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Marinakorp
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« on: December 23, 2014, 09:47:37 AM » |
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14 Years ago last night, I (we) rushed our 6 month old puppy to Metropolitan Veterinary who was unresponsive, defecating and vomiting everywhere. We threw credit cards at the Doctors to save our friend, and newest addition to our family.
He had till Friday, when our lines of credit ran out. After many tests, x-rays, Vitamin – K intramuscularly, and several blood transfusions, he finally was stable.
Over the next 14 years, he became my closes friend. Always happy to see me, no matter what my mood or temperament may have been, he was there for me.
He lived up to his name. From swimming in the Chesapeake Bay, riding in the Dune Buggy, chasing squirrels, learning to swim by “rescuing” my ex from the pool, running to the farm with his brother (Duke) to tangling with the neighborhood skunk or herding deer – he was always up for the adventure.
Last night. 14 years to the day. We took our friend back to Metropolitan with what appeared to be a stroke. It turned out to be a mass on his spleen that ruptured.
While the decision to not proceed with treatment was relatively easy, saying goodbye was difficult.
To Ulysses Augustus Marinakos, chaser of squirrels, deer and all woodland creatures, savior of damsels in distress, and friend.
You are with your brother and family in a different place. I await our reunion when the time comes.
Safe Travels my friend. You are missed
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I would rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6
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Patrick
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« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2014, 10:01:35 AM » |
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Thats too bad. Its hard to lose a good pet and good family member.
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« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2014, 10:05:58 AM » |
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Sorry to hear that, losing a pet is difficult
It sure sounds like you helped him make the most of his 14 years, well done Marinakorp
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Mike O
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2014, 10:06:22 AM » |
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As one that has been there twice, I am so sorry for your loss  |
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Oss
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« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2014, 10:47:49 AM » |
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Damn gnats
That was a great eulogy
Dogs have a special place in heaven where every squirrel is just a step slower.
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If you don't know where your going any road will take you there
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When you come to the fork in the road, take it
Yogi Berra (Don't send it to me C.O.D.)
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« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2014, 11:57:43 AM » |
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You did the right thing and you know it. I had to put my German Shepherd girl down in Oct and you're right, she was for sure my best friend. The hole left healed slightly with the addition of this little boy shortly thereafter. He'll be 6 months old on Christmas day and is already over 60 pounds and my new best friend.  |
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BobB
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« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2014, 03:31:27 PM » |
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I've had to put down four of our canine pets over the years. It's always difficult. But after reading that, I had to scratch the back of the pup that's laying in my lap. They always make the world a better place.
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Tailgate Tommy
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« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2014, 03:39:20 PM » |
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Always hard to lose a pal. I've gone through it a couple of times myself. Lovely words that you wrote.
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« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2014, 03:59:51 PM » |
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I know your pain......made my screen blurry.....
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« Reply #9 on: December 23, 2014, 05:46:58 PM » |
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I still miss my dog. |
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« Reply #10 on: December 23, 2014, 06:16:49 PM » |
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I still miss my dog. +1 or 2 or 3.................. I like dogs. |
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