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Title: Went hunting and came home with a dog named "Buck"
Post by: Shadetree Callers on December 21, 2010, 04:54:52 PM
 Sunday was the last day of our second shotgun season here in Ohio and I chose to brave the cold one more time. The morning started off at 2 degrees and we have about 6 inches of snow on the ground still. Early in the hunt I had 4 does come by me on a ridgetop on a southern Ohio farm. I took the shot with my muzzleloader and after the smoke cleared I went after my deer. I saw a deer covered in snow but knew it wasn't mine but I went to investigate anyway. I found a beautiful 130" buck with 8 points and a large area on his side chewed up by coyotes. Then all at once I noticed a tiny puppy curled up in the snow next to the dead deers belly . He was shivering and had ice caked on his fur almost 2 inches thick. Needless to say he stunk like the insides of the deer he had been surviving on for a few days , but I picked him up and held him to melt the ice on him anyway. I carried him the half mile back to my vehicle and fed and watered him. We are good buds alraedy . I brought him home and have already found a good home for him . I knew right away that this little boy had to be named " Buck " ! He would have surely frozen if left out one more night or eaten by the coyotes that alraedy claimed this deer. This has really put me in the Christmas spirit ! Thanks for reading the story of my Christmas buck !
Bob(http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz308/shadetreecallers/buck.jpg)(http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz308/shadetreecallers/buck1.jpg)(http://i838.photobucket.com/albums/zz308/shadetreecallers/buck2.jpg)
Title: Re: Went hunting and came home with a dog named "Buck"
Post by: Bulldogmikey on December 21, 2010, 04:58:47 PM
That is a GREAT story! And a beautiful puppy! Thanks for saving him Bob! Good story on Christmas week!

Mike
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Post by: drabndouble on December 21, 2010, 05:04:43 PM
That's amazing . Just the fact the coyotes hadn't already ended his days , plus not freezing to death .

 My hat's off to you Bob .

 Did you get the doe ?
Title: Re: Went hunting and came home with a dog named "Buck"
Post by: Shadetree Callers on December 21, 2010, 05:21:15 PM
 I did get the doe too. She was another Highland county "fatty"  *lol*
Title: Re: Went hunting and came home with a dog named "Buck"
Post by: West Augusta on December 21, 2010, 05:29:54 PM
Buck's a fighter. Looks like you have a good buddy there.
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Post by: rocfish13 on December 21, 2010, 05:54:25 PM
That is a GREAT story! And a beautiful puppy! Thanks for saving him Bob! Good story on Christmas week!

Mike  God's smiling down on you for that one, Bob    PS- Buck might have had a little help from the man up stairs, too!! Roc  *up* *up*
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Post by: augiedog55 on December 21, 2010, 06:01:06 PM
It was meant to be..  Thats a great story. You two look good together *dance*
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Post by: letinmfly on December 21, 2010, 06:02:44 PM
Good thing you found him and now he has a good home!!  *cheers*
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Post by: Turkeybuster on December 21, 2010, 06:19:42 PM
That is a Christmas story for sure you came home with a truck load. Sure is a nice looking pup for all he has been through and has a good home to boot.
Jon
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Post by: GR8CALLS on December 21, 2010, 08:31:43 PM
Bob

I think he needs a surname...."Lucky" Buck! Way to go....who could turn their back on such a cute little dude. That is a truck dog, for sure!!  *dance* *dance* *dance* :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: *up* *up*

Bill
Title: Re: Went hunting and came home with a dog named "Buck"
Post by: misfire on December 22, 2010, 12:11:22 AM
What a great story! Poor pup get a fantastic Christmas present. I have a soft spot for dogs, not so much for cats ;D, and the proof is in my bed, three labs while I am out here on the computer *aah*
Title: Re: Went hunting and came home with a dog named "Buck"
Post by: turkey stew on December 22, 2010, 08:16:08 AM
That is a tough little fellow! You really did a fine deed saving that little bugger. He deserves a great life. I really get peeved at people that drop those innocent animals off in the wild!
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Post by: wiltznucs on December 22, 2010, 08:19:46 AM
Cool story, good for you for giving him a chance...
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Post by: AlabamaDave on December 22, 2010, 10:57:32 AM
Man...That is so cool!...Thanks for bringing him home...What A great story too...I wish you and buck many happy years together!
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Post by: jmck on December 22, 2010, 11:51:47 AM
great story !!!!   *up*
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Post by: Shadetree Callers on December 22, 2010, 12:34:23 PM
 Thanks for all the great comments ! I brought Lucky Buck home and made some phonecalls which ended up with me finding him a great new home. His new family has experience training dogs and they recently lost their dog due to age. I bonded with the little guy during our short time together and it saddened me a little to give him up. But since we have three rottweilers and my deer tracking wire-hair dachsund, it just would have been to many mouths around here. That's what my Wife decided anyway , LOL !Merry Christmas to everyone ! And Merry Christmas to " Lucky Buck " !!!!!
Bob
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Post by: Dcoleinpa on December 22, 2010, 04:52:37 PM
Awesome Bob truly Awesome
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Post by: Blackfalcon on December 22, 2010, 10:42:24 PM
It must of been tough to let him go, I am a big old softy for stuff like that though, Buck is very lucky Thanks for sharing the story and pics, he is adorable!
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Post by: WillowRidgeCalls on December 22, 2010, 11:49:23 PM
Good job Bob, great story. Sounds like he went to a friend of yours and you'll get to see him a few more times? You never know Buck may return the favor for you someday?
Title: Re: Went hunting and came home with a dog named "Buck"
Post by: B-Ready on December 23, 2010, 06:50:49 AM
Great story Bob.... Good looking Lil' pup. You did a very good thing bring Buck home!

              Brent,
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Post by: firedup on December 23, 2010, 07:09:21 PM
Good job!  That should earn ya a couple points with the big man upstairs....or at least afew with the woman of the house..no matter what she says! ;)
Title: Re: Went hunting and came home with a dog named "Buck"
Post by: Porter on December 24, 2010, 06:13:05 PM
Bob what a great story!!!  I'm so glad you found a great home for him!!!
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Post by: HelsbysCustomCalls on January 02, 2011, 08:13:43 PM
Awesome Bob! just plain Awesome!!!!!!  *up*
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Post by: muddpuppi on January 02, 2011, 09:14:18 PM
it was meant to be  *prayer* *prayer* *prayer* *prayer*
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Post by: Daryl on January 02, 2011, 09:51:52 PM
Great story