Armored farmer
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This site has been more interested in deer hunting, or big-game than any other type of hunting. That is fine, I enjoy deer hunting too.
Some of my best memories are of hunting quail and ducks with a dog. I have been blessed to have had a couple exceptional bird dogs. We live on a farm where our dogs can and do run loose. We have had Brittany's for the last 34 years.
I have assumed a security responsibility at church. Little did I know that when I chambered a round, and holstered my 1911 commander that a few hours later I would have to use that round to end the suffering of our beloved family pet of 13 years.
I will spare the details, but I had ridden home from church with our son while mrs attended to her treasurer duties at church. When she arrived at home, she stopped short of the garage in order to finish her phone conversation. Apparently our dog had laid down in front of the truck to wait for her to get out. Instead of getting out, mrs pulled the truck forward to park in the shed.
One look told me that she was mortally wounded without a doubt. Her eyes were calm despite her broken body. I gently kissed her on the head, and sent her on her way.
Here is a pic mrs took a few years back of her riding in the tractor for the day.
These days of covid have created much more tragedy than a 13 yo dog. I know that, and I feel for all those that have lost loved ones.
Hunting dogs have a special place in hunter's hearts. This one wasn't a big hunter like most I have had. Maybe it's just because I am older now, and not driven as hard as I once was. She was however, a big fan of shooting. If i got a gun out, she was there shaking with excitement and stiffening up at the target like she was on point. It was comical to see. I attribute her hearing loss to her desire to be near my shooting. Ironically I suppose it contributed to her demise, as she didn't hear the truck moving.
I am going to miss the late night barks that warned us of something that was amiss.
If you have a huntin' dog...or any dog for that matter, give them a pat on the head every day.
Some of my best memories are of hunting quail and ducks with a dog. I have been blessed to have had a couple exceptional bird dogs. We live on a farm where our dogs can and do run loose. We have had Brittany's for the last 34 years.
I have assumed a security responsibility at church. Little did I know that when I chambered a round, and holstered my 1911 commander that a few hours later I would have to use that round to end the suffering of our beloved family pet of 13 years.
I will spare the details, but I had ridden home from church with our son while mrs attended to her treasurer duties at church. When she arrived at home, she stopped short of the garage in order to finish her phone conversation. Apparently our dog had laid down in front of the truck to wait for her to get out. Instead of getting out, mrs pulled the truck forward to park in the shed.
One look told me that she was mortally wounded without a doubt. Her eyes were calm despite her broken body. I gently kissed her on the head, and sent her on her way.
Here is a pic mrs took a few years back of her riding in the tractor for the day.
These days of covid have created much more tragedy than a 13 yo dog. I know that, and I feel for all those that have lost loved ones.
Hunting dogs have a special place in hunter's hearts. This one wasn't a big hunter like most I have had. Maybe it's just because I am older now, and not driven as hard as I once was. She was however, a big fan of shooting. If i got a gun out, she was there shaking with excitement and stiffening up at the target like she was on point. It was comical to see. I attribute her hearing loss to her desire to be near my shooting. Ironically I suppose it contributed to her demise, as she didn't hear the truck moving.
I am going to miss the late night barks that warned us of something that was amiss.
If you have a huntin' dog...or any dog for that matter, give them a pat on the head every day.
