butchdickason Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 My beautiful shooting mate Ollie, a Sussex Spaniel has gone forever, she had a wonderful life and would have been 16 this June. She retired from the shooting field 2 years ago, but up until then was out with me every shooting day. Old age caught up with her and I had to do the right thing, Tearful. Butch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie092 Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Mate I feel for you I really do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STOTTO Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Lovely looking dog, sad news, feel for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 I am sad too now, my granddad had one just like that, sorry butch, I am sending you a virtual man hug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njb73 Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 My thoughts go out to you, been there a few times myself and never gets any easier... Even though the age was there , they were always still pups in my eyes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Sad times indeed. RIP Ollie. Sorry for your loss Butch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 I feel for you , RIP Ollie. I had to take our house dog ,who was a rescued dog to the vet for the long sleep last week . The house is very quiet without him. I hope you have great memories from the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Sad times Butch, always a horrible decision to make even although you know it was the very best decision for your mate. Although the sadness is overwhelming just now remember all the years of happy times and be grateful that you were lucky enough to have Ollie as your shooting buddy and smile for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny thomas Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Sorry for your loss sir No matter if a dog or a person I always try to remember something stupid they did a smile is better than a tear any day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) I lost my little mate of 17 years last sept, was absolutely heartbroken,so I know how you feel,I said that's it no more, 2 weeks later we got this little chap who is a total joy to have in the family Edited March 2, 2015 by kdubya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 A great shame , but its us dog owners final kindness , take comfort that you did the right thing for your dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Awful. My little Border is 12 this year and though as fit as a fiddle and keen as mustard, a full day on our rough shoot takes it out of her nowadays. Just today she spooked and gave chase to a Hare ( she has never caught one nor ever will, but is the eternal optimist ) and looked as pleased as punch on return, but I know she's getting on and it saddens me. I'm gonna be an absolute wreck when the day comes. I feel for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) So sorry to hear-but could she have had a better life?-doubt it. Edited March 2, 2015 by bruno22rf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Sorry for your loss. May you meet again at Rainbow Bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Sorry to hear this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 for a working dog to reach that age says alot mate RIP Ollie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konnie Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 sorry to hear of your loss, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Don't be sad. You gave Ollie the greatest life any dog could ask for. Think how happy you made that hairy little lady and how she loved you for it back in spades. In the end you did the best thing for her too. RIP Ollie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drut Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Owing to age/fitness I am on my last dog (8 yrs old) and dreading her demise,the bond grows so strong it creates fear of loss:part of you dies with them.I am glad you gave her a good life and a mercifull end,nothing I can say will help but I feel for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billytheghillie Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Know how you feel mate, i went through the same, but went and got a new pup, and this helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 (edited) double post Edited March 2, 2015 by mick miller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butchdickason Posted March 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Thank you all for your kind words, I am sat at the lap top going through the pictures of the fun we had, bottle of Glenfid a quarter drunk now, and my grandson has just come home from work and we are going to empty the bottle together. Butch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 It's tough,I went through the same end of last year with my Springer Keep your chin up mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabhui Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Very sorry to hear about your loss but sounds like Ollie had a great life and that you both had some great times together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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