Bettis "the dog" RIP: 1995 - 2009
Tough day at the Bettis household. Our 14 year old Beagle mix passed away today. Old Bettis was a reall go-getter back in the day. Loved to play ball. God, that dog would chase a tennis ball for hours. Real good dog too, learned to sit, roll-over, shake, etc... I could always let her out back with no fence and she would never leave the yard. She lived in three different apartements and then two houses.
Bettis had really slowed over the past year. I found her this morning laying out in the yard, limp and having a real hard time breathing. She had a cogestive heart failure.
Just got done burying her in the back yard a couple of hourse ago.
You'll be missed Bettis. RIP.
Replies to: Bettis "the dog" RIP: 1995 - 2009
I hope the kids are handling things OK. That's tough.
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You were both lucky dogs, Mr. B...hang in there...
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Another elemental moves on...she'll find your family again. Condolences.
Dogs don't ask for much and they're always there with tail wagging. Just remember the joy.
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Re: Bettis "the dog" RIP: 1995 - 2009
My sympathies to you....our golden is getting up there in years as well....
Sounds like a great dog. Sorry for her loss.
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Did Jakers run him over? Sorry to hear that.
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I'm sorry for your loss Bettis. God Bless you and the family
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Poor fella. Sounds like he had a great life and added a lot to yours.
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That sucks man
Sounds you made a great life for the 'ol girl, though. Take solice in that.
Thanks fellas, I really appreciate it.
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My condolences to you and the family
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Sorry to hear B. I have to ask a question though.
You buried your dog in the back yard?
Where exactly?
What if it rains? What if you ever sell the house?
Re: Sorry to hear B. I have to ask a question though.
Thanks Conor. I buried her in the far corner of the backyard by the tree line. Rain shouldn't be an issue, I buried her several feet deep. I packed the dirt down down real good, soaked it, etc... She isn't going anywhere.
Yep, we may move down the line, but what are you going to do. I didn't want to have her cremated, that seemed cruel.
Sorry to hear it Bettis.
Thinking about getting a dog soon, but this part scares me. Especially for my kids.
Though horribly sad, the death of a pet can be educational for kids
Teaches them to accept death, handle grief and ultimately move on with fond memories.
That being said, I'm completely dreading the day my 'ol lab kicks it and having to tell my young son. Rest assured, we'll both be sobbing heavily.
sorry b6...
we have 3 cats and 2 dogs and 2 of my cats are gettin' very old...
i feel for ya man, pets are the best...
oinker ^-@-^ ~
Sorry to hear that old man.
Take Woj's advice.
That's a tough one.
And your a tough guy to take the tasks you did upon yourself. Once the "pain" wears a bit, go find yourself a puppy.
I'll send a few prayers your way.
Keep us posted.
