"marshknute" (marshknute)
05/24/2016 at 20:11 • Filed to: None
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"marshknute" (marshknute)
05/24/2016 at 20:11 • Filed to: None | 24
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Yesterday I learned that my dog had to be put down. His name was Zephyr. He was a 12-year-old Maremma Sheepdog, and the most loyal fluffy polar bear a guy could ask for. I’m at least thankful that I was able to go home for the weekend to be with him one last time and say goodbye.
Like all Maremmas, he was an outdoor dog by choice. He took it upon himself to guard the property rain or shine, blizzard or drought. Even yesterday, despite being half paralyzed and unable to eat, he refused to be indoors. I wish I could be that tough.
This igloo is about as “indoors” as he ever got. He had a property to protect!
Buried under an inch of snow and couldn’t be happier about it!
Zephyr riding shotgun the day I passed my driver’s test (I know, I look like I’m 12)
I was in 6th grade when this photo was taken. Zephyr has been with me through Middle School, High School, College, and now my first year in the working world.
Hopefully he’s living in a beautiful arctic wonderland now. Sleep easy baby.
Silent Bob
> marshknute
05/24/2016 at 20:17 |
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Double post.
CaptDale - is secretly British
> marshknute
05/24/2016 at 20:18 |
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What a beautiful tribute to Zephyr. He must have been such a loyal dog.
Jcarr
> marshknute
05/24/2016 at 20:18 |
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Sorry to hear this, man. We had to put my childhood dog down a couple years ago and I still miss him.
Steve in Manhattan
> marshknute
05/24/2016 at 20:21 |
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This rips my heart out. Three years ago we had to put Lili down - she was angry until the end. 18 years, and we had her for 16. We got two kittens a few months later (Yoda and Vader) but it still hurts. I understand what you’re going through.
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Silent Bob
> marshknute
05/24/2016 at 20:21 |
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Sorry to hear that, stay strong.
I’ve had my dog for 13 years now, when he dies I am going to bawl my eyes out.
RIP Zephyr.
dogisbadob
> marshknute
05/24/2016 at 20:21 |
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sorry to hear :(
NotUnlessRoundIsFunny
> marshknute
05/24/2016 at 20:23 |
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Really sorry to hear this, I feel for you. Sounds like he was a great dog and had a loving home...and that’s a lot. Really nice writeup, too.
jkm7680
> marshknute
05/24/2016 at 20:24 |
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Sorry to hear it. Really majestic dog.
BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
> marshknute
05/24/2016 at 20:25 |
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I’m sorry to hear that man. My wife and I lost a pet over the weekend, and it’s like losing a piece of yourself. My heart goes out to you.
Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras
> marshknute
05/24/2016 at 20:26 |
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Im going to pet my dog now...sorry for your loss
$kaycog
> marshknute
05/24/2016 at 20:35 |
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That’s heartbreaking. I’m so sorry.
Trevor Slattery, ACTOR
> marshknute
05/24/2016 at 20:36 |
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As others have said, putting down the childhood pet/running buddy is always tough. At least you got to see him one last time.
Birddog
> marshknute
05/24/2016 at 20:38 |
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Sorry to hear this. He was a great looking Dog. It’s tough to lose a companion that’s been there that long.
Enginerrrrrrrrr
> marshknute
05/24/2016 at 20:42 |
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:( Sorry to hear about your pup. Looks like he had a good life thanks to you and your family. I lost my family dog at about your age and it was extremely hard on everyone. My thoughts are with all of you.
PushToStart
> marshknute
05/24/2016 at 20:46 |
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Sorry about that man, I know it sucks. went through the same with my dog about a month ago. I’m sure he had an amazing life with you and your family. Sending my thoughts your way.
Invinciblejets
> marshknute
05/24/2016 at 20:54 |
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Dam too many oppos losing best friends today...
Sorry for your loss.
Honeybunchesofgoats
> marshknute
05/24/2016 at 21:01 |
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He’s a gorgeous dog and it looks like he had a great life. That was a really beautiful tribute. I don’t know what else to say, so here’s Lord Byron’s “Epitaph to a Dog” which immediately jumped to mind while reading this.
When some proud Son of Man returns to Earth,
Unknown to Glory but upheld by Birth,
The sculptor’s art exhausts the pomp of woe,
And storied urns record who rests below:
When all is done, upon the Tomb is seen
Not what he was, but what he should have been.
But the poor Dog, in life the firmest friend,
The first to welcome, foremost to defend,
Whose honest heart is still his Master’s own,
Who labours, fights, lives, breathes for him alone,
Unhonour’d falls, unnotic’d all his worth,
Deny’d in heaven the Soul he held on earth:
While man, vain insect! hopes to be forgiven,
And claims himself a sole exclusive heaven.
Oh man! thou feeble tenant of an hour,
Debas’d by slavery, or corrupt by power,
Who knows thee well, must quit thee with disgust,
Degraded mass of animated dust!
Thy love is lust, thy friendship all a cheat,
Thy tongue hypocrisy, thy heart deceit!
By nature vile, ennobled but by name,
Each kindred brute might bid thee blush for shame.
Ye! who behold perchance this simple urn,
Pass on, it honors none you wish to mourn.
To mark a friend’s remains these stones arise;
I never knew but one—and here he lies.
MuchWagon
> marshknute
05/24/2016 at 21:14 |
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I feel for you. What a dog! #muchwaggin
AM3R shamefully returns
> marshknute
05/24/2016 at 22:58 |
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I’m so sorry, such a beautiful dog and I’m sure you’ve had plenty of amazing memories with him.
Gonna research the breed, looking for a dog and one that is almost entirely an outdoor dog is very appealing (thinking husky).