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Edge
Trad climber
Boulder, CO
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Feb 19, 2014 - 03:28pm PT
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Does anyone not smile when they see a curled-up sleeping dog?
Actually, just before I took the picture a few posts back, Jasper looked at me and said, "Mom told me I could lay on the couch." Now I knew this was a blatant untruth, but rather than call him out as a liar I decided to...
Wait for it...
Let sleeping dogs lie. *rimshot
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Chiloe
Trad climber
Lee, NH
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 19, 2014 - 06:36pm PT
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Let sleeping dogs lie. *rimshot
I know Dingus' cartoon is about right, still I discuss many things with my dog.
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Leggs
Sport climber
Made in California
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Feb 20, 2014 - 12:39am PT
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I kiss dogs... or specifically, Rose Bud.
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Leggs
Sport climber
Made in California
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Feb 20, 2014 - 12:49am PT
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Chaz
Trad climber
greater Boss Angeles area
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Feb 21, 2014 - 12:50am PT
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Park Rat
Social climber
CA, UT,CT,FL
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Feb 21, 2014 - 03:36pm PT
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Hi there,
I am so sorry to tell you that little Monty died yesterday.
He was 15 1/2 years old, he had a wonderful life and in the end he died very peacefully at animal hospital. Except for allergies he had never been sick, which was a great blessing. He started declining rapidly in the last two months, he just stopped eating.
Meme his cat will miss him, she has no one to lick or bite.
I have a lifetime of wonderful memories of Monty, what a blessing he was to me.
It is too bad our lives are often made up of equal parts of love and pain.
Thank goodness I have to be back at work in a few days that will save me.
Much love to all,
Susie
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Capt.
climber
some eastside hovel
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Feb 21, 2014 - 03:42pm PT
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Sorry Park Rat. Dogs are incredibly hard to let go of. Best wishes.
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this just in
climber
north fork
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Feb 21, 2014 - 04:23pm PT
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Sorry to hear Park Rat.
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philo
Trad climber
Is that light the end of the tunnel or a train?
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Feb 21, 2014 - 04:34pm PT
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Oh Susie I am so sorry. His life was good because of you.
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The Larry
climber
Moab, UT
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Feb 21, 2014 - 06:43pm PT
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Monty looks like a great pooch. Sorry for your loss.
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goatboy smellz
climber
लघिमा
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Feb 21, 2014 - 06:47pm PT
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sorry, parkrat on losing your friend, there really is no replacing that kind of affection.
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Chiloe
Trad climber
Lee, NH
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Topic Author's Reply - Feb 21, 2014 - 06:54pm PT
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That picture and note is all we need to know Monty was loved and loved back. Sorry for your loss.
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Feb 21, 2014 - 07:00pm PT
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Oh, PR....I'm so sorry. Losing a Ratty is about as bad as it gets.
He was such a distinguished gentleman...and no doubt a perfect companion.
I wish you both peace, and hope you will find a new best friend very soon.
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Park Rat
Social climber
CA, UT,CT,FL
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Feb 21, 2014 - 07:17pm PT
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Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts.
My husband died 16 years ago, I adopted Monty because I was so lonely.
It was the best decision I could've made. He bonded to me instantly and was never been more than a few feet away. I often said I should have called him Velcro.
All animals are wonderful but some are very special.
People always ask me why Monty was so well behaved and I used to say if you give them a perfect life this is what you get, for sure he was a great example of unconditional love.
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Feb 21, 2014 - 07:19pm PT
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Oh my, yes.
Are you considering another Ratty? I'm sure it's tough to think about, but they are such great buddies, they can really make a big difference.
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Park Rat
Social climber
CA, UT,CT,FL
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Feb 21, 2014 - 07:30pm PT
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There is no doubt that Rat Terriers are great, they are so smart and in Monty's case submissive which made him so easy to deal with, he just wanted to please.
It's too soon to think of another dog, right now my heart is broken.
The fact is I'm 71 and while I think I'm healthy, I have a lung disease that may pop it's ugly head up at any time.
If I do get another dog it will definitely be a senior citizen. That would be fair thing to do. I may try fostering some dogs God knows Florida has so many that need homes.
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Feb 21, 2014 - 07:33pm PT
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My heart goes out to you, PR. There's a pup out there that would love to have you as their friend. When you're ready (or maybe a little before you're ready), rescue that buddy.
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drljefe
climber
El Presidio San Augustin del Tucson
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Feb 21, 2014 - 08:07pm PT
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Hey park rat, so sorry.
Monty was really there for you, and for a long time too!
I love that first pic of him! Boy, I think it hits us all pretty hard, dredges up those feelings of loss we all experienced. Tough. You were both lucky to have each other.
RIP Monty!
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Feb 21, 2014 - 08:41pm PT
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Oh Monty. Next time I'm up at LMB I'll stop by the animal memorial grove and say a prayer for him. I do a lot of fostering and I love it. When you're ready it will all fall into place.
Susan
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Park Rat
Social climber
CA, UT,CT,FL
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Feb 21, 2014 - 09:06pm PT
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Susan,
Thank you for that.
I am sure Monty is playing in Doggy Heaven, making new friends.
I have to believe there is a special place for our beloved pets.
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