Lost my hunting buddy...

[MapMan]

I lost Gunner last week, he was 13 years old. He had not been eating very well, was throwing up occasionally, and loosing weight. I noticed his abdomen seemed swollen and tight. Turns out he had a large mass inside, so I did my best to make his last days comfortable and comforting. He quit eating, became very weak and unsteady on his feet, and just wanted to lay down on his dog bed. I had to put him down...it was a rough day.

Like all of us with hunting dogs, I was blessed with so many great days in the field hunting together. We had that bond, we understood each other. When the boots went on, and the kennel was loaded in the bed of the truck, he was as happy and excited to go hunting as I was.

I miss him, hunting without him wont be the same...RIP Gunner


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The day he became part of the family.

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Training in Hesperia. Pointing Quail.

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Back at the truck after Chukar hunting.

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Good day in the IV

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A good day in the high desert.

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A great solo hunt deep in the hills in the high desert! I found this spot and never hunted it with anyone. It was our secret spot!

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A good hunt in the local wash bed close to home.

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Laying in the sun while I worked in the garage.

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His final days.

 

[nicapopolis]

RIP. My prayers are with you and your family.

 

[Skeet]

Worst day of owning a pet I tell you. RIP gunner may the memories live on forever

 

[GUNDOGLOVER]

Very sorry. All of use who own or have owned and lost a good hunting dog and great friend know the hurt you are going through. Very nice tribute to your friend. RIP gunner.

 

[TonyS]

Very sorry to hear of your loss. When you are ready hopefully you can find a new pup.

 

[socal duckie]

RIP gunner!!

 

[FredtheGad]

So sorry brother,I feel your pain. What a Great life you guys had together.
RIP Gunner

 

[DKScott]

Sorry to hear this Dave. I share your pain, most of us do. Losing our hunting companion is awful. You gave Gunner a great life, doing what he was born to do.Its a small comfort for a huge loss, but worth remembering just the same. I you could ask him, I'm sure he would say he wouldn't have wanted live his life with anyone else.

Rest in Peace Gunner.

 

[outdoorplay]

sorry for your lost

RIP

 

[popx5]

Dang...sorry Dave.

 

[[email protected]]

My heart goes out to you.
On to those happy hunting grounds in the sky!

 

[mjb]

Rip Gunner!

 

[Cazador Suerte]

RIP Gunner. You gave him the life that many bird dogs never get to live.

 

[snoopdogg]

Sad day. Condolences...

 

[ilovesprig]

Dave,

So sorry hear of Gunner's passing....RIP old guy.

 

[MapMan]

Thank u all for ur condolences.

I provided a good life and opportunity for Gunner to be a bird dog, and in return he gave me his unwavering loyalty and drive.

 

[way]

RIP old boy!

 

[bearclaw]

RIP to Gunner and godspeed to you and yours.

What breed was Gunner? Looked like a pretty versatile buddy you had there.

 

[MapMan]

RIP to Gunner and godspeed to you and yours.

What breed was Gunner? Looked like a pretty versatile buddy you had there.

Gunner was a purebred AKC German Shorthair Pointer. The solid liver is from the Greif blood line. He came from breeding's of Larry Lowell's dogs. I fostered him at 4 months of age from a guy who went thru a divorce and could not keep him.

We hunted Quail, Dove, Pheasant, and Chukar. A few times we hunted ducks jump shooting, he had no trouble with water retrieves. A very versatile dog like most GSP's.

 

[TheGDog]

Sorry to hear about your best bud there man. I know I'm gonna be a total mess when my babies have to leave me. At least take pride in knowing you gave that dog a life filled with adventures!