Earl,
Thank you and everyone for this post. I missed the first posting of this thread and just found it. My English Springer rescue train buddy suddenly passed away early the other morning from what appeared to be a ruptured mass on either his spleen or heart. I was unable to resuscitate him.
We adopted him at age 6 and he turned 10 last month. He was my velcro-Springer and loved to go everywhere with me including the basement to run the trains. Although he would stand up on hind legs to watch the trains, I hid his Christmas presents that I bought earlier this month on the layout (I think he knew they were there, but he played along). He was the best dog I ever had or known. I miss him very much.
Please give your "Train Buddy" an extra hug and treat; it's definitely deserved and appreciated.
Please give your "Train Buddy" an extra hug and treat; it's definitely deserved and appreciated.
Originally Posted by Jeff T:
You guys are killing me!! We lost our Springer this summer and trying not to get another...
Jeff, don't try to avoid the joy. I had a springer pup from a breeder and my most recent at age 6 from a Springer rescue group. I did not realize how many breed specific rescues exist through out the country until we lost our first English Springer. I'm sure there are some good ESS rescues that serve your region. I hope that my family will be fortunate to find another ESS rescue Train Buddy sometime next year.
