c-series don 9,381 #451 Posted January 13 (edited) Today Lucy was at the firehouse waiting for the guys to show up so she could take them truck training Edited January 13 by c-series don 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,251 #452 Posted January 13 @c-series don couple Q's: Is she regular full time or volunteer? Rank? How's her driving? Better than average I'm guessing with all the heavy equipment experience... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 9,381 #453 Posted January 13 @SylvanLakeWH She’s a volunteer, like the human that she owns. She’s not an officer, she’s a black hat😂 that’s what we call non-officers in the fire service. Her driving is exceptional because of her always calm demeanor, which is helpful when the sh_ _’s hittin the fan. Thank you for asking, I’ll tell her! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,398 #454 Posted January 15 Well at least she ain't spoiled. 3 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 9,381 #455 Posted January 16 Well @ebinmaine at least there’s still room on the floor for you! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 13,511 #456 Posted January 16 (edited) On 7/20/2024 at 11:11 PM, kpinnc said: I waited 40 years to get another Shepherd. Today my wife found her for me. She's 12 weeks old! So, 6 months later. ...She's slightly larger. First pic, July. Second pic, January. She's now about 80lbs. Still a puppy of course but still growing. I think she needs a saddle. Edited January 16 by kpinnc 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,398 #457 Posted January 16 7 hours ago, kpinnc said: still growing. I think she needs a saddle. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,565 #458 Posted January 16 13 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Well at least she ain't spoiled. Oh noooo 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,515 #459 Posted February 14 Last Saturday was a really difficult day… This was Kahlua at the age of maybe 3 months. She was technically my son's dog, along with his wife and eventually their two lovely daughters, but in reality she adopted all of us, including my wife and daughter, and we all loved her as if she were our own. Lu came to us in 2014 from a local rescue organization, and lived with us for about a year or so while my son lived at home with us before he got married. She was an adorable, fun, energetic pup, who loved being with her people and getting as many belly rubs as she could possibly talk us into. We took her to dog parks, and along on numerous hikes, taught her the joys of laying in small flowing bodies of water, and generally let her explore life with the rest of us. She loved going with us to visit our place in Virginia, where for at least a few days at a time she could finally be rid of that dang leash that always seemed to be holding her back, and just run and wander and chase deer, seemingly forever. Lu loved to let her spirit run free, and sometimes had trouble understanding basic life principles, like "just because it's laying on the ground or the floor in front of you doesn't mean it's food". Or "you really shouldn't jump off high places very often". She played hard, and suffered some physical ailments because of it, and had some surgeries to correct those ailments, and so was doing pretty good in her middle years considering everything she'd put herself through. But then a couple of years ago, during a regular routine exam, her vets noticed some problems with her blood work. They did some more tests and found that she had some sort of blood cancer that I couldn't possibly explain to you all, and told us that even with chemo and medications she probably only had another year or so to live. We fully expected Christmas 2023 to be her last with us, and celebrated accordingly with lots of presents and attention. She didn't have a clue what was going on, and went on with her life as usual, and for most of 2024 only showed a moderate bit of deterioration in her energy levels and general physical condition. To our surprise we were lucky enough to be able to celebrate Christmas in 2024 with her as well. But then things started going bad pretty quickly. I'll spare you the details, but at some point my son and his wife decided they were out of options and it was time to let her go, and Saturday we said goodbye to Kahlua for the very last time. The day before that, I took a long walk by myself through one of my favorite places to take Lu for hikes, a local nature preserve with streams and woods and lots of wildlife and all their sounds and smells. It was a peaceful walk, with lots of memories, and by the end I had gone from being very sad to thinking I had it together and was finally ready to accept what was going to happen the next day. But that feeling ended as soon as my son and his family arrived Saturday to let us see Lu that last time, and I saw her walk down the ramp out of their car, with a good bit of difficulty, and then come running right over to me for the usual hugs and licks and belly rub. I just about lost it right then, and as I looked around at the rest of my family I realized they were having as much trouble as I was. We somehow all managed to keep it together while they were here at the house, said our final goodbyes and took care of our two granddaughters while their mom and dad took Lu to the vet for the last time. It went well, mom and dad returned a couple hours later without Lu, and suddenly their 4-year-old understood the reality of what they'd explained to her was going to happen, and she got real sad and quiet. I understand she's handling it well back at home, but she really loved her pup and I know she's going to miss her, and so will we all. Anybody who's read this far, I appreciate your hanging with me here. I didn't expect to write so much when I sat down to compose this post, but this one's going to hurt for a long time. Here's some photos of Lu in her adult years, enjoying some of her favorite activities and people… Rest in peace Luey, and thank you for ALL the memories. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 50,565 #460 Posted February 15 Good but sad Tuna ... 2 hours ago, tunahead72 said: run and wander and chase deer, 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 27,251 #461 Posted February 15 Excellent memories @tunahead72... tough when they're gone... Our Denali makes friends with the deer... IMG_2608.mov 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,515 #462 Posted February 15 Yeah, Lu would get up in the morning, stiff as all get out, she'd stretch for a few seconds, and then we'd open the door for her to go outside. If she saw a deer she would haul a$$ after it, stiffness and bladder be damned. If there was more than one, they'd run off in different directions and she'd start thinking she could catch ALL of them. It was hilarious to watch, she was pretty quick but she never had a chance. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stvski80085 128 #463 Posted February 15 Penny is out French bulldog. She is addicted to my rc trucks. I have two dedicated to her. She wakes me in the morning and goes and lays by it. Steve 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 13,511 #464 Posted February 15 (edited) 23 hours ago, tunahead72 said: Anybody who's read this far, I appreciate your hanging with me here. I didn't expect to write so much when I sat down to compose this post, but this one's going to hurt for a long time. No question about it, they become family. Its clear she knew that she was loved. In time, you'll catch yourself laughing at a funny memory of her. It never stops hurting, but it does get a little easier over time. Edited February 15 by kpinnc 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
