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  1. 11-03-2022, 05:34 PM #1
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    I hate typing this, but my GSP Hart, is pain free now. He had rods in his legs since about 10 weeks old, but loved to chase quail even when his body told him to quit. He just couldn’t. While he was sometimes a pain in the ass, I finally figured out he was just smarter than I was. He’s been retired for a while, but I found 1 old bird I shot over him to give him 1 last go. Delivering to hand was never a problem, getting it out of his mouth was sometimes a challenge. Osteosarcoma is a bitch, but he never complained. Hell I don’t know how he could stand the pain. Hopefully he is past the pearly gates now and he and my Father just found their first wild covey together in Heaven. Godspeed, Hart.
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    Sorry for your loss and Rudyard quote is spot on!
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    I'm sorry to hear about your dog. Looks like yall had a good ride together. It sucks but it's worth it in my opinion.
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    Quote Originally Posted by fracas714 View Post
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    Sorry to hear the news, but glad you had the great years together that you did…

    Godspeed to The Rainbow Bridge, Hart…
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    Quote Originally Posted by fracas714 View Post
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    So true. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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    Man I hate reading these. The Lord sure knew what he was doing when he gave us dogs as man’s best friend


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    Very sorry for your loss. Dogs are special.
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    It still amazes me how much love we can have for a dog, and even more amazed how much those dogs love us.

    Godspeed Hart, and sorry for your loss brother
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    Sorry for your loss. They are, indeed, special...
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    Hate to hear it.
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    Sorry for your loss. Love the quote
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    Never easy, and sorry for your loss.

    Did he develop the osteosarc at the site of injury as a pup?

    Sent this to a friend who lost his dog not too long ago. Dog’s name was actually Sam.




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    As best I can tell it was fairly recent. He couldn’t put weight on it about a month ago, but the knot of cancer developed within the last 30 days
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    Having been there. Brought tears to my eyes.
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    Sorry, Godspeed. I'll never forget my last lab's last retrieve
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    Sorry for your Loss Chad. He's onto the Eternal Retrieve.
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