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Well last evening Augustus my best fishing buddy and companion for the last nineteen years, yep 19, left to go fishing without me for the very first time, there are no words.... but so thankful for the memories that we shared together, so blessed for the much extended time that we got, I know the last few years were a bonus, spent in overtime, he did what he could do to keep going and did a fine good job of it. Augustus absolutely love to go to fishing on the dock, when he would get there you could see him pick up an extra bounce in his step and a sparkle in his eyes, there was never no doubt he thought the dock was his and anyone else was just visiting. Oh I could go on forever as I'm sure many of you all could as well about your own beloved one, and I truly appreciate this forum for me to express my thoughts and memories with people who know what it's like.

Love and miss you Augustus... you find us a good fishing spot and I'll be along when it's time.

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Sorry for your loss. They are loyal family members.

Sorry for your loss,

I've got three similar fishing friends, they are the best as they never complain about the day.

Rest in Peace, Augustus. +Cross+

Sorry for your loss Lonnie84. Sounds like a wonderful fishing partner and buddy.

Sorry for your loss.

Hold onto those memories. He'll be waiting at the Rainbow Bridge.

Beautifully written and 19 amazing years! [emoji106]


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So sorry for your loss.

Nice write up. Sorry for your loss.

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Very sorry for your loss. He was a good lookin fella with happiness and love in his eyes.

Sorry for your loss and glad for your memories

Sorry about your fishing buddy.
We have had 5 Bassett hounds.
Great companions.
19 years is a long time for him.
You are Both lucky dogs!!



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Sorry for this new phase in life by your loss. The memories seem to come when they are needed the most.

Very nice story. Thanks for the share.
Bob

Rip


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So sorry for your loss

Sorry. Looking at him I could tell he was awesome. I also love dogs and your post brought a tear to my eye. I loss my baby Tuie in early dec. I miss her so. Take care and when the time is right, give another one a wonderful home.

So sorry for your loss. Very handsome dog. Could tell he loves what he was doing.


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Sorry.

Sorry for your loss. Losing a buddy like that sure is tough.


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Thank you to everyone for all of your kind words for Augustus and me, I'm sorry to say that I made a mistake, I honestly thought that Augustus and me had been together for 19 years, after digging out his papers last night it turns out that it was only 15 years, anyway still a very long and happy time together regardless of the number. I just wanted to clarify that, I hate to post inaccuracies I looked for a way to make an edit on my original post but could not find one.

So very sorry for your loss. They are our family members.

Sorry for your loss! They are family!

hard to beat a good dog , sorry for your loss sir

Sorry for your loss, I got one right now that’s quit eating for more than a week now. Very shortly I will be in the same position your in, he’s my buddy, I’m surely gonna miss him, things won’t be the same around here without him.

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Sorry for your loss, I got one right now that’s quit eating for more than a week now. Very shortly I will be in the same position your in, he’s my buddy, I’m surely gonna miss him, things won’t be the same around here without him.

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Same for me. it really hurts to think about the fact that that time is coming.

After a few days they become part of the family.

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Same for me. it really hurts to think about the fact that that time is coming.

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thank you sir, my little buddy means a lot to me, he’s been with me for 17 years.

Sorry for your loss. You had a good long run together.

Seems like if a man is fortunate enough to have dogs in his life there is always one that stands out above the rest. I lost mine seven years ago. Preserve those pictures you have. They will bring good memories to you later.


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It's hard to loose a fur buddy, especially when you have them for a long time. Though for some of us 5 minutes is long enough for them to steal away in our hearts. My condolences for your loss. I will agree with a statement made in a previous post, when the time is right, get another, it truly helps. I don't say this as a way to replace Augustuce, but to help fill the void left. God Bless you Sir.

update" My little Buddy crossed the rainbow bridge yesterday :dono. I'm :heartbroken.

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update" My little Buddy crossed the rainbow bridge yesterday :dono. I'm :heartbroken.

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So sorry for your loss, sir...fortunately, the memories will never be lost.

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update" My little Buddy crossed the rainbow bridge yesterday :dono. I'm :heartbroken.

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Sorry for your loss. Truly mans best friend. Prayers sent.

L84- Heartfelt condolences, so sorry for your buddy's call to heaven.:pray As only a pet-parent can realize, the connection we have with our fur-buddies is well beyond words. As SLAB wisely advised me a few years ago "have a transitional plan in place". As my 10.5 yo bud Raven(RayRay) nears his calling, the advice given bears even more volume. You see, Ed(and Abbey), were with us on RayRay's first fishing roadtrip to a Georgia Slabfest just 10 year's ago. Apologize for my natural tendency to ramble, no disrespect/downplay intended. Every day all of us need to maybe see the messaging. Thanks SLAB for the messaging you enabled.Attachment 449605Attachment 449606

Sometimes our heart can use a new leash on Life!

Sorry for your loss. I had to put Sadee down a few years ago, I still tear up thinking about her.

It sucks EVERY time you lose a dog. They really are family. I cry like a baby every time. I'm really sorry for your loss, but 19 years is amazing. Lots of good memories.

Getting a puppy really can help IF you have the energy for it. We lost Katie, and now have a 6 month old puppy. She keeps us running! Hard to think about Katie when we are busy with, "NO! Don't' chase chickens! NO! Put that shoe down! No! Don't tackle the kids! NO! Don't run around the yard with my bait net!" And so on...

Can't say she isn't a distraction. And she is finally starting to turn the corner and is actually a good dog at times. Soon, I think she will be a great dog. They just have to grow up.

Sorry to hear of this Lonnie, I know what you’re going through. I’ve lost a couple of really good ones and still miss them these many years later. Good friends are hard to come by. He’d want you to go fishin so don’t let him down. My Godfathers name was Augustus Schmidt, and he was the o ly Grandfather I ever knew. A good man that comes to mind whenever I hear the name, and this was no different. Grandpa Gus would come to our house and come get the leashes and walk whatever dogs we had at the time. He loved them but lived alone in an apartment and couldn’t have them. I hope he finds your Gus to keep him company.

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sorry brother, mine still holding on for now, starting to see a little suffering though, don’t have the heart to put him down. Only god can make that decision.