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Some days are harder than others.

Yesterday evening, we unexpectedly lost our boxer after successfully achieving remission from T-Cell lymphoma over the course of a seven month battle. If it were the cancer I wouldn't have been surprised, but just hours earlier he was a perfectly healthy dog who had seemingly beaten the odds... I guess when the man upstairs decides it's time, it's just time. I won't bore you all with the details of our ordeal, but an important point can be echoed in the wise Duder's words above; if you have a dog in your life, give it a hug tonight and savor every moment you might have with it as if it were it's last, as you never know when it's time may come.
 
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your friend Will. It's sad that after a long battle to lose them like that.

We don't have a dog, but I'll try to hug my sister's cat that we're currently cat-sitting, hoping he doesn't gouge my eyes out in the process (he's not the nicest cat around).

 
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Some days are harder than others.

Yesterday evening, we unexpectedly lost our boxer after successfully achieving remission from T-Cell lymphoma over the course of a seven month battle. If it were the cancer I wouldn't have been surprised, but just hours earlier he was a perfectly healthy dog who had seemingly beaten the odds... I guess when the man upstairs decides it's time, it's just time. I won't bore you all with the details of our ordeal, but an important point can be echoed in the wise Duder's words above; if you have a dog in your life, give it a hug tonight and savor every moment you might have with it as if it were it's last, as you never know when it's time may come.
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So sorry to hear about the loss of your Pup Will. My hope is that you & your wife can take solace in knowing that you did everything you could to provide for its care during a difficult health challenge. Try to focus on the fond memories that you've shared together as companions, for in these thoughts you can continue to celebrate its life & look forward to a new year filled with hope & promise.
 
So sorry to hear the news brother. His pain is no more, remember that. Still it doesn't make things any easier. Prayers from California brother.
 
Sorry to hear the bad news Will but at least he was able to pass without agony. I'm hugging our dog right now, just got back from a 5-day trip and she couldn't be happier to see me. First time we've been away from her for this long and it was hard on both of us. She's a Boxer-Farm Terrier mix, will try to post some pics of her.
 
Hey Will,

I am deeply saddened to hear that Cooper has passed away. We have shared a number of PM's talking about our great dogs. I know how much you loved that guy and all the effort that you put into his care this year. I am sure that this is especially difficult for you and your wife at this time of year and with your baby due any day. I will be praying that this grief does not overwhelm the joy of that event. I feel for you brother.

I will give "J-Dog" an extra hug on your behalf today. She is twelve and a half now and I am conscious of every day that we have together. Dogs are such a blessing in our life because they don't complain and love us in all circumstances. They provide the best lesson of how we should treat one another.

Let me know if I can do anything for you my friend.

Phil
 
Will I have been out of town and I just saw this. I am deeply saddened by the loss of your dear friend. My prayers and condolences.
 
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"Back then it was just sweet and clean and wild and fresh: and on many days , most days, the best days, it still is: and when I am in the company of my dog and am speaking to him as I would to a human friend... just shooting the shit or conversing about how the day has gone... or when I am admiring the sunlight in his eyes, or patting his head, marveling at the physiographic fit between the curve of the palm of my hand and the top of his broad head... as if both had been sculpted just for that fit... on those occasions, I don't concern myself with my inability to feel such comfort amidst humans, but, rather, am simply thankful that at least dogs exist, and I'm humbly aware of how much less a person I'd be... how less a human ...if they did not exist."
"Colter" by Rick Bass

"Tuukka" will turn two on May 1st. (my wife named him after the goal tender for the Boston Bruins, Tuukka Rask). His momma was a Mastif and his daddy was a mutt-lab-cross with a crush on the 'big-boned' gal next door. He's 100 lbs of 'not the sharpest tool in the shed' and the best friend you could ever ask for. His favorite job is to carry the box with the 'new knife' in it from the porch into the living room where he delivers it to me in exchange for a 'duck nugget'... usually a very fair trade from both perspectives! I've had a dog in my life since I was 3 and can't imagine life without a four legged friend. Too bad they're not as long lived as we are....the best of times, the worst of times. ....but all worth it.
 
Here is my lab/pit mix Ollie. I rescued him late summer of last year. He turned 1 last month.

Coming home to him after a long day at work is awesome.

This pic was taken a few months ago.

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Oh man...a dog thread?!?! I love dogs.

My dog Ringo and I are tight. As in, like, epic pals. I rescued him in 2010.

Like a boss:
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That is not the face of a sane animal:
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He doesn't have a lot of fur so I have to keep him warm on snowshoeing breaks (it was -17 when this was taken):
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He's better than having a hot water bottle in the sleeping bag:
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Romping in the Adirondacks:
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I also foster with the Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association.

This little girl was my last foster. She just got adopted last week and lives in the Adirondacks now. I pulled her out of a shelter in Brooklyn the day she was due to be put down.

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Sometimes, dealing with two bloody minded blue heelers can be exasperating:

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Ollie chewy and ringo are awesome

Took this tonight of my 82lbs of awesome boxer MAXIMUS
 
VANCE said:
Ollie chewy and ringo are awesome

Took this tonight of my 82lbs of awesome boxer MAXIMUS
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Thanks Vance. Maximus looks awesome too.

But 82 pounds? I don't know, man. I've never had dog anywhere near that big! Tough for me to even imagine that.

Ringo is 30 pounds. I can put him in a harness and carry him up ladders and over rock scrambles while we're hiking. Totally the right size dog for me.

But I'd probably get real fit real quick doing that with Maximus. ;)
 
My daughter and I have enjoyed looking through this thread tonight. We were saddened about the loss of some of your 4 legged friends. We thought it would be nice to show you our dog, Gus the wiener dog! He's with his favorite toy in the whole world--his orange ball. His favorite knife is of course, the FF Runt.
 
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