Lost a beloved friend today :(

[OddBall]

Had to put Oakie down today. Last week was just too hard on him. He stayed down all weekend. We could only get him up a couple of times, and then he just couldn't move. Vet came and out and said "It's time." He was 35.

Oakie belonged to Lori's brother, Philip. He's had Oakie since Oakie was ten years old. I've known Oakie for 10, and I'm all torn-up; I know it's really hitting Philip hard.

Checked in on Julie after I got off work, and she's looking for Oakie. Damn, that's a kick in the gut. We'll move her out with Diego and Mocha in the next day or two.

We take comfort in that it was just his time. He was old and tired. He had had a good run for a horse. He lived long and healthy and never lacked for love.

This is one of my favorite pictures. This is Lori, Julie and Oakie. Lori has her hand on Oakie's nose. I like to think that she was there to greet him when he went.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e28/visund/Pets/DSC02734.jpg


Some more:

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e28/visund/Pets/OakJulie03.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e28/visund/Pets/DSC02170.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e28/visund/Pets/DSC02390.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e28/visund/Pets/DSC02348.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e28/visund/Pets/DSC01803.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e28/visund/Pets/Oakie_03.jpg

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e28/visund/Pets/DSC01461.jpg

:sadangel:

[99 pewtercoupe]

:sadangel:
Sorry to hear.

[mrvette]

:sadangel:

Good old buddy for many a year 3.5 decades.....huge amount of fuzz and fun.....

:yesnod::datawiz:

[Barn Babe]

Ugh, I'm so sorry. It's never an easy decision, but he's not in pain anymore. :sadangel:

[Montehall]

http://cdn.alltheragefaces.com/img/faces/large/sad-i-know-that-feel-bro-l.png

I had tears when my cow passed

[lspencer534]

I just hate having to put a horse down, but you know as well as I do that sometimes it has to be done. My prayers are with you. :sadangel:

[MrPeabody]

Sorry to hear this. Sounds like he had a great life.:yesnod:

[kingpin]

Sorry to hear buddy! *brohug*

[Skia]

Hate to hear this Kelly. :sadangel:

[OddBall]

I had tears when my cow passed

Been holding them back all day.

Oakie would stick his head under my arm when he wanted to be scratched. If I was sitting down, he'd come over and put his head on my shoulder and just stand there.

Here he is licking my arm.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e28/visund/Pets/DSC02087.jpg

taking a nap

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e28/visund/Pets/DSC01626.jpg

[wwomanC6]

May Oakie RIP and roam the pastures in Heaven! So sad to hear! :sadangel:

:grouphug: Our thoughts are with you and Phillip!

[JRD77VET]

Sorry to hear about Oakie :sad:

35 years is a good run though

[Montehall]

When i first met my wife, she had a 25 y/o old Welsh pony. I rode that pony everywhere. She passed away last year, she was 36. I could ride her anywhere, even took her on a trail ride and she kept pace with no issue, even took me on first trip around the barrels (where i beat my wife's time), she never seemed to know her age. A lot of farm animals have come and gone since, but she is only horse that I've missed.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/Wilson1911/animals/Midnight.jpg

who knows, maybe Oakie is playing with her now.

[StaticCling]

Sorry to hear man. Thoughts and Prayers. :sadangel:

[Bill]

Sorry for your loss. :sadangel::sadangel::sadangel:

[Ol Timer]

Sorry to hear that, Kelly. I know what that''s like - lots of memories of old buddies.

[Grey Ghost]

:sadangel: Take comfort in he had a good life with people that loved him.

[LisaJohn]

I am so sorry. :sadangel:

BRB I need a tissue.

[Marc]

I'm so sorry to hear about Oakie. What a beautiful horse. :sadangel:

[Blademaker]

Awww shit.........I'm truly sorry.........:sadangel:

[Defib1961]

:sadangel::sadangel::sadangel:

[Frizzle]

beautiful horse. Always sad to see them go. :sadangel:

[DAB]

Sorry for your loss.

