My Dog, My Friend.

He was more than my dog, he was really my adventure buddy. I miss him. He died in my arms about a month ago. We crossed the Continental Divide, fished, hunted pheasants, hiked, kayaked and played a ton of ball. He would always be by my side, help me gather fire wood, play hide and seek in the woods, and even helped me coaching baseball (he showed my outfielders the correct route to take). I adopted him after the breeder gave him up as a puppy because he was "too ugly of a border collie to sell". He made me a better person. He was on my mind tonight and just needed to vent.

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People who don't keep pets just don't understand. Good lookin pup!

Now you can cherish the memories.

I love border collies use to have 9, here,s a pic. of my best friend she will stick with me throw thick are thin and still put up with my junk.Attachment 137208 I would sure miss her if something happened to her.She's a 3 yr.old rat terrier

Sorry to hear that, Scott....after 2+ years of mourning the loss of our dog, we recently got another.

He reminds me so much of our old dog that I miss my old dog all over again!

I feel your pain Scott they are like a family member!!!!

a man cannot put into words the loss of his dog.He is always there,watching you waiting for u to play fetch a stick or just to go,he doesn't care where just to go.I have lost a few over the years and at each loss emotions kick in at any time that u cannot control I feel your pain. it seems to never go away. Best thing Ive found is to get another . Anew pup will never take his place but will fill a void. The saying A man"s best friend is deffinatly true!

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i feel your pain scott they are like a family member!!!!

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They are always there for you and never complain. My pups have helped me thru some tough times in the past. Sorry for your loss.

He might have been "too ugly to sell as a border collie" to the breeder, but he was priceless to you...that's all that matters. I think if you look up the definition of "unconditional love" in the dictionary, you might find a pic of your dog there. Be proud that you gave him a best friend.

I don't think he was ugly at all. Sorry for ur loss

Know the feeling all to well. My terrier buddy has been missing for 2 days. Live in the country and he has took off before but comes back in a day. Loves to hunt skunks of all critters. Missus looking for him now. Crazy how they become part of the family.

Sorry for your loss, I consider my dogs my kids. Everytime one passes on I say never again then I come across another one that needs a good home.

He was a beautiful border collie. I love border collies and ausies. We have had 1 of each. They are so smart. Almost to smart for their own good. When we got our aussie as a pup our son was small and still in diapers. The pup would chase him through the house and bite his diaper pulling tufts of white cotton out. Had to stop that. they thought it was fun but tufts of white stuff on the floor and leaky diaper was not good.LOL But wouldn't change it for nothing.

A lot of us know the pain too well. Had a Gordon Setter woven into the fabric of my soul for 12 wonderful years. Still haven't gotten over her just yet to get another. Standard was set real high for the next one. Glad you have good memories to reflect on. Hopefully you'll find another one too ugly to sell, but too beautiful to pass up.

Kit, that is prolly the most heartfelt post I have ever read! Scott, hope you find a new friend to fill the void. Sorry for your loss.

my first dog was a border collie named Shilo. man I miss her! my second and current dog is a border collie named Phoebe. near twin to Shilo and both are smarter than I have ever seen in a dog. my wife's dog is a basset hound. complete opposite of a border collie! yup, they are all family members, hurts to lose one but the next one will be unique in their own way.

Sorry to hear of the loss
It's true that they become part of the family
My first dog lived for 19 yrs was a beagle mix
When mom n dad brought me home from the hospital he sleep under my crib n passed away my my freshman year of high school
Still miss em

Thanks to everyone.

Ugly is in the eye of the beholder. I think he's a good lookin pooch; and there is an intelligence and attitude in those eyes YOU won't find in any other dog (or person for that matter). I feel for you and your family and understand your grief. My condolences.