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Sounds like you are processing this in a pretty grounded way. Glad to hear it Jay. Sorry you have to do so, but glad you are working through it. I texted with Sam a bit yesterday. I will echo what has already been said: "Sam is a good man. Glad he was there with you." Breaks my heart again reading about Katie. As humans we can talk and process this info. She lacks this ability. Her actions just tug at the heart strings.

Know my phone is always on and I am also a dog lover. You need to vent or talk, don't hesitate to give me a shout. Hang in there buddy.
 
"J" said:
I hesitated writing my last post about Penney being shot more out of guilt than anything, like I said I was feeling guilty that I put her in that position too have that happen, but in hindsight posting it was a good therapeutic thing too do…. Seeing all the kind responses have made me feel a whole lot better, and with that I am truly blessed too have found this place and all of you….. Joe had talked too me about it Saturday evening and had also given me a lot of encouragement and knows where I was coming from and I have a feeling he’s been in my shoes somewhere along the line and I thank you Joe for what you had told me……
Some have posted a thank you too Sam as well for his deeds of generosity, and I can’t say enough for the help he had given me I truly appreciate it and he is a good friend and I can always count on him and in life those type of people are few and far between….. But with that being said TOO is full of such people and the behind the scenes PM’s that I have received as well as the text messages mean a lot…. The first couple of days I just didn’t know what too say so I had given a lot of short too the point responses but just know that you all made a difference those couple of days…..
Here sometime in the next week when I feel I can talk too the individual without wanting too cave his skull in I will talk too him and tell him how he has affected my family as well as me and my friends who have spent time with us in the field hunting behind her…. I hope too God that it sinks in but who knows we will see……
Katie hasn’t been doing so well, she misses her lifelong friend and today she busted out of her kennel and was running around the houses close too her kennel…. Kind of wondering if she was looking for Penney….. I just got home from fixing the kennel so it won’t happen again, but she has been whining a lot since she’s been by herself and that definitely has me worried and hopefully it will fade away as the day’s progress….. Again we’ll see what happens….. She is getting extra attention and has spent some time in the house which is a real treat for her lol….. But getting her a new bunk mate will be in the works in the next month, not something I look forward too but it’s got too be done sooner or later….. I don’t think I can ever replace Penney but I’ll find a suitable substitute……
I can say for the first time today I can actually talk about her and not have too wipe my eyes because of the emotions…… Again thank you for all the kind words, and well wishes I truly appreciate it from you all…..
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I have indeed been there before man. I've hunted with dogs ever since I was a small kid. I've mostly had deer and coon dogs. I've lost some good ones to snakes, roads, injury, and disease, even lost one that got in the wrong persons chicken coop and got shot. While I've never had one shot while hunting, I've had to shoot a few myself to end it. It's hard man. Really hard. Believe me when I say I can understand what you're going through. I've lost some really good pet dogs too. But like I told you last weekend. Dogs are on this earth for a very short time. They bring us joy, love, happiness, and companionship. Sounds like Penny was all of those things, and as a bonus brought home the meat. She will always be remembered by you, your family, and those that hunted with yall. Dogs leave a legacy in our hearts and they'll always be remembered. I think if a dog accomplishes that, their life on this earth was a success no matter how short. A dog is more than mans best friend, they're a gift of servitude that spans the gap between human and animal. Hunting with dogs has a lot of risks that are out of our control and you can't blame yourself when something happens. It just as easily could have gone ok. Anymore I have my pet dog and my hunting dog, overtime I've separated the two. If my pet house dog was killed I would be devastated. If the coondog gets killed I'll just go get another one. I've emotionally separated myself from any attachment to my hunting dogs and view them as a tool. Some say it's heartless. But after a couple times of being where you are now, i've built a wall of separation to emotionally detach myself.
 
Full bore said:
Sorry for your loss J. Glad that Sam was there to help in that unfortunate situation.
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I was too Ron, but in hindsight I hated too see him go through it as well.... I know it affected him just as it had me..... Sad situation for anyone too go through that's for sure.....
 
You should NEVER feel guilty for putting Penny in that situation. It was "Just another Rabbit Hunt" and you could not have seen it any other way. I myself would have went just like you did......Rabbit hunter's Love New Places! We both know that. Hope it keeps getting better J.....It's Not Your Fault!
 
J, I am sorry for this late responce. I thought I subscribed to your thread and was wondering why I didn't get your update but realized I forgot to subscribe.

