Lost my best friend at Everts today

  • Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    August 23, 2011 at 12:39 am #1273536

    When Riley was about 11 months old, he was found along a roadside abandoned in IA. He was taken to the dog pound where after 7 days all dogs were put to sleep if they couldn’t find a home.

    This dog pound took pride in always finding a home for it’s dogs. In fact, they have never put a dog down…

    But it wasn’t looking so good for our friend Riley.

    On the six day, the Brian Lyons family came to the rescue. I’m not sure if they wanted a dog, but they took him anyway.

    A quote from Brian “Bringing him home was one of my best moves. He has been a godsend to our family. Riley has never met anyone who didn’t deserve a dog kiss.”

    The only time I’ve ever seen Riley get out of line was at the 2007 Get2Gether. Someone left him too close to the beer.

    Riley has been a mascot, no.. a friend to anyone that’s ever stopped into the resort. I know when I came down he would make his rounds and always come over for an ear scratch.

    “Good Dog” just doesn’t fit here. Good friend works much better.

    This morning between 1 and 5 am, Rileys’ big old heart just gave out.

    Damn, we’re going to miss you friend.

    stuart
    Mn.
    Posts: 3682
    August 23, 2011 at 12:46 am #990094

    R.I.P. Riley

    Mike Stephens
    WI.
    Posts: 1722
    August 23, 2011 at 12:47 am #990095

    Sorry for your loss both Brians. Here’s to Riley.

    Dave Koonce
    Moderator
    Prairie du Chien Wi.
    Posts: 6946
    August 23, 2011 at 12:47 am #990096

    That is sooooo sad..

    I have never had a dog of my own as an adult and I can only imagine how this can touch anyone who has met Riley..

    RIP Riley

    big_g
    Isle, MN
    Posts: 22456
    August 23, 2011 at 12:49 am #990097

    Sounds like Riley had a good life and made lots of friends..RIP Riley.

    arklite881south
    Posts: 5660
    August 23, 2011 at 12:51 am #990098

    Darn difficult saying goodbye to those big ole labs BK!! Very sorry for your loss. Hope Riley meets my 3 labs Shaq, Tanner and Cooper upstairs. Miss those boys too!!

    docfrigo
    Wisconsin
    Posts: 1564
    August 23, 2011 at 12:53 am #990099

    Prayers sent, he was one of the nicest dogs I’ve ever met!

    Tony K
    Barnes Wi
    Posts: 139
    August 23, 2011 at 12:56 am #990102

    very sorry for your loss my he rip.

    jerrj01
    Hudson, WI
    Posts: 1547
    August 23, 2011 at 1:02 am #990103

    Sorry for your loss Brian. I know exactly how you feel. I’m sure you gave him a very fulfilling life after saving him from what could have been a very short one. Thanks.

    steveo
    W Central Sconnie
    Posts: 4102
    August 23, 2011 at 1:16 am #990107

    Him and ziggy are probably having a great time.

    Dean Marshall
    Chippewa Falls WI /Ramsey MN
    Posts: 5854
    August 23, 2011 at 1:19 am #990108

    Riley & Ziggy in the same month.

    They were very special and unforgetable friends to many of us!

    KirtH
    Lakeville
    Posts: 4063
    August 23, 2011 at 1:25 am #990109

    Very sorry to hear about your loss. I know how you feel

    stuwest
    Elmwood, WI
    Posts: 2254
    August 23, 2011 at 1:27 am #990110

    RIP Riley. Brian, he’ll be scouting cat spots for you while he waits…

    drew-evans
    rochester MN
    Posts: 1099
    August 23, 2011 at 1:33 am #990111

    sorry for the loss BK it sure is great he touched everybody he met so much!

    tomr
    cottage grove, mn
    Posts: 1275
    August 23, 2011 at 1:35 am #990112

    Sorry to hear of your loss. Sounds like a very good dog and friend.

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25026
    August 23, 2011 at 1:40 am #990114

    I can’t believe I never met Riley

    Some day…God willing. Rest in peace.

    targaman
    Inactive
    Wilton, WI
    Posts: 2759
    August 23, 2011 at 2:02 am #990122

    Sorry to hear about Riley.

    DrewH
    s/w WI.
    Posts: 1404
    August 23, 2011 at 2:03 am #990123

    Sorry to hear your buddy passed. It would appear that Riley completed his appointed job, Being man’s best friend. For doing that Riley gained your friendship and respect in his passing. I have and continue to be harsh in some things in life but Rileys’ has managed to create a very large lump in my throat. Darn it!

    shawnil
    Posts: 467
    August 23, 2011 at 2:08 am #990128

    Very sorry to hear, sure sounds like a grand ol’ fella…

    shawn

    .mnmike
    red wing, mn
    Posts: 165
    August 23, 2011 at 2:09 am #990130

    Losing a friend like that is very tough. I lost my lab of 14 years this may, and it hasnt been the same without having him around. RIP riley

    joe fish
    Inver Grove/ Malmo, Mn.
    Posts: 273
    August 23, 2011 at 2:48 am #990136

    It just isn’t fair!

    walleyeben
    Albertville,MN
    Posts: 963
    August 23, 2011 at 4:04 am #990144

    Sad to hear boys

    Randy Wieland
    Lebanon. WI
    Posts: 13475
    August 23, 2011 at 4:31 am #990145

    Sure sounds like he had a great life! Sorry to hear of the loss. Its hard

    redneck
    Rosemount
    Posts: 2627
    August 23, 2011 at 9:49 am #990152

    What terrible news My thoughts and prayers are with the Lyons family. I saw Riley a month or two ago and he was maybe moving a little slower but he was the same gentle friendly pal he had been for years. The second picture above is my grand daughter Codi and she had just met Riley the day before and he befriended her just like he had so many others that came to the resort when he was there. RIP Riley—-you will be missed by many.

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25026
    August 23, 2011 at 10:03 am #990159

    Quote:

    What terrible news My thoughts and prayers are with the Lyons family. I saw Riley a month or two ago and he was maybe moving a little slower but he was the same gentle friendly pal he had been for years. The second picture above is my grand daughter Codi and she had just met Riley the day before and he befriended her just like he had so many others that came to the resort when he was there. RIP Riley—-you will be missed by many.


    Aw, that is a super cute picture too.

    redneck
    Rosemount
    Posts: 2627
    August 23, 2011 at 10:35 am #990161

    Pug, there is a story behind the picture. At the time the picture was taken James,Eric and I believe Dustin were in the boat giving a seminar on trolling cranks on Pool 4. There were probably close to a hundred people standing around behind where the picture was taken and most were dividing their attention between James talking and Riley and Codi snuggling. Riley was definitely a very special friend to many people at the resort—heck, he even liked BK.

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25026
    August 23, 2011 at 10:48 am #990162

    Very cute. I am definitely bummed in the couple trips I took there, I never got to meet him.

    tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4751
    August 23, 2011 at 10:52 am #990163

    I am sitting here with my two “best buddies” and a sad heart Brian. My condolences.

    stevew
    Burnsville, MN
    Posts: 412
    August 23, 2011 at 11:17 am #990170

    A rescue dog never forgets that it was abandoned. It also never forgets who rescued it. RIP good dog…

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