Update on Dublin - Exclusively Setters2024-03-29T15:56:49Zhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/forum/topics/update-on-dublin?commentId=865021%3AComment%3A257755&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi Susan, I lost my last red…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-11-25:865021:Comment:2635552009-11-25T03:49:57.768ZPam Storkhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/PamelaMayStork
Hi Susan, I lost my last red dog in 2005, and the previous in 2002 - I still haven't got over either loss. I made the mistake of not getting another Irish straight away because I knew I would never find another "Best Friend" like the ones I had lost. Now, so many years later, I regret that I didn't just go out and get another red dog immediately. Not a day goes by that I don't miss having a beautiful, lively Irish loving me. I have learnt that it is "far better to have loved and lost, than to…
Hi Susan, I lost my last red dog in 2005, and the previous in 2002 - I still haven't got over either loss. I made the mistake of not getting another Irish straight away because I knew I would never find another "Best Friend" like the ones I had lost. Now, so many years later, I regret that I didn't just go out and get another red dog immediately. Not a day goes by that I don't miss having a beautiful, lively Irish loving me. I have learnt that it is "far better to have loved and lost, than to have never loved at all". It took a while, the pain was so great, but the memories are fantastic, and I wouldn't trade them for anything in this world. I understand only too well how the devil dollar can dictate in these circumstances. Don't beat yourself up over it. You obviously did the very best you could with what you had, and above all that - you loved your baby. How lucky was he. How lucky were you! Thank you for sharing your grief with us. It's a sign of trust. I hope we have not betrayed that honour. Take heart. Have a huge cry, and just keep reminding yourself that your darling boy isn't suffering any more, and that's the most important thing. My heart goes out to you. I look forward to hearing the next chapter, which will no doubt be a happier one. Kind regards, Pam Dear Susan,
following my repl…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-11-24:865021:Comment:2635412009-11-24T22:52:26.901ZDenise Hawkeshttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/DeniseVince
Dear Susan,<br />
following my reply to you re: the wee discussion (!) I find that you have only recently lost your beloved Dublin. May I offer my sincere condolences. You did the only thing you could do in your situation, and it was the right thing too. What a lucky dog he was to have you, such a special owner (although I am sure he owned your heart as much as visa versa). You will I suspect have anothe setter in time and you are in my prayers now. What a fantastic idea your wonderful friends in the…
Dear Susan,<br />
following my reply to you re: the wee discussion (!) I find that you have only recently lost your beloved Dublin. May I offer my sincere condolences. You did the only thing you could do in your situation, and it was the right thing too. What a lucky dog he was to have you, such a special owner (although I am sure he owned your heart as much as visa versa). You will I suspect have anothe setter in time and you are in my prayers now. What a fantastic idea your wonderful friends in the park have. so kind. Yes don't rush into that puppy, do your research and you will find it all come together. WIth best wishes, Dee, BOnnie and Bronte. Susan, I am so sorry about yo…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-11-24:865021:Comment:2635302009-11-24T21:57:38.459ZPhil du Plessishttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/PhilduPlessis
Susan, I am so sorry about your special friend. This part, the dying part, is the most difficult step in having a irish setter child. I am sure Dublin would agree to a puppy that can comfort you in your sorrow and that can be a friend to you. Greetings out of Knysna!!!!
