Tribute to Chopper.

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thumbtack01

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Chopper was found under a trailer in Johnson city TN in November of 1999. He hunted hogs from TN to TX, ran bear in California and was a confirmed chicken assassin and egg theif. He guarded my kids and for over 15 years has been their play mate and family dog. He came with me after the divorce, and up until today, was the guardian and playmate to yet another (his third) generation of children. Today, at 2:30PM, Chopper will go to the happy hunting grounds when there will be bear, hogs, squirrel and deer to run all day every day. He is a good dog and deserves mention.
 
Sounds like he had a good and full life. Enjoy the memories and I am sorry for your pain. RIP Chopper
 
Never easy to let a friend go...but was a hard dog! Keep it up Chopper! Eternity to catch hogs and trail game!
 
There is nothing like the companionship of a good dog. You saved him and kept him safe and he dedicated his life to serve you. RIP Chopper.

I did not write this but pass it on in times of need.

This is called Your Friend For Life:

My life is likely to last 10 or 15 years. Any separation from you will be very painful.

Give me time to understand what you want from me. Do not break my spirit with your temper,
though I will always forgive you. Your patience will teach me more effectively.

Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for your kindness than mine.
Don't be angry with me for long, and don't lock me up as punishment. I have only you.

Speak to me often. Even if I don't understand your words, I understand your voice when it's speaking to me.
Your voice is the sweetest sound I ever hear, as you must know by my enthusiasm whenever I hear your footsteps.

Take me in when it's cold and wet. I'm a domestic animal and am no longer accustomed to the bitter elements.
I ask for little more than your gentle hands petting me. Keep my bowl filled with water. Feed me good food
so that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding. By your side, I stand ready, willing and able to share my life with you,
for that is what I live for. I'll never forget how well you treated me.

Don't hit me. Remember, I have teeth that could easily crush the bones in your hand, but I choose not to bite you.

Before you scold me for being lazy or uncooperative, ask yourself if something may be bothering me.
Perhaps I'm not getting the right food, I've been out in the sun too long, or my heart may be getting weak.

Take care of me when I get old. For you will grow old too.

When I am old, or when I am no longer enjoying good health, please don't make heroic efforts to keep me going.
I am not having fun. Just see to it that my trusted life is taken gently. And be with me on that difficult journey
when its time to say goodbye. Never say "I just cant bear to watch" Everything is easier for me when you are there.
I will leave this earth knowing with my last breath that fate was always safest in your hands...... I love you.
 
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Sounds like an incredible life from a great dog and companion, condolences brother
 
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That's him as he is now. Poor guy is just laying there. Won't take water or food.
 
Thanks for passing this along. I say goodnight - every night - to my furry family member who passed along back in 2006...;-)
 
It's always a very difficult thing to lose a family pet. They become a part of your family. I am sorry for your loss
 
Sorry to hear this. It's a terribly distressing and sad time. I only recently lost my boy and the wound it has left is still bleeding freely.
 
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