Life I Miss My Dog - Page 4

FAX · 12-13-2012, 11:24 AM

I had this awesome dog named Mack who was part something and part Chow. I met him in my office building one day. He was a hobo puppy that the girls who owned the advertising agency next door found somewhere and rescued by bringing him to their office. I was walking down the hall one day and he was staring at me through their glass door. He looked like a tiny, friendly, miniature bear. I introduced myself and he seemed to think I was okay. I later mentioned this encounter to the beautiful and witty Mrs. FAX and the next day she came sauntering into my office with the dog, a brand new leash, and a half-dozen or so milk bone biscuits.

Mack kept me around for about 10 years, I guess. Several years ago, he contracted thyroid cancer. He went through surgery okay and got better for a year or so, then he finally just succumbed to the disease ... couldn't eat, couldn't poop properly, in obvious pain ... after one particularly rough episode, I took him to the vet so he could get some relief. Bad day.

After that, I swore that Mack would be the last dog I would ever own. I suppose I got sort of attached to the little fella. Frankly, he was an awesome assistant. He helped me dig in the garden, rake leaves, and kept me company at the office. He was good with a frisbee and stick and ball and finding creative ways to escape the radio fence because he also liked the ladies. To be honest, I think if he had been trained properly, he would have made a fantastic circus dog ... the kind that walks on barrels and jumps through flaming circles and stuff. He was extraordinarily intelligent, nimble, and fleet of foot as many a dead squirrel can attest (if, of course, it were possible for dead squirrels to attest to much of anything ... besides, I'm not sure you can trust anything a squirrel says ... dead or otherwise).

He was independent, though. He had a mind of his own and his own way of doing things. I suppose that was a result of living on the streets as a young dog. He came up the hard way and developed survival skills out of necessity. It was pretty clear that he could live on squirrels and garbage if he needed to. He wouldn't have smelled all that great, but he would have been happy.

Anyhow, I caught myself sitting here in my home office just kind of staring at the space on the floor where he used to keep his rug and I suddenly realized how much I miss him. As I mentioned, I made a pretty firm declaration that I wasn't going to get another dog after Mack on account of the separation anxiety I experienced when leaving the vet's office on that last day. But now I think I'm changing my mind about that. Dogs are pretty cool ... if you can find the right one. Maybe I'll head down to the pound later this week.

FAX THE SENTIMENTAL

LOCOChief · 12-13-2012, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

My pup passed on Tuesday night of bone cancer. There's not a spot in the house or the yard that doesn't remind me of her.

I'm sorry to hear this.

**sd4chiefs** · 12-13-2012, 05:53 PM

My crazy Cairn terrier was a rescue dog. He was 6 months old and we have now had him for 6 years. We have had cats over the 30 years that my wife and I have been together but I was never attached to them like I am to our dog.

He is very happy all the time and is very smart. When I watch the Chiefs play and I get upset (which is like all the time) he sits next to me with his ears down like it is his fault that I am mad. I then snap out of it and we go out in the backyard and play with the ball.

I do not want to even think about what our lives will be like when he is gone but that is like another 10 years from now I hope.

Brando · 12-13-2012, 07:17 PM

Mr FAX, I'm very sorry to hear about your loss.
I had to put down my trusty companion a few years back. She had cancer and like Mack received another year or so from treatment.

You might check Petfinder. I ended up with a great Blue Heeler that was being fostered.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 12-13-2012, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brando

Mr FAX, I'm very sorry to hear about your loss.
I had to put down my trusty companion a few years back. She had cancer and like Mack received another year or so from treatment.

You might check Petfinder. I ended up with a great Blue Heeler that was being fostered.

Holy Christ.

A Brando sighting.

**mlyonsd** · 12-13-2012, 08:18 PM

We lost mom this year and their lab is the only thing keeping dad engaged.

I had to put down our 14 year old cat in the middle of the night a couple of months ago and doing so ripped my guts out.

I have a 3 month old cat sitting on the other side of my shop door waiting for me to come in and play with her which makes me realize time just rolls over.

