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sco · 25 April 2018, 06:55 AM

Well our dog Annie, my best buddy passed away last month at 11 years old, on our kid's Spring break of all things... She was a Giant Schnoodle, and as the saying goes, "Everyone says their dog is the best, and everyone is right." She was a brilliant, amazing, caring dog that never once showed any signs of aggression. I loved her way more than I thought was possible and I miss our walks and time together greatly...

The kids and my wife have been asking me to agree to a new puppy for a about a month now, and I have been pushing them off using reasons like financial costs, time, energy, and effort needed to raise a puppy to be a great dog.

My daughters don't know it yet, but I just agreed with my wife that we should get a new dog... Will probably be around September, and even though I've been a grump about this whole thing.. I'm actually getting pretty excited...

sco · 25 April 2018, 07:01 AM

Here is a picture of Annie happy as can be... Part of me will always miss her...

Art 1 · 25 April 2018, 07:04 AM

She looks nice!

superdog · 25 April 2018, 07:33 AM

Sorry for your loss.

So hard.

But great to hear a new one is on the way.

V25V · 25 April 2018, 07:35 AM

Sorry for your loss. Losing a pup is an awful thing to go through. We have a 14 year old dachshund and while she is doing well, she is certainly slowing down quite a bit. Have a 4 and 2 year old who adore her, dreading the day.

sco · 25 April 2018, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

Sorry for your loss.

So hard.

But great to hear a new one is on the way.

Thanks very much for the kind words. It really was much harder than I thought it would be to say goodbye, but I'm happy and looking forward to be opening up the house to another new member of the family.

sco · 25 April 2018, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by npalacio

Sorry for your loss. Losing a pup is an awful thing to go through. We have a 14 year old dachshund and while she is doing well, she is certainly slowing down quite a bit. Have a 4 and 2 year old who adore her, dreading the day.

Thanks, you and I sound like similar situations. My girls are 6 and 8 and they too adored our pup. They got their chance to say goodbye, which I think was a really good thing for them. They were definitely sad, but kids bounce back pretty strong.

During a really tender moment, my younger one looks at me through tears and says, "So now we'll only have a cat, that BITES!" It was so funny when it came out, that it lightened the somber time tenfold. Kids just have a way of doing that it seems.

PS, the cat is almost 15 and not the friendliest of creatures

V25V · 25 April 2018, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by sco

Thanks, you and I sound like similar situations. My girls are 6 and 8 and they too adored our pup. They got their chance to say goodbye, which I think was a really good thing for them. They were definitely sad, but kids bounce back pretty strong.

During a really tender moment, my younger one looks at me through tears and says, "So now we'll only have a cat, that BITES!" It was so funny when it came out, that it lightened the somber time tenfold. Kids just have a way of doing that it seems.

PS, the cat is almost 15 and not the friendliest of creatures

Hahaha. Thats awesome!

We had a cat growing up and it was the meanest thing you ever met. My Dad would be petting her on the couch, she would be purring, then all of a sudden..... "cono!" a loud cat scream and a thud as she was landing from mid air as he flung her off of him. I will never own a cat again due to that animal, ruined cats for me forever!

Anyhow, enjoy the new pup when he/she arrives and be sure to post an incoming!

PLNYC · 25 April 2018, 07:55 AM

Sorry for your loss. I have 3 in my pack right now and can’t imagine the pain you’ve felt.

breitlings · 25 April 2018, 08:13 AM

sorry and i hope the new one is special too.

123Blueface · 25 April 2018, 08:21 AM

They are family.
Awful when we lose them.

droptopman · 25 April 2018, 08:24 AM

So sorry for your loss. My condolences.

One of our "kids" is 14. She is a great pet and member of our family. We are preparing ourselves for when the time comes. Not having kids, we get pretty attached to our pets.

SemperFi · 25 April 2018, 09:18 AM

I’m so sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is one of life’s dark days.
Take solace in all of those great times that you shared. You gave Annie a wonderful life and she paid your family back with unconditional love.

Laszlo · 25 April 2018, 09:52 AM

That’s really sad. RIP pup.

RW16610 · 25 April 2018, 01:20 PM

So sorry to hear about this.

bdex75 · 25 April 2018, 01:32 PM

Sucks losing a pup. Have gone thru it 5 times total and the last one this time last year. They hold such a special place in our hearts and it is hard to let go. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of something that big old lug (St. Bernard) did or destroyed and just laugh about it now.

We were down to one for a little while, our standard poodle. But just added a new member to the family. An AussieDoodle that is about a year and a half old. Taking some adjusting but is a good time.

Great looking dog you had there.

Our current duo is made up of Rosie the Standard Poodle who is currently rocking the mowhawk.

And Lucy the AussieDoodle who is still afraid of me. But loves the wife and daughter.

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waQstar · 25 April 2018, 05:08 PM

Sorry for your loss, it's very hard at first...Getting a new puppy is a great idea, will you be going similar breed route ?

Pw92676 · 25 April 2018, 08:56 PM

Sorry for your loss :(

HL65 · 25 April 2018, 09:03 PM

Sorry for your loss and the best remedy is always a new best friend!

sco · 26 April 2018, 12:41 AM

Thank you all so much for the kind words. I shared the news last night with my girls, and they totally flipped. I know this is a really big deal for them (and all of us) and they are super excited!

As for the new puppy, we are actually looking at getting an AussieDoodle! Which is the same dog as Brandon, a couple of posts up!! Funny how things work sometimes..

GB-man · 26 April 2018, 12:45 AM

Sorry to hear buddy. Gorgeous dog.

