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cilla4progress

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40. He was definitely a Howdy.

Reply to RazBerryBeret (Reply #35)

Fri Sep 18, 2020, 03:59 PM

Sep 2020

A sweet, wild, loyal little Border Collie. He was so great at rounding up the chickens to come in at night! He seemed to count them, as they came in!

Best wishes for a good outcome for Mushu. Holding you both in my heart!

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Anyone here ever have a dog die from old age? [View all] RazBerryBeret Sep 2020 OP

Over 40 years of having dogs, I have only had one that died of "old age". redstatebluegirl Sep 2020 #1

thank you RazBerryBeret Sep 2020 #12

Yes, absolutely cilla4progress Sep 2020 #27

Our beagle passed away at 17 of natural causes DonaldsRump Sep 2020 #2

oh, my family had a beagle RazBerryBeret Sep 2020 #13

She was a wonderful girl DonaldsRump Sep 2020 #18

No. Mike 03 Sep 2020 #3

hopefully doggie #4 will pass at a healthy old age... RazBerryBeret Sep 2020 #16

If he doesn't appear to be in pain, and he is kag Sep 2020 #4

thanks for your thoughts RazBerryBeret Sep 2020 #17

Well... 2naSalit Sep 2020 #5

oh, so sad for the dachshund. RazBerryBeret Sep 2020 #19

I couldn't put my cats to sleep when they were getting up there in age. I don't believe in it, and SWBTATTReg Sep 2020 #6

I appreciate your 2 cents! RazBerryBeret Sep 2020 #21

It's not a bad thing at all essaynnc Sep 2020 #7

wise words from experience RazBerryBeret Sep 2020 #22

I'm in the same situation crimycarny Sep 2020 #8

I'm hoping for a peaceful passing too. RazBerryBeret Sep 2020 #23

i have had 2 die at home but they were ailing with something, we just didnt know what.. samnsara Sep 2020 #9

ah! CBD, I will try that RazBerryBeret Sep 2020 #28

It's your dog and, after twenty years, you know him best. If you feel that he is... RussellCattle Sep 2020 #10

that's a nice story. RazBerryBeret Sep 2020 #29

Our old dog Patches snowybirdie Sep 2020 #11

sweet story RazBerryBeret Sep 2020 #30

No. Buckeye_Democrat Sep 2020 #14

i think that is the norm. RazBerryBeret Sep 2020 #31

Not one of my dogs, but one of our cats. woodsprite Sep 2020 #15

GSD? cilla4progress Sep 2020 #26

It's an abbreviation for German Shepherd Dog which is the official breed name woodsprite Sep 2020 #36

Nice, cilla4progress Sep 2020 #42

beautiful cat story RazBerryBeret Sep 2020 #32

We had a dog who died at 19 matt819 Sep 2020 #20

it's amazing to have a pet that long, right? RazBerryBeret Sep 2020 #33

Ridiculously long time matt819 Sep 2020 #39

Yup just went sitting on a lap. Had a few weeks with deteriorating mobility but not in pain. bullimiami Sep 2020 #24

that's all i hope for. n/t RazBerryBeret Sep 2020 #34

Yes. cilla4progress Sep 2020 #25

love the name Howdy RazBerryBeret Sep 2020 #35

He was definitely a Howdy. cilla4progress Sep 2020 #40

Awww blm Sep 2020 #37

Yes, our sweet little whippet. SeattleVet Sep 2020 #38

sweet but sad story RazBerryBeret Sep 2020 #41

We had a poodle terrier mix who was about 16 or 17. Mr.Bill Sep 2020 #43

oh man RazBerryBeret Sep 2020 #44

I just had an ancient cat put down spinbaby Sep 2020 #45

20 years RazBerryBeret Sep 2020 #48

Max passed in his sleep dooner Sep 2020 #46

this is what I hope for my little dog too. RazBerryBeret Sep 2020 #47

Going through this cilla4progress Sep 2020 #49