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07-28-2011, 02:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: South
Posts: 2,499
M.O.C. #5140
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Captain...5/1/95 - 7/3/12
Today we had to say goodbye at 17 years, 2 months and 2 days.
Captain is my 16 year old Lab who was my drug dog/partner when I was with the Sheriff's Department.
He has had his ups and downs over his life.
At two days old, his momma tried to kill him. He was the thirteenth of the litter and she was tired. She took out one of his eyes and put some holes in his head. He survived.
Once he got into some Meth on a construction site when I wasn't aware (we were off the job). With doggy Narcane he survived.
One day when at home, he decided that he would accompany a five year old girl home - previously he never left the yard. The girl was lost. After getting hit by a car and propelled 15 feet, he dusted himself off and followed the girl to her home where her parents were in hysterics. They called me (my number is on one of his dog tags) and told me that he was hurt but that he had brought their little girl home. He survived.
Once, when on the job, I was confronted with an armed DUI. He jumped out of the cruiser and placed himself in between us. He was aggressive - something I had not seen in him before (he was never a protection dog, just a drug and PR dog). He survived.
He was dognapped from our residence. He was gone for two whole weeks. He returned home limping, hungry and exhausted. We later determined that he had been taken to Carson City, NV, about 20 miles from home. He survived.
Once while I was being shot at when I was underneath a cruiser, he disobeyed a command to halt and went charging up the hill to pursue the shooter. He survived.
Today, at 16 years, 2 months, he can barely get up the steps. I will build a ramp. I hope he will survive.
I'm afraid he is checking out...
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07-28-2011, 03:08 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,370
M.O.C. #8728
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They are truely part of our families. We wish him well.
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07-28-2011, 03:09 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: _
Posts: 5,238
M.O.C. #6337
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I find it hard to find words, we just recently lost our Miss Tilly and her half-brother has days that I don't think he will make it much longer either.
Your Captain has seen some horrors, and obviously a TON Of love and affection from you. He has earned all of our thanks and awe at his wonderous life and achievements.
I am sure the ramp will be a great thing for Captain, and I know you will know when he is ready to make his next trip. My hope for you is that the decision will be easy to make, as you love Captain and you want the best for him.
Good luck with the ramp, bless Captain and you.
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07-28-2011, 03:21 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Windsor
Posts: 462
M.O.C. #8057
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A wonderful story about about a wonderful animal. Thanks Captain!!
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07-28-2011, 04:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Leona
Posts: 6,382
M.O.C. #2059
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I am glad you had so many years of companionship with your partner. It is painful to watch the pain of one we care deeply about. Captain sounds like a dog with a big heart. It is appropriate to serve those who serve us.
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07-28-2011, 05:20 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Hesperia
Posts: 1,321
M.O.C. #7787
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We lost our Yellow Lab Rosie last Sept.she was 11 years 9 months,but we still have her sister Maggie with us,she'll be 13 years on Dec 24th.
It's so hard to loose our wonderful companions.I have to use a ramp for Maggie,she has a hard time getting up and down and struggles every time. I know the time is coming near and it's so hard to let them go,but with love in our hearts we'll know when that time arrives.
Our hearts go out to you both,we'll pray for your wonderful Captain with all our hearts!
Jack and Terry
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07-28-2011, 07:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Grove City
Posts: 1,357
M.O.C. #5192
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WOW. Captain is one dedicated Lab. No wonder you would do all you could for him.
We have had two yellow labs so I can understand people who haven't had them referring to them as "dogs."
They are certain in their minds that they are NOT dogs; they are hairy little people. They sometimes act like dogs just to get some attention and to fool others, but those who feed them and take care of them know that they are just another member of the family, and better behaved than some other members!
It's tough to say goodbye to them, but they leave a whole lot of great memories.
Give Captain a treat for us.
Larry & April
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07-29-2011, 05:51 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 2,351
M.O.C. #6831
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Talking about a man's best friend. You could not have had a better friend.
rosetta
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07-29-2011, 06:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
Posts: 5,369
M.O.C. #6333
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Michael, A touching story, to say the least. It just goes to show that a dogs love for its master is indeed "special". We have had a dog in our family since we married in 1969 and will always have one. Villa is our first Lab and what a very special breed they are. Ours has not had the adversity that your Captain has had but she is still my best friend. Always there and ready to please. I hope Captain remains comfortable in his senior years.....Give him a big hug from both of us.
Phil & Cathy
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07-29-2011, 10:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: South
Posts: 2,499
M.O.C. #5140
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Thanks everyone. The post was a way for me to say good-bye and come to the realization that his days are numbered. But, then again, he may just amaze the heck out of me and hang around for another year. Who knows?
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07-29-2011, 02:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location:
Posts: 2,376
M.O.C. #6575
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Saw an old gentleman with a yellow lab that had built a ramp for the lab to get in and out of his TT and truck. One amazing dog you have there. Their love for their master is unconditional.
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07-03-2012, 02:54 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: _
Posts: 5,238
M.O.C. #6337
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Sorry. Very very sorry.
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07-03-2012, 04:04 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Windsor
Posts: 462
M.O.C. #8057
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Looks like he made that 'another year!!' A wonderful spirit in a wonderful animal. That spirit will be with you forever. We are keeping you in our thoughts.
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07-03-2012, 05:22 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Praying for you!
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07-03-2012, 05:48 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Vancouver
Posts: 1,284
M.O.C. #11675
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Michael - no words can help, but we are so sorry. What a great companion, and I am so glad you got to be with Captain and share that extra year together.
We are praying for you.
Greg and Kris - (and Sophie and Carmen)
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07-03-2012, 05:57 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Santa Fe
Posts: 270
M.O.C. #11454
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There must be a god (dog)!
i don't usually hug people unles i have to, but dogs rule and give him a long for and from us
Diane and mikey
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07-03-2012, 11:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bakersfield
Posts: 5,316
M.O.C. #15
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Michael and Kat,
What a wonderful dog friend you have/had! He shared his life with you. The good and the bad. But I'm certain there is no amount of money that could compensate you for him. He is and always will be a major part of your life. Both Mary Kay and I are happy that you got to spend all those wondrous years with him. We are sad that that part of your lives together is now over. But think of all those wonderful memories you will have forever! Dennis and Mary Kay
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07-04-2012, 03:34 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Rising Fawn
Posts: 353
M.O.C. #11268
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What a beautiful pup he was!
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07-04-2012, 04:09 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Vermontville
Posts: 1,129
M.O.C. #9045
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Sorry for your loss. He has given you memories forever!!
Dave
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07-04-2012, 04:25 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: YUMA
Posts: 861
M.O.C. #2625
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Michael and Kat, so sorry for your loss...
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