R.I.P. Clifty

[clifty_man]

I believe it was in the late winter of 2004, and my wife and I were in the process of moving from Albuquerque to the south-central Missouri Ozarks.  I was driving along a back road and saw a little pile of black puppies at the side of the road.  I thought that was pretty weird, and determined that I would stop and investigate if they were still

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[dangerous_beans]

*Hug* It's never, ever easy to lose family. Even if anyone else would consider them 'just a dog' or 'just a cat' or... It's harder, too, when you second-guess yourself and your actions. I'm sorry for your loss.

Edited to spell. 'Cause misspelling totally detracts from the sentiment. Heh.

[skreidle]

Ohhh.. I'm so sorry to hear that. It sounds like to gave him a fantastic life--and he returned the favor--and you did everything you could. I don't think there's anything more you could have done.

[thecuddlycactus]

He was a gorgeous dog, and what a shock to lose him that way. Mine does that same head-tilt thing as he tries to pick words out of the conversation, and it brings that much more to the human-dog relationship when you know he's trying to understand you.

[jenss1234]

I'm so sorry. I don't think you failed him. I think you're a good dad. :) RIP, Clifty.

[cactusgrandma]

After a total of 5 dogs lost to death in the woods and 3 major injuries in the woods it still seems to me that something more that mourning a wonderful and loved dog would be in order. Everyone can sympathize and make you feel that you have not failed them all but the fact remains that the injuries and losses will go on unless some changes are made in the way the dogs are cared for. I am the one who 'suggested' that it didn't need to happen. I am the wife. I carried that wonderful dog in my coat, communicated with him, and now feel the pain of his loss which was out of my control. I loved him. I mourn him and always will. /