Thank you for sharing this story about sliver it touch my heart so amazing how much she love you and you love her we are truly bless to have a wonderful cattle dog my Rosco is my world and I thank God every day for him
This was wonderful, you had me crying. Are dog / animal furends touch are lives in such amazing and wonderful ways. They have so much to teach us and much love and furendship to share.
Very beautiful lady 💜 I feel so much like this with our furbaby Lucy Lu. You're truly blessed and I'm so sorry for your loss of Silver. She was and always will be something special to you and always in your 💜 heart. Thank you for sharing this with us all.
I agree , there is something very special about this breed. Like a beautiful soul, loyalty and love on steroids inside a dog body. ❤🎉lets celebrate Silver!
I just adopted a Red Heeler mix puppy ~10 days ago (no clue what the mix is) and devouring all kinds of training tips and general info about the breed. Only had two dogs in my adult life (both lived long lives) and I very successfully trained them both. This girl (Harper) is a notorious nipper. You made such a beautiful tribute to Silver. It brought out a lot of emotions. She’s lucky to have found you. ❤
Anybody who wants to know how we Heeler people feel about our babies needs to watch this. When you can spend over 17 minutes talking about your dog and know you still didn't get it all in there... yeah... they're that wonderful ❤
@@TheHeelerMama I believe you sister! This is how I am with our oldest boy Ammo. He is my "heckin good doggo", the best friend I've ever had, and the most loyal creature I'll ever know. ❤
Thank you for sharing. What a beautiful love story of you and Silver. You are both each other’s number one and you will always have that and this beautiful tribute to her. I know the pain Alex and when the time comes, you’ll know and so will Silver. Sending hugs and courage your way. 💙🐾
Awwwww baby girl. You are so loved 🥰 there is something more to the cattle dog. I waited 5 years after my first dog died to get another dog. I never thought I’d love another dog as much as my first, but my Rosie stolen my heart.
Such a lovely video about your relationship with Silver! She is a very special dog. I remember the first dog. She was a birthday gift from my husband. She has a very special place in my heart despite having taken the journey over the rainbow bridge over a decade ago. She will always be my girl. We need to take extra special care of our elderly dogs who have given so much to us. It's obvious that Silver has given so much to you by the way you make her life comfortable during her silver years. 💕
Tear jerker...I think of my first heeler that I have now and becoming connected with your channel. She is my deep connection also to help me through my brothers death. No words..so bittersweet. 😭😭😭😭
That was beautiful. oh the tears so early in the morning! 🥺My purebred mutt, 70 lbs scruffy was also protective of his momma he wouldn’t let anyone near me.
I just love this video dedicated to Silver, I cried and smiled throughout the beautiful memories you laid out perfectly in her honor. The end was great as it is so adorable how she protects you from "him" LOL. I totally relate to the soul mate feeling and how truly exceptional this breed is compared to other loyal dog breeds. I have viewed many of your videos and I hope you will always know that our dogs do go to Heaven and I know that God gave us these incredible creatures to help us throughout our lives. Thank you so much for sharing your babies lives with us here, please continue as it gives all of us joy. God bless you always ❤
Thank you ❤❤❤ I know my baby girl is watching over me and waiting for me on the other side. My husband and I joke that she is going to knock everyone over when I get there just so she can be the first one to greet me. I will see her again. ❤
Thank you for sharing . I am crying but it's because I understand the love. I lost my first heeler at 17 he was literally my best friend and love of my life. Spent time in a wheelchair and he just adjusted. Bless you and Silver .
When I met my husband, I had a half Dal/half lab named Indigo who went through multiple boyfriends and cancer with me. She would lay with me on the bathroom floor and provide comfort relief and cuddle me. He had a Red Queensland Heeler (ironically) named Red Dog who was 5 years old (so was Indy) and I was worried that he wouldn't bond with me. I was wrong, he and Indy are the dogs that all dogs get compared against. He would comfort me when I had migraines, he would provide comic relief and guard me with his life. He has seizures too and finally, they were what took him. Red was 17 and Indy was 17 1/2. Indigo was special (there will never be another like her), but Red turned me into a Cattledog fan for life. Silver, I think, is the same for you. ❤💙🖤
I'm a blubbering mess after watching your beautiful tribute! It's clear you are a very thoughtful and purposeful person in how you approach life! ♥️ My ACD is a mix, but the way you described her personality and quirks, it's like listening to a nearly exact description of my own! Blankets, squeakers, breaking up fights, being the helper. Mine just doesn't have the sense of hospitality yours does unfortunately 😆.
Your relationship with her reminds me of mine with my Abby. 1/2 Heeler 1/2 Doberman. Healthy as can be her whole life. She had a stroke at 17 and passed a few hours after it. Miss her every single day, hell miss all my pups that have passed on. So glad you found a pupper has touched you this way, I understand that bond you have with her and hope she is with you in life for a while longer.
when I would start to ask my ACD to do a trick, he wouldn't wait to see which one, he would just cycle through all his tricks till he eventually did the right one. I learned to respect his intelligence, even when it seemed like he was doing something crazy..... which often he was.
My god, grown man tearing up over here.......that is the best heeler story I think I've heard, and I love silver like she is my own!! Kina partial to Gypsy wu wu, Cleaa is the chuck-it dog and of course Sully roo roo. I so hope and pray I get my girls for even close to that much time!! My Alta will be 7 in 3 weeks, she is having a little trouble seeing the ball these days when I throw it, I have to kinda lead her direction when I throw it, seems like she follows the shadow of the ball to track it, but I'll deal with whatever comes my way with both of them. She is an awesome camper and just wants to protect me the whole time, now my wild child Ryah, she is a camping pain in the ass lol but very thankful to go. Thank you Alex for this video, very awesome!! Don't know if y'all are Browns fans or Bengals fans but go Bengals!! I'm a Steelers fan so I will root for the AFC North. Give Silver a gentle hug for us in NM!!!
Aww I hope she keeps her sight for as long as possible. I'm sure you have many more years left with Alta. Silver would still fetch her toys in the house when we she blind but eventually we had to tap the floor. We even use to do a clap run game with her outside that we started before she blind. I'm hoping Clea loves camping. I'm ready to go and I hope she give Gypsy some confidence during it. Sully is going to be so mad on that trip cuz he's staying home lol. Not much into football (more soccer and hockey) but yeah we would be a Bengals fan I guess. My sister is really into them and mom was watching and saying they were winning?
😆 They were from the 80s, like hair metal type shoes but yeah you never know they might of been considered something else to others. I was so mad though because they were a great find back when you could find those things at goodwill.
@@firefox71 🤣🤣🤣 I'm surprised youtube didn't flag this but yes they were called that at one time as well. I thought you might of been referring to stiletto's and other worse terms. I still have a pair but they are no where near as cool and have no traction. Those are called my "oh shit I'm too old for this" boots 😆
It's partially because I promised the vid a long time ago (way before the boy had his issues) and also that we are seeing the end or maybe we are there. I will talk more about it soon. I cried enough making this I know I wouldn't of been able to do this vid after.
OMG, what a beautiful story. Im an emotional mess right now. My boy is only 18 months, and can only hope that we're together as long as you and Silver. I just hope that I outlast him, because I worry every day about what might happen to him if I go first, because he has some behaviour issues. Thank you so much for sharing.
