Oliver passed away this morning

RichZ · Jun 26, 2004

Pete, I am so sorry!!!! Everytime I go on TBN, I've been dreading seeing this post, but I thought Oliver would have more time. But, it just wasn't meant to be.

As so many have said before, you gave him a great deal of joy and happiness in his short time on Earth. I really admire what you did for him, and what you and Tamara do for all of the dogs you rescue. I am very proud to count the two of you as my friends. My heart aches for you, and for little Oliver. I hate these unscrupulous breeders who cause this pain and suffering!!!

Gary_in_Indiana · Jun 26, 2004

Pete,

You know of my love of Goldens. I can only offer my sympathies here on your loss and it hardly seems enough.

RichZ said everything else I would have wanted to say. You and your wife are admiired and respected by many here you've never even met for all that you do. I'm proud of even this small association I have with you. Thank you for all that you do.

polecat · Jun 26, 2004

Don't see myself posting much on this one as i can hardly see the screen and think i need to go for a walk... /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif
I lost my favororite and first pup at the young age of 6 mos..
Her name was Rascal.......and that she was ......her sister Lady spent many a year with me till my old girlfriend and i broke up and she went to live with a family with 3 young boys ....I haven't had a dog since then until now...(14) yrs later...and this story is killing me...can't imagine not haveing my Oakley!!! My "better half" wonders why i get so adament when Oakley jumps out of the truck without being told or does not heel when told...I don't know what i'd do if my persistence of training her failed and she got hit in the road
like Rascal did /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
I will never allow neighbors kids to play with my dog again without myself being present....As i have no children....They are my kids!!!!!!!!!!!

My heart grieves for u and yours Pete!!!!
I truly am sorry.................................
TODD HALL from liddl ol maine /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

s1120 · Jun 27, 2004

You hate to hear this at any age. I am so sorry.

I had to put down the best dog in the world this winter. Hardest thing I have ever had to do. He was 14, and could not walk any more, lost hearing, and eye sight, and was just...going. Woke up one day, and could not move. Just sat there. I knew then it was time, and could not bear to see him suffer. I have two more still, but you know he was THE dog. After these two I have now are gone, I don't know if I can get another. Not for a LONG time anyway.

Hootie · Jun 27, 2004

Thanks for sharing. We have buried two treasured pets in two years. You done good, keep it up.

StoneHeartFarm · Jun 27, 2004

Sorry to hear that Pete. It's always hard to lose a friend.

Steve

Poppa · Jun 27, 2004

Well, Pete, I will tell you one thing. Between this post and the post from DFW about losing his dog, my black lab has been living the life of Riley for the last week. Extra milkbones, rib bones belly rubs and walking.

My wife and I lost two dogs to illnesses. Both died young and far before we were ready. Just about killed us both. When I read your earlier Post on Oliver I was already dying inside. I kept hoping this post wouldn't come even though you had said it would. I am so sorry.

Ok, have to go find my dog again, God Bless.

Mike