Susan, I am so sorry about your special friend. This part, the dying part, is the most difficult step in having a irish setter child. I am sure Dublin would agree to a puppy that can comfort you in your sorrow and that can be a friend to you. Greetings out of Knysna!!!! Sorry to here you lost dublin…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-11-24:865021:Comment:2634982009-11-24T20:48:24.201Zkaren jewitthttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/karenjewitt
Sorry to here you lost dublin, my heart goes out to you .... I lost my old lady in april she was 12yrs 8mth but now with my little one, the pain is slowly easing, for both me and Ruby who lost her mum
Sorry to here you lost dublin, my heart goes out to you .... I lost my old lady in april she was 12yrs 8mth but now with my little one, the pain is slowly easing, for both me and Ruby who lost her mum Hi Susan, I have only just re…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-11-24:865021:Comment:2633052009-11-24T05:13:45.119ZJackyhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/Jacky
Hi Susan, I have only just read your news, so sorry to hear about Dublin, but he will live in your heart 4 eva. Good luck for the future. Jacky
Hi Susan, I have only just read your news, so sorry to hear about Dublin, but he will live in your heart 4 eva. Good luck for the future. Jacky Many thanks for your kindness…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-11-24:865021:Comment:2633022009-11-24T01:15:05.719ZSue and Cashhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/SusanLoconsole
Many thanks for your kindness Mel, a painting would be so wonderful. I have found a puppy and we will be getting him mid January. He is only 13 days old right now! As joyous as that is, this gives me some time to deal with the loss for a while more. It has hit me harder than I ever could of imagined. I almost feel guilty because my husband and I are taking this harder than my boys are and we had Dub less time than any other dog of ours. But each one effects you differently I guess. I know the…
Many thanks for your kindness Mel, a painting would be so wonderful. I have found a puppy and we will be getting him mid January. He is only 13 days old right now! As joyous as that is, this gives me some time to deal with the loss for a while more. It has hit me harder than I ever could of imagined. I almost feel guilty because my husband and I are taking this harder than my boys are and we had Dub less time than any other dog of ours. But each one effects you differently I guess. I know the new pup will give me focus again and maybe all the idle time I have right now that would have been spent with the dog, isn't the best thing. Hi Susan, I don't know you bu…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-11-15:865021:Comment:2603402009-11-15T10:34:47.836ZNicky Vangalishttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/NickyVangalis
Hi Susan, I don't know you but I know all too well what it's like to lose a young one. I lost my girl back in July, she was only 11 months old. Yes money was an issue but the major problem was she wasn't going to survive anyway. It absolutely devastated me but, having been ther first hand. I promise you it will get easier. You will never ever forget Dublin, same as I'll never forget Eva. I would say that you need to focus now on raising awareness of his illness like I have been with her (she…
Hi Susan, I don't know you but I know all too well what it's like to lose a young one. I lost my girl back in July, she was only 11 months old. Yes money was an issue but the major problem was she wasn't going to survive anyway. It absolutely devastated me but, having been ther first hand. I promise you it will get easier. You will never ever forget Dublin, same as I'll never forget Eva. I would say that you need to focus now on raising awareness of his illness like I have been with her (she had AIHA, which is a severe form of sceptecemia, and can kill within 12 hours). 5 months on, I am about to get another irish setter puppy. A male this time. It will take time but I promise you you will be okay and he will always be in your heart. Lots of love to you x x x x When Scout became ill I put i…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-11-15:865021:Comment:2602802009-11-15T00:19:00.814ZJo Ottingerhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/tizlady
When Scout became ill I put in a doggy door as he could not be left outside and it made it easier to train Hawk. When no one was home he followed the girls around and I only had a few accidents. Hawk sleeps all night I never had to take him out at 2 am. He is a very different boy. I have to wake him up in the mornings to potty and eat breakfast.
When Scout became ill I put in a doggy door as he could not be left outside and it made it easier to train Hawk. When no one was home he followed the girls around and I only had a few accidents. Hawk sleeps all night I never had to take him out at 2 am. He is a very different boy. I have to wake him up in the mornings to potty and eat breakfast. Oh you were lucky to be that…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-11-14:865021:Comment:2602692009-11-14T22:48:00.629ZSue and Cashhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/SusanLoconsole
Oh you were lucky to be that close. They also offered for us to come back up once the lad has his feathering so they can teach me to groom him myself if I wanted to save money on that expense. I think it would be fun to take him back there for that. The waiting is a killer. Not till mid January can we get him. And it will be my first time having a pup in the middfle of winter to housebreak. That should be fun. NOT.....out in my bathrobe with boots on at 2am and say "go peepee, go peepee"!!<br />
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Oh you were lucky to be that close. They also offered for us to come back up once the lad has his feathering so they can teach me to groom him myself if I wanted to save money on that expense. I think it would be fun to take him back there for that. The waiting is a killer. Not till mid January can we get him. And it will be my first time having a pup in the middfle of winter to housebreak. That should be fun. NOT.....out in my bathrobe with boots on at 2am and say "go peepee, go peepee"!!<br />
At least by the time he needs to really be out running it will be springtime. Six hours is far. I am lucky…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2009-11-14:865021:Comment:2602182009-11-14T16:46:06.491ZJo Ottingerhttp://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/tizlady
Six hours is far. I am lucky Scout and Hawk's breeder is one hour. I saw Hawk several times before he came home. The first time at two weeks, he was the first puppy I held and should of known then he would come home with me. I try to take Hawk over once a month to run and play.
Six hours is far. I am lucky Scout and Hawk's breeder is one hour. I saw Hawk several times before he came home. The first time at two weeks, he was the first puppy I held and should of known then he would come home with me. I try to take Hawk over once a month to run and play.