SEVENTEEN!!!!!! 17 years old, you blow my mind on this, you should write a book on your experience with Silver and what all you do with Silver, feeding, vet visits and all your information, because let me tell you not many people reach 17 years with their dog, I did read one story of a man who had a cattle dog that reached 26 years of age. But giiirrrrrlllll let me tell ya SEVENTEEN IS AMAZING. 🐶🐕🐣🐤🐥💗
Thank you. I have actually thought about writing a book about her or doing a kids book about her. When I try drawing her though I don't do her justice lol. I've heard of a few making it to their 20s and of course there was Bluey who made it to 29 but I am very lucky she is still here. She's having worse days but then pushes through. She is such a fighter.
Thank you for sharing Silver's story. They really are a wonderful breed! I recently had to put down my ESD - Butch (bully breed, 4 years old). He was a natural as an ESD - he was essentially the reason I could deal with life. My Blue Heeler, Davida (6 1/2 years old), was his mama the day he came in that front door - and she misses him as much as I do. She has stepped up to try to fill his shoes as an ESD, and although she isn't him, she is doing a good job. I love her to pieces!
I plan on watching this later this eve! Silver is a beauty. Busy with the crew as ever and lately my Dad. Is your email working?🤔Love to your babies💞💞💞💞💞💞
Crying, much of your story is exactly what I've had with my blue heeler Bailey. Neighbor's son got her from people who were going to take her the pound! Didn't even know what breed she was. She's about 15. She has significant cognitive dysfunction but physically is doing OK . She's truly my best friend, don't know how I'll go on when she's gone. TY for sharing Silver's story.😭💓 Wanted to share her pic, don't know how to attach it.
I started binge watching your videos, and when I got to this one, I only wished I had seen it a week earlier. I had just put down my blue heeler "Max" of 14 years. He couldn't walk very well, and had bladder issues. The vet recommended I put him down. He still had an appetite albeit for canned dog food. I can't tell you how lost and sad I was afterwards. I keep thinking I could have kept him for a little bit longer. Watching this video even reinforces that, because he had his eye site, and I could have done more to meet his needs. I'm already looking for another blue heeler, maybe even two. Thank you for these blue heeler videos.
Aww I'm so sorry! I don't know if this will help you or not but both our boys that we said goodbye to two years ago (one was a heeler), both were still eating and drinking and going to the bathroom fine but all their other health problems is why we said goodbye. Dogs have a way of hiding pain and acting like everything is fine. I think it's their way of trying to not make us worry when we really are. I know what you are going through, we too felt we could of done more, it's completely normal to feel that way. It's never easy making those decisions. But 14 years is an amazing long life for these babies. Again I'm so sorry. RIP Max 💙
What agreat dog. I was listening and when you mentioned the weak back legs, neurological -type of issues and the incontenence with previous seizures. This is what my dog had midway through his 16th year. He was very well trained and never went pee inside, then about late into his 16th year he peed in the house. Our dog took many vacations with us and never peed, even on longer flights or road trips. I thought it was no big issue and cleand up. We noticed he would drink tons of water, the more you put the more he drank. He would also scarf his food fast. He was 80% blind in both eyes. Then it became more frequent. We never really think of our beloved dogs getting to that old age where its an issue so I thought it was a behavior issue and began trying to train him like he was a puppy. Well he ended up going on pee pads after. I ended up getting him diapers because he could not lift his leg high enough to urinate so I would have to essentially hold his back legs as he urinated. We took him to the vet and blood tests came back normal for his age. Then we took him to a specialist who determined it was a neurological issue coupled with plain old age. He was basically unable to put on weight and was getting very thin. We would have done anything to cure him so we went to 2 more specialists out of state to get more opinions. They had essentialy the same diagnosis, but it was unclear exactly what was causing it. I guess we wanted to hear that there was something we could do. Got to the point where when he squatted to go number 2 he would fall back. I had to hold him up a little so he could balance. Then the walks became shorter and shorter, he used to love walking 2 or 3 miles easily. Eventually he couldnt even make it 50 yards and would just sit down and sometimes lay as if saying "I want to walk , but I cant". I was devastated. I would pick him up and carry him for 2 miles just so he can experience smells and get fresh air. He deteriorated very rapidly. Got to the point where his breathing became shallow and I was checking on him several times a night, sometimes every hour even though he slept in the same room as us I was scared he would pass away while we slept. His quality of life diminished quite rapidly. 2 months before his 17th birthday we decided to ease his suffering after weeks and weeks of going back and forth and having tears about it daily. The thought of not having such a dear friend and family member around really crushed us. We knew we had to do what was best for him and so we made an appointment and had him put to sleep in his favorite spot as we held his paws and pet him and kissed him saying goodbye and that we loved him. Before we had him put to sleep we took a trip to his favorite place and sat there with him for hours until it got dark. It was heartwrenching knowing it was his last time to go there. When the day came, We took him for a final walk in the morning and held him close. It was hard. The vet came over and we sent him off with prayers and heartfelt tears. When he took his last breath it was like my heart just sunk. My beloved pal and what became a member of my family was gone. We gave him a funeral a human would be proud of and invited a couple people who knew him well and we paid our final respects to him. To this day I still think of that boy and go to tears. Dogs are some special creatures, they have a way of really bonding to your spirit. I know I will remember him until I take my last breath and hopefully be reunited with him someday. What a joy that would be to see his face again and pet him, would be the greatest gift. May God bless you and your dog with more time, I wish you both well.
Oh this comment got the tears rolling today. We experienced the same trying to figure out what was causing all the issues and like your pup she drank water like she was dehydrated for weeks. We even measured out water for a week to see how much was being consumed and she was drinking 15 cups if not more per day. Vet said the last thing to do is MRI but with how much those costs she said it might not even show. So we just manage with many puppy pads and new rugs. We tried diapers recently and she went into a total panic. The weight loss due to her muscles deteriorating is what concerns me the most. Thank you for sharing your story and what you went through with him. I've been having a hard time at the idea of letting go just because she's old but it's being discussed because I can see her struggle and that's the hardest part. Many blessings to you and thank you again for sharing your experience with your amazing pup.
