Popular Post sheep_herder ★ Posted September 12, 2020 Popular Post Share #1 Posted September 12, 2020 His age finally caught up with him and he needed a rest. Thus we had him put to sleep this afternoon. He will be sorely missed. Here are a few reminders of him over the years. 18 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted September 12, 2020 Share #2 Posted September 12, 2020 wonderful photos and memories! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted September 12, 2020 Share #3 Posted September 12, 2020 So sorry. Sounds like you had a wonderful life together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted September 12, 2020 Share #4 Posted September 12, 2020 Such a cutie. Goodbye, Lad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted September 12, 2020 Share #5 Posted September 12, 2020 ...tough one. Sorry man. It's hard to let a 14 year dog go, however merciful it seems. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapr ★ Posted September 12, 2020 Share #6 Posted September 12, 2020 I'm sorry. They leave such a big hole in our lives. Godspeed Lad 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted September 12, 2020 Share #7 Posted September 12, 2020 Condolences. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted September 12, 2020 Share #8 Posted September 12, 2020 Sorry for your loss of a family member. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shotgun Posted September 12, 2020 Share #9 Posted September 12, 2020 So sorry for your loss! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted September 12, 2020 Share #10 Posted September 12, 2020 So sorry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted September 12, 2020 Share #11 Posted September 12, 2020 Sorry for you loss. 14 years goes by fast... I'm sure you have a lot of good memories. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted September 12, 2020 Share #12 Posted September 12, 2020 Oh I am so sorry to hear this. But I'm glad Lad had a life any dog would envy - a loving companion, lots of space to run and explore, and days filled with a purpose. It doesn't make the loss any easier now, but I hope all the happy memories will bring you comfort. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted September 12, 2020 Share #13 Posted September 12, 2020 Oh dear, sincere condolences to you and Mrs. Sheep Herder. May your memories of lad bring you great comfort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted September 12, 2020 Share #14 Posted September 12, 2020 What a great dog who has had a great life! It's hard to think of a better home for him. A place where he was loved and cared for. Where he had a job, many animal friends, places to roam & explore, and, most of all, two fantastic parents watching over him! I am sorry for what will be a big loss for you and your wife, but Lad has been blessed having you and you've been blessed having him, so that and many great memories may comfort you in a tough time. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted September 12, 2020 Share #15 Posted September 12, 2020 How are the other dogs doing? Sapphire’s friend on the other side of the fence had it tough after he was gone. He kept climbing up on the neighbor’s shed and jumping into our yard to find him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted September 12, 2020 Share #16 Posted September 12, 2020 2 hours ago, roadsue said: How are the other dogs doing? Sapphire’s friend on the other side of the fence had it tough after he was gone. He kept climbing up on the neighbor’s shed and jumping into our yard to find him. My daughters in-laws’ pug was never the same after their Westie died. The Westie was the leader of the pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share #17 Posted September 12, 2020 2 hours ago, roadsue said: How are the other dogs doing? Sapphire’s friend on the other side of the fence had it tough after he was gone. He kept climbing up on the neighbor’s shed and jumping into our yard to find him. Lad was the house dog, and only interacted with the others when they went for walks in the pasture. he has not been very active the last couple of weeks, partly the reason for our decision. Lad slept in the house, and the other sleep in their kennel or 3-season porch. They did not seem any different last night or this morning. One must remember they have their jobs to do: Tag gathers the sheep; Shadie checks on the horses and then the sheep; and Duke does a lot of messing around and being loved by the lambs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share #18 Posted September 12, 2020 Here are two I forgot. I should add, that Lad was my wife's constant companion, day and night. You can tell Lad was very impressed with the 'too small sweater'. He only wore it for photos, and then it was given to the neighbors, for their much smaller dog. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted September 12, 2020 Share #19 Posted September 12, 2020 Sorry Sheep Herder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikeguy Posted September 12, 2020 Share #20 Posted September 12, 2020 33 minutes ago, sheep_herder said: I should add, that Lad was my wife's constant companion, day and night. That means this will be even more difficult for your wife. Her shadow is gone... Whenever we lose a dog (normally we have 2) in a few weeks something unusual happens and a new dog arrives to live with us. Karma... or fate finds us a new dog. I hope you are this lucky.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share #21 Posted September 12, 2020 15 minutes ago, Bikeguy said: That means this will be even more difficult for your wife. Her shadow is gone... Whenever we lose a dog (normally we have 2) in a few weeks something unusual happens and a new dog arrives to live with us. Karma... or fate finds us a new dog. I hope you are this lucky.. We had 4, but none of the other 3 are quite the same as Lad. Shadie is house broken, and may move inside for a bit. She has warmed up to my wife during the year we've had her. Shadie is 6 yo. We may be too old to start again with a puppy. Besides, although Duke is 3 yo, we both feel he is and acts like a puppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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