My thoughts are with you Crumb. Bear was a great trail dog.
Anything's within walking distance if you've got the time.
GA-ME 03, LT 04/06, PCT 07'
Very sorry for you loss.
I am very sorry to hear that. There is no easy to deal with a loss of a friend like that. Just know that she is hiking the greatest trail of all and she'll sniff out a great spot to setup camp for when you get there.
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Enjoy it while it's wild. Soon enough we'll be hiking indoors.
It's always sad to lose a pet. But they do have an advantage over humans. When the time comes most owners are unselfish enough to end their misery.
My daughter's dog visited us today. Fenway is taking heart medicine and is growing blind. But she remembered all her old haunts and insisted on visiting them all today when I took her for a walk. My daughter, I'm sure, will do what's right for Fenway when the time comes.
I sometimes wonder when my time comes, if I'll find someone equally kind.
Weary
Finding someone that understands that is difficult when the time is actually there. Not that I know.
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Enjoy it while it's wild. Soon enough we'll be hiking indoors.
sending my deepest sympathies on your loss. but like fd pointed out, she is on the rainbow bridge with all the other trail dogs....
Peanuts (aka i.j.)
"A womans place its on the trail"
boy, do i understand where you are coming from. They become such a huge part of your life. devastating to lose an animal. i will be thinking of you....sending you all my empathy.
Bear is now hiking with Kodi...
I'll add my condolences, too. My pet/friend isn't a good trail hiker, but she is a great companion. I've lost some over the years and almost lost Trix a couple of years ago. Only a true pet lover would completely understand.
Sorry for your loss Crumb...Bear was a cool dog.
My dog Cooper and I will be out on the trail tomorrow. As we walk in your footsteps both you and Bear will be on our minds.
Crumb, you're a great guy, Bear was a great partner. You deserved each other.
Crumb, I've been thinking about this all day since I read the post this AM. I'm sorry for you and your loss. I'm sure you will remember your friend every step you take from here on out. That means a lot.
If you don't make waves, it means you ain't paddling
As an animal lover, I want to offer my heartfelt condolences.
mini-m.
Thanks to all for the support, kind words and messages! As a dog (and Dino) lover, Bear was quick to win over our hearts. It has been so sad here, she was more than a "pet" and was well intergrated in our lives and it will be a long time before we can accept our loss. Those of you who know Crumb and his Bear know he took exceptional care of her and that she loved him so much. Damn good dog, and damn smart, we've suffered a great loss!
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I lost my Australian Shepherd, Suzie Q, a little over two years ago. Hardly a day passes when something around the house doesn't remind me of her. If only more people possessed the demeanor of our dogs...
Thanks for being a good care-giver and friend to Bear.
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Crumsnatcher, Losing Bear is a great loss to our hiking family. I met you and Bear at Miss Janets in 02 and remember that day like it was yesterday. She was such a gentle soul. Bear will surely be missed.
So sorry to hear about your loss. . Time (and maybe a new companion) will help heal the wound.
T.
As I live, declares the Lord God, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn back from his way and live. Ezekiel 33:11