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These are the dogs of our lives
I was watching Eros the other day. Watching the big man trying to get up off the floor to walk. It is a struggle these days and a far cry from the young dog I used to watch jump over six foot walls. I keep telling him he is not allowed to get old, but it doesn't seem to be helping any. It naturally caused me to think of all the dogs that have passed through my life...all too briefly. The first was a fiesty chihuahua that belonged to my parents when I was born. Then the boarder collie that gave me rides on my skateboard as a youth. Then a dog that changed my sixteen year old life. His name was Sam and he was one of the timberwolf/shepherd mixes. That is when I became interested in training dogs. A K-9 handler with the local PD agreed to help me train the dog (why I don't know!). I learned a lot of lessons that summer not just about training a dog, but having a bond with a dog that really can't be understood by regular folks. Success, failure and having a friend that gave his all without really asking for much in return. My first partner as a handler was a salty old veteran named Khan who can be seen "on Vacation" at JessyK9's page laying by the pool with jessy, and Tessa. He taught me as much about handling a police dog as I ever taught him. He also saved my butt a time or two! I can never get the memory out of my head of our last trip to the Vet. You know the one. My nickname for Eros was "wonderdog" 'cause he was just that good. I placed my life in his hands (paws), and him in mine. It still breaks my heart that he can't go to work anymore. God knows he is willing. I think often of how much time we have left. How will I cope with his loss? Perhaps I should just be glad that I have him now, and that I had the pleasure of knowing and working with such a fine soul. Now I have a new partner in Jerry Lee. I look forward to getting to know this dog and wonder what things he and I will do as he passes through my life....all too briefly
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From this human, I want to thank you and all the other K9's for your service to us. Eros, enjoy a long and well deserved retirement, Jessy RIP.
228 days ago by itsallmine
Well Teddy you had to make me cry about Jessy. I know how you feel as I watched Bikinni dog all the way to end of her wonderful life. I still wish I had JUST ONE MORE DAY with her so cherish every second with the Eros (I'm not the Baby he is!) I can't imagine him not being around but after seeing him finding dope the other day, he has a while left --thank goodness! Julie and Tessa
228 days ago by Jessyk9
I know how you feel, even though Kronk and I aren't partners as you and Eros were. While reading your blog, I couldn't help but to think of you and Julie and the many dogs I have gone thorough already in just my 28 years of living. How you guys have taught me so much more about dogs than I could ever imagine, and I want to thank you and Julie for doing so. I though about those times at Julie's when you would let me watch you work the dogs you were training and all of the advice and tips you gave me regarding Kronk's training. Wow, you sure know your dogs....The Dog Whisperer on tv has nothing on you!!! :) It pains me to know about Eros's health, I LOVE THAT FELLA!!!! Only from the few years that I have know him, I have grown attached to him, just like with Jessy and Tessa. When I watch you and Eros interact, it's obvious the amount of love, trust, and respect you two have for one another and I can only hope that I am fortunate to have the same relationship with my two "babies". Wow, to have a relationship like you have with Eros, or that Julie had with Jessy, that is what every dog owner wants. I will pray for Eros, like I prayed for Jessy. His soul is strong, and I'm sure he will be around for quite some time being "the baby". Please, let me know if there is ever anything I can do to help out. You know I love being around him and taking care of him, heck I've done it many times at Julie's. Hugs and kisses to Eros!!!!!
240 days ago by dogsANDcats
Eros is a very handsome German Shepherd. By jumping over those 6 feet walls and being active he will be around a lot longer than you think.
I lost Chamie my cocker spaniel last October. She was 17 1/2 years old. When we first moved to Dallas Ten years ago. We had never seen so many frogs jumping around. She caught one and got very sick. When I took her to the dog hospital they thought she was not going to make it but she did.
She lost her sight and hearing a few years later. She loved life and stayed around for the next 5 years. She was a very healthy and spoiled cocker.
I adopted Baxter three weeks after Chamie died.
When I was growing up we had a German Shepherd. To this day I will always remember Heidi.
Have a great weekend
Baxter and Kathy
260 days ago by Kathyintexas
My husband and I held our last dog, an big red Aussie Merle. What a dog he was, my husband's first dog, the one that was just his and his alone. Max, like Eros, had such a hard time getting up and age in his body was catching up with him, but his spirit was that of a pup. For us the final decision was what was best for Max. We wanted him around, the thought of being without him hurt too much, we would seek any treatment to prolong his life. We gradually understood that the part of him that was his soul, was 'dog', and when he couldn't be a dog anymore, it was time to do one more and perhaps the greatest unselfish thing we could do....let him go, peacefully, in our arms. They serve us, love us, die for us, put themselves in harms way for us, the only thing we can do to return that life of unselfishness they have given us is to return the act.
Jerry Lee has now put his trust in you as did Eros. What a gift you have been given, the stewardship of these animals.
Well spoken, we never forget our past dogs, time heals only that in time we remember them with smiles and fond memories, but we never forget, and that's as it should be.
261 days ago by Monty
Teddy ~ Beautifully written, from the heart. All we can do is love and take care of them, for the time we have them; and most of all ~ be thankful these wonderful beings are with us (setting examples WE should follow!!). Tina & the AusSiebelts
261 days ago by TinaValant
Dogs are gifts from God..I think you should just continue to love the hell outta him..He has served you well and you him.Thank God you have all your awesome memories with him.
I know what you mean about our pets..My horses, my dogs, all just incredibly loyal.
261 days ago by NadiaWebber
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