tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post1106926042301197558..comments2024-03-28T05:06:22.205-05:00Comments on Far Side of Fifty: Ringo's StoryFar Side of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-69500040424138969932010-02-02T16:05:59.139-06:002010-02-02T16:05:59.139-06:00You put a lump in my throat. I'm sad too that ...You put a lump in my throat. I'm sad too that Ringo is gone--but your love helped him out of his shell and helped him find another home where he was loved. Our animals can become such a part of us, it's so sad to lose one. Thanks for telling the story.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02000632281014476258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-4288637310646916582010-02-01T14:49:14.429-06:002010-02-01T14:49:14.429-06:00I have lost dogs that I wish with all my heart I c...I have lost dogs that I wish with all my heart I could have kept. I so understand your pain. They break our hearts and they hold us close. But sometimes they just aren't ment to live on earth anymore. <br /><br />My heart goes out to you, Dear Friend.<br /><br />Linda<br />http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com/DayPhotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241862779620972216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-577530271862853282010-02-01T14:21:18.725-06:002010-02-01T14:21:18.725-06:00Ringo could never tell you why he was so scared bu...Ringo could never tell you why he was so scared but you made him feel safe. You made him trust people again. That was your job and you did it. He was wild at heart and made you love him in spite of it, some of them run no matter what you do and they break out hearts. I feel your pain we love out dogs so much even when we find someone to adopt them we still care.demaincahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01466887157349356693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-53406419550393463642010-02-01T10:16:06.781-06:002010-02-01T10:16:06.781-06:00That's a sad story. His life was a good one......That's a sad story. His life was a good one...thanks to you!gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894920637532415315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-24207119909572719412010-01-31T18:17:21.214-06:002010-01-31T18:17:21.214-06:00Thanks for sharing your story. Animals will break...Thanks for sharing your story. Animals will break your heart that's for sure but they make you happy like no other.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021078503152904909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-17952517714467937452010-01-31T16:11:48.597-06:002010-01-31T16:11:48.597-06:00My daughter's friend wanted her to babysit her...My daughter's friend wanted her to babysit her cat while she was moving. Why they decided to pass the cat off at the front door is just one of those stupid questions that you wish you'd asked before you did it.<br /><br />Cat just scratched and sprang and ran off thru the traffic and houses -- never to be seen again.<br /><br /> Ringo had some good times in spite of his self destructive behavior.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404943895800549273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-78259085548341767362010-01-31T11:11:35.017-06:002010-01-31T11:11:35.017-06:00Just stumbled onto your blog, and I thank you for ...Just stumbled onto your blog, and I thank you for sharing Ringo's story. My Mom and Dad adopted an Aussie mix off death row last year. It has been a long hard haul for them. She will not be caught, but through a complicated system (in her mind) it's okay to go into her house and be caught, but not actually come to anyone. They do have a fenced yard, but I'm not sure at all what would happen if she got loose. I believe that she probably suffered some abuse, certainly neglect and most likely lived feral for awhile. She has come a long way,loves her walks but I doubt she will ever be a 'normal' dog. She is devoted to my dad but still considers Mom iffy. She will come up to me, but it's because I have the dogs with me. She won't let me catch her of course. You just have to feel so sad that little critters like Heidi and Ringo have to overcome so much just to function. Although his ending was not what you'd want, it sounds like he had love and understanding right up to the end. Thanks again.<br />TammyTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02131066591477169851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-69329035974100962532010-01-31T00:58:59.664-06:002010-01-31T00:58:59.664-06:00A sad story - but at least he was loved and missed...A sad story - but at least he was loved and missed. You made his life better , no matter how short and sweet it wasLadyFihttp://ladyfi.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-71133532500433105882010-01-30T22:20:40.651-06:002010-01-30T22:20:40.651-06:00Connie, this is a sad story, but there are really ...Connie, this is a sad story, but there are really good parts in it. You loved and nurtured this dog, and made part of his life so much better.<br /><br />At the very least, he had that time with you.<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-6357149835853481342010-01-30T19:04:57.074-06:002010-01-30T19:04:57.074-06:00Thanks for sharing....Thanks for sharing....Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18138747690602990437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-8726719520545884782010-01-30T19:04:08.854-06:002010-01-30T19:04:08.854-06:00I think we all have a dog in our history that we f...I think we all have a dog in our history that we feel badly about. I have one that comes into my mind time and time again, when I was in my 20s, divorced with a small child... I feel the pain of not knowing what happened to my Bear. I know the pain you feel for poor Ringo, but you did so much for that lil guy. What a cutie he was. He lived a good life thanks to you! :)Girl Tornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07289862625817473671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-11711254110994460322010-01-30T18:17:29.855-06:002010-01-30T18:17:29.855-06:00I still suffer over the loss of my small gray pood...I still suffer over the loss of my small gray poodle who ran away from my parents home on the day of my first wife's funeral. I know that he was only seven years old and someone in Osceola raised that dog, at least I hope he was found and taken in, I will never know. I forget about it as it was 29 years ago, but every once in a while it hits me hard. My wife, Della, says that I have made up for the loss by taking such good care of our two dogs, one the little poodle and the other the rescued Barnie from off the streets in Missouri. You are a true blue animal lover and you gave Ringo his best for as long as you could and that was a very good quality of life.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-67693282728673131832010-01-30T17:16:53.289-06:002010-01-30T17:16:53.289-06:00Sad story, but he also knew love, with you and wit...Sad story, but he also knew love, with you and with his family...something he would never have had if you had given up.<br /><br />Thank you.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-3450616925461745182010-01-30T14:41:55.583-06:002010-01-30T14:41:55.583-06:00Thank you for sharing Ringo's story. I have te...Thank you for sharing Ringo's story. I have tears in my eyes. You gave him so much. You saved him and taught him, and gave him the chance to have the time that he did have. I'm sorry it ended too soon and so traumatic. As a dog lover, I can feel your pain. <br /><br />DyanEmma Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16687752178033531295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-1411093686894309212010-01-30T14:09:31.468-06:002010-01-30T14:09:31.468-06:00Too bad his life ended like this but I know you ma...Too bad his life ended like this but I know you made his life better just by being there for him. It sounds like both of you bonded.<br /><br />Take care and have a good weekend Connie!!!Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-25106525530054133552010-01-30T14:09:16.658-06:002010-01-30T14:09:16.658-06:00Thank you for this story, Connie. I'm another ...Thank you for this story, Connie. I'm another one who loves animals so deeply. I know how you feel but you did make him happy. Some dogs are just free spirits. Even though they love us, they love the freedom to be out in the open even more. He crossed over Rainbow Bridge doing what he liked best...running free. I've had a couple dogs like that myself.Golden To Silver Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04585559845728927540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-39123560090821401852010-01-30T13:30:12.600-06:002010-01-30T13:30:12.600-06:00Yes - those were some anxious days trying to catch...Yes - those were some anxious days trying to catch Ringo. I feel bad that he got hit by a car, poor baby. Amazing how fast we get attached to our 4 legged friends.West Side of Straighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13306258644484219373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-57893807946356376562010-01-30T13:21:45.136-06:002010-01-30T13:21:45.136-06:00Connie, this was a long post, with one eye no less...Connie, this was a long post, with one eye no less! Thank you for sharing the story of Ringo. I love that dog even though I never heard of him before today. What a wonderful story with a tragic ending. I agree with Rae, you gave him a chance, and he was happy for awhile. Such a moving story...DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-81380842800823431602010-01-30T12:51:15.159-06:002010-01-30T12:51:15.159-06:00What a tender story. I have tears in my eyes as I...What a tender story. I have tears in my eyes as I write this. As another dog lover, I feel your heartbreak. It is so sad that Ringo's life ended tragically, but his days with you were filled with love and compassion. He thrived thanks to you. You did what you had to do allowing him to be adopted. If not for you he may not have ever had a chance at all. You did a wonderful thing for him - it was not a failure -unfortunately sad things happen even when we do our best.Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858158707328118375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-12200087899224047082010-01-30T12:45:21.425-06:002010-01-30T12:45:21.425-06:00Thank you for sharing Ringo with us. Dogs sometim...Thank you for sharing Ringo with us. Dogs sometimes have more "call of the wild" than nature meant. Our beloved yellow lab, GG, on the very day we had an appointment to put her to sleep.......gate was open and out she went for one last stroll. Three adults with tears streaming down our faces calling her...she came, we left and although a sad day for all of us ... the memory of GG on a stroll remains precious to this day. HHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com