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by coco » Fri Jul 12, 2019 8:18 am
JimVH wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2019 7:26 pm
We had to say goodbye to the queen of the house today. Yesterday she started having some twitching and minor seizure activity. By last night it had developed into chronic grand mal seizures. Something bad was happening in her head in addition to the growing list of health issues she already had. I drugged her up to get her through the night peacefully and we said goodbye at the vet's office today.
It was an incredibly sweet and sad moment. Gracie was quite a celebrity at the clinic. Between vet and grooming visits I'm pretty sure we paid their light bill. The techs would fight over her when I brought her in and she was always pampered. Before we sedated her they all came in the room to love on her and say goodbye. They brought her treats of peanut butter and a feast of Egg McMuffin. We then said our goodbyes and it was over.
While I'm at it I should brag on my grandson, Justin (HockeyBoy) a bit. His mom called him at work to tell him what was going on. Justin and Gracie grew up together and were thick as thieves. He left work and surprised us at the clinic. Without prompting, he loved on Gracie and propped up his grandma beginning to end. He stood up like a man. I was pretty proud of how this teenager conducted himself.
Thanks for letting me babble. I needed to get some words out.
Rest in peace, Gracie Lu Puddlemaker VH. We had 15 really good years.

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by durangopipe » Sun Jul 14, 2019 1:26 pm
coco wrote: ↑Fri Jul 12, 2019 8:18 am
JimVH wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2019 7:26 pm
We had to say goodbye to the queen of the house today. Yesterday she started having some twitching and minor seizure activity. By last night it had developed into chronic grand mal seizures. Something bad was happening in her head in addition to the growing list of health issues she already had. I drugged her up to get her through the night peacefully and we said goodbye at the vet's office today.
It was an incredibly sweet and sad moment. Gracie was quite a celebrity at the clinic. Between vet and grooming visits I'm pretty sure we paid their light bill. The techs would fight over her when I brought her in and she was always pampered. Before we sedated her they all came in the room to love on her and say goodbye. They brought her treats of peanut butter and a feast of Egg McMuffin. We then said our goodbyes and it was over.
While I'm at it I should brag on my grandson, Justin (HockeyBoy) a bit. His mom called him at work to tell him what was going on. Justin and Gracie grew up together and were thick as thieves. He left work and surprised us at the clinic. Without prompting, he loved on Gracie and propped up his grandma beginning to end. He stood up like a man. I was pretty proud of how this teenager conducted himself.
Thanks for letting me babble. I needed to get some words out.
Rest in peace, Gracie Lu Puddlemaker VH. We had 15 really good years.
So sorry, Jim.
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by ReverendThom » Sun Jul 14, 2019 2:34 pm
JimVH wrote:
We had to say goodbye to the queen of the house today. Yesterday she started having some twitching and minor seizure activity. By last night it had developed into chronic grand mal seizures. Something bad was happening in her head in addition to the growing list of health issues she already had. I drugged her up to get her through the night peacefully and we said goodbye at the vet's office today.
It was an incredibly sweet and sad moment. Gracie was quite a celebrity at the clinic. Between vet and grooming visits I'm pretty sure we paid their light bill. The techs would fight over her when I brought her in and she was always pampered. Before we sedated her they all came in the room to love on her and say goodbye. They brought her treats of peanut butter and a feast of Egg McMuffin. We then said our goodbyes and it was over.
While I'm at it I should brag on my grandson, Justin (HockeyBoy) a bit. His mom called him at work to tell him what was going on. Justin and Gracie grew up together and were thick as thieves. He left work and surprised us at the clinic. Without prompting, he loved on Gracie and propped up his grandma beginning to end. He stood up like a man. I was pretty proud of how this teenager conducted himself.
Thanks for letting me babble. I needed to get some words out.
Rest in peace, Gracie Lu Puddlemaker VH. We had 15 really good years.
