Another good one has passed on....

J.C. Blair · Post by **J.C. Blair** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 6:35 pm

I just learned this evening that Will Mason's Jihad dog has passed away. He was a young hound still, only 3 1/2 yrs old. I had the chance to run with him some last year and he was a rabbit hunting, rabbit running machine. I know Will is going to miss him as he was his favorite. He has chimed in with that powerpack up above now. Seems like the good ones only stay a little while.

MasonsBeagles · Post by **MasonsBeagles** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 9:30 pm

I appreciate it Chad. That was really unexpected. I dug a hole tonight Id hoped would be many many years down the road. He was a good dog and a true companion. Not many times you lay a dog down and think back about how much enjoyment you received from one hound. But such is life. Ji will definately be missed and I am dreading the next time I run because for the last 3 years he and I have been on just about every rabbit race together. I was thinking about it earlier every rabbit that dog ran was with me except for an hour at the Little World when Pete handled him. Doesnt seem fair but I am glad I had him for the time I did. I feel fortunate to have a son out of him that I am liking a whole lot. I dont think he will ever be replaced I just hope to end up with another one that I enjoy as much as I did him.

Special thanks to Dexter Reffett for breeding and selling me one of the most memorable hounds of my lifetime.

WrongsideRandy · Post by **WrongsideRandy** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 9:53 pm

Sorry about your loss. I know that hollow feeling all to well myself....I think we all do if we have messed with dogs much. The last hole I dug seemed to take me forever to dig...I just didnt want it to be over. I dont think I will ever forget my dogs.....and I guess thats how it should be.

Best to you,
Randy

RAD · Post by **RAD** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 11:20 pm

Will sorry to here about ji I know how much you loved him.
Hang in there man.

pete young · Post by **pete young** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 12:02 am

Will,
Sorry to hear about ol' Ji. I hate it for you. I know how much he meant to you.

Wilkerson Boys · Post by **Wilkerson Boys** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 8:11 am

Will, sorry to hear of your loss. Glad you have a son out of him. That does seem to help lots of times. Got ya in our thoughts this morning. Fixing to go to the pen and see some of those Mason pups. Have a good one.

Wayne

Rneil · Post by **Rneil** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 8:47 am

Sorry to hear about your loss. I know what its like I just lost my best dog ever about 6 weeks ago. Nobody knows the times this dog and I had. It tough but time will take care of it and you will always remember the times you had.

Good luck

grim · Post by **grim** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 9:24 am

sorry will that yopu losta good one!

merv · Post by **merv** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 11:55 am

WILL SORRY FOR YOU LOSS. IF YOU DONT MIND ME ASKING HOW DID THE DOG DIE?

MasonsBeagles · Post by **MasonsBeagles** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 4:49 pm

he had been acting kind of odd the last couple of weeks. didnt think much about it cause he was eating and drinking good. thought he may be a touch wormy. thurs night he didnt eat at all. i pulled him out and looked at him and he looked rough. decided to take off work a little early on friday to check on him and take him to the vet if i thought he needed to go. got home and he looked awful lethargic and still wouldnt eat. rushed him to the vet he was about dead when i arrived.

short of the story is both of his lungs were collapsed. vet said an infection had started a fluid build up and just collapsed his lungs. we drained the fluid and he started breathing easier but it was too late. vet said she really didnt have a good explanation. could have started with a slight case of pneumonia and then an infection took over or it could have just been a very major aggressive infection. wish id taken him to the vet a week ago. but like always if i ran to the vet everytime one of them acts a little odd id go broke. just a fluke thing i guess. I ran today and I sure do miss him.

Chuck Terry · Post by **Chuck Terry** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 8:41 pm

Sorry for your loss! I just read that Lizzard Creek Tadpole (Gunsmoke Kennels) died today as well. Enjoy them while you can!

Hatfield · Post by **Hatfield** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 8:58 pm

I cast out with him at the little world. He outscored my best

. Nice clean dog,seemed accurate with his mouth. I hate it for ya Will.

Lynn Perkins · Post by **Lynn Perkins** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 5:32 am

Will and i talked about this friday morning and he was worried about him then,and never relized how bad this was.
I hate this for you but run the hide off your young dog from him,his blood will live own thru him,cant replace him but maybe fill that void of not having him thru his son.Keep a level head and time has a way of healing

jdmart · Post by **jdmart** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 6:54 am

Will,

Sorry to hear about Ji'. Hang in there buddy!

Jeff

merv · Post by **merv** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 9:15 am

WOW WILL THAT REALLY SUCKS. I REALLY AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

MERV