@@TheHeelerMama Yes , its VERY difficult, the most difficult thing I have ever had to do to be honest. I would take all feasible measures possible before doing anything permanent so you wont be left thinking "what if" later. Same with my boy, muscle mass was deteriorating and my guess was that since the muscle was deteriorated it likely put more strain on his tendons which then put strain on his ligaments since there was no muscle support, which then caused his discomfort. Its like a 90 year old person who lost majority muscle I suppose. Mobility is then an issue and they tend to sleep more. I would say if she seems in relative comfort and the only issue is her drinking a lot and peeing it may not have become critical yet. I would always ask myself daily , "is he enjoying himself"? "Is he in pain"? "Can I ease his pain with medication" ? (Basically I would think of his quality of life) With my boy it got to the point he had almost complete disinterest in interacting with us besides a few licks here and there. Main thing I would look at is if breathing was normal, heartbeat was normal and touch around their body gently and see if anywhere causes them pain or discomfort, and if so is there anything I can do to ease it. My guess is he distanced himself instinctually , maybe how sick animals hide weakness as a survival mechanism in the wild. The important thing is to be there if you decide to put her to sleep. Also if a vet can come over so she can be at home in a familiar non-scary place. This way she can be surrounded by love and her people and things she knows. Some people just drop them off at a vet and walk away. Breaks my heart, the animals have such loyalty the least we can do is suffer our own emotional pain in order for them to feel at ease with their people by their side in their last moments as we say goodbye sending them off with love from the heart. Such a sweeet dog she looks to be. With my boy, my main fear was that he would have a seizure or some kind of painful ending while we were sleeping (this is why I checked on him almost compulsively). When we had vet put him to sleep it was a 2 step process, first shot relaxed him as if under anesthesia and second stopped his precious heart, he just looked as if he was sleeping. He felt no pain and only consolation I had is I gave him the best life I could and spared him pain in the end. We kissed his head and face and said a prayer for him. Dogs are special and you never forget them or stop shedding a tear as you look at old pictures of their better years, or something out of the blue will remind you of them. As time goes on I find myself crying still, but also sometimes laughing and smiling as I look back at some funny things he did, and remembering the more joyous times and the joy he brought to our lives.(strange that even in death they continue to bring joy to you) What a gift, we will always be grateful to God for. I wish you both the best and pray you have a lot more precious time together. Such a special girl you have there. I can tell you love her so much.
@@jensz9360 Oh I will be there with her in the end for sure. I am always there at the end for them. I just can't handle the thought of them being alone without mama during that. I'm always holding them and telling them how much I love them. My one cat even hugged back before she left and that about broke me. She does seem content but mobility and how much weight she has lost can cause more issues. She has senility, and teeth issues and a few other things. If I can control her peeing which is hit and miss I'm okay with waiting but we just have to keep her clean and comfy. I worry all the time a seizure is going to take her or she will injure herself. She is very stubborn with help but sometimes accepts it. I'm not sure I can say she has good days at all anymore, it's more of it's okay days. It's a process deciding and I've had to go through this with my two boys, but they were in pain and having trouble, she responds well to her pain meds and seems content even though confused half the time. I'm not going to rush into anything but I am having more days where I feel it's time. She just has no interest in anything anymore well sometimes food still lol but she doesn't always respond when we interact with her.
Man, this got me all teared, and choked up. Prior to Boise, I'd always had labs. This is my first heeler. She too, has been a gift from above. 6yrs ago I quit drinking. I'd quit before, but never put more than 2yrs together at once. This last time I quit, I almost lost in 45 days in. We were laying there, and I had got in my head thinking "I can change things," "it'll be different this time." All the thoughts that lead us back. I happened to glance over at Boise, and she was just staring at me with this "look." I can't describe, other than a face of hurt. Like she knew what I was thinking. She knew, and she remembered my promise. I promised her a better life. Not that she has it bad or anything. She is more loved, and well taken care of than most children. She's been my baby girl from day one. My promise was for a better life ALL the time for both of us. That moment, her face, it got me through those thoughts, and I haven't looked back. I owe her more than I will ever be able to give her. I do, and don't do things based on whether she can go. She goes EVERYWHERE with me. She too, is a lover. She loves people. She's the dog of "Home Depot" as they call her. She'll be 11 this coming August. Shed hunting season is around the corner. She loves going. She pulls her weight, and finds her share of antlers. Anyhow, just wanted to let you know I feel your love, and feeling of knowing that special one. Thanks for sharing that.
My issues may have been different but I know exactly what you mean about that "look". Wishing you and her many more years together and thank you for sharing. 💙
OMG...I don't know how you got thru that...😩😥😩 what a BEAUTIFUL tribute to your baby girl...I can feel the LOVE FROM BOTH OF YOU. GOD BLESS HER AND KEEP HER GOING FOR AS LONG AS YOU NEED EACH OTHER. Praying to St.Francis as well to keep her going. ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️💙💙💙
It's been many hours of crying, editing, nap repeat lol. I found other videos I didn't know we had as well but they were too dark to put in but I was balling going down memory lane. She's still doing good on the new meds by the way but will try to email you more about it later tonight.
Right there with you. I lost my precious sheltie Ziggy 10 days before her 17th birthday. She was fighting so hard to stay with me. I had to tell her it was OK to go. She let out the most mournful howl and passed away in my arms. I still miss her but I'm greatful for the time we shared.
Uuugghh...this hurts my heart! 💔 Although Phoenix is the newest addition to our family (yes, we're still trying to find a home for her)...I can't even imagine going through something like this with one of our dogs. Especially my Onyxia (Nyxi)!! She is my world! She knows when I'm all worked up and comes to me to calm me and comfort me. It just breaks my heart seeing what Silver has gone through. Dogs amazingly can handle things and that many people just couldn't. I honestly don't know if I could handle going blind! Probably not to be honest with you!!
I don't think I could handle it as well as she did. We had to go every 6 months to check eye pressures and sometimes do another test and watching them touch her eyes and put the strips in them I was always squinting and squirming. I don't know how she ever sat still for it. She's a very brave girl. Let me know if you want me to post Phoenix. She seems like such an amazing girl.
What a beautiful tribute to your forever pal Silver. How lucky you both are to have each other for as long as you have. It's amazing the love and trust dogs give us. Nothing better than that. ❤️ I need a tissue for sure!
Its gonna be hard. My girl and her brother are just turning 2 and she has me and my wife, she has Grand parents and kids and her brother. surrounded by love. I can feel our bond growing and I know it will be similar to your bond with Silver. cattle dogs are so smart. Its going to be hard to say good bye. I hope time goes by slowly.
Thank you for your lovely video of your beautiful Silver and other pups. I have a Cattle dog /Aussie mix named Blu and he is 15 years old and we love him dearly. Our other dog is a lab mix named Angel and he is 11 ish... we found him emaciated on the highway with a broken leg. These furry blessings have made our lives so sweet. Wishing you much love with all of your babies and thank you for the Your Beautiful video!🐾🐾🙏🙏💞💞
Oh ya bugger! You've gone and made me howl. I lost my cattle girl (Stumpy) on Halloween, then her husband, my English staffy on 30.12.22. I know exactly what you're saying about your soul dog. My staffy was my soul dog, but my stumpy was sooo very special to me too, so special. We had a special bond because she was deaf, there's a real tight bond that happens when they're deaf, they have to trust you so much more. And that's why she and my staffy were like an old married couple too, he was her hearing dog. I know they're both at the the Bridge, playing and mucking about and watching over me and my other dogs and cats. What a beautiful beautiful relationship you have with your girl... but that's what you get with cattle dogs... that's how they're made. Velcro dogs, your protector, your confidante, your bestie... your EVERYTHING ❤❤❤
I'm so sorry for your losses. ❤ I'd like to think her brothers will be waiting for her when it's her time and I'm sure she will tell them to remember she is boss when they greet her. I really do feel like they watch over us from that bridge. ❤
@@TheHeelerMama thank you so much hun. Trust me, they will be… I’m an animal communicator, and I know all their friends and fam are waiting to receive them on the other side 😉❤️❤️❤️
I was afraid to watch this video because I knew it would make me cry... and it definitely did! Sometimes, certain dogs just become part of your heart and soul. I can see why Silver has done that with you. My dog has also done that with my husband and I. She has more intelligence than any of the other many breeds of dogs that I have ever had. The unconditional love of a special dog is beyond comprehension.
sometimes I think about getting another ACD, but my first one was so special and had such a big heart, I am afraid I would expect the same high standards from another one and compare them, which wouldn't be fair.