So sorry buddy
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by rgcurrey » Sun Jul 14, 2019 5:23 pm
JimVH wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2019 7:26 pm
We had to say goodbye to the queen of the house today. Yesterday she started having some twitching and minor seizure activity. By last night it had developed into chronic grand mal seizures. Something bad was happening in her head in addition to the growing list of health issues she already had. I drugged her up to get her through the night peacefully and we said goodbye at the vet's office today.
It was an incredibly sweet and sad moment. Gracie was quite a celebrity at the clinic. Between vet and grooming visits I'm pretty sure we paid their light bill. The techs would fight over her when I brought her in and she was always pampered. Before we sedated her they all came in the room to love on her and say goodbye. They brought her treats of peanut butter and a feast of Egg McMuffin. We then said our goodbyes and it was over.
While I'm at it I should brag on my grandson, Justin (HockeyBoy) a bit. His mom called him at work to tell him what was going on. Justin and Gracie grew up together and were thick as thieves. He left work and surprised us at the clinic. Without prompting, he loved on Gracie and propped up his grandma beginning to end. He stood up like a man. I was pretty proud of how this teenager conducted himself.
Thanks for letting me babble. I needed to get some words out.
Rest in peace, Gracie Lu Puddlemaker VH. We had 15 really good years.
I just read this and I am sorry for your loss Jim. Prayers for you and your family.
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by michigander » Sun Jul 14, 2019 6:42 pm
JimVH wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2019 7:26 pm
We had to say goodbye to the queen of the house today. Yesterday she started having some twitching and minor seizure activity. By last night it had developed into chronic grand mal seizures. Something bad was happening in her head in addition to the growing list of health issues she already had. I drugged her up to get her through the night peacefully and we said goodbye at the vet's office today.
It was an incredibly sweet and sad moment. Gracie was quite a celebrity at the clinic. Between vet and grooming visits I'm pretty sure we paid their light bill. The techs would fight over her when I brought her in and she was always pampered. Before we sedated her they all came in the room to love on her and say goodbye. They brought her treats of peanut butter and a feast of Egg McMuffin. We then said our goodbyes and it was over.
While I'm at it I should brag on my grandson, Justin (HockeyBoy) a bit. His mom called him at work to tell him what was going on. Justin and Gracie grew up together and were thick as thieves. He left work and surprised us at the clinic. Without prompting, he loved on Gracie and propped up his grandma beginning to end. He stood up like a man. I was pretty proud of how this teenager conducted himself.
Thanks for letting me babble. I needed to get some words out.
Rest in peace, Gracie Lu Puddlemaker VH. We had 15 really good years.
So sorry Jim.
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by durangopipe » Sat Nov 09, 2019 5:41 pm
Iggy update ...
I think he's feeling at home.

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by JimVH » Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:06 pm
durangopipe wrote: ↑Sat Nov 09, 2019 5:41 pm
Iggy update ...
I think he's feeling at home.
Simply beautiful.
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by durangopipe » Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:08 pm
JimVH wrote: ↑Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:06 pm
durangopipe wrote: ↑Sat Nov 09, 2019 5:41 pm
Iggy update ...
I think he's feeling at home.
Simply beautiful.
Still heartsick over your loss, Jim.
Been there.
Only thing that ever eased it was a new pup needing me.
In due time.
. . . be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 (NKJV)
The most improper job of any man, even saints, is bossing other men. Not one in a million is fit for it, and least of all those who seek the opportunity.. J.R.R. Tolkien
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by JimVH » Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:11 pm
durangopipe wrote: ↑Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:08 pm
JimVH wrote: ↑Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:06 pm
durangopipe wrote: ↑Sat Nov 09, 2019 5:41 pm
Iggy update ...
I think he's feeling at home.
Simply beautiful.
Still heartsick over your loss, Jim.
Been there.
Only thing that ever eased it was a new pup needing me.
Agreed. We’re working that direction now. It’s time.
