Good bye Patriot

laukaouda · 07-26-2011, 06:34 AM

I found her on Petfinder. She was called, "Gina". A 6 month old, black and tan, puppy mill pup, being let go, "Free to good home", with papers, but no manners. I picked her up in NYC, my first time driving in the city by myself....I don't know who was more scared, me or Patriot.

She had a host of allergies, nerve issues which could have lead to becoming a fear biter, BUT she loved to please. Teaching Patriot obedience was a breeze. Hiking with Patriot was a pleasure. Loving Patriot was easy. She was such a breeze, I found and rescued another GSD, Liberty. Together, Patriot, Liberty and I hiked most of the Catskills. I don't know who enjoyed it more, me or the dogs.

When my marriage ended, my ex-husband's only request was, "Don't take my girls." In my divorce decree, there was 10 pages dedicated to the girls care.

Patriot, today, went over the rainbow bridge. She was and always will be in my heart. I am grateful for the experience of loving her.

1sttimeforgsd · 07-26-2011, 09:06 AM

So sorry for the loss of your faithful companion Patriot. She will definately be waiting for you at the bridge someday for that final journey. Sounds like you have many wonderful memories of your girl and that is something that cannot be taken away. Run free sweet girl, run free.

Micky · 07-26-2011, 09:52 AM

so sorry for your loss our thoughts are with you

Mom2Shaman · 07-26-2011, 10:07 AM

Hugs. A life well-lived and well-loved is all a dog could ever want. Sounds like she had a great life.

Lynn_P · 07-26-2011, 10:14 AM

Run Free Patriot!!!

Wolfiesmom · 07-26-2011, 10:14 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. Run free at the bridge, Patriot.

marielrowland · 07-26-2011, 10:38 AM

Thanks for taking us along your & Patriot's journey. Sounds like she was a wonderful girl. Take care.

shilohsmom · 07-26-2011, 10:47 AM

I am so very sorry for your loss and hope that you find comfort in the memories of times you shared with your lovely girl.

Daisy&Lucky's Mom · 07-26-2011, 01:12 PM

Im so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are w/ou during this difficult and sad time.

spiritsmom · 07-31-2011, 10:26 PM

I'm so sorry - I remember her and Liberty from a long time ago when you were posting.

07-26-2011, 06:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
laukaouda Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 3,786	Good bye Patriot I found her on Petfinder. She was called, "Gina". A 6 month old, black and tan, puppy mill pup, being let go, "Free to good home", with papers, but no manners. I picked her up in NYC, my first time driving in the city by myself....I don't know who was more scared, me or Patriot. She had a host of allergies, nerve issues which could have lead to becoming a fear biter, BUT she loved to please. Teaching Patriot obedience was a breeze. Hiking with Patriot was a pleasure. Loving Patriot was easy. She was such a breeze, I found and rescued another GSD, Liberty. Together, Patriot, Liberty and I hiked most of the Catskills. I don't know who enjoyed it more, me or the dogs. When my marriage ended, my ex-husband's only request was, "Don't take my girls." In my divorce decree, there was 10 pages dedicated to the girls care. Patriot, today, went over the rainbow bridge. She was and always will be in my heart. I am grateful for the experience of loving her. __________________ The Phantom aka Ember v. Wildhaus HOT CGC SCH 1, SCH 2 HIT, SCH3 HIT Lycan vom Haus Tyson Menlo Park Schutzhund Club (California) Way out West (California) TRACK it, TRAIN it, BITE it.

07-26-2011, 09:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
1sttimeforgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 4,897	So sorry for the loss of your faithful companion Patriot. She will definately be waiting for you at the bridge someday for that final journey. Sounds like you have many wonderful memories of your girl and that is something that cannot be taken away. Run free sweet girl, run free. __________________ karen, mom to: ace-gsd (bi-color) 6/14/2010 mandy-yellow lab 1/31/2009 baby-terrier mix 11/25/2000

07-26-2011, 10:07 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mom2Shaman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dunlap, CA Posts: 314	Hugs. A life well-lived and well-loved is all a dog could ever want. Sounds like she had a great life. __________________ Lyn -- Mom 2 Shaman von Raesfeld

07-26-2011, 10:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lynn_P Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 8,852	Run Free Patriot!!! __________________ *~Lynn~* *Dante v. Wildhaus, SchH 3 (HOT)* *Laos v. Hünxer Wald (My Wild Child)* *Novak v. d. Alte Baum (puppy in training)* *Jackson, RIP, I miss you bud.*

07-26-2011, 10:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
Wolfiesmom Crowned Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3,810	I am so sorry for your loss. Run free at the bridge, Patriot. __________________ Mom to Chases Wolfgang Heinrich Von Ryan aka Wolfie born 12/20/09 Waiting for us at the bridge is Chases Chieftain aka Chiefy Left this earth and left a hole in our hearts July 2000

07-26-2011, 09:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
Micky Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Germany Posts: 262	so sorry for your loss our thoughts are with you

07-26-2011, 10:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
marielrowland Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 78	Thanks for taking us along your & Patriot's journey. Sounds like she was a wonderful girl. Take care.

07-26-2011, 10:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
shilohsmom Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 6,653	I am so very sorry for your loss and hope that you find comfort in the memories of times you shared with your lovely girl. __________________ Rosa Mom to; Shiloh, 8.5 year old LCGSD Shoshona, 7.5 year old LCGSD Eli, 5 year old LCGSD Every dog deserves to have a human that thinks they are the greatest dog that ever lived!

07-26-2011, 01:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Daisy&Lucky's Mom Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,437	Im so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are w/ou during this difficult and sad time.

07-31-2011, 10:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
spiritsmom Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Middletown, Ohio Posts: 5,812	I'm so sorry - I remember her and Liberty from a long time ago when you were posting. __________________ Michelle Spirited Shepherds IntCH Blackthorn's Onyx RN BN ~ Nyxie 7/4/10 (LC GSD) Int JuA Spirited Glory of Brick Chapel ~ Glory 5/12/11 (Shiloh Shepherd) Nat BA Spirited's Twilight Sparkle of Lobo ~ Tala 12/20/11 (Australian Shepherd)

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