EAST TEXAS HOG DOGGERS FORUM

It is a ruff day around our house went for a hunt at a new place Bella and Dusty 300 yards apart Bella Struck at 830 yards  we made it to just as the big boar broke and Dusty got there the same time. They ran right into a open hay feild and Bella turned the after burners on and got a mouth full of nuts and the Bo hog sat down they where about 200 yards for me and were bayed tight the hog charged them Dusty backed off and Bella was not backing down she hit the ear and took a small poke under her cut collar and made it about three steps and it was over and the hog broke and Dusty got it stoped at 1.64 miles out Bella was my 7yr sons dog and he saw the whole thing so we talked about it and T- mam said he wanted to kill the hog for Bella so we went to Dusty and got about 150 and cut luca to him and the hog broke again and I lost Dusty and Luca at 730yrds and did not pick the back up for a hour and a half I was starting to feel sick because I thought I had lost them for good but I got them picked up at 1.02 and sitting down and it took 45 min to get to them I think we crossed 7 or 8 creeks and we got the and Luca was working this big boar over and my son got to put some cold steel in that Bo hog and thru the tears he told me he felt better knowing he killed the hog that got his dog and thru me tears I told him that me and his mom have raised and great son and I was so proud of him Bella was not just a hunting dog but a family member as well she was a sweet heart at the house and hated a hog in the woods this house will never be the same with out her.

I hate to hear that for you and your son.   I think most of us have had that sick feeling you talked about..it sucks.  I'm glad you got the hog....I'm a Christan and a beliver....I believe Bella will be with you and your son on all of your future hunts.

Im terribly sorry for you and your families loss, Im glad y'all got him, that is always tough.

Sorry for your loss man. I know wher ya comin from. Seems like it always happens to the good ones glad to see u killed the hog

So sorry.

Clint,

Sure hate to hear about your loss.  As you look back on this hunt, be glad she went out doing what she loved. She spent her last moments on earth with your son and you partaking in what made the 3 of you happy together. Whether you've realized it or not, Luca had a good opportunity to bring the thunder as a payback for his fallen teammate. The few I lost while hunting hurt, but I know they would have not chose a better way. Having your other dogs there to help settle up, was a blessing. It's never easy. Let your son know I'm proud of him for hanging in there. I've been there, and it hurts.

I sure hate that you lost a good dog but am glad your boy got the chance to get the hog that caused the pain. I know it will never replace the dog but your boy wanting to get the hog at such a traumatic time shows a lot about what he is made of and you and your wife should be proud to have raised such a courageous young man. RIP Bella

That's a pretty stout boy you've got.  I'm awful sorry for your loss and his.  I know he'll never forget Bella. 

  Sorry for yalls loss man ! ! !  I hated getting that phone call from you today . .  I know how it is to loose a good one.  T-Man is a real trooper and a great hunting partner. Not many young men could or would be able to do what he done. I am proud to be able to say I had the opprotunity to hunt behind her. Litterly, cause when she was on the ground she was ALWAYS way out front ahead of you HUNTING ! ! ! !    I knopw she will be greatly missed around your house cause I knpow hopw yall are with your dogs. I think each and every one of them have even slept in your beds. LOL not many people let there hunting dogs do that. . . .

 R.I.P.  Bella

Dang Clint, I sure hate to hear brother... sorry for yall's loss.

Sorry to hear that!!!!!!RIP  BELLA

Man thats bad news Clint. I sure hate to hear it. RIP Bella

Aw man hate to hear that for your son.  He will grow and get stronger from it as  you are a great dad to help him understand.  Glad he got to put some cold steel in that boar hog atleast he knows he didnt get away . Memories of a life time right there for sure.

So sorry for ur loss man. It's not good to loose any dog

man i sure hate to hear that clint.... sounds like your little buddy took it like a man... glad he got to put an end to that hog!

RIP Bella

Sure hate to hear that Clint, very sorry for yalls loss.

Sad news Clint, so sorry

Sorry for your loss.

RIP Bella. its always the good ones! sounds like your boy is taking on life lessons like a man....good job,keep your heads up ,and remember "EVERYTHING happens for a reason ".

Hated to get that text man I had to read it twice man I hate to hear that I've had bad luck my self here lately to man im right there with u I've lost three in the last month man. All that means man like I always say its time to build another one man its just like walking takes a lil to get one going but all u got to do is make another man keep ur head up everything happens for a reason I all ways tell my self rip bella she was a good hand

Sorry for your loss Clint. I am glad T-man got to get even with that ole bo hog. RIP bella

Sorry about losing your dog Clint. It's part of the game, still sucks though!! RIP

Sorry that you lost a good one man,....but I know that you're proud of that young man.....he's a tough one seems to me.

sorry to hear, RIP Bella....

sorry for your loss, i ve been there and its tuff . but it will get better in time .

R I P bella

I am sorry to hear the sad news.  It is never easy to lose a good dog.  Good memories will live on.
Hopefully there is a young dog out there somewhere that is waiting on you and your son to take him/her hunting.

Dave

Sorry Clint. Sucks big time. T is wiser and stronger than his age. Better than many grown men are. Cant wait to get to hunt with him  RIP Bella.

Sorry to hear of your loss       It is hard enough to loose a good hunting dog but to loose a dog that is a all around family dog that belongs to your son is even harder.  Hunting has good moments and bad one too, I guess it is a hard lesson learned that nothing is forever.  I pray the Lord will walk with your son and ease the pain of losing his friend.  RIP Bella

Sorry for your loss Clint---

Sorry to hear that Clint.

Rip Bella glad you got the hog though

Sorry for your loss.  RIP Bella, glad to see your boy ended that hog.

Sorry to hear that Cuz!  Had the same thing happen to us bout 2 yrs ago. Hard losing a family member even if it does have four legs.

Sorry about your dog Clint...

Damn Clint, I am really sorry for your loss.  I have hunted so much with that dog that she was considered part of our pack.  Her and Dusty were a jam up team!  My heart goes out to Big T, but if there is one kid that I know is tough enough to handle it, it is him. 

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sorry to hear that Clint

Clint,

Damn! made my eyes watery with this story! sure hate to hear that! sorry about your loss! Tell T-man to come over in 4 weeks, I have a pup for him, I have ten pups on the ground, 5 are spoken for, he can pick one out of the 5 that are left bud! :)

Man that's a rough deal! RIP Bella sorry for your loss