Don't feel bad for wanting another one Mr. Fax. It's good. Pets are awesome.

demonhero · 12-13-2012, 08:23 PM

http://dogs.oodle.com/brittany_spani...y&inbs=1&r=250

whats that↑

**BigRedChief** · 12-13-2012, 08:25 PM

It's too bad that dogs don't live as long as us humans.

Fax, go get yourself another furry family friend. You will be glad you did.

Goldmember · 12-13-2012, 09:10 PM

I feel your pain. Not much tougher than losing a loyal friend and companion.

Goldmember · 12-13-2012, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe

I love the idea of rescuing a dog from the pound.

But I wouldn't recommend it at this point.

I got a 7-month old Catahoula in Maryville MO last summer.

He digs, he chews, he tries to bite, he hides under the porch whenever you get close...

He's mentally damaged and despite professional training and a lot of one-on-one time, he's nearly impossible to manage.

And yet there are thousands of great pets that come from pounds too.

boogblaster · 12-13-2012, 09:49 PM

get another one MR FAX .. they fill the need for friendship at rough times .. they don't care if you're the president or a drifter ... my ole-buddy, booger .,. thus part of my chat name .. was a good one .. rat-terrier great little dog .. he's gone .. got a boston terrier now, he's kool too .. so get one, they worth ya time .....

chiefzilla1501 · 12-13-2012, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

I'm with you, MR. FAX. My pup passed on Tuesday night of bone cancer. There's not a spot in the house or the yard that doesn't remind me of her.

Like you, I've swore I'll never get another dog after our Brittany Spaniel passes on. She's confused as all hell too - looking around the house wondering where her friend is.

Sorry for your loss. Hope you find what you're looking for with your next pup, should you go that route.

Sorry, man. I remember you saying it was coming close. It's never easy.

**HemiEd** · 12-14-2012, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning

Don't get a dog from the pound.

Get one from a licensed breeder.

They're far more likely to live longer and have fewer problems.

Are you still feeding them peanut butter off of your junk?

htismaqe · 12-14-2012, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goldmember

And yet there are thousands of great pets that come from pounds too.

I never said there weren't.

Bottom line is that getting a dog from a pound is taking a chance.

Getting a puppy gives you COMPLETE control over a dog's upbringing.

Dayze · 12-14-2012, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe

I love the idea of rescuing a dog from the pound.

But I wouldn't recommend it at this point.

I got a 7-month old Catahoula in Maryville MO last summer.

He digs, he chews, he tries to bite, he hides under the porch whenever you get close...

He's mentally damaged and despite professional training and a lot of one-on-one time, he's nearly impossible to manage.

sounds a lot like Cassel.

FAX · 12-14-2012, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htismaqe

I never said there weren't.

Bottom line is that getting a dog from a pound is taking a chance.

Getting a puppy gives you COMPLETE control over a dog's upbringing.

Oh ... I'm beginning to understand now ...

Does your rescue pound not have baby dogs? The ones around here (Brentwood and Belle Meade) have puppies ... although, sadly, not for long. I think they have either 7 or 10 days to be claimed and that's it.

