The Trooper 1815

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In 1997 much against my wishes the (soon to be) ex decided we needed a dog. We where feed up of moving around the world and would buy our own place and a dog would look after her when I was away. Off to the Dog Trust for a small jack russel type mutt. But no, we ended up with a Doberman/Greyhound cross.

Now he's been with us ever since, he's saved one of the cats who was choking, he came into the living room whinging and would not stop until we followed him into the where the cat had helped it's self to the bin and had a chicken bone stick i it's throat. He's only cost me food and some stitches when a Jack Russell bit him. Followed me everywhere, only barked when the front door was knocked and was an awesome with the children and grandchildren.

Since the ex as gone he's been the one I whinge too, shares my pizza crusts (and the odd beer), never answered back but would always meet me with a wagging tail and a glint in his eye and all he'd want was a scratch and a tin of food. Recently he's been coming to work too.

But "Chief" is now beyond repair and once the family have said goodbye he's off the the doggy pound in the sky at 3pm on Tuesday.

Steve001

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sounds all so familier............ they do tend to get under your skin, i rearly miss mine (been gone 18 months)

Cannon Fodder

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Sorry to hear about your dog Ian, there are only two things you can rely on in this life:

1. Taxes will always rise regardless of who is in control.

2. A dog really is man's best friend.

Hope that all goes as well as it can.

Rally fan 555

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I feel for you - "We" certainly get attached to pets don't we, dreading the day our "Furry baby" goes or gets too ill, we lost our Samoyed about 4 yrs ago - still miss him and light a candle in the garden on his birthday

mervil

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We are looking to get a pooch before the end of the year! It'll be my first

L55 REP

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i know how you feel Ian i had a corgi cross when i was a baby and it was a puppy she passed away when she was 16 and i was so upset, i didnt want another because of how attached we get but give in to the Ex and got two now (collie and a russell) there 9 and 10 now and im really not looking forward to having to let them go

STI Glenn

Sorry to hear your bad news ,i know how feel happened to me a few times

ryan33hks

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Sorry to hear that mate Do you think you'll get another?

nathanb

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Thats such a sad story. Hate to think of dogs passing away.

Sorry to hear that mate.

Myles

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Animals wont let you down. Im too often reminded that people will, especially family. Sorry to hear about the Chief, hope the little time he has left is pain free.

KJD Mk1

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Dan W

I remember once hearing we should be sad when we lose our pets but happy that we knew them.

I think losing a dog can hurt more than losing family sometimes.

"Taylor"

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Gutted for you Ian, anyone who hasn't had a dog can't understand how close you get to them. Its like one of the closest family passing away. Hope today goes as least painfully as possible.

The Trooper 1815

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Dignified until the end. Went to the vet's and he definetly knew but he as not trouble. He sat down, the vet snipped some fur from his shin and that was it.

L55 REP

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RIP Chief

Rally fan 555

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Thought of you at 3 PM today - Not a nice trip to make at all, He's running round in Doggy Heaven without a doubt - as said RIP...

Cannon Fodder

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He is now at peace and in a better place, as has already been said RIP.

notfub

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RIP Chief.

We had to say an early goodbye to my Doberman, Dexter a few years ago now. He developed a heart problem and we had to make the decision before nature took it's course. It took many months to come to terms with it as "dexter" was my wing man, always there, always taking an interest in what I was doing. I was working on "that" day and had a call from my wife to tell me that he'd gone. I had to leave work and compose myself and still miss him today even though we now have Vinnie the Viszla to keep us entertained. It's not an easy time Ian so look after yourself and remember the good times.

old man ham

RIP Chief.
When are you getting your next pup?,
better to have lived and loved............
My thoughts go out to you.

The Trooper 1815

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I never thought it would be as bad as it is. Like Dean said, always there, never wanted for much and as faithful as the sun going up in the morning and going down at night. The silly things have started to happen now, no dog basket in the corner, no wet nose in my ear when I am having a kip on the settee. The grandaughter asking "Where's Chiefy dog gone?".

Thanks everyone.