I am in shock over this. I was looking forward to reading about your day and now I wish I could erase this from my mind. I am a fairly new member here and have really enjoyed your posts and felt connected to you. Maybe because we both enjoy the beagles so much and certainly because you seem like such a great person. I can't express how sorry I am to hear this story. I have lost many of my hunting companions (dogs) over the years, but nothing like this. I'm sure glad you kept your head clear enough not to do something that would have caused you and your family more grief, thank God Sam was there for you. I don't know what I would have done. I'm not so sure it would be a good idea to approach this guy again because if he says the wrong thing it could be bad for both of you. You have lost enough my friend. Please don't beat yourself up. You have given your dogs the life they live for. I don't know if you read my thread this weekend about my hunt. I told the story about my younger brother who was killed on a job. What I didn't tell everyone is that he was supposed to work with me that day and I ask them to let him go to another job so he could learn something different. Believe me J, I know about guilt and what if's. The fact is, we did nothing wrong. I hope your pain subsides and you get back out there soon. You are a good man!
 
Flatlander said:
J, I am sorry for this late responce. I thought I subscribed to your thread and was wondering why I didn't get your update but realized I forgot to subscribe.

I am in shock over this. I was looking forward to reading about your day and now I wish I could erase this from my mind. I am a fairly new member here and have really enjoyed your posts and felt connected to you. Maybe because we both enjoy the beagles so much and certainly because you seem like such a great person. I can't express how sorry I am to hear this story. I have lost many of my hunting companions (dogs) over the years, but nothing like this. I'm sure glad you kept your head clear enough not to do something that would have caused you and your family more grief, thank God Sam was there for you. I don't know what I would have done. I'm not so sure it would be a good idea to approach this guy again because if he says the wrong thing it could be bad for both of you. You have lost enough my friend. Please don't beat yourself up. You have given your dogs the life they live for. I don't know if you read my thread this weekend about my hunt. I told the story about my younger brother who was killed on a job. What I didn't tell everyone is that he was supposed to work with me that day and I ask them to let him go to another job so he could learn something different. Believe me J, I know about guilt and what if's. The fact is, we did nothing wrong. I hope your pain subsides and you get back out there soon. You are a good man!
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J, from a long time beagler to another, i feel for you bud. I can somewhat relate to where your at. I hope you find some peace in this whole event and do confront this gentleman. Maybe this is what changes him and it is not completely in vain. Hopefully you can find a way to forgive him....for yourself. She died doing what she loved and probably did not suffer. There is something to be said for that.
 
Jimmy I really appreciate your comments..... I definitely need too sit down and have a beer with you one of these days....

Milo deep down I know your right.... and hopefully some day I'll get there..... and sometime here in the next week I'm going too show up at his door and have a conversation with him....
 
Wow J I am just now getting caught up on this thread and I am at a loss for words. I cut my teeth hunting rabbits with beagles and lost a few along the way, so I know where you're at and it sucks you have to go through it. Sorry man.
 
J, I thought about you alot today while I was working. I was thinking alot about what Milo said and he's right there is alot to be said that Penny died in the field doing what she loved. I have told you guys in previous posts about my 14 year old Jenny. She is all but done but I still take her out and let her run at her own pace. I have told my wife I wish she would go while she was in the field. I would much rather she leave me in the field than to have to take her in and have her put down. I realize it wasn't Penny's time but like Milo said, she left doing what she loved and that part should give you some peace.

Maybe we can meet sometime and do a hunt. I'll bring a contender 410 for you to try out.
 
Jimmy like you I've been doing this for some time and have had the daunting task of having too put down my beagles that have gotten too sick or old too have any quality of life.... its never easy but you know deep down its about them not you..... but with Penney she still had a few more years in her until she was regulated too a lap dog for her remaining time on this earth.... she earned it and deserved it.... but it wasn't too be....

I lime the thought of the contender in 410 funny you mention that the other guy hunting that day who by the way was using a contender in 410 and he shot the first rabbit with it.... I've always wanted too pick one of those up and try it.... he said he likes it out too about 20 yards and limits his shots too that distance .... what's your opinion on its range?
 
I hope you didn't take my comment wrong. I know it was not her time....... I feel for ya man, that's all I can say.

As far as the Contenders, we have taken some at 30 yards with them. Heck they all seem close since that 48 yard bow shot I made on one a couple of weeks ago, LOL but I really don't care if I miss, that just means a longer chase :smiley_bril: I know you can relate.
 
Flatlander said:
I hope you didn't take my comment wrong. I know it was not her time....... I feel for ya man, that's all I can say.

As far as the Contenders, we have taken some at 30 yards with them. Heck they all seem close since that 48 yard bow shot I made on one a couple of weeks ago, LOL but I really don't care if I miss, that just means a longer chase :smiley_bril: I know you can relate.
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I took no ofense what so ever too it.... I limit most of my shots too the 30 yard mark with the O/U .410 I use so it would be a good trade off too have it holstered instead of carrying a long gun all day lol....
 
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