Oh, Alek, Tears flowing. Silver is so special: your protector, your heart-blessing, your soul sister with fur on. I am so grateful you made this vid to honor and acknowledge the deep connection you and Silver so clearly share. May each day be a treasure and a celebration of your love and devotion; As you deal with her "old lady" challenges, even so, may the joy of her companionship fill your heart - and hers - to overflowing. She has the best, most giving mom and she knows it! True trust is a bond that is never broken and she will live in your heart forever. You have, and will continue, to always do right by her, and she will let you know, dear. She will let you know, when she grows weary. Glad to heart the vet visit was productive. New meds are a blessing. Yet, I really believe she is living on your beautiful love and devotion - no one could love Silver more - or better - than you do. Warmest hugs, much Love, heartfelt prayers and God's best blessings, and gentle pets to Silver, with puppy-kisses from Miss Ruthie and JJ 🙏💕🙂🐕🦺✝️
Thank you JJ! I really think she is still hanging on for me. I will get to your emails soon! Was determined to get this video finished so haven't been able to get to messages. I hope you and Ruthie are well. Much love to you both!
Miss Ruthie I don't know you except through Alex and your words were exceptional and BEAUTIFUL AND SO TRUE, I also tell Alex Silver will go on her time. Blessng to you and your fur baby as well. I have a feeling you are just as good a mom as Alex is. 🙏🐕❤️
@@TheHeelerMama I think Miss Ruthie is the mom n JJ the dog....but I think it's the opposite!!! hope she sees the text....oh Alex the shelter by me has BLUE HEELERS....I AM GOUNG CRAZY....I will email uou some pics of them....they have stolen my heart...I am really afaird I will come home WITH 2....I have done that before with my Golden Reterivers...Homer&Harley....I couldn't leave one alone without his famiky so I took both!!!!
@@bernadettenemec2705 Ruthie is the pup lol. Be careful looking! They will sucker you in and you will bring them home! lol Marcy might handle one but I think she would give you a few stern stink eyes with two lol. I would love to see them. I'll check my email later for updates.
That was the most heartfelt, beautiful tribute. I'm crying right along with you. We lost Colt, our Heeler/Australian shepherd mix, will be 2 years, this coming July, and everything you spoke of Silver reminded me of him. They are our babies. They love us, and we love them unconditionally. I would do it 10x's over to have his love and companionship. Bailey, our Blue Heeler, had big shoes to full and has stepped right into the roll with the teachings of Luna. Keep enjoying your time and the snuggles you can sneak. 🐶💕🙏
I do have to correct something here. It’s all the “people’s in the parade.” 😂😂 plural. Those squeakers; ever since I saw what sully went through; I rip them away from Gary now. I still believe this was one of the worst things you went through ever with one of your dogs. I could be wrong but; I’ll never forget how much hurt you were experiencing. Silver is a beautiful, good girl & im so happy to learn the origins of silver. She is the one who kicked off everything. Thanks for this video ❤❤ why Is your voice shaking? I hope everything is okay. Sending you tons of hugs. You’re the best dog mom ever. She knows it too ❤
Now I have to go back and see what I said during the parade part lol. The squeaker thing hits the top of the list for sure just because I didn't know what was happening. My Lu had parvo and that wasn't as scary as this because that I knew it and fixed it. And my voice is shaky because I know my time with her is coming to an end.
My Queensland Heeler looks like Silver mine had similar story but they were going to shoot him and seven months he also has thryoid problems on medicine and is having eye problems also has had chronic pancreatitis all his live thank you for sharing Silver and your Heelers! Read The Speckled Beauty on tape by award wining by Rick Bragg it will make you hug your fur baby tighter mine is ten years old now and having some back hip issues oh yes took me year and half cause he was abused but he is also my service dog ! 🐾🐾🐾🐾❤️❤️❤️❤️🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
I will have to check that out thank you. And I'm so glad you got him! I can't believe they were going to shoot him. Well I can, cuz people but so happy he is with you.
This is so beautiful! What a special, wonderful girl! Thank you for sharing with us!"❤
I loved this video and like many others, it had me in tears. What a lovely tribute to a very good girl.
Beautiful story, so well told. Thank you.
What a beautiful love story. Thank you for sharing this with us. It made my day.
Love this
Thank you for sharing this story about sliver it touch my heart so amazing how much she love you and you love her we are truly bless to have a wonderful cattle dog my Rosco is my world and I thank God every day for him
Beautiful story
Such a beauty.
This was beautiful to watch, thanks so much for sharing
Such a Heeler! IYKUK ❤Sweet Silver❤
She has been such a blessing to you, just as you've been to her ❤️💫❤️
This was wonderful, you had me crying. Are dog / animal furends touch are lives in such amazing and wonderful ways. They have so much to teach us and much love and furendship to share.
Sending lots of love from Benji my heeler to sliver another beautiful soul.
It always amazes me how it takes 1 very special doggo to change us for the better. Your an amazing girl silver!
Loved to hear the story, it was heart warming.
There seems to be one pup that has an incredible spot in our lives. Glad you still have her.
🥰🥰❤ the best love story ever! Silver paw prints all over your heart!!
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@@TheHeelerMama Did Silver ever crate?? Lord...my Cookie HATES the crate...😭
Thx for sharing 💙
OMG that smile at 1:23 , so so so happy 😊
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Love to Silver.❤❤🧡
People don't understand the bond that we have with are cattle dogs they are truly a special breed
Amen to that!!!
Very beautiful lady 💜 I feel so much like this with our furbaby Lucy Lu. You're truly blessed and I'm so sorry for your loss of Silver. She was and always will be something special to you and always in your 💜 heart. Thank you for sharing this with us all.
Thank you so much. ❤ She was the greatest gift and I will carry her with me forever.
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I agree , there is something very special about this breed. Like a beautiful soul, loyalty and love on steroids inside a dog body. ❤🎉lets celebrate Silver!
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I just adopted a Red Heeler mix puppy ~10 days ago (no clue what the mix is) and devouring all kinds of training tips and general info about the breed. Only had two dogs in my adult life (both lived long lives) and I very successfully trained them both. This girl (Harper) is a notorious nipper. You made such a beautiful tribute to Silver. It brought out a lot of emotions. She’s lucky to have found you. ❤
Thank you ❤
🎉Thank you for that tribute..she is truly a Grand Dame and so well loved. Hugs to all❤❤
Such a great tribute to your family pup. You are a wonderful pet mom !
Thank you ❤
I love this video! ❤ crying as I think about my heeler mix girl. Thanks for making this wonderful tribute to her.
Thank you. She was my everything. Still struggling each day without her.
I am sitting her crying after watching this.. I’m so glad you did a video about Silver! She really is such a special girl! ❤❤
My Honey Blue is speckled identical to your Silver. She's just 4 months and. I never knew I could love so much so so fast.