Enjoy the puppy when he or she arrives! Lots of work but even more laughs.

encarter13 · 26 April 2018, 12:55 AM

Dogs leave paw prints on our hearts forever. It is so hard when one passes.

bellesdad0417 · 26 April 2018, 02:56 AM

Sorry for your loss I've been in your shoes (minus kids angle) many times. I will tell you the wait for the new one is exciting so enjoy that ride.

Urosfan · 26 April 2018, 03:02 AM

Sorry for your loss

TheRolexKingofLV · 26 April 2018, 03:04 AM

Sorry for your loss.

Glad to hear a new pup is coming soon! Annie would have wanted it that way!

Dynamite_Kid19 · 26 April 2018, 04:10 AM

Very sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to lose a dog. I'm still not ready a year after my dog Nala passed away. IDK if I'll ever get another 1. Until we do my wife and I are doing a lot of donating to various rescues in our area. Good luck with your new pup, may you all have a long happy life together.

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Limestonedan · 26 April 2018, 04:55 AM

You never really get over the loss of a beloved dog. They bring joy, you become attached, and then your heart breaks..

So sorry for your loss..

imperio · 26 April 2018, 06:15 AM

Sorry for your loss OP. We lost our first dog to old age over a year ago and it still hurts.

25 April 2018, 06:55 AM	#1
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	Good bye old friend, but Hello as well Well our dog Annie, my best buddy passed away last month at 11 years old, on our kid's Spring break of all things... She was a Giant Schnoodle, and as the saying goes, "Everyone says their dog is the best, and everyone is right." She was a brilliant, amazing, caring dog that never once showed any signs of aggression. I loved her way more than I thought was possible and I miss our walks and time together greatly... The kids and my wife have been asking me to agree to a new puppy for a about a month now, and I have been pushing them off using reasons like financial costs, time, energy, and effort needed to raise a puppy to be a great dog. My daughters don't know it yet, but I just agreed with my wife that we should get a new dog... Will probably be around September, and even though I've been a grump about this whole thing.. I'm actually getting pretty excited...

25 April 2018, 07:33 AM	#4
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droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	So sorry for your loss. My condolences. One of our "kids" is 14. She is a great pet and member of our family. We are preparing ourselves for when the time comes. Not having kids, we get pretty attached to our pets. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

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SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	I’m so sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is one of life’s dark days. Take solace in all of those great times that you shared. You gave Annie a wonderful life and she paid your family back with unconditional love. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

25 April 2018, 07:01 AM	#2
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	Here is a picture of Annie happy as can be... Part of me will always miss her...

25 April 2018, 07:04 AM	#3
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	She looks nice!

25 April 2018, 07:35 AM	#5
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,340	Sorry for your loss. Losing a pup is an awful thing to go through. We have a 14 year old dachshund and while she is doing well, she is certainly slowing down quite a bit. Have a 4 and 2 year old who adore her, dreading the day.

25 April 2018, 08:13 AM	#10
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	sorry and i hope the new one is special too.

25 April 2018, 08:21 AM	#11
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 4,939	They are family. Awful when we lose them.

25 April 2018, 09:52 AM	#14
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,847	That’s really sad. RIP pup. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

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RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,963	So sorry to hear about this.

25 April 2018, 01:32 PM	#16
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Sucks losing a pup. Have gone thru it 5 times total and the last one this time last year. They hold such a special place in our hearts and it is hard to let go. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of something that big old lug (St. Bernard) did or destroyed and just laugh about it now. We were down to one for a little while, our standard poodle. But just added a new member to the family. An AussieDoodle that is about a year and a half old. Taking some adjusting but is a good time. Great looking dog you had there. Our current duo is made up of Rosie the Standard Poodle who is currently rocking the mowhawk. And Lucy the AussieDoodle who is still afraid of me. But loves the wife and daughter. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

25 April 2018, 05:08 PM	#17
waQstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Walter A. Location: Sunny California Watch: 16760 Posts: 2,629	Sorry for your loss, it's very hard at first...Getting a new puppy is a great idea, will you be going similar breed route ? __________________ Our shadows taller than our soul........

25 April 2018, 08:56 PM	#18
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,123	Sorry for your loss :(

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26 April 2018, 12:41 AM	#20
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	Thank you all so much for the kind words. I shared the news last night with my girls, and they totally flipped. I know this is a really big deal for them (and all of us) and they are super excited! As for the new puppy, we are actually looking at getting an AussieDoodle! Which is the same dog as Brandon, a couple of posts up!! Funny how things work sometimes..

26 April 2018, 12:45 AM	#21
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,856	Sorry to hear buddy. Gorgeous dog. Enjoy the puppy when he or she arrives! Lots of work but even more laughs. __________________

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encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	Dogs leave paw prints on our hearts forever. It is so hard when one passes. __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

26 April 2018, 02:56 AM	#23
bellesdad0417 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: David Location: GA Watch: 214270 SD43 Posts: 2,179	Sorry for your loss I've been in your shoes (minus kids angle) many times. I will tell you the wait for the new one is exciting so enjoy that ride.

26 April 2018, 03:02 AM	#24
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Sorry for your loss

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TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Sorry for your loss. Glad to hear a new pup is coming soon! Annie would have wanted it that way! __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

26 April 2018, 04:10 AM	#26
Dynamite_Kid19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: US Posts: 285	Very sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to lose a dog. I'm still not ready a year after my dog Nala passed away. IDK if I'll ever get another 1. Until we do my wife and I are doing a lot of donating to various rescues in our area. Good luck with your new pup, may you all have a long happy life together. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

26 April 2018, 04:55 AM	#27
Limestonedan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Posts: 983	You never really get over the loss of a beloved dog. They bring joy, you become attached, and then your heart breaks.. So sorry for your loss..

26 April 2018, 06:15 AM	#28
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