10-11-2005, 20:20
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Tango
I requested and received permission to post this here.
Sunday I had to put down my best friend. His name was Tango.
He was a retired K9 and he never let me down. Never in 14 years.
He was a warrior too. In his role and in his way.
And I am honored to be allowed to put his name in this forum.
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10-11-2005, 20:23
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Kia ora, bro
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I'm sorry for your loss Michelle. I had to put down my best mate a few years ago, too. Kia kaha (stay strong).
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10-11-2005, 20:32
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Thoughts and Prayers out !! Sorry about the loss, but for him, a new adventure !!!
Later
Martin
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10-11-2005, 20:33
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RIP Tango.
Good dog!
Sorry for your loss, Michelle.
TR
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10-11-2005, 20:37
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Sorry for your loss, Michelle.
I'm sure he's now among old friends.
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10-11-2005, 20:34
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Michelle:
Sorry for your loss, it is one of the most difficult things you will ever have to do. They become family, only better.
I shall lift a glass to Tango this evening.
Terry
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10-11-2005, 20:39
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Originally Posted by CPTAUSRET
Michelle:
Sorry for your loss, it is one of the most difficult things you will ever have to do. They become family, only better.
I shall lift a glass to Tango this evening.
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Michelle, I thought Cpt, said it better than I could........ I too will toast to Tango...........
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10-11-2005, 20:46
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I am terribly sorry for your loss, but praise your courage. Peace to you both.
Good Boy Tango...Good Boy.
Eagle
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10-11-2005, 21:40
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I'm so sorry, Michelle. He looked like a happy dog.
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10-12-2005, 18:44
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Michelle,
I am very sorry to hear this about Tango. I have a 15 year old Siberian Husky whose name is Thor that doesn't get around very well and has some trouble sitting. We have him on pain meds and we do the best we can at taking care of him
I know that we're going to have a very tough decision to make in the future. I have thought about this a lot lately. Do I take him to the vet by myself or bring the family? Do I tell them what I'm doing or just do it? I'm not trying to be selfish or cold, just thinking about how I can spare my family the heartache of the loss of a family member. I guess there's no easy way out.
I'm just thinking out loud. They should be there to say their final goodbyes. They are entitled to that and I shouldn't take it away from them.
My heart goes out to you and Tango.
Doc
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10-12-2005, 18:52
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A difficult and heartwrenching situation, sorry to hear this Doc. There is no easy answer though. Speaking from experience, somehow it's a little less painful when you can say goodbye...
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10-12-2005, 19:18
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I'm very sorry for your loss, Michelle. It's so hard to let go of our kids. Rest in peace, Tango. Say hi to my friends.
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10-12-2005, 22:55
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Sorry for the loss Michelle. I feel your pain.
Phil
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10-13-2005, 06:34
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Originally Posted by Doc
Michelle,
I am very sorry to hear this about Tango. I have a 15 year old Siberian Husky whose name is Thor that doesn't get around very well and has some trouble sitting. We have him on pain meds and we do the best we can at taking care of him
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BTDT. Had a red/white Siberian named Czar. No matter how sick he was, he would never let me outpace him on our runs. He always had to be the lead dog.
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10-13-2005, 07:23
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Guerrilla
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I feel for you. There are few things as hard on me as losing my dog.
My heart goes out to you.
RIP Tango
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