48Dodger Posted January 21, 2012 Report Posted January 21, 2012 For those of you who have made the Clements Tailgate BBQ's in the past, you might remember my big dog Red. He died recently and will be terribly missed. He loved hanging out with the people who had stopped by and share a hamburger with anyone who would share a hamburger with him. I can't tell you what a sweet gentle giant he was, it was something to be experienced. Fed-ex and UPs drivers noticed right away he was missing...noting his size and friendship as unique. I just wanted to share my grief....he was a good dog. 48D 1 Quote
Flatie46 Posted January 21, 2012 Report Posted January 21, 2012 I understand how you feel. We had a Blue Heeler die a couple years ago, he was special. He came with the house when we got it. At first we didn't get along at all, it took some time but we become close. It got me pretty good when he passed. He was special in many ways, sure miss him. 1 Quote
ggdad1951 Posted January 21, 2012 Report Posted January 21, 2012 sorry, losing a friend like that is hard. 1 Quote
pflaming Posted January 21, 2012 Report Posted January 21, 2012 Should have taken that dog to a taxidermist. Would have made a great watch dog. There are two addages that apply here. "Let sleeping dogs lie" and "an empty pistol is unlike an empty bottle". Great dog, I'm not so sure your post is OT. 1 Quote
HanksB3B Posted January 21, 2012 Report Posted January 21, 2012 Sorry to hear about Red. That's the only bad thing about animals and people I guess...they die. You'll never find one exactly like him (biggest Rottweiler I've ever seen) but you should start an immediate search for Red Jr., Son of Red, or whatever you choose to call him heck you could ever call him Hank if you want to (not after me but it does sound like a good name for a big dog) and don't worry if you are his Dad he'll have a good, gentle giant nature too. Condolences, Hank 1 Quote
Todd B Posted January 21, 2012 Report Posted January 21, 2012 Sorry to hear of your loss. Animals will always love you no matter what. Todd B 1 Quote
Don Coatney Posted January 21, 2012 Report Posted January 21, 2012 I never met RED in person but he did not let my sandwich go to waste. 1 Quote
Boss Hog Posted January 21, 2012 Report Posted January 21, 2012 Hey Tim, Holly & I are very sorry to hear of your loss. 1 Quote
deathbound Posted January 21, 2012 Report Posted January 21, 2012 Sorry for your loss. Looked like a great pal/family member to have. We had to put down our nearly 13 y.o. Mastiff a couple months ago, 2-1/2 years ago, our Great Dane passed-also almost 13 y.o., though we still have our English Mastiff. Can you tell we like "gentle giants"? 2 Quote
buds truck Posted January 22, 2012 Report Posted January 22, 2012 sorry for your loss Tim. It is hard to lose a member of the family like that. If you haven't yet, please look up "Rainbow Bridge" and read the poem that some one wrote about losing a beloved pet. It helped me out immensely when I lost my Shelby girl. Bud 1 Quote
48Dodger Posted January 6, 2015 Author Report Posted January 6, 2015 I was looking through my old threads and came across this one about Red.....Still miss that ol' boy.... 48D 2 Quote
AlDeBear Posted January 6, 2015 Report Posted January 6, 2015 48dodger, What a handsome dog! I'm happy you had him to make you feel so good for so long! Larry 1 Quote
plymouthcranbrook Posted January 9, 2015 Report Posted January 9, 2015 Although it is way after his passing I know you still think of him all the time. We have two dogs, a cat, 5(yes 5) rabbits(don't even ask how that story started). So I know about attachment to animals of all kinds.( I cannot even say Pet Owner anymore, they are part of your family) Please accept our regrets at his passing and happiness for your time with him. 1 Quote
48Dodger Posted January 9, 2015 Author Report Posted January 9, 2015 Thanks Plymouthcranbrook and Larry.....The best thing about Red was his kindness. He was so accepting of adults, kids, and all kinds of dogs. I remember a friend coming by with his 3 young kids...Cooper sat on Red's back like a cowboy, Maggie clung to his neck, and Catalina hung onto his tail....that ol' boy couldn't have been happier. He was the best. 48D 1 Quote
Ulu Posted January 10, 2015 Report Posted January 10, 2015 It always hurts to lose a pet. It's the same as losing any family member. Red looked like great dog, 'Dodger. 1 Quote
mrwrstory Posted January 12, 2015 Report Posted January 12, 2015 (edited) We had to put down our Rotty Freda some years back and just recalling her presence about brings me to tears even now. She had an abused life before coming to us. She was "skitzo" and didn't trust anyone nor did we trust her with anyone (you know the Rottweiler rep.) But I loved her and she loved me. She seemed so emotionally fragile. Nothing but my kids have touched me so deeply. Your Red can never be replaced. I wish you comfort with his memory. Edited January 12, 2015 by mrwrstory 1 Quote
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