Anybody who wants to know how we Heeler people feel about our babies needs to watch this. When you can spend over 17 minutes talking about your dog and know you still didn't get it all in there... yeah... they're that wonderful ❤
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@@TheHeelerMama I believe you sister! This is how I am with our oldest boy Ammo. He is my "heckin good doggo", the best friend I've ever had, and the most loyal creature I'll ever know. ❤
damn that was touching
Boots loves her!!
I haven't been able to be on you tube - miss silver u r beautiful u make me cry and smile --thank u for taking this girl all those years ago
She was the best decision I ever made. 😊💙
Thank you for sharing. What a beautiful love story of you and Silver. You are both each other’s number one and you will always have that and this beautiful tribute to her. I know the pain Alex and when the time comes, you’ll know and so will Silver. Sending hugs and courage your way. 💙🐾
Thank you. 💙
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Awwwww baby girl. You are so loved 🥰 there is something more to the cattle dog. I waited 5 years after my first dog died to get another dog. I never thought I’d love another dog as much as my first, but my Rosie stolen my heart.
Such a lovely video about your relationship with Silver! She is a very special dog. I remember the first dog. She was a birthday gift from my husband. She has a very special place in my heart despite having taken the journey over the rainbow bridge over a decade ago. She will always be my girl. We need to take extra special care of our elderly dogs who have given so much to us. It's obvious that Silver has given so much to you by the way you make her life comfortable during her silver years. 💕
Tear jerker...I think of my first heeler that I have now and becoming connected with your channel. She is my deep connection also to help me through my brothers death. No words..so bittersweet. 😭😭😭😭
That was beautiful. oh the tears so early in the morning! 🥺My purebred mutt, 70 lbs scruffy was also protective of his momma he wouldn’t let anyone near me.
I just love this video dedicated to Silver, I cried and smiled throughout the beautiful memories you laid out perfectly in her honor. The end was great as it is so adorable how she protects you from "him" LOL. I totally relate to the soul mate feeling and how truly exceptional this breed is compared to other loyal dog breeds. I have viewed many of your videos and I hope you will always know that our dogs do go to Heaven and I know that God gave us these incredible creatures to help us throughout our lives. Thank you so much for sharing your babies lives with us here, please continue as it gives all of us joy. God bless you always ❤
Thank you ❤❤❤ I know my baby girl is watching over me and waiting for me on the other side. My husband and I joke that she is going to knock everyone over when I get there just so she can be the first one to greet me. I will see her again. ❤
Thank you for sharing . I am crying but it's because I understand the love. I lost my first heeler at 17 he was literally my best friend and love of my life. Spent time in a wheelchair and he just adjusted. Bless you and Silver .
When I met my husband, I had a half Dal/half lab named Indigo who went through multiple boyfriends and cancer with me. She would lay with me on the bathroom floor and provide comfort relief and cuddle me. He had a Red Queensland Heeler (ironically) named Red Dog who was 5 years old (so was Indy) and I was worried that he wouldn't bond with me. I was wrong, he and Indy are the dogs that all dogs get compared against. He would comfort me when I had migraines, he would provide comic relief and guard me with his life. He has seizures too and finally, they were what took him. Red was 17 and Indy was 17 1/2. Indigo was special (there will never be another like her), but Red turned me into a Cattledog fan for life. Silver, I think, is the same for you. ❤💙🖤
1:23 this pic is priceless! 😆 her face!
It's one of my favorites.
She very very beautiful. I hope my heeler would be as good like yours. I know what you're going through.
I'm a blubbering mess after watching your beautiful tribute! It's clear you are a very thoughtful and purposeful person in how you approach life! ♥️
My ACD is a mix, but the way you described her personality and quirks, it's like listening to a nearly exact description of my own! Blankets, squeakers, breaking up fights, being the helper. Mine just doesn't have the sense of hospitality yours does unfortunately 😆.
She is a beautiful girl. Thank you for doing a tribute to her. I loved her story.
Your relationship with her reminds me of mine with my Abby. 1/2 Heeler 1/2 Doberman. Healthy as can be her whole life. She had a stroke at 17 and passed a few hours after it. Miss her every single day, hell miss all my pups that have passed on.
So glad you found a pupper has touched you this way, I understand that bond you have with her and hope she is with you in life for a while longer.
What a fantastic tribute video. My husband came from the living room to find out why he could hear me cry snorting lol.
Awww 💙
I just pet-sit a heeler mix once in two months, and still I completely understand.. They are unbelievably responsive and expressive
She really is the best girl. 😭
You tell THAT GUY, Beautiful Girl! ❤❤ you Silver!
when I would start to ask my ACD to do a trick, he wouldn't wait to see which one, he would just cycle through all his tricks till he eventually did the right one. I learned to respect his intelligence, even when it seemed like he was doing something crazy..... which often he was.
Sully is starting to do that where he starts picking tricks on his own. Like I shall do them all for all the cookies! lol
you said it all, the love and affection that a Blue Heeler gives is second to none. that is why I have had at least 1 in my life since 1982
Her eyes are so funny
We always called her our creepy cute girl with those eyes. 😊
YES! ❤❤❤❤. You're squeezing my heart so with this video. Thank you for sharing.
Why am I crying 😢 thank you for sharing her story with us. She is beautiful.
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My god, grown man tearing up over here.......that is the best heeler story I think I've heard, and I love silver like she is my own!! Kina partial to Gypsy wu wu, Cleaa is the chuck-it dog and of course Sully roo roo. I so hope and pray I get my girls for even close to that much time!! My Alta will be 7 in 3 weeks, she is having a little trouble seeing the ball these days when I throw it, I have to kinda lead her direction when I throw it, seems like she follows the shadow of the ball to track it, but I'll deal with whatever comes my way with both of them. She is an awesome camper and just wants to protect me the whole time, now my wild child Ryah, she is a camping pain in the ass lol but very thankful to go. Thank you Alex for this video, very awesome!! Don't know if y'all are Browns fans or Bengals fans but go Bengals!! I'm a Steelers fan so I will root for the AFC North. Give Silver a gentle hug for us in NM!!!
Aww I hope she keeps her sight for as long as possible. I'm sure you have many more years left with Alta. Silver would still fetch her toys in the house when we she blind but eventually we had to tap the floor. We even use to do a clap run game with her outside that we started before she blind. I'm hoping Clea loves camping. I'm ready to go and I hope she give Gypsy some confidence during it. Sully is going to be so mad on that trip cuz he's staying home lol. Not much into football (more soccer and hockey) but yeah we would be a Bengals fan I guess. My sister is really into them and mom was watching and saying they were winning?
Yes, "rockstar boots" are they perhaps called something else? 😆 I'm so glad to see Silver
😆 They were from the 80s, like hair metal type shoes but yeah you never know they might of been considered something else to others. I was so mad though because they were a great find back when you could find those things at goodwill.
@@TheHeelerMama oh, so not fuck me boots? 🤣😆 here I was trying to be discreet
@@firefox71 🤣🤣🤣 I'm surprised youtube didn't flag this but yes they were called that at one time as well. I thought you might of been referring to stiletto's and other worse terms. I still have a pair but they are no where near as cool and have no traction. Those are called my "oh shit I'm too old for this" boots 😆
A fantastic tribute! I hope it is not driven by a foreshadowing of something soon?
It's partially because I promised the vid a long time ago (way before the boy had his issues) and also that we are seeing the end or maybe we are there. I will talk more about it soon. I cried enough making this I know I wouldn't of been able to do this vid after.
@@TheHeelerMama Fair enough, never a good time when you lose a family member.
OMG, what a beautiful story. Im an emotional mess right now. My boy is only 18 months, and can only hope that we're together as long as you and Silver. I just hope that I outlast him, because I worry every day about what might happen to him if I go first, because he has some behaviour issues. Thank you so much for sharing.
I know what you mean. I worry about that all the time too especially now with Sully.
I was in tears watching this. I absolutely loved that you shared her story. She really is a special girl!
SEVENTEEN!!!!!! 17 years old, you blow my mind on this, you should write a book on your experience with Silver and what all you do with Silver, feeding, vet visits and all your information, because let me tell you not many people reach 17 years with their dog, I did read one story of a man who had a cattle dog that reached 26 years of age. But giiirrrrrlllll let me tell ya SEVENTEEN IS AMAZING. 🐶🐕🐣🐤🐥💗
Thank you. I have actually thought about writing a book about her or doing a kids book about her. When I try drawing her though I don't do her justice lol. I've heard of a few making it to their 20s and of course there was Bluey who made it to 29 but I am very lucky she is still here. She's having worse days but then pushes through. She is such a fighter.
Thank you for sharing Silver's story. They really are a wonderful breed! I recently had to put down my ESD - Butch (bully breed, 4 years old). He was a natural as an ESD - he was essentially the reason I could deal with life. My Blue Heeler, Davida (6 1/2 years old), was his mama the day he came in that front door - and she misses him as much as I do. She has stepped up to try to fill his shoes as an ESD, and although she isn't him, she is doing a good job. I love her to pieces!
RIP Butch 💔 It amazes me how much they go through grief too and try to lift us up after.
Beautiful tribute to Silver and the fact that you stood by her despite her issues is a testament to the love that you share. Bless that wonderful girl
Crying watching this with my heeler at my feet. Great video, Silver is a special girl!
I plan on watching this later this eve! Silver is a beauty. Busy with the crew as ever and lately my Dad. Is your email working?🤔Love to your babies💞💞💞💞💞💞
Yes both are. But if you email send it to theheelermama@gmail.com That's the new one.
Crying, much of your story is exactly what I've had with my blue heeler Bailey. Neighbor's son got her from people who were going to take her the pound! Didn't even know what breed she was. She's about 15. She has significant cognitive dysfunction but physically is doing OK . She's truly my best friend, don't know how I'll go on when she's gone. TY for sharing Silver's story.😭💓 Wanted to share her pic, don't know how to attach it.
I would love to see her. You can't put pics on here but you can send them to my email or facebook.
I'm crying because this is a beautiful story that I can one hundred percent relate to. Thank you so much for sharing.
I started binge watching your videos, and when I got to this one, I only wished I had seen it a week earlier. I had just put down my blue heeler "Max" of 14 years. He couldn't walk very well, and had bladder issues. The vet recommended I put him down. He still had an appetite albeit for canned dog food. I can't tell you how lost and sad I was afterwards. I keep thinking I could have kept him for a little bit longer. Watching this video even reinforces that, because he had his eye site, and I could have done more to meet his needs. I'm already looking for another blue heeler, maybe even two. Thank you for these blue heeler videos.
Aww I'm so sorry! I don't know if this will help you or not but both our boys that we said goodbye to two years ago (one was a heeler), both were still eating and drinking and going to the bathroom fine but all their other health problems is why we said goodbye. Dogs have a way of hiding pain and acting like everything is fine. I think it's their way of trying to not make us worry when we really are. I know what you are going through, we too felt we could of done more, it's completely normal to feel that way. It's never easy making those decisions. But 14 years is an amazing long life for these babies. Again I'm so sorry. RIP Max 💙
@@TheHeelerMama Yes, that does help. Thank you! I'm hoping to get another blue heeler soon.
What agreat dog. I was listening and when you mentioned the weak back legs, neurological -type of issues and the incontenence with previous seizures. This is what my dog had midway through his 16th year.
He was very well trained and never went pee inside, then about late into his 16th year he peed in the house. Our dog took many vacations with us and never peed, even on longer flights or road trips. I thought it was no big issue and cleand up. We noticed he would drink tons of water, the more you put the more he drank. He would also scarf his food fast. He was 80% blind in both eyes. Then it became more frequent. We never really think of our beloved dogs getting to that old age where its an issue so I thought it was a behavior issue and began trying to train him like he was a puppy. Well he ended up going on pee pads after. I ended up getting him diapers because he could not lift his leg high enough to urinate so I would have to essentially hold his back legs as he urinated. We took him to the vet and blood tests came back normal for his age. Then we took him to a specialist who determined it was a neurological issue coupled with plain old age. He was basically unable to put on weight and was getting very thin.
We would have done anything to cure him so we went to 2 more specialists out of state to get more opinions. They had essentialy the same diagnosis, but it was unclear exactly what was causing it. I guess we wanted to hear that there was something we could do. Got to the point where when he squatted to go number 2 he would fall back. I had to hold him up a little so he could balance. Then the walks became shorter and shorter, he used to love walking 2 or 3 miles easily. Eventually he couldnt even make it 50 yards and would just sit down and sometimes lay as if saying "I want to walk , but I cant". I was devastated. I would pick him up and carry him for 2 miles just so he can experience smells and get fresh air. He deteriorated very rapidly. Got to the point where his breathing became shallow and I was checking on him several times a night, sometimes every hour even though he slept in the same room as us I was scared he would pass away while we slept. His quality of life diminished quite rapidly. 2 months before his 17th birthday we decided to ease his suffering after weeks and weeks of going back and forth and having tears about it daily. The thought of not having such a dear friend and family member around really crushed us. We knew we had to do what was best for him and so we made an appointment and had him put to sleep in his favorite spot as we held his paws and pet him and kissed him saying goodbye and that we loved him. Before we had him put to sleep we took a trip to his favorite place and sat there with him for hours until it got dark. It was heartwrenching knowing it was his last time to go there. When the day came, We took him for a final walk in the morning and held him close. It was hard. The vet came over and we sent him off with prayers and heartfelt tears. When he took his last breath it was like my heart just sunk. My beloved pal and what became a member of my family was gone. We gave him a funeral a human would be proud of and invited a couple people who knew him well and we paid our final respects to him. To this day I still think of that boy and go to tears. Dogs are some special creatures, they have a way of really bonding to your spirit. I know I will remember him until I take my last breath and hopefully be reunited with him someday. What a joy that would be to see his face again and pet him, would be the greatest gift. May God bless you and your dog with more time, I wish you both well.
Oh this comment got the tears rolling today. We experienced the same trying to figure out what was causing all the issues and like your pup she drank water like she was dehydrated for weeks. We even measured out water for a week to see how much was being consumed and she was drinking 15 cups if not more per day. Vet said the last thing to do is MRI but with how much those costs she said it might not even show. So we just manage with many puppy pads and new rugs. We tried diapers recently and she went into a total panic. The weight loss due to her muscles deteriorating is what concerns me the most. Thank you for sharing your story and what you went through with him. I've been having a hard time at the idea of letting go just because she's old but it's being discussed because I can see her struggle and that's the hardest part. Many blessings to you and thank you again for sharing your experience with your amazing pup.
@@TheHeelerMama Yes , its VERY difficult, the most difficult thing I have ever had to do to be honest. I would take all feasible measures possible before doing anything permanent so you wont be left thinking "what if" later.
Same with my boy, muscle mass was deteriorating and my guess was that since the muscle was deteriorated it likely put more strain on his tendons which then put strain on his ligaments since there was no muscle support, which then caused his discomfort. Its like a 90 year old person who lost majority muscle I suppose. Mobility is then an issue and they tend to sleep more.
I would say if she seems in relative comfort and the only issue is her drinking a lot and peeing it may not have become critical yet. I would always ask myself daily , "is he enjoying himself"? "Is he in pain"? "Can I ease his pain with medication" ? (Basically I would think of his quality of life) With my boy it got to the point he had almost complete disinterest in interacting with us besides a few licks here and there. Main thing I would look at is if breathing was normal, heartbeat was normal and touch around their body gently and see if anywhere causes them pain or discomfort, and if so is there anything I can do to ease it.
My guess is he distanced himself instinctually , maybe how sick animals hide weakness as a survival mechanism in the wild. The important thing is to be there if you decide to put her to sleep. Also if a vet can come over so she can be at home in a familiar non-scary place. This way she can be surrounded by love and her people and things she knows. Some people just drop them off at a vet and walk away. Breaks my heart, the animals have such loyalty the least we can do is suffer our own emotional pain in order for them to feel at ease with their people by their side in their last moments as we say goodbye sending them off with love from the heart. Such a sweeet dog she looks to be.
With my boy, my main fear was that he would have a seizure or some kind of painful ending while we were sleeping (this is why I checked on him almost compulsively). When we had vet put him to sleep it was a 2 step process, first shot relaxed him as if under anesthesia and second stopped his precious heart, he just looked as if he was sleeping. He felt no pain and only consolation I had is I gave him the best life I could and spared him pain in the end. We kissed his head and face and said a prayer for him. Dogs are special and you never forget them or stop shedding a tear as you look at old pictures of their better years, or something out of the blue will remind you of them. As time goes on I find myself crying still, but also sometimes laughing and smiling as I look back at some funny things he did, and remembering the more joyous times and the joy he brought to our lives.(strange that even in death they continue to bring joy to you) What a gift, we will always be grateful to God for. I wish you both the best and pray you have a lot more precious time together. Such a special girl you have there. I can tell you love her so much.
@@jensz9360 Oh I will be there with her in the end for sure. I am always there at the end for them. I just can't handle the thought of them being alone without mama during that. I'm always holding them and telling them how much I love them. My one cat even hugged back before she left and that about broke me. She does seem content but mobility and how much weight she has lost can cause more issues. She has senility, and teeth issues and a few other things. If I can control her peeing which is hit and miss I'm okay with waiting but we just have to keep her clean and comfy. I worry all the time a seizure is going to take her or she will injure herself. She is very stubborn with help but sometimes accepts it. I'm not sure I can say she has good days at all anymore, it's more of it's okay days. It's a process deciding and I've had to go through this with my two boys, but they were in pain and having trouble, she responds well to her pain meds and seems content even though confused half the time. I'm not going to rush into anything but I am having more days where I feel it's time. She just has no interest in anything anymore well sometimes food still lol but she doesn't always respond when we interact with her.
Man, this got me all teared, and choked up. Prior to Boise, I'd always had labs. This is my first heeler. She too, has been a gift from above.
6yrs ago I quit drinking. I'd quit before, but never put more than 2yrs together at once. This last time I quit, I almost lost in 45 days in.
We were laying there, and I had got in my head thinking "I can change things," "it'll be different this time." All the thoughts that lead us back.
I happened to glance over at Boise, and she was just staring at me with this "look." I can't describe, other than a face of hurt. Like she knew what I was thinking.
She knew, and she remembered my promise. I promised her a better life. Not that she has it bad or anything. She is more loved, and well taken care of than most children. She's been my baby girl from day one. My promise was for a better life ALL the time for both of us.
That moment, her face, it got me through those thoughts, and I haven't looked back. I owe her more than I will ever be able to give her.
I do, and don't do things based on whether she can go. She goes EVERYWHERE with me. She too, is a lover. She loves people. She's the dog of "Home Depot" as they call her.
She'll be 11 this coming August. Shed hunting season is around the corner. She loves going. She pulls her weight, and finds her share of antlers.
Anyhow, just wanted to let you know I feel your love, and feeling of knowing that special one.
Thanks for sharing that.
My issues may have been different but I know exactly what you mean about that "look". Wishing you and her many more years together and thank you for sharing. 💙
OMG...I don't know how you got thru that...😩😥😩 what a BEAUTIFUL tribute to your baby girl...I can feel the LOVE FROM BOTH OF YOU. GOD BLESS HER AND KEEP HER GOING FOR AS LONG AS YOU NEED EACH OTHER. Praying to St.Francis as well to keep her going. ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️💙💙💙
It's been many hours of crying, editing, nap repeat lol. I found other videos I didn't know we had as well but they were too dark to put in but I was balling going down memory lane. She's still doing good on the new meds by the way but will try to email you more about it later tonight.
Right there with you. I lost my precious sheltie Ziggy 10 days before her 17th birthday. She was fighting so hard to stay with me. I had to tell her it was OK to go. She let out the most mournful howl and passed away in my arms. I still miss her but I'm greatful for the time we shared.
I think Silver is doing the same is trying to stay on for me. RIP Ziggy ❤
I am so sorry for your heartbreaking loss. Thank you for being her loving human for 17 years
I’m so excited to have found you. I’m getting a cattle a 6 month old cattle dog a week from Friday and I’m soaking up every ounce of knowledge.
Thank you for sharing your Silver story. A beautiful granny pup!
Top dog Super Silver grand old girl \mm/
It’s nice you gave her a loving home
I loved this video, what a wonderful girl. Thank you for sharing her story with us.
Aww this made me cry. There is nothing like the love from a cattle dog. ❤ Silver is such a beautiful girl. Thank you for sharing her story.
Uuugghh...this hurts my heart! 💔
Although Phoenix is the newest addition to our family (yes, we're still trying to find a home for her)...I can't even imagine going through something like this with one of our dogs. Especially my Onyxia (Nyxi)!! She is my world! She knows when I'm all worked up and comes to me to calm me and comfort me.
It just breaks my heart seeing what Silver has gone through. Dogs amazingly can handle things and that many people just couldn't. I honestly don't know if I could handle going blind! Probably not to be honest with you!!
I don't think I could handle it as well as she did. We had to go every 6 months to check eye pressures and sometimes do another test and watching them touch her eyes and put the strips in them I was always squinting and squirming. I don't know how she ever sat still for it. She's a very brave girl. Let me know if you want me to post Phoenix. She seems like such an amazing girl.
What a beautiful tribute to your forever pal Silver. How lucky you both are to have each other for as long as you have. It's amazing the love and trust dogs give us. Nothing better than that. ❤️ I need a tissue for sure!
Its gonna be hard. My girl and her brother are just turning 2 and she has me and my wife, she has Grand parents and kids and her brother. surrounded by love. I can feel our bond growing and I know it will be similar to your bond with Silver. cattle dogs are so smart. Its going to be hard to say good bye. I hope time goes by slowly.
It seems like it went by so fast and so slow at the same time. I'm going to be so broken when it's time.
Silver so Beautiful❤🧡
Thank you for your lovely video of your beautiful Silver and other pups.
I have a Cattle dog /Aussie mix named Blu and he is 15 years old and we love him dearly. Our other dog is a lab mix named Angel and he is 11 ish... we found him emaciated on the highway with a broken leg. These furry blessings have made our lives so sweet. Wishing you much love with all of your babies and thank you for the Your Beautiful video!🐾🐾🙏🙏💞💞
Oh ya bugger! You've gone and made me howl. I lost my cattle girl (Stumpy) on Halloween, then her husband, my English staffy on 30.12.22. I know exactly what you're saying about your soul dog. My staffy was my soul dog, but my stumpy was sooo very special to me too, so special. We had a special bond because she was deaf, there's a real tight bond that happens when they're deaf, they have to trust you so much more. And that's why she and my staffy were like an old married couple too, he was her hearing dog. I know they're both at the the Bridge, playing and mucking about and watching over me and my other dogs and cats. What a beautiful beautiful relationship you have with your girl... but that's what you get with cattle dogs... that's how they're made. Velcro dogs, your protector, your confidante, your bestie... your EVERYTHING ❤❤❤
I'm so sorry for your losses. ❤ I'd like to think her brothers will be waiting for her when it's her time and I'm sure she will tell them to remember she is boss when they greet her. I really do feel like they watch over us from that bridge. ❤
@@TheHeelerMama thank you so much hun. Trust me, they will be… I’m an animal communicator, and I know all their friends and fam are waiting to receive them on the other side 😉❤️❤️❤️
I was afraid to watch this video because I knew it would make me cry... and it definitely did! Sometimes, certain dogs just become part of your heart and soul. I can see why Silver has done that with you. My dog has also done that with my husband and I. She has more intelligence than any of the other many breeds of dogs that I have ever had. The unconditional love of a special dog is beyond comprehension.
sometimes I think about getting another ACD, but my first one was so special and had such a big heart, I am afraid I would expect the same high standards from another one and compare them, which wouldn't be fair.
Silver is so precious!!!
She surely loves her mama.
What a beautiful tribute to an amazing doggo! She's definitely your ❤️ dog through and through. And now we all have a bit of her in our hearts, too 🥰
Thank you for this video. It is easy to see how connected you are to each other. I am laughing and touched and thank God she got you for her mama.💙💙💙
Oh, Alek, Tears flowing. Silver is so special: your protector, your heart-blessing, your soul sister with fur on. I am so grateful you made this vid to honor and acknowledge the deep connection you and Silver so clearly share. May each day be a treasure and a celebration of your love and devotion; As you deal with her "old lady" challenges, even so, may the joy of her companionship fill your heart - and hers - to overflowing. She has the best, most giving mom and she knows it! True trust is a bond that is never broken and she will live in your heart forever. You have, and will continue, to always do right by her, and she will let you know, dear. She will let you know, when she grows weary. Glad to heart the vet visit was productive. New meds are a blessing. Yet, I really believe she is living on your beautiful love and devotion - no one could love Silver more - or better - than you do. Warmest hugs, much Love, heartfelt prayers and God's best blessings, and gentle pets to Silver, with puppy-kisses from Miss Ruthie and JJ 🙏💕🙂🐕🦺✝️
Thank you JJ! I really think she is still hanging on for me. I will get to your emails soon! Was determined to get this video finished so haven't been able to get to messages. I hope you and Ruthie are well. Much love to you both!
Miss Ruthie I don't know you except through Alex and your words were exceptional and BEAUTIFUL AND SO TRUE, I also tell Alex Silver will go on her time. Blessng to you and your fur baby as well. I have a feeling you are just as good a mom as Alex is. 🙏🐕❤️
@Bernadette Nemec She is amazing to Miss Ruthie and I know you two would get along. JJ is just like us with our babies ❤️
@@TheHeelerMama I think Miss Ruthie is the mom n JJ the dog....but I think it's the opposite!!! hope she sees the text....oh Alex the shelter by me has BLUE HEELERS....I AM GOUNG CRAZY....I will email uou some pics of them....they have stolen my heart...I am really afaird I will come home WITH 2....I have done that before with my Golden Reterivers...Homer&Harley....I couldn't leave one alone without his famiky so I took both!!!!
@@bernadettenemec2705 Ruthie is the pup lol. Be careful looking! They will sucker you in and you will bring them home! lol Marcy might handle one but I think she would give you a few stern stink eyes with two lol. I would love to see them. I'll check my email later for updates.
Beautiful story, what a lovely life you share with her. Best to you Silver, hubby and all your fur pals.
Thank you for sharing her with us. You are truly blessed to have her. Time is special, and give all the hugs and love, she deserves ❤
That was the most heartfelt, beautiful tribute. I'm crying right along with you. We lost Colt, our Heeler/Australian shepherd mix, will be 2 years, this coming July, and everything you spoke of Silver reminded me of him. They are our babies. They love us, and we love them unconditionally. I would do it 10x's over to have his love and companionship. Bailey, our Blue Heeler, had big shoes to full and has stepped right into the roll with the teachings of Luna. Keep enjoying your time and the snuggles you can sneak. 🐶💕🙏
So sorry for your loss!!
He like mine he is protecting ur property and your family. Away from ur area he nice boy. Because it's not his territory
I do have to correct something here. It’s all the “people’s in the parade.” 😂😂 plural. Those squeakers; ever since I saw what sully went through; I rip them away from Gary now. I still believe this was one of the worst things you went through ever with one of your dogs. I could be wrong but; I’ll never forget how much hurt you were experiencing. Silver is a beautiful, good girl & im so happy to learn the origins of silver. She is the one who kicked off everything. Thanks for this video ❤❤ why Is your voice shaking? I hope everything is okay. Sending you tons of hugs. You’re the best dog mom ever. She knows it too ❤
Now I have to go back and see what I said during the parade part lol. The squeaker thing hits the top of the list for sure just because I didn't know what was happening. My Lu had parvo and that wasn't as scary as this because that I knew it and fixed it. And my voice is shaky because I know my time with her is coming to an end.
My Queensland Heeler looks like Silver mine had similar story but they were going to shoot him and seven months he also has thryoid problems on medicine and is having eye problems also has had chronic pancreatitis all his live thank you for sharing Silver and your Heelers! Read The Speckled Beauty on tape by award wining by Rick Bragg it will make you hug your fur baby tighter mine is ten years old now and having some back hip issues oh yes took me year and half cause he was abused but he is also my service dog ! 🐾🐾🐾🐾❤️❤️❤️❤️🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
I will have to check that out thank you. And I'm so glad you got him! I can't believe they were going to shoot him. Well I can, cuz people but so happy he is with you.