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by durangopipe » Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:16 pm
JimVH wrote: ↑Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:11 pm
durangopipe wrote: ↑Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:08 pm
JimVH wrote: ↑Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:06 pm
durangopipe wrote: ↑Sat Nov 09, 2019 5:41 pm
Iggy update ...
I think he's feeling at home.
Simply beautiful.
Still heartsick over your loss, Jim.
Been there.
Only thing that ever eased it was a new pup needing me.
Agreed. We’re working that direction now. It’s time.
So glad to hear that, Jim.
Keep us posted!
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The most improper job of any man, even saints, is bossing other men. Not one in a million is fit for it, and least of all those who seek the opportunity.. J.R.R. Tolkien
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by joegoat » Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:59 pm
Back home on the farm for the weekend. Mrs. Joegoat is currently spending some quality time with Dixie the farm dog. She's a mutt, but loves herding cows and she's a groundhog killing ace so we figure she's got some terrier and shepherd in her. The dog that is, not Mrs. Joegoat.
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by durangopipe » Sat Nov 09, 2019 10:21 pm
joegoat wrote: ↑Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:59 pm
Back home on the farm for the weekend. Mrs. Joegoat is currently spending some quality time with Dixie the farm dog. She's a mutt, but loves herding cows and she's a groundhog killing ace so we figure she's got some terrier and shepherd in her. The dog that is, not Mrs. Joegoat.
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Dixie looks like a sweetie, even if she is groundhog killing ace.
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by michigander » Sun Nov 10, 2019 3:11 am
We took Emmy Lou to Folly Beach while we were in Charleston last week.

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by michigander » Sun Nov 10, 2019 3:18 am
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by joegoat » Sun Nov 10, 2019 7:03 am
durangopipe wrote:joegoat wrote: ↑Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:59 pm
Back home on the farm for the weekend. Mrs. Joegoat is currently spending some quality time with Dixie the farm dog. She's a mutt, but loves herding cows and she's a groundhog killing ace so we figure she's got some terrier and shepherd in her. The dog that is, not Mrs. Joegoat.
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Dixie looks like a sweetie, even if she is groundhog killing ace.
She is, now that her puppy phase is finally fading.
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by JimVH » Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:01 am
Cool pup. Love the slow mo.
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by JimVH » Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:05 am
joegoat wrote: ↑Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:59 pm
Back home on the farm for the weekend. Mrs. Joegoat is currently spending some quality time with Dixie the farm dog. She's a mutt, but loves herding cows and she's a groundhog killing ace so we figure she's got some terrier and shepherd in her. The dog that is, not Mrs. Joegoat.
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Cute look on her face. So innocent.
My aunt had a dog once that was obsessed with digging up moles. He wouldn’t kill them outright, he just tossed them around playfully until they gave up. As soon as they stopped moving he lost interest and left them for dead.
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by joegoat » Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:17 am
JimVH wrote:joegoat wrote: ↑Sat Nov 09, 2019 8:59 pm
Back home on the farm for the weekend. Mrs. Joegoat is currently spending some quality time with Dixie the farm dog. She's a mutt, but loves herding cows and she's a groundhog killing ace so we figure she's got some terrier and shepherd in her. The dog that is, not Mrs. Joegoat.
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Cute look on her face. So innocent.
My aunt had a dog once that was obsessed with digging up moles. He wouldn’t kill them outright, he just tossed them around playfully until they gave up. As soon as they stopped moving he lost interest and left them for dead.
This dog goes off in the fields to get the groundhogs and drags them back to the barn once she has dispatched them.
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by durangopipe » Sun Nov 10, 2019 11:02 am
JimVH wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:01 am
Cool pup. Love the slow mo.
I’m hearing the theme from “Chariots of Fire.”

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by michigander » Sun Nov 10, 2019 4:09 pm
durangopipe wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2019 11:02 am
JimVH wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2019 9:01 am
Cool pup. Love the slow mo.
I’m hearing the theme from “Chariots of Fire.”
