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Those of you I'm friends with on Facebook know. I made the hardest decision of my life including pulling mas tube. They say what don't kill ya makes ya stronger. I'd win any weight lifting comp at this point.

Normally long winded but wanna share a few short stories

"So I lost my first boxer four years prior, we decided surprise ma for Christmas Eve as we always shared that day, she cried uncontrollably, one of my best friends said never choose a dog, let them choose you. I wanted the fat one sal had the female runt, but one wouldn't leave me. We chose him. Best damn decision ever, remember stopping at a gas station in a snow storm and he peed. Sal slept with him that night, never a whimper. Had ma and dad close eyes brought him in and tears flowed. "

"Joose never growled, he was probably 6 months, sal bent over threw some stuff in truck and some Mexicans whistled and hollared, they screamed she has a f ing pitbull and rolled out, that's his girlfriend"

"Guiding, hardest part leaving the babies. Joose was my best beer drinking buddy. Night before I left for Kansas we drank a case my lil dude had eight, we smoked . He went in ate all his food went out puked, used wall to get to couch, I picked him up to get on."

I'm proud of myself my first boxer had my dad put down. But sal and I cuddled him when they did. Best part as he lied he gave us both a kiss and he rarely kissed me.

My saying was always

" Best friend in whole wide world if they're were two you'd be the same" with a paw bump"

I'm a absolutely a dumpster fire, I look like I took on Tyson couldn't get out of bed til 1130. I gotta spend time with baby step sis as she's hurting already.
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Really sorry to hear this. I wish there was something I could say that would help ease the pain, but I know there isn't. Hang in there, if you need to chat you know where to find me.
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Sorry for both of you

Have had to put several to sleep over the years.

never gets easier. hugs for you two
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So sorry to hear the about your beloved pup... I know how hard this is. The memories will remain.
My heart aches for you and Sal..
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Sad to hear, I had to put two down when I was younger and said I can't do it again, so I never got another dog. I know how they grab your heart and never let go. Time will help it seems like it always does.
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i have had 3 boxer and cancer took 2 of them.i love them more than anyone .right now i am on computer while the boxer )grace) is hogging bed so i rerckon sofa again.u will get over it and i will surely say prayers.they go to heaven also i pray.
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Damn man, that's tough. Sorry to hear about your loss. Dangit these dogs lives are too short.
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Praying for a healing of the heart for you and Sal.
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Put my 12 yo Lab down 2 months ago. Still hurts like it was today. Condolences to you and the rest of the family from ours.
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Very sorry to hear sir.
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Sorry to hear.

Just know he will be up there waiting on you like always
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It's quite a bargain we make when we get a puppy. We know they will give us unconditional loyalty and love and we agree to do what we must do when the time comes. If it wasn't for the love, companionship and loyalty they freely give in the "now", we would never have one because of the "then". It is a tough thing to lose a four-legged friend and I am sorry for your loss. Gil
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I wanna thank everyone from the bottom of my heart. I've been keeping my baby girl busy.

I'm not gonna make the same mistake and wait for years. I'll never replace him and it may sound stupid but having two is easier It's weird looking in rearview not seeing two heads out window. I'm a dog nut and if I can give one home we'll both be better


Sal wants a bulldog but not sure I wanna drop 3k on a puppy
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Do bulldogs like beer? 🙈
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So this came across Sal's fb tonight. I'll never replace joose never ever ever but if you read description it like god penned it for us. He needs a sister it says. He's had anxiety issues and we're amazing with dogs Is this coincidence or a sign. Rescuing a dog is so rewarding.. Knowing you gave them a better life then they had before

I doubt I'll do it but it's so tempting.
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Really sorry for your loss. I had to put my lil buddy down last Aug. 2017 and the emptiness is hard to fill. I think a rescue would be a great thing to do and it looks like the decision has been made for you with that post!

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I hate bring this thread to top again. Turkey hunting got a call we knew was coming. We went to pick up urn. Sal was goo. We got him, we went down a two track he loved, got out and the three of us drank a beer together, shared memories yes he got his own beer. The urn reads "Til We meet Again At The Rainbow Bridge" Sal's goo, like literally hold in tears not to provoke hers but I've cried a good bit. I probably need to delay Ash spreading for a while. I know the spots I wanna do it. I got my BFF back not in the way I want but we're together.
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It's always sad to loose a best friend and companion, but the pics and great times will be etched in your minds forever :thumbup:

Our main concern, is that our new Yorkie probably will outlast at least one or maybe both of us :shock: :banghead:
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Very sorry for your loss! Boxers are the Best.
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