TOPIC: our big buddy "Yukon" is gone.

today my wife and i said goodbye to our big buddy,"Yukon",our 12 year old white wolf,he had cancer and was euthanized by a vet at home in our house,i know some folks might think he was just a dog,but to us he was a big part of our family,he was our companion,and meant the world to us,i sure did love the big guy,good bye my friend.john

I very sorry to hear that John. I know how attached you guys were to Yukon. He was like your kid. Take care.

Frank

thank you frank,yep he was our kid,we coudnt have kids,so he was our kid.
it will be hard to not see him waiting at the door for lorraine to get home,john

Yes John,
It is hard to loose a loved one such as Yukon. We have had several dogs ourselves. No wolfs yet but it was hard to see them go.
Yes they are part of the family.

so sorry buddy..sniffle sniffle. sue and i found out what a wonderful, gentle, dog yukon was. he must have accquired his disposition from two very loving owners.
rip Yukon

Sorry to hear of your loss. About 4 years ago we had to put down our 10 year old Golden Retriever due to cancer. It is never easy. Like you said, they are always there waiting for you at the door only asking for attention. After about a year we decided to go to the Humane Society "just to look at the dogs". After the waiting period we went back to pick up Lucy. She has helped to fill the void. Yukon looked like a beautiful dog.
Bill

So sorry to hear about Yukon John, I know he was special to you guys.

John,
Words can't express how sorry I am for your loss. He was an excellent dog and I'm glad I was able to meet him on my visit. Hang in there buddy!!!

Bob

Hi John,
I'm very, very sorry for your loss. I too am a dog person. I've been one all my life and I know full well the joy of unconditional love. I'm quite certain that you will keep those memories forever. Take care.
Shipley

thank you all,your kind words make us feel better,its great to have great friends like all of you.
here is a pic of "waterwings" with yukon.

John
Sorry to here about Yukon.
We had to put down an old friend of 14 years this past summer. A huge Golden Retriever named Meeko. There is just no easy way through it for sure.
Neil

thanks neil,and im sorry to here of you and the other fellows losing your dogs too.
we had no chice but to have him put to sleep,he was in bad shape,and we couldnt get him the truck or car to get him to a vet,so i built thr ramp because as walking with just 3 legs ,but as time went on he couldnt even do that,and the only time he wimpered was whe he needed to go outside,he didnt want to go inside,he was great that way.
i tried to keep him as comfortable as possible,wasing fresh carpets and dog pillows evey time he had an accident.
we looked everywhere for a vet to come to the house,but no luck.

finaly yesterday a young vet that was very nice came right out,and he lives a very long way from us, and gently put him to sleep as i pet yukon,he went very peacefuly,i thank that young man for that.

it turns out he works at the vet we use all the time,but is trieing to start his own practice,well he now has new customers when he opens his on practice,he only charged 90 bucks but we gave 120.00 because he was so great,my new glasses will have to wait a little bit,but thats fine with me.john

John Very sorry about your loss.

John,

So sorry to read of your loss. I know how it feels. I'm the one who always has to take care of those issues in my family. And that was one heck of a great looking companion.

All the best..
Rick

John,
Thanks for posting the pic, he was a great dog. I'm glad he went peacefully, what a great vet I'd be his first customer also!

Bob