WalkedUp Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 (edited) After a long and glorious life, my old boy is gone. Took him earlier today as he was completely lame and he’d lost all his weight. I’ve lost dogs before but he was very special to me. Had him since he was 7 weeks old and he never put a foot wrong from 2010 to now or left my side. His last retrieve was 22nd January this year (second picture). After the season was over he sort of gave up. We were together to the end. He was happy and loved even as he went. Edited March 15, 2022 by WalkedUp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spr1985 Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 Such a shame that we have to loose our faithful friends, but. you gave him your best and that’s all that matters 🐾 the memories will no doubt be treasured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootthepigeon Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 Rest easy Luther, and sorry to hear of your loss, the weimeraners I have had have always left a very large gap in our lives, big character's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 Know how difficult this having just said goodbye to my old boy. Take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worrall26 Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 Will miss him. Many great retrieves too look back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marsh man Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 These posts always bring a lump in my throat and you would think the older you get the easier it would get when the time come for that final visit , take it from me , if anything it get harder and since I retired I spend more time out with my dog than I do with my wife , take today , up a little after six and out with my dog at 6 .45 for his normal hours walk along the river bank , after breakfast I pottered about in the garden and stuck my Pigeon gear in the motor just before the news came on , as soon as the news was over it was then a short drive to one of my rape fields , all set up by 1.45 and each pigeon I shot I let my dog go and get it out of the growing rape , he have now learnt to come into the hide and rub your hand with the pigeon still in his mouth , once you hold it and say drop then he release it , in a way it is all taken for granted as you learn his ways as well as him learning yours , by 4.15 it was time to call it a day , his normal antics is to have a good hunt about in case we have left any but today he picked the eleven pigeons up as they were shot . I now dread to think what will happen when his final day arrive and like you Walked Up , we will have many happy memories to look back on and you can rest assure that you gave him a life that a lot of dogs could only dream of . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 3 hours ago, WalkedUp said: After a long and glorious life, my old boy is gone. Took him earlier today as he was completely lame and he’d lost all his weight. I’ve lost dogs before but he was very special to me. Had him since he was 7 weeks old and he never put a foot wrong from 2010 to now or left my side. His last retrieve was 22nd January this year (second picture). After the season was over he sort of gave up. We were together to the end. He was happy and loved even as he went. Thoughts are with you and the family mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Neal Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 You gave him the best life anyone can give a dog. The pain of losing them never really goes away but the happy memories last forever. Rest easy now lad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 our faithful friends are so hard to let go try and take comfort from the good memories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 Sorry for your loss. They each take a piece of your heart when they go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 Been there just too many times. I have enjoyed your posts with these dogs so much. One therapy for losing and old friend is to buy a new young friend because the old saying of you can't buy happiness but they forgot about puppies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 It is a very hard thing, but you know when you have done the right thing. I still remember taking my first dog on her last day (well, one drive) out - she was nearly 16, and just came and sat with me at the back for the final drive of the day. Didn't want to do much, but walked happily with me from the car to the drive. Stayed alert and watched, but I think she knew here retrieving days were over. Lots of good memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fellside Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 It seems you’ve given your friend the proper sporting life he was born for. I hope there is some consolation in that for you. Still tough though (I know how tough). The children’s cards are a very nice touch by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottletopbill Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 Sorry for the loss but the love and the bond will always be there. Every dog as certain ways and you will remember and laugh about it as you look back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adzyvilla Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 These posts never fail to bring a tear to my eye. Seen lots of dogs come and go, lots of other animals growing up on the farm but working dogs are just a bit special and I feel your loss like I have with my own in days past. He looked a wonderful dog and obviously had a great life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agriv8 Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 Echo the above WalkedUp the pollen must be early this year as my eyes are watering reading your write up. It’s always hard but I ll put money on that you’ll miss him for a good while but try remember the good times because they were probably made that little better having Luther by your side and as your trusted companion! luther sleep peacefully old boy. Agriv8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jall25 Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 All the best I know the feeling regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worrall26 Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 Seen Luther from youngster. Great dog. Set the standard for me with my dog. Also put my dog in place when younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted March 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2022 Thank you all for the lovely comments. In 2023 I will get another Weimaraner pup, I can’t imagine I’ll ever have a dog as good as him again. Want to give my bitch a year of full concentration to get her up to speed before the distraction of a new pup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiringBlanks Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 Very sad to see this news @WalkedUp, Luther was a great dog and I witnessed some fantastic retrieves in the relatively short time I knew you both. I was only thinking of Luther and yourself the other day when thinking back to the seasons gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted March 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 Hope you are keeping well JR 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiringBlanks Posted March 28, 2022 Report Share Posted March 28, 2022 (edited) 24 minutes ago, WalkedUp said: Hope you are keeping well JR 👍 As always👌 Edited March 28, 2022 by FiringBlanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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