The WORST Backhoe Job...Again...

[Deano]

Four years ago my black lab "Shadow Pup" passed away and my Bota had a job to do.
Today, it was my wife's yellow lab "Daisy Girl's" time to pass on. My Bota answered that job again...
WORST job, but I'm glad I have a backhoe.
This was both of them at the Atlantic Ocean 7 years ago...

 

[TomSeller]

Sorry hear of your loss. Saying goodbye to man's best fried is always hard to do.

A backhoe is handy, had to bury a cow that died today. A little larger hole but you don't shed the tears digging for a cow like you do a dog. Those were two good looking dogs and I bet they had a great life with you and your wife.

 

[Wilburdog]

I feel for you, as I know how hard the job is to physically say bye to a good friend.

You can't ask for a better friend as dogs see you thru the good & bad events. All they ask for is a good home.

I had to do the same with my fella a golden retriever. Was a good friend and working partner in the woods of northern BC.

Enjoy the memories - they were good looking dogs.

 

[sandyc]

Sorry for your loss. Never easy but cherish the memories and the unconditional love given.

 

[Duwop]

Sorry for your loss, now that the worst job is done look to your local shelter as there are many good dogs looking for a home. You will know which one to get as I'm sure the right dog will choose you. My current Lab Hound chose me, truly we together saved her from Parvovirus my vet would have bet she wouldn't survive but has and several other incidences in the eight years she has been with me. Best to you and your wife in your time of grief.

 

[Deano]

Sorry for your loss, now that the worst job is done look to your local shelter as there are many good dogs looking for a home. You will know which one to get as I'm sure the right dog will choose you. My current Lab Hound chose me, truly we together saved her from Parvovirus my vet would have bet she wouldn't survive but has and several other incidences in the eight years she has been with me. Best to you and your wife in your time of grief.

Duwop,

Hope you come back and read this. Daisy was a rescue. She was 5 years old and had heartworm and lymes disease when we rescued her. She was treated for both and even though she ALWAYS tested positive for lymes over the next 7.5 years, she never showed signs. She had a great life as we try to give all of our animals. We have Dakota, a chocolate lab who was rescued (emaciated when we got him at 2 years old he is now 6 years old) and Pebbles a mixed breed that we found at the shelter who was abandoned. We own 2 Percheron draft horses and give our animals good lives. It is the least they deserve!! Thank you all who have posted.

 

[Jeff F.]

Sorry for your loss. Remember the good times and the sting of the loss will pass. When I was thinking about getting Journey my yellow lab, I almost said no just because I know the pain. Now I am so glad to have her and enjoy her company everyday

 

[Deano]

Sorry for your loss. Remember the good times and the sting of the loss will pass. When I was thinking about getting Journey my yellow lab, I almost said no just because I know the pain. Now I am so glad to have her and enjoy her company everyday

Jeff,

Thank you, and as I ALWAYS say, "The joy animals bring to our life far outweighs the pain in their passing." and I truly believe that.

 

[RaydaKub]

When our last dog died, my wife, kids, and I all took part in the burial. A basset doesn't take a huge hole. I dug the hole, put her in, then everybody took turns filling it back in. It was tough, but good family time.

Deepest sympathies in your loss.

 

[AStanton]

I feel your pain, brother. I had to bury my dog also last year. It's the worse part of owning a pet. Time will ease the loss.

 

[Looking4new]

I did not write this but it does bring me a lot of comfort. Maybe it will you too,

RAINBOW BRIDGE

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

 

[Deano]

Thank you Looking4new...

I did not write this but it does bring me a lot of comfort. Maybe it will you too,

RAINBOW BRIDGE

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

 

[tcreeley]

This summer I buried one of our horses, she was a good girl - proud - but her arthritis in her knee would not let her get up easily- she used to canter 2 strides, trot two strides, jump ditches, but then it went to work on her other knee. She was always in some pain but she was active and not willing to give up. It changed.
The vet came out, she had finally managed to get on her feet, walking was hard for her. We gave her an apple to eat while she was put down. After the vet was gone, I dug the hole and pulled her out of the barn. Our other horse nosed her for a time. Then I buried her. I'd rather use a backhoe for something else, but it does the job.

 

[lakeside]

I lost two of my best furry friends to cancer within two years. My wife and I said we wanted to wait, to let the hurt heal a bit. Well that lasted four months until we drive three hours through a snow storm to pick up Mille. Millie had never left the kennel and promptly threw up (twice!) in my wife's lap. Oh well you have to love dogs. Millie and all other pets bring so much unconditional love into our lives that the hurt when we lose them is far outweighed by what they bring.

Hang in there, the pain will pass and although a new pet will never replace the one you lost, it will bring love and affection.

Another dog owner who'd been there!

 

[Cub 7274]

Sorry for your loss

 

[cycle_gator]

I can relate, buried my 14 year old friend on Labor Day. Still hurts. Hope you move on sooner than I have been able to, just not a wonderful job for the backhoe.

 

[Deano]

Thank you all for your kind words!

 

[DABSGT]

Delano
Sorry for your loss. I have had the experience several times myself, dogs, cat, rabbits and hamsters and canaries. Sad to loose family member dogs the hardest.

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