In Memorium: Gullah "Gi Gi"

Gullah, GiGi "Gunner" 12/1/2009-3/1/2015

Losses take my breath away, some more than others. I have had numerous losses in life. Caring for animals brings losses - their lifespan is so much shorter, 1/4 of human lifespan.
When I lose a dog, it is like losing a close friend. I spend alot of time, give them creature comforts - TLC.   I rely on them for protection, activity, enthusiasm, friendliness, and love.

We lost Gullah in the night...He was healthy - glowing!  He was running, eating and drinking like normal.  He had spent the last 2 months mostly indoors due to harsh weather conditions of this winter.
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Bloated stomach, which I am deducing he had died from, is acutely fatal. It kills at least 40% of Bloodhounds.
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I know he loved the farm as I do, with all its' stimulating effects on the senses that the surrounding nature provides.

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Bloodhounds are difficult keep, simply due to their slobber, sheer size, and strength.  They are best as working dogs with lots of talent, best kept in a one dog household, in my opinion.  I enjoyed having Gullah every step of the way, too short, but sweet!