[orangello]

I had a little trouble finding this post, but it seems relevant:

Originally Posted by falseharmonix

Deepest condolences and prayers sent.....

A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead. He remembered dying, and that his faithful dog had been dead for many years. He wondered where the road was leading them. After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road. It looked like fine marble. As he reached the wall, he saw a magnificent gate in the arch, and the street that led to the gate made from pure gold. He and the dog walked toward the gate, and as he got closer, he saw a man at a desk to one side.

When he was close enough, he called out, "Excuse me, where are we?"

"This is heaven, sir," the man answered.

"Wow! Would you happen to have some water? We have traveled far," the man said.

"Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought right up."

The man gestured, and the gate began to open.

"Can my friend," gesturing toward his dog, "come in, too?" the traveler asked.

"I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets."

The man thought a moment, remembering all the years this dog remained loyal to him and then turned back toward the road and continued the way he had been going. After another long walk he came to a plain dirt road, which led through a farm gate that looked as if it had never been closed. There was no fence. As he approached the gate, he saw a man inside, leaning against a tree and reading a book.

"Excuse me!" he called to the reader. "Do you have any water? We have traveled far."

"Yes, sure, there's a faucet over there." The man pointed to a place that couldn't be seen from outside the gate. "Come on in and help yourself."

"How about my friend here?" the traveler gestured to his dog.

"There should be a bowl by the faucet; he is welcome to share."

They went through the gate, and sure enough, there was an old-fashioned faucet with a bowl beside it. The traveler filled the bowl and took a long drink himself, then he gave some to the dog. When they were full, he and the dog walked back toward the man who was standing by the tree waiting for them.

"What do you call this place?" the traveler asked.

"This is heaven," was the answer.

"Well, that's confusing," the traveler said. "The man down the road said that was heaven, too."

"Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates? Nope. That's hell."

"Doesn't it make you mad for them to use your name like that?"

"No. We're just happy that they screen out the folks who'd leave their best friends behind in exchange for material things."

[KJG67]

Sorry DFlynt - had to be done. I've got a 9 1/2 year old Newfie, getting the grey muzzle now. Still plays like a puppy, but poops out early now. Too many dogs in the past, but love each and every one of them like nothing else on earth.

[KimberFan]

My daughter couldn't stand seeing me in the shape I was in after losing Moz she said, although it seemed too soon, she brought me a new pup yesterday. I took him in my truck around the farm and told him of the big shoes he'd have to fill. I showed him all the favorite places too.
He told me his name was Ace.

I think we're going to be OK now.

[Donn]

Been 10 years since I put my last dog down. Never got another because that last day's just too hard. I'm at the age where if I got another pup, he/she would probably out-live me.

[Stillersfan]

Originally Posted by KimberFan

Well....damn...the time came. I had to put my 14 year old lab down yesterday. One of the hardest moments in my long life so far. That old feller and I went down a lot of roads and trails together.
I guess the bottom line is, even as an old guy, one thing is true....if you can't shed a tear over the loss of your dog....you never deserved to have him in the first place.

Adios' Mozart. You were a damn good friend.

14 years.... Thats a lot of good times with him! Thats how I look at it.

[KJG67]

Originally Posted by KimberFan

My daughter couldn't stand seeing me in the shape I was in after losing Moz she said, although it seemed too soon, she brought me a new pup yesterday. I took him in my truck around the farm and told him of the big shoes he'd have to fill. I showed him all the favorite places too.
He told me his name was Ace.

I think we're going to be OK now.

That's a handsome looking pup! Mozart would be proud!

[NC1760]

Originally Posted by KimberFan

He told me his name was Ace.
I think we're going to be OK now.

Mozoltov!!! I know he'll have a great life buddy!!

[orangello]

Be sure to explain to him how bears are evil and should be stamped out.
Congrats on you new buddy!

[RUG3R44]

God bless ya' Kimber "cause I know it hurts. I've had to do it and the older I get the harder it gets. My wife says that when our chihuahua dies it will be the biggest hole she's ever going to have to dig for a dog because she'll have to bury me too.

[TRAPPER1]

Originally Posted by KimberFan

Well....damn...the time came. I had to put my 14 year old lab down yesterday. One of the hardest moments in my long life so far. That old feller and I went down a lot of roads and trails together.
I guess the bottom line is, even as an old guy, one thing is true....if you can't shed a tear over the loss of your dog....you never deserved to have him in the first place.

Adios' Mozart. You were a damn good friend.

Hi sorry for your loss but remember all the good times that you had and all the pleasure that you both had .if ever a dog could smile he sure was in that picture so take note you put that smile there as his owner .and yes he loved you as much as you loved him sadly missed but never forget on .all the best trapper 1