JensenPark Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 It is with sadness that I announce the passing of the great Doonesbury at age 17. Part pig, part dog, part furniture warmer - Doones was a great friend for the past 15 1/2 years. Babe magnet, dish cleaner, dinner leftover disposal unit, uber hair-shedder, biter of my kids feet...he was it all. Went out like a pro though. Had him out on the lawn for a late night pee (for him, not me) and he chased a cat that was dumb enough to enter our yard. Unfortunately, Doones was never the brightest, and chased the cat off a 5 foot ledge. Nothing to worry about normally, but when you are 17 and have bad hip displacia, it is not the smart thing to do. Target fixation I guess. Anyways, poor Doones broke his hip. Sat with me for several hours while I waited for the wife to come home from work and watch the boys so I could take him to the all-night vet...not once whimpered or complained - which is remarkable considering his rear leg was just limp and completely separated from the hip. A true Danger Dogz dog... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonar Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Sorry to hear it, But I know about target fixation, even if it is my own team mate. at least he was having fun up to the end. 15 years is a good run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum B16Enk Posted March 22, 2006 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Sorry to hear of your loss. Sounds like he was a real trooper, and 17yrs was a good innings. I lost a 13 yr old GSD last year to hip troubles aggravated by spinal arthritis, carrying her in to the vets was heartbreaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta7 Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Sorry to hear this mate- I had a cocker spaniel for 12 years - one of the best friends I ever had- never got another dog as I dont think he could be replaced. BTW my 2 lads both love Star Wars too and we have some great light sabre fights around the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleTap Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I am truly sorry to hear that. We love our pooch and would hate to part with him. I hope your family takes it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blairgowrie Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Kelly, I have already sent you an email about this but I also wanted to express my sadness on the Danger Dogz Forums. Loosing a pet is one of life's great miseries. There is nothing anyone can say to make up for that absolute trust that a dog adds to your everyday life. I think it is even worse because of the guilt one feels after they are gone. Doones had 17 good years which is a long time for any dog. We are proud to honour him as a true Danger Dogz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo.Pepper Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Shit Sorry Kelly. How are the kids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1. DDz Quorum Pooka Posted March 23, 2006 1. DDz Quorum Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Sorry for the news, they are a member of the family. ~S~ Doones Pooka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAZZA Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Really sorry to hear that Kelly. Our family dog Mario (pictured my avatar) died a couple of months ago. Going to visit the folks for the first time since this weekend. 17 is remarkable- Mario was only 11, but he was still running after small animals up to the end! All the best mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarman68 Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 A dog truelly is mans best friend, i live in a house with 3 females and my terrier is my only soulmate. sorry to hear of your loss mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JensenPark Posted March 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Thanks guys for your thoughts. Odd not having him around after 15 1/2 years - and all over the bloody country. I've been reading everyone's comments to Jensen, my 7 year old, and it helps cheer him up. Thanks again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold_Gambler Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Sorry to hear that the family's buddy passed on to the great squirrel chase in the sky, Kelly. I grew up with three pulis (Hungarian sheepdogs with the rasta-dread coat)... let's just say I got herded around a fair bit (I'm only half kidding) by them. My dad was actually hit a lot harder when they died than my sister or I, as they were really his dogs (he was definitely the "alpha male" of the household to them). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubbo Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 A sad passing indeed. I had the distinct pleasure of making Doone's aquaintence last year. Top bloke. Condolences mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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