of the family after all. my condolences, james Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 So sorry to hear that , there is nothing worse than losing your dog , i know as many do on here how you feel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trowel 7 Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 gutted for you fella.....losing a beloved dog is almost as bad as losing a relative in my book....they are part of the family after all. my condolences, james well put mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Absolutely devastating, really sorry to hear of your loss, he sounded a fine dog. At least he spent his last afternoon with both of his owners doing what he loved best. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berties Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 sorry to hear the news, remember the good times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhvslr Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 maybe in the wrong section anyway i got a phone call last night about 10.30 from my right hand shooting man to say i think you better come round , it was about alfie our springer that we shared! alfie was a well behaved dog, he would work any cover pick any bird, he was always there when he was needed, he had his moments now and then but all dogs do, anyway i went round to see what was wrong and there he was lying there as peacefull as could be, i couldnt believe my eyes :o :blink: it just couldnt be!! we had only had him out on the afternoon decoying he seemed fine, full of energy, picked a few birds that we got, worked the cover etc and now he has gone!! alfie was 3 year old and fit as a fiddle he was our best friend!! i used to take him out with me if liam was at work, and if i was at work liam took him out with him, he was always out on walks or in the field doing what he did best!! even as i right this i still cant believe he has gone!! shooting will never be the same!! R.I.P alfie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myhvslr Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Really awful sorry to here the bad news . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogey Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 sorry to hear that,how sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiautolee Posted October 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 thanks for the replys fellas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.I.A Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Really sorry to hear that lee, what a shame All The Best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiautolee Posted October 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 thanks dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpeyhunt Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 crikey ya must be devastaed pal,all the best from me pal (love me springers) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelongwayup Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 I know how you feel also so you have my condolences and thoughts. Lost two of my dogs in the last few years and it's awful. they really do grow to be a part of your life and family. RIP Alfie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiautolee Posted October 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Thanks again fellas for your support Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexr Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 I am sorry to hear your news, Have lost dogs young myself in the past and it always feels so unfair that they have had their futures snuffed out, where as there is a little comfort in an old dog passing if they have had a good life. I've a three year old springer myself so will be thinking about you and your loss when I next have her out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintime Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Sorry for your loss mate my shooting buddy lost one the same way after a days beating turned out the dog drunk water out of a puddle on the land,it was toxic,once again sorry to hear about your loss ATB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiautolee Posted October 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 just gotta love pw thanks again fellas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenBhoy Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 gutted for ya mate, such a hard part of having a dog. but just remember all the good times and they'll eclipse this. what did he die of, if you dont mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktattoo Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 sorry to hear the bad news, one thing is it dosent sound like he suffered R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiautolee Posted October 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 just added a pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyb Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Any idea why? Something he ate / drank, or exhaustion? Although none of those would make him "drop dead" Sorry to hear of your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiautolee Posted October 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 not as of yet, i think it could of been something he has drank when working the cover as it was very wet in one patch even tho he was told not to he still did it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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