Goodbye J-Dog

  • smokinbobo
    Monticello / Guthrie, MN
    Posts: 382
    June 7, 2011 at 4:19 am #1272552

    This evening while getting set for the evening bite I got the call from home letting me know that my 14+ year old Labrador Retriever, SBO’s Spruce Meadow Jasper had passed away today.

    He was a good dog and I have many fond memories of time with him in the field as well as around the house and at the retriever club, many of which I recounted on my way from Bemidji to Monticello this evening.

    We had a great time duck and goose hunting in North Dakota, Pheasant hunting in western and southwestern Minnesota and a big thril Retriever Club trial years ago.

    He also saw me through some tough times including a divorce and some job difficulties and was always there to listen even if he couldn’t talk back.

    Tomorrow morning I will lay him to rest on my property near Guthrie Minnesota where he flushed his first north woods grouse on a snowy December day in 1997. I can still remember the look he gave me when I missed that bird.

    Thank you for being part of my life Jasper. I miss you already…

    SBO’s Spruce Meadow Jasper
    2/14/1997 – 6/6/2011

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22450
    June 7, 2011 at 12:06 pm #971443

    Sounds like you gave him a great life, sorry for your loss.

    Ralph Wiggum
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 11764
    June 7, 2011 at 12:13 pm #971445

    Rest in peace, Jasper

    stuwest
    Elmwood, WI
    Posts: 2254
    June 7, 2011 at 12:19 pm #971446

    just remember he’ll be waiting for you at the Bridge with all the new pheasant territory already mapped out..

    DrewH
    s/w WI.
    Posts: 1404
    June 7, 2011 at 12:32 pm #971451

    RIP Jasper A new best buddy and time will fill that aching void you may be feeling. Good luck Sir.

    AllenW
    Mpls, MN
    Posts: 2895
    June 7, 2011 at 12:58 pm #971459

    Sorry to hear, always a sad time when you lose a friend.

    Hopefully he went peacefully.
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    moler02
    Iowa, Knoxville
    Posts: 525
    June 7, 2011 at 1:10 pm #971468

    So sorry

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25026
    June 7, 2011 at 1:30 pm #971478

    My condolences. I am sure all our dogs that have gone before from the IDO family were there to greet him.

    love2fish
    Shoreview, Grand Rapids, MN
    Posts: 1024
    June 7, 2011 at 2:37 pm #971498

    Rest in peace- Man’s best Friend.

    John

    Joel Ballweg
    Sauk City, Wisconsin
    Posts: 3295
    June 7, 2011 at 3:04 pm #971503

    Sounds like you two had a good partnership going for the both of you. Just the way it’s suppose to be.

    RIP Jasper.

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    June 7, 2011 at 3:20 pm #971506

    14 years is a good long life. Sounds like Jasper had a great owner. Never easy though…..my condolences.

    -J.

    roosterrouster
    Inactive
    The "IGH"...
    Posts: 2092
    June 7, 2011 at 5:54 pm #971559

    14yrs…WOW! I know you feel blessed to have a lab that long. Here’s to J-Dog on a good life …RR

    mbenson
    Minocqua, Wisconsin
    Posts: 3842
    June 7, 2011 at 7:00 pm #971585

    Quote:

    R.I.P. Jasper.

    My 12 YO is starting to get there and she will be my third when her time comes… God Speed to you and Jasper!!!

    Mark

    Steve Plantz
    SE MN
    Posts: 12240
    June 8, 2011 at 1:02 am #971708

    So sorry for your loss, I know how you feel I lost my GSP last month she was also 14, that is a good run for any dog but still tuff to take. Hang in there.

    dan stien
    Waunakee, Wisconsin
    Posts: 400
    June 8, 2011 at 5:14 pm #971879

    Sorry to hear the bad news. It is hard losing a loyal friend like that, may the memories see you through the pain of the loss.

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