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Lost my favorite grilling buddy yesterday
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We have just rekindled our hearts with the addition of our big hairy white dog. When I had to put down my Golden, it was so hard to even think about ever having another in our lives.
We were so wrong.
I understand how you feel right now, but your pal was excited to be with you and loved you, just as much as you loved him, right on up to the end.
It is tough to say good bye. But you took care of him in a way most dogs will never know. He was lucky, and so were you.
Give yourself some time. You will need it. Be sure to find another and make your life, as well as theirs wonderful.
Bless you brother. Bless Max.
"Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber
XL and MM
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While the "Rainbow Bridge" is a nice narrative - This tribute rocks
even more !!!The Case of Old Drum: An Inspiring Story Every Dog Owner Should Know
BY DAVID DIBENEDETTO JANUARY 27, 2010It's easy to miss--a bronze statue of a black and tan hound on the Johnson County Courthouse lawn in Warrensburg, Mo. But the dog, called Old Drum, has a legacy that will last longer than that statue of metal and stone. The death of Old Drum, you see, inspired a typically loquacious lawyer to deliver one of the finest speeches ever about the loyalty of a hunting dog, and in doing so coined the phrase "man's best friend."
Old Drum was known around the area as an exceptional hound, with a fine nose and a thundering voice. But one night in 1869 when he wandered onto the neighboring property of a livestock farmer Old drum was fatally shot. Old Drum's owner, Charles Burden decided to sue his neighbor, and the case eventually found its way into the Supreme Court. The highly charged and emotional trial would rest on the closing argument of George Vest, who was representing Old Drum's master. Here's what he had to say:
Gentlemen of the jury, the best friend a man has in this world may turn against him and become his enemy. His son or daughter whom he has reared with loving care may prove ungrateful. Those who are nearest and dearest to us--those whom we trust with our happiness and good name--may become traitors in their faith. The money that a man has he may lose. It flies away from him, perhaps when he needs it most. A man's reputation may be sacrificed in a moment of ill-considered action. The people who are prone to fall on their knees to do us honor when success is with us may be the first to throw the stone of malice when failure settles its cloud upon our heads. The one absolute, unselfish friend that man can have in this selfish world--the one that never proves ungrateful or treacherous--is his dog.
Gentlemen of the jury, a man's dog stands by him in prosperity and poverty, in health and sickness. He will sleep on the cold ground, where the wintry winds blow, and the snow drives fiercely, if only he can be near his master's side. He will kiss the hand that has no food to offer; he will lick the wounds and sores that come in encounter with the roughness of the world. He guards the sleep of his pauper master as if he were a prince. When all other friends desert, he remains. When riches take wings and reputation falls to pieces, he is as constant in his love as the sun in its journey through the heavens.
If fortune drives the master forth an outcast in the world, friendless and homeless, the faithful dog asks no higher privilege than that of accompanying him to guard against danger, to fight against his enemies. And when the last scene of all comes, and death takes the master in its embrace, and his body is laid away in the cold ground, no matter if all other friends pursue their way, there by his graveside will the noble dog be found, his head between his paws, his eyes sad but open in alert watchfulness, faithful and true even to death.
That, my friends, is one fine piece of oratory. One fine dedication to all dogs that that have come and gone. And it made me think anew of all the reasons that I love my pup. I imagine it did the same to you?
And for the record, Vest won the case.
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Very sorry, RIP Max=======================================
XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP
Tampa Bay, FL
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Max was as lucky to have you as you were to have him.
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Sorry for the loss of your family memberI like my butt rubbed and my pork pulled.
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They give you thousands of great days and one that really sucks. I will take that trade.
Feeling for you man.Jacksonville FL -
So sorry to hear about your buddy. What a great companion you had"The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan
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You guys are killing me... we put down our 14 year old golden last week, 13 year old border collie last fall.South of Columbus, Ohio.
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No wordsLBGE 2013 & MM 2014Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FANFlying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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I lost my grilling partner almost 10 years ago and I still miss him.
Cherish the great memories.South Jersey Pine Barrens. XL BGE , Assassin 24, Weber Kettle, CharBroil gasser, AMNPS -
Fence, so sorry to hear about Max. I know how bad it hurts, I'm a dog lover myself and when something like this happens it takes a piece of me away as well. Try to think of all the good times.Lenoir, N.C.
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Wow - thank you ALL for the comments on Max. I've really had a hard time but reading your comments have helped me a lot. I know you all didn't know Max but I'd like to share a few more photos as I come across them. @alaskanassasin I'm very sorry to hear about your losses. As you've seen we are here with you. Much thanks yall - seriously.
@Dobie you couldn't have said it better.Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
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@fence0407 thank you brother, I will be looking for him on the porch for a long time. Sorry about MaxSouth of Columbus, Ohio.
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So sorry. about to have to go through this myself and dreading it.
Small & Large BGE
Nashville, TN
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So very sorry to hear about your loss. There is something about true loyalty exhibited by a dog that can't be matched!!
Life ain't easy. Hang in there.
"Social media gives legions of idiots the right to speak when they once only spoke at a bar after a glass of wine, without harming the community [...] but now they have the same right to speak as a Nobel Prize winner. It's the invasion of the idiots."
-Umberto Eco
2 Large
Peachtree Corners, GA -
been there twice since joining this forum, a 17 year old shepard and a 10 year britt. nothing worse, sorry for your loss. been thinking of adding a second dog now with my 6 year britt
fukahwee maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
Will Rogers said something to the effect "if there are no dogs in heaven, then I want to go where they went."
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I am so sorry for your loss.Living life to the fullest in Savannah Georgia
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Sorry for your loss. Lost a buddy like that 4 years ago, and it was harder than I ever thought it would be. Remember all the good times.XL BGE, CGS AR & spider, 36" SS Blackstone, SMOBOT - Flower Mound, TX
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Just remember Max is holding interviews for the perfect dog to look after his people until you reunite. It was something else when my second Boxer started finding toys that my old girl must have hidden for him.
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So sorry. My profile picture is of Molly, my Lab mix and BGE grilling buddy. Last week or so of her life she would only eat Egg'd food, which we readily supplied. It has been 4 years. Take care, I am sure you gave that doggie the best life ever.
P.S.-love the raincoat!
Medium BGE in Cincinnati OH.
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So sorry for your loss. It will be 2 years this August that we lost our Beagle. Had him for 17 wonderful years and still miss him.
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I'm sure it was a loss. Never owned a dog, but I did get to care for a Great Dane from when he was a puppy to full grown. Been 40 years, and I still remember the giant slob fondly.
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So sorry for your loss, they truly are members of the family
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fishlessman said:been thinking of adding a second dog now with my 6 year brittRe-gasketing America one yard at a time.
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while the path you are on is heavily travelled it is no easier to find your way as the one's before you have found out. God's speed in healing your heart...
"it is never too early to drink, but it may be too early to be seen drinking"
Winston-Salem, NC
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Sorry for your loss. Looks like he was a good pup.
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Sorry for the loss of Max... Gosh this is so hard..Greensboro North Carolina
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Thank you all so much. I've taken each comment to heart. Here are a few pics of a younger Max. He never had a problem finding a comfy spot to lay...
Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
Cumming, GA
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