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Apple

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Feb 17, 2011 3:52 PM
Our 14-year old boxer died last evening. My 18-year old daughter found her laying in the grass outside the house. I'm meeting my 21 year old son within the hour to go bury her.

6 years ago when my marriage ended, she stayed with the ex on the 10+ acres. Since then, she hasn't been in my life much except to come over to my place from time to time when my daughter brought her.

Didn't know it was gonna affect me like this. I cant help it, but this really hurts. She was a great dog and was a big part of my kids lives... and mine too.

Another chapter in my life is over. It's hard turning this page...
Feb 17, 2011 3:52pm
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-Society-

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Feb 17, 2011 3:54 PM
Sorry to hear about Angel. Prayers to you.
Feb 17, 2011 3:54pm
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wes_mantooth

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Feb 17, 2011 3:56 PM
-Society-;682128 wrote:Sorry to hear about Angel. Prayers to you.

classy as always.
Feb 17, 2011 3:56pm
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THE4RINGZ

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Feb 17, 2011 3:57 PM
Sorry to hear of your loss. Hope all goes well.
Feb 17, 2011 3:57pm
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Apple

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Feb 17, 2011 4:03 PM
wes_mantooth;682131 wrote:classy as always.
yeah, probably shouldn't have started the thread knowing there'd be comments like his.
Feb 17, 2011 4:03pm
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GoChiefs

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Feb 17, 2011 4:06 PM
Sorry to hear about that Apple. We know what you're going through. Never easy losing a pet.
Feb 17, 2011 4:06pm
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-Society-

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Feb 17, 2011 4:07 PM
GoChiefs;682152 wrote:Sorry to hear about that Apple. We know what you're going through. Never easy losing a pet.

My goldfish died. It was easy getting over it.
Feb 17, 2011 4:07pm
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Apple

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Feb 17, 2011 4:09 PM
Thanks RINGZ and GoChiefs.

Got my shovel and heading out to dig a hole... This sucks.
Feb 17, 2011 4:09pm
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Fab4Runner

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Feb 17, 2011 4:10 PM
:( Sorry to hear about this, Apple. Our dogs are definitely part of the family and it's hard losing one of them.
Feb 17, 2011 4:10pm
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j_crazy

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Feb 17, 2011 4:14 PM
-Society-;682155 wrote:My goldfish died. It was easy getting over it.

correction. the fish killed itself to get the fuck away from you.
Feb 17, 2011 4:14pm
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-Society-

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Feb 17, 2011 4:15 PM
j_crazy;682164 wrote:correction. the fish killed itself to get the fuck away from you.

Indeed.
Feb 17, 2011 4:15pm
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4cards

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Feb 17, 2011 4:21 PM
...sorry to hear that apple. I've had to burry several pets (both cats and dogs) and it hurts a lot.
Feb 17, 2011 4:21pm
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Feb 17, 2011 4:44 PM
Apple;682156 wrote:Got my shovel and heading out to dig a hole... This sucks.
Are we going to get a play-by-play of this pet burial?

In all seriousness though, sorry for the loss.
Feb 17, 2011 4:44pm
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Feb 17, 2011 5:06 PM
Had a dog once that died and we had to bury it. I was a kid. UPS truck hit it...so we nicknamed them United Puppy Slayers.
Feb 17, 2011 5:06pm
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Heretic

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Feb 17, 2011 5:09 PM
I feel for you, man. Something like this is never fun. With the dog's age, you had to know it was inevitable you'd be doing it someday, but that doesn't make it easier when that day eventually comes.
Feb 17, 2011 5:09pm
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Belly35

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Feb 17, 2011 5:11 PM
Apple sorry I know it hurts .. We have old Goldens but my daughter has two Boxer love those dogs also..
Feb 17, 2011 5:11pm
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stroups

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Feb 17, 2011 5:37 PM
At least it waited until the ground thawed out at bit
Feb 17, 2011 5:37pm
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Mohican00

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Feb 17, 2011 5:52 PM
stroups;682274 wrote:At least it waited until the ground thawed out at bit

Dogs are awesome like that
Feb 17, 2011 5:52pm
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justincredible

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Feb 17, 2011 6:00 PM
Sorry to hear it. It was rough when the dog we got when I was in high school died last year.

Will you get another dog?
Feb 17, 2011 6:00pm
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Apple

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Feb 17, 2011 6:17 PM
Thanks guys. I just got home.

I appreciate the things everyone has said, well, except for the obvious! Yes, we had her for a great many years, especially when you consider she was a boxer. It's funny that one of you mentioned it was great she waited until the weather was nice. Gotta kind of wonder if that wasn't her plan. We knew she was on her last leg but my son told me weeks ago it didn't matter and he'd dig her grave no matter what the weather.

Anyone who has lost a dog, especially one that has been a part of the family during the formative years of your kid's lives, knows that days like this are tough but they are bound to come.

My daughter has her dog tags hanging from the rearview mirror.

Thanks again.
Feb 17, 2011 6:17pm
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Apple

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Feb 17, 2011 6:18 PM
Not sure if I'll get a new dog or not. I'd love to but only if I can provide it with a place to run.
Feb 17, 2011 6:18pm
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O-Trap

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Feb 17, 2011 6:31 PM
It's not easy to do. Had to bury our Brit a few years ago. "Kit" was a great dog.

I have to be honest, though. I opened this thread to see what Society might have written. Wasn't disappointed.
Feb 17, 2011 6:31pm
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ernest_t_bass

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Feb 17, 2011 6:51 PM
I laughed at Society's post. I think he was trying to make you smile! :D

Sorry about your loss, Apple.
Feb 17, 2011 6:51pm
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Rebel_ I.N.S.

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Feb 17, 2011 11:51 PM
Sorry about your loss. Boxer's are great dogs.
Feb 17, 2011 11:51pm
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dazedconfused

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Feb 18, 2011 2:18 AM
shit man, that sucks...wishing you guys the best
Feb 18, 2011 2:18am