Tia.

jazman · Post by **jazman** » Tue Dec 22, 2015 5:50 pm

This one I am truly sorry to have read; I am very sorry for your loss Nath.

hondo1892 · Post by **hondo1892** » Tue Dec 22, 2015 7:50 pm

Nath she was a beautiful pup. Sorry her time with you was so short. My condolences.

ceb · Post by **ceb** » Tue Dec 22, 2015 8:14 pm

Sorry to hear Nath, I've truly enjoyed following your adventures with her over the years. Keep posting the pics, we will enjoy remenbering her.

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Tue Dec 22, 2015 8:22 pm

Bill in Oregon wrote:Thank for sharing so many great hunts with us.

I heartily AGREE...! Thanks so much for showing us the fun of something many of us are unable to do for lack of a place, lack of a great dog like that, or just lack of the ability to raise and train such a dog.

Bill in Oregon wrote:I do hope you meet Tia again.

....but not for quite awhile, please...!

Old No7 · Post by **Old No7** » Tue Dec 22, 2015 8:31 pm

Oh... So sorry to hear this news Nath...

She will live on though -- in the annals of this website, in our collective memories -- and in your heart & mind.

I hope the passage below helps a little my friend.

Old No7

I Haven’t Left You – (A Dog’s Tale)

I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying, You found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."

I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the shops today, your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.

I was with you at my grave today, You tend it with such care.
I want to reassure you, that I'm not lying there.
I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said "It's me."

You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.
It's possible for me, to be so near you every day.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.

The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning
and say "Good-night, God Bless, I'll see you in the morning."
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.

I’ll have so many things to show you,
there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out...
then come home to be with me.

[author unknown]

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Tue Dec 22, 2015 8:33 pm

Nath, I am so sorry for your loss.

Condolences my friend...

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Tue Dec 22, 2015 8:46 pm

I'm glad Jess is doing well. Pups can be traumatised fairly easily at their start.

You, OTOH, are a stalwart bloke, and did what was Right and Proper. Good on yer. It's what a Man has to do.

Raise a Pint, shed a tear, and head to the field. It's what she would want.

pdentrem · Post by **pdentrem** » Tue Dec 22, 2015 10:17 pm

What a loyal friend Tia has been to you over the years. She will be missed.
Pierre

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 1:08 am

Thank you so much for your kind words.
You are fine gents indeed.

N.

old06 · Post by **old06** » Wed Dec 23, 2015 7:40 am

My condolences I looked forward to reading and seeing her hunt's rest in peace pup

Buck Elliott · Post by **Buck Elliott** » Thu Dec 24, 2015 1:54 am

You have my sincere condolences...
We will all miss her adventures..

1894c · Post by **1894c** » Thu Dec 24, 2015 2:35 am

really sad to hear about Tia, a great dog and friend...prayers sent

Post by **Old Savage** » Thu Dec 24, 2015 3:11 am

Condolences, I think Sixgun expressed it all very well.

1894 · Post by **1894** » Thu Dec 24, 2015 5:04 pm

BlaineG wrote:We all grew up with her. I'm so sorry for your loss......I only pray your new little hunting buddy will be as wonderful as Tia.....

Spent two days trying to reply , words are tough for me to express the sense of loss that I felt reading your post. I could multi-quote all the replies , as they are all well said.
I had hoped that another dog would come into your life while sweet Tia was still there . I believe that , although short , Tia stayed around long enough to help Jess get her (his ? ) paws head down the wonderful trail that Tia was blessed to share with you Nath . I will always remember all the photos and videos of Tia you shared with us , as I look forward to your future sharing with Jess .

RIP Tia

Catshooter · Post by **Catshooter** » Fri Dec 25, 2015 12:08 am

Nath,

I log onto Leverguns every day pretty much. When I do, if I see a thread posted by you I always click on it. I have so enjoyed your adventures and photos of that lovely lady Tia.

It took me a bit to respond to this thread. Just about a month ago I lost my friend, a Fox Terrier, a friend of some 15 years. He looked in many ways like your Tia.

My little Cooper didn't suffer either, but can we say the same for us?

Life goes on I guess. They sure can leave a hole though.

Cat

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Fri Dec 25, 2015 2:30 pm

Thank you gentlemen.

N.

piller · Post by **piller** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 12:53 am

I have been away for a while, and just saw this. My condolences. You did the right thing, and Tia will see you again someday. Grieving is nothing to be ashamed of, and a companion like Tia deserves to be grieved over. She will be remembered for a long time due to the many folks on here who read of her exploits.

Pop Watts · Post by **Pop Watts** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 7:13 am

Hi Nath. Sorry to hear this. I have really enjoyed your posts of this great little dog. I have felt the loss of a couple of dogs that were very dear to me. Your decision, as hard as it may have been, seems the best to me. There is a true sadness in seeing a dog allowed to live a miserable life because it's loving master mistakenly feels unable to end the suffering of a loyal friend. Well done. Remember the great moments you shared together. Pop.

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 9:38 am

So sorry to hear that. She was an ace dog no doubt and a legend around here.

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 10:01 am

Thank you so much every one.

N.

BigSky56 · Post by **BigSky56** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 1:32 pm

Pups their love is unconditional no matter what they are at the door waiting to go on the next adventure, their love for man is only bested by the Creators love for man. Nath it will take awhile for you to feel better take care my friend. danny

bigbore442001 · Post by **bigbore442001** » Thu Dec 31, 2015 1:48 pm

I am very sorry to hear of such news.

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Fri Jan 01, 2016 3:49 am

Thank you gents, all your comments have really helped.
I can feel it easing, the deed is having less effect on me over the drive to do the right thing for her.
I am appreciating she is at peace now after a great life.

I knew I had a special dog at 9 months old. We visited the coast and she loved the sea.
I would throw a training dummy into the surf so she could not see it, however she would locate the dummy by scent first and then take on the surf to retrieve the dummy!

N.

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