Very Sad Day

Rabbit Fever · Post by **Rabbit Fever** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 8:29 am

I had to put one of my best hounds i ever owned, down today. Borderceeks Miss Emily. She was almost 15 years old. I let her out to run the other day and get some exercise like i always do. But when i went to get her out of my training pen i couldn't find her. She was all gimped up laying under a balsm tree not doing very well i think she had a stroke while running a hare. I carried her out and put her in the house. She was very confused and kept falling over. I took her to the vet and DR Dave said that she had a big mass in her abdomen it wasn't long for her. DR Dave is one of my best friends and he has hunted over my hounds many times. So here two grown professional men shedding tears for a hound. But mind you This was not just a ordinary hound she has had about 3000 rabbits killed over her in her lifetime. I have herd that if your lucky you might own one of those once-in -a lifetime hounds., and i did. I just laid her to rest today. But the memories of her chasing thoes snowshoes will never die. Her ashes will be spread over are best honey hole!! I will try to post a picture of her later

Rabbit Fever · Post by **Rabbit Fever** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 8:41 am

This is a picture of Bordercreek's Miss Emily after hunting in a dam near blizzard we shot 4 snowshoes.

HNTDAD · Post by **HNTDAD** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 10:16 am

Truly sorry for the loss of Miss Emily. Sounds like you were fortunate to have such a hunting companion and she lived a good life.

New York Hillbilly · Post by **New York Hillbilly** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 12:02 pm

Sorry for the loss of Miss Emily, she must have loved you very much to work so hard for so long. I'm glad she had a good life and an owner who gave her the chance to do so much of what she was born to do. I'm sure you both will always have many happy memories.
My deepest sympathy,
NYH

Emery · Post by **Emery** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 12:46 pm

Nobody can take your memories, cherish them always.

BTW, that is a nice setup on the truck. Dog boxes and snowmobile hauler all in one.

klrconcrete · Post by **klrconcrete** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 2:22 pm

Tom, Truly sorry for your loss. Kurt

WrongsideRandy · Post by **WrongsideRandy** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 4:14 pm

Sorry about your loss!! I am a true believer that someday we will meet our hounds again, and I CANT WAIT!!!!

Rabbit Fever · Post by **Rabbit Fever** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 5:20 pm

Thank you for all your kind words. Only a person that has had a bond with a hunting dog knows how it feels. Its a part of you. Count the hours that the two of you are together.

HatterasBob · Post by **HatterasBob** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 9:19 pm

My lifetime beagle died at least 10 years ago and I'm still looking for a replacement. I think that is what keeps us old beaglers going. Sorry for your loss. I hope you live long enough to own another.

Northwind Kennel · Post by **Northwind Kennel** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 10:45 pm

Sorry to hear of your loss. Remember the good times as they're all good times while their here with us!

Chris

Robg · Post by **Robg** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:27 pm

Sorry to hear of your loss

sanfordssj · Post by **sanfordssj** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:38 pm

Sorry to hear about your dog. I just put down my Doberman two weeks ago. This dog wasn't a beagle, but had no fear of running with them. He was an awesome family dog that went everywhere with us and is deeply missed. Fortunately all of my beagles are in good health. My oldest is only 9 years old but showing signs of old age. I'm dreading the day i have to put her down

BuschBound · Post by **BuschBound** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 12:11 am

Tom, I'm real sorry to hear about Emily. I'm sure it will be hard to cope with her loss.. I know you have a bunch of good ones there but it's the hardest to loose the great ones!! You've got a good line of dogs there and some coming up. We can only hope they turn out half as good as her.. Keep'em Running. Dave Martin.

P.S. I too love the set-up on your truck. I tell everyone I see about it.. What a rig!.

fair chase · Post by **fair chase** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 5:22 am

Sorry for your lose, she was a nice looking hound.

nehelt · Post by **nehelt** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 9:37 am

Sorry for your loss. She must have been one mean bunny slayer. At least you got some really good years with her, unlike me when my best 2 dogs were stolen from my kennel.