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Man, I'm sorry to hear that J. I've never done any rabbit hunting, but that was always one of my fears or trying it. It really sucks losing a dog, and I feel your pain.
 
I find it hard to put into words here how badly I feel for you.

I very much enjoyed hunting last year with you, Sam, Katie and Penny. You are a good man Jay and you did nothing wrong. Anyone here that ever watched you work those dogs in the field could tell they were trained and well taken care of. That you loved them both.

I'm sorry you lost her like that.
 
I'm a dog guy and this brings a tear to my eye. I TOO have had a chance to run rabbits with you and Penny. My rabbit hunting experience is limited, but she's the best dog I've ever hunted with. I know you to be a great man an it sounds like you proved that once again by maintaining your composure. There's no doubts I would have done something stupid had I been in your shoes.

My condolences on your loss J. It shouldn't end that way that's for sure.
 
I feel so bad for ya "J". I have owned numerous dogs, rabbit and coon, and there is no stronger bond than the bond between yourself and your pups. I also want to thank Sam for being there and doing all he did. She may be gone but ya know she will never be forgotten.
 
J, I can't imagine buddy... I broke down just reading this. Part sadness and part anger at that guy. My heart aches for you. After just having to put Daisy down, this hits very close to home. It's a special attachment between a hunter and his dog. Something more than just a house pet. I hope you can find the strength to get through this and get back in the field with Katie. You and I both know that Penny would have wanted it that way.

I'm very sorry for your loss...
 
Started reading and had a bad gut feeling. Finished reading and had tears in my eyes. Talked to my wife and we both had tears in our eyes. So sorry J. No other words coming to me but I am so sorry.
 
Wow,
I can't imagine what you are going through right now, words just don't seem to be enough to convey my thoughts.
 
Unbelievable........Sorry to hear this J. I have to say you are a Better Man than I am. From 10 years old until I was 20, 3 of us all had Beagles. We hunted every minute we could squeeze in. Your actions are truly admired my friend.

Sam, you're definately one of the best! Glad to have you around. Kudos for your actions.

Please don't answer this. But right now, I just want to ask where he lives. That is just how bad I feel over this. POS just don't even cover it for me.........Sorry J.
 
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…..
 
Hope you don't mind I stole this off your FB page.

Penny is on the left, Katie on right.
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Post away Sam.... I remember that day.... they ran both of those rabbits too me at the same time lol.... shot twice and had two in the bag.... my buddy thought I shot twice at the same rabbit and was shocked when I picked up two lol....
 
SO sorry J. It brought a tear to my eye. I know things happen for a reason which probably doesn't make much sense right now.
 
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