I hated for this day to come..

[Huntndogs]

I had to put down my 12 year old GWP Rona today due to an illness caused by a tumor. Rona was a great hunting buddy who loved the water and birds. She earned a Prize II in the NAVHDA Utility test and even won a ribbon in Dock Dogs. Perfect dog, no, but she was to me....She will be missed!

Fetch it up girl!

Here is a photo tribute to her...

 

[Aeon]

my heart goes out to you bro...

 

[invisible man]

Sorry for the loss Bro. Being a dog lover myself, this brings tears to my eyes. All my dogs are family pets and I never had a hunting dog. But I have watched a few buddies say goodbye to there bird dogs and I understand the bond between a man and his bird dog. Awesome photos her you put up, she looks proud.

 

[NBK]

I am so sorry Mike. My heart is heavy. I have seen her in relentless pursuit of game and was with her when she received her Prize II NAVHDA Utility. Rona was an amazing dog with drive, talent and personality. She will be missed and she will always be in our hearts. Good Girl Rona!

Hang in there Bro.

 

[Lungpopper]

That sucks :'(

 

[Midwest_Hunter]

Losing a member of the family is never easy but turning to the ones who care the most to get you through a tough time like this is always best. Sorry for your loss, you will hunt together again some day. :'(

Great pics of your pup. Doesn't look like you could of asked for a better hunting buddy.

 

[Sdbirds]

Sorry bud

 

[josecasillas]

sorry man, that sucks

 

[8SteelTown]

Sorry for your loss bud... a great dog is irreplacable.

 

[Snake Charmer]

Sorry to hear, she was a great dog

 

[MamaBear]

Aww, so very sorry to hear that. I know she was something special and my heart goes out to you.

The pics are beautiful! She looks very proud of all her ducks.

Take care and hang in there.

 

[Matagi]

Sorry for your loss, she was a great hunting dog. RIP Rona.

 

[Huntndogs]

Thank you all for the kind words, it helps!

 

[wheels]

That is sad to hear about Mike. So sorry for you loss.

 

[BuckHunter]

Makes me remember when I had to put my Lab down. Very hard........... Sorry for your loss.

 

[SoCalRebelHunter]

I feel for you brother. Sorry for your loss. Just part of being a good dog owner is knowing when it's time. Cherish those memories dude.

 

[NBK]

A couple more great pictures in memory of our wonderful Rona. May she be waiting for Mike in the Mother of all waterfowl marshes!

 

[8SteelTown]

Definately one proud pup

 

[Midwest_Hunter]

Great Pics!

 

[DogPA]

Looks like a great dog that had a great run, sorry for your loss, cherish the memories.


"I believe it is the inalienable right of every boy to have a dog for his very own, and if he is to hunt with one later in life the early lessons he learns will be invaluable to him."

Burton L. Spiller, Grouse hunter and author