Lost a great one

Sad to let you guys know we had to put down my Sadie dog this week. Started losing appetite and weight and vet confirmed her kidneys had shut down.
I knew this was going to be a special dog by the time she was a year old, and also knew then that this would be the toughest one to stomach when this time came. There is no doubt that Sadie was the smartest dog I have ever owned, and the most loving companion bird dog I have ever seen. She would sit and let you pet her for hours, nudging your hand if you stopped for even 3 seconds. So many memories, from almost losing her to Addisons disease when she was three and having to build a doggie high chair to gravity feed her while the various specialty vets (the fourth one finally suspected she had a very rare form of Addisons disease which testing confirmed), to various days in the field where she was a "shark in a swimming pool" on poor unsuspecting coveys, to winning the her first NSTRA field trial I ever entered her in and rocking the regions apple cart.

I have never seen a dog that wanted to please her owner so much or handled so well. She was as pretty on point as any dog I have ever hunted with; long time hunting buddy said it well on a hunt near Robert Lee one year when he yelled "Miss America is up here on point again".

Sure all of you have had your "dog of a lifetime", and my family was very blessed that we had Sadie Belle in our lives for nearly 13 years. Going to miss her riding up front with me in the mule in her special spot, but lots and lots of unforgettable memories...keep pinning those birds in dog heaven girl.

Sorry man. R.I.P. old girl.

Not many get to own one like her. You were lucky and so was she.

Sorry for your loss sir. What a beautiful dog.

Condolences.

I'm truly sorry for your loss. Keep those photos safe and tell tales of her to all who will listen.

She'll be waiting for you when you get there.

Loved her when I saw the first pics you posted of her, even more when I saw her on the ground. She was proud, smart, with class and fire. Lucky to have hunted with her. Lots of birds where she's running now.

She was a pretty girl.

Their time with us passes all to quickly. Rest easy Sadie.
Condolences

Sadie was a beautiful girl. Know that you guys will miss her daily..

My deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved girl.

Don’t think I can say it any better than that. What a powerful testimony about a great girl. So sorry for your loss.

Dangit. Sorry to hear that. Condolences to your family sir.

Hate to hear that

Gorgeous girl, and obviously talented and gifted. Excellent pictures. I like to believe she'll be waiting for you...

Sorry for your loss. Pretty pup.

Nothing easy about losing a family member.

Thank you gentlemen for the kind words, today a better day than yesterday. After having only males for nearly 40 years, decided losing a loving female companion working dog is about 5x as hard as a blockheaded ole male

feel your loss

Sweet dreams Sadie she will be chasing a lot of birds. RIP sorry for your loss.

Glad you had a grand time with her. Condolences for your loss.

That hurts I know.

Very sorry for your loss. Glad you had each other.

We are truly blessed when we get to have a family member such s Sadie. So sorry for your loss

So sorry to read this. Been following your hunts with Sadie for a long time on the forum. My condolences to you and yours.

My condolences to you Dances.

My condolences. It is amazing how they can affect us. She was lucky to have such great people to call hers.

So very sorry for your family's loss.

Beautiful gal RIP Sadie

It's always tuff. Sorry for your loss.

My Sincerest condolences to you.

hate to hear that; I suspect I'll be dealing with the same thing within the next 36 months

Sorry to hear that man - time we all dread for sure.

Sorry to hear about your loss!! Our dogs make our lives whole!!