Greenacres Diesel : Jan 21 2004 thru July 5 2007

[Drew Good]

Hey Gang,

It is with great sadness that I write this as Thursday I had to put my best friend and hunting companion to sleep forever. I can honestly say while Diesel was not perfect I have never ever had a dog that was so loyal to me. I would leave the house to go to work and he would mope around the house until the moment I got back. He would always greet me at the door with a huge kiss and hug.

Unfortunately this is where the loyalies ended. Ever since he was 2 I struggled with an agression issues. For some reason as soon as my wife became pregnant with our child he became very agressive with her. I had tried everything in my power to get him over this and I thought I had it solved until a couple of weeks ago when he starting to become increasingly agressive twards her again. I have spent the last week trying to get him "back in line" but as you can tell I failed. I can't help but feel that I failed him and I am taking this very hard. I know I did the right thing as I could never live with myself if he turned on my son but that does not make this any easier, he was my buddy and I loved him.

So yesterday I wanted to go out and spend one last day with my buddy. I took him to the lake swimming and did alot of fun bumper's together before him and I went for his final ride together.

Diesel was the main reason this forum was created. I have had labs all my life but I never had one with such an intence desire to retrieve until him. He is the dog that got me interested in Hunt Tests and Field trials. Diesel will be sorely missed by my family, my 9 month old boy loved him so dearly.

While he is gone, He will be remembered forever

I Loved You Best

Copyright © Jim Willis 2002,
all rights reserved

So this is where we part, My Friend,
and you'll run on, around the bend,
gone from sight, but not from mind,
new pleasures there you'll surely find.
I will go on, I'll find the strength,
life measures quality, not its length.
One long embrace before you leave,
share one last look, before I grieve.
There are others, that much is true,
but they be they, and they aren't you.
And I, fair, impartial, or so I thought,
will remember well all you've taught.
Your place I'll hold, you will be missed,
the fur I stroked, the nose I kissed.
And as you journey to your final rest,
take with you this...I loved you best

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[3 black dogs]

Sorry to hear this Drew but you made the right decision.

Chris

[ducksoup]

Sorry to hear about this -- very hard decision to make -- but you did what you felt had to be done -- tough choice but probably for the better all the way around

[franklauzon]

Sorry for you loss Drew, I remember you asking about ways of dealing with this a while back... If you were worried about you son, or wifes safety, then you deffinitely made the right decision, just remember to give the other pup a big hug.

[Maverick]

So sorry for your loss Drew.
God Bless.

Mav.....

[Kevin Hannah]

Really sorry to hear that Drew, I had a dog years ago with the same issues so I understand how difficult it is.

Kevin

[verno]

Best of luck Drew. Sorry to hear about your loss.

[quackaddict2]

hey drew i am really sorry to hear about this

i to had to put one of my dogs down at 6 yrs over the same issue

i know it was a hard thing to do but you never would have forgave yourself if one of your loved ones got hurt

[Huntmaster]

Drew you did what you had to do, I lost a great lab to cancer about 6 years ago. My Son took her to the vet to have put down. my only regret is that it should have been me to see him go, not the job of a boy. I was a coward, you Sir were not. I will tip a glass tonight for your bravery, and in memory of Diesel. I do hope your son and wife will except a new puppy in the future. Dam sure the pup will be going to a great loving home!

[Anna Scott]

You have made one of the harest decisions ever but in your heart know that it was the right one. Carry only the good memories.

[Drew Good]

Thanks everyone for you kind words. My wife and I are having a hard time accepting the fact that Diesel is gone and that we made the right decision. He was like our first born child to us.

Well in an effort to gain some closure and to speed along the greving process we went out today and put a cross where we laid him to rest. Here is a picture of Mercedes and I....


http://www.canadianhuntingdogs.com/forums/imagehosting/1468fceeb1c54b.jpg

[Sharon]

So sorry Drew.
The sad truth is that when you let yourself love a dog, there is going to be some heartache along the way, but imho it's still worth it.

[just chessies]

Sorry for your loss, bury him in your heart and he will always be with you

[LET'M RUN]

So sad bud, I had to bury my first lab. A couple of years ago, it took my new dog (Chevy) to make me understand it was for the best, so it may be that the little girl between your legs (Mercedes) will help you through the tough times.

Take care Tony

[franklauzon]

That's a very moving picture Drew... Just keep giving Mercedes hugs and it'll get better.

[rocko]

Sorry to hear that.....you have had some serious string of bad luck.

[canman]

Very sorry you have had to go through this. My first lab got aggressive after my first child was born. He was then bannished to his outside kennel aside from training and hunting. I was never sure that was the right thing either. You made a tough, but good, choice.

[waterfowler65]

I'm very sory for your loss Drew, I know how you feel....

Marc.....

[TK'S]

Drew sorry to hear about buddy . Terry