Sounds like Oakie was loved and well cared for.

[LATB]

Oh crap. I'm getting more sentimental each year as I grow older. This thread made me cry. :(

Sorry for your loss. :sadangel:

[Milton Fox]

Sorry for your loss. :sadangel:

[69camfrk]

Sorry to hear.:sadangel:

[Sea Six]

:sadangel:

[SQUIRMIN VERMIN 84]

Your story and the pictures are heartbreaking. I hate losing
any family animal. My heart goes out to you. :sadangel:

[island14]

I don't know what to say.. :(

[NCC-1701]

Sorry for your loss. It's always hard loosing a pet...:sadangel::sadangel:

[Jeff '79]

Sniff, sniff...tear :sadangel:

Bummer man.....

[stingraymyway]

:sadangel:
Sorry for your loss.

[86RAG]

Very beautiful animal and longtime family friend, so sorry for your loss :sadangel:

[OddBall]

Thanks for the condolences.
Just got off the phone with Philip. He had him cremated. We'll spread Oakie's ashes on his favorite hillside that he would lie down on to nap in the sun.

[Superstreet]

Sorry for your loss. Sounds like he had a great life! What a beauty. God speed, Oakie. :sadangel:

[onedef92]

I'm so sorry to hear this. My deepest condolences. They're more than just animals, they're family. I know this pain and share it in my heart with you. :sadangel:

[VITE1]

:sadangel:

[onedef92]

Thanks for the condolences.
Just got off the phone with Philip. He had him cremated. We'll spread Oakie's ashes on his favorite hillside that he would lie down on to nap in the sun.

"When we die, our bodies become the grass, and the antelope eat the grass. Such is the circle of life." :angel:

[8Up]

So sorry to hear of your loss. It sounds like you gave him a wonderful life and he knew he was loved and cared for. I think thats the best thing you can do for an animal.

Brief is life but love is long.
- Alfred Lord Tennyson

[Chuck A]

sorry to hear
very sad, indeed

[mrvette]

Very beautiful animal and longtime family friend, so sorry for your loss :sadangel:

:sadangel: Correct on all counts.....

one of the stray cats wife has been feeding out front for years, got sickly and finally just walked up the street for the last time, about ten days ago.....

:sadangel:

[CubSmurf]

So very sorry for your loss. Animals are family and it's hard to let them go. Know Oakie is no longer in pain.

['77Babe]

I am very sorry for your loss. He had a good life, but it is never long enough. :sadangel:

[boracayjohnny]

Pets always bring out the sympathy. They are totally dependent upon the owner for everything. I'm sorry for your loss.

[simpleman68]

Been holding them back all day.

Here he is licking my arm.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e28/visund/Pets/DSC02087.jpg


Damn Kelly, sorry to hear it was time for him to leave you. :sadangel:

An amazing animal from what you described. 35 years is a lot of life to get used to him not being there any more.
Scott

[Norm]

Sorry to hear, beautiful animals.

[VatorMan]

:sadangel::sadangel:

[dwjz06]

Damn sorry to see this sir. My condolences to you.

[onedef92]

Originally Posted by OddBall
Been holding them back all day.

Let 'em out, man. That's what God gave us tear ducts for, plus you'll feel a little better. There have been occasions when the Holy Spirit has invited me to come grieve with Him. I didn't think that was possible, but my walk with the Lord has grown over the years that I've now grown accustomed to it. :sadangel:

[OddBall]

Originally Posted by OddBall
Been holding them back all day.

Let 'em out, man. That's what God gave us tear ducts for, plus you'll feel a little better. There have been occasions when the Holy Spirit has invited me to come grieve with Him. I didn't think that was possible, but my walk with the Lord has grown over the years that I've now grown accustomed to it. :sadangel:

It does work you more than you expect. You know that it was his time. You know that it was a peaceful passing. You know it had to be.
But still, that big space that they filled in our lives leaves a big void when they are gone.

[Mirroredshades]

Sorry to hear this man.

:blueangel: