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I had to make one of the toughest decision I ever made about a dog tonight. Somehow he seriously injured the C1 vertabtate in his neckpinching his spinal cord, the surgery was going to be almost $6000 with no guarantees once the pressure was relieved off the spine andcord that he would walk again. Not exactly sure how he injured himself but he did .
I had to have PCH HBCH GRCH "PR" Dusty Roads Hillbilly Ace High down this evening, I just got through burying him next to two other nice rabbit dogs in their day. Ace was not flashy or super fast but was a super rabbit dawg and superbly built / conforming beagle. I was really hoping he would be my first (Grand Hunting Champion) but humane things must take presedence. Now he can run with all the rest of the good ones in one HUGE LARGE pack and be the Grand Hunt Champion he deserves to be. R.I.P. My little friend!!!

Fred

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Registered: Feb 2007
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Sorry to hear that Fred. I know you thought alot of him

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OMG Fred I hate to hear this about your friend,I'm sure it was a hard thing to do.sorry for your lost.

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Sorry to here fred. It is allways hard to make that decision. I try to stay postive and think everything happens for a reason. It might help you.

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Fred, so sorry for your loss. I had this happen with my George dog and it was a tough decision. Again my friend, sorry for your loss.

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Sorry for your loss Fred.

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So sorry for your loss Fred.. I'll pray for comfort for you and your family.

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WHAT!!!!!!!!!!! That's terrible news Fred, so sorry to hear it, Seth and I both know how much Ace meant to you and the family.

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sooo sorry to hear fred !!

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Sorry to hear that Fred. I know all to well what its like....

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WOW! So sorry to hear Fred. Give us a call when you get a chance. Rest in peace ACE.

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So SOrry for the loss of your HANDSOME little hunting buddy!
He will always be in your heart......

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Sorry to hear that. :-(

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DANG!!! WOW!!! So Sorry to hear this Fred I Know how much yall felt about Ace and know that he will be missed. Just KNOW in your Heart that you did what was right by Ace ALWAYS!! He lived a happy and Fulfilling life with you and was a member of your Family.
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i'm so sorry to hear that fred.
he was a fine hound - and so much more than that to you.

I'm sorry for your loss.

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Sorry about your loss fred.

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Sorry to hear about Ace, my heart felt sympathy goes out to you and your family.

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wow Fred I am so sorry for your loss. We all could tell how much ACE meant to you angain sorry for your loss.

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Had the same thing happen Sorry for you loss Fred

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wow very sorry for your loss fred

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Sorry to hear of your loss, its tuff to loose a dog.

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Fred,

Just want to say again so sorry for your loss. I could tell in your voice over the phone how tore up you were. You did the right thing for him Fred. Hang in there buddy!

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I'm sorry for your loss Fred.

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Hard decisions need to be made .I know you made the right one. Sorry for your loss.

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Fred, no matter how many over the years we loose, it never gets any easier.. I still think back on some of my friends that are burried up on Smokes Creek, with a heavy heart.. They are all champions in our eyes, and wont ever be replaced by another hound.. We dont know what a bad hound is till we owned a good one, and Im sure many future hounds will have to meet the bar that Ace set.. When these unexpected things happen, I always try to tell my self that God may have needed another good check dog in his pack..Im sure ole Ace will fit in nice!

Although sad, this is the part of the sport that will happen as long as we are in it. Its coming full-circle as a houndsman when we have to make these tough calls and say good bye to a trusted companion, partner and friend. Ace was lucky to have you as his owner, as WE are lucky to have you as our friend.. You are a credit to our sport and a good dogman.

I hope some of the younger beaglers here read this and learn to embrace their good hounds, learn with them, and from them. They are here with us for a blink of an eye, so as you did with Ace, I hope they too will get the most out of their hounds and always carry themselves as a good embassador to our sport as you do.

My deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to you, your family and your kennel from myself, and your fellow members at New Empire Beagle Club.

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