FAX

12-13-2012, 11:24 AM
FAX testing ... 1, 2, 3 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Casino cash: $6753759	I Miss My Dog I had this awesome dog named Mack who was part something and part Chow. I met him in my office building one day. He was a hobo puppy that the girls who owned the advertising agency next door found somewhere and rescued by bringing him to their office. I was walking down the hall one day and he was staring at me through their glass door. He looked like a tiny, friendly, miniature bear. I introduced myself and he seemed to think I was okay. I later mentioned this encounter to the beautiful and witty Mrs. FAX and the next day she came sauntering into my office with the dog, a brand new leash, and a half-dozen or so milk bone biscuits. Mack kept me around for about 10 years, I guess. Several years ago, he contracted thyroid cancer. He went through surgery okay and got better for a year or so, then he finally just succumbed to the disease ... couldn't eat, couldn't poop properly, in obvious pain ... after one particularly rough episode, I took him to the vet so he could get some relief. Bad day. After that, I swore that Mack would be the last dog I would ever own. I suppose I got sort of attached to the little fella. Frankly, he was an awesome assistant. He helped me dig in the garden, rake leaves, and kept me company at the office. He was good with a frisbee and stick and ball and finding creative ways to escape the radio fence because he also liked the ladies. To be honest, I think if he had been trained properly, he would have made a fantastic circus dog ... the kind that walks on barrels and jumps through flaming circles and stuff. He was extraordinarily intelligent, nimble, and fleet of foot as many a dead squirrel can attest (if, of course, it were possible for dead squirrels to attest to much of anything ... besides, I'm not sure you can trust anything a squirrel says ... dead or otherwise). He was independent, though. He had a mind of his own and his own way of doing things. I suppose that was a result of living on the streets as a young dog. He came up the hard way and developed survival skills out of necessity. It was pretty clear that he could live on squirrels and garbage if he needed to. He wouldn't have smelled all that great, but he would have been happy. Anyhow, I caught myself sitting here in my home office just kind of staring at the space on the floor where he used to keep his rug and I suddenly realized how much I miss him. As I mentioned, I made a pretty firm declaration that I wasn't going to get another dog after Mack on account of the separation anxiety I experienced when leaving the vet's office on that last day. But now I think I'm changing my mind about that. Dogs are pretty cool ... if you can find the right one. Maybe I'll head down to the pound later this week. FAX THE SENTIMENTAL
Posts: 44,492

12-13-2012, 05:53 PM	#47
sd4chiefs error 404 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Bizarro World Casino cash: $8830445	My crazy Cairn terrier was a rescue dog. He was 6 months old and we have now had him for 6 years. We have had cats over the 30 years that my wife and I have been together but I was never attached to them like I am to our dog. He is very happy all the time and is very smart. When I watch the Chiefs play and I get upset (which is like all the time) he sits next to me with his ears down like it is his fault that I am mad. I then snap out of it and we go out in the backyard and play with the ball. I do not want to even think about what our lives will be like when he is gone but that is like another 10 years from now I hope. __________________ “It's Easier to Fool People Than It Is to Convince Them That They Have Been Fooled.” – Mark Twain.
Posts: 3,980

12-13-2012, 07:17 PM	#48
Brando Swiss Family GRobinson Join Date: Sep 2004 Casino cash: $8104036	Mr FAX, I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. I had to put down my trusty companion a few years back. She had cancer and like Mack received another year or so from treatment. You might check Petfinder. I ended up with a great Blue Heeler that was being fostered.
Posts: 2,858

12-13-2012, 08:18 PM	#50
mlyonsd Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Spink, SD Casino cash: $1713762	We lost mom this year and their lab is the only thing keeping dad engaged. I had to put down our 14 year old cat in the middle of the night a couple of months ago and doing so ripped my guts out. I have a 3 month old cat sitting on the other side of my shop door waiting for me to come in and play with her which makes me realize time just rolls over. Don't feel bad for wanting another one Mr. Fax. It's good. Pets are awesome.
Posts: 38,858

12-13-2012, 08:23 PM	#51
demonhero Starter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Kansas/bama Casino cash: $10004900	http://dogs.oodle.com/brittany_spani...y&inbs=1&r=250 whats that↑
Posts: 986

12-13-2012, 08:25 PM	#52
BigRedChief Has a particular set of skills Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the water Casino cash: $3179627 VARSITY	It's too bad that dogs don't live as long as us humans. Fax, go get yourself another furry family friend. You will be glad you did. __________________ Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering. -YODA
Posts: 78,974

12-13-2012, 09:10 PM	#53
Goldmember You GOTTA get it done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Northern California Casino cash: $9856738	I feel your pain. Not much tougher than losing a loyal friend and companion.
Posts: 2,044

12-13-2012, 09:49 PM	#55
boogblaster MVP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Verdigris Valley Campsite Casino cash: $10004900	get another one MR FAX .. they fill the need for friendship at rough times .. they don't care if you're the president or a drifter ... my ole-buddy, booger .,. thus part of my chat name .. was a good one .. rat-terrier great little dog .. he's gone .. got a boston terrier now, he's kool too .. so get one, they worth ya time ..... __________________ WR or S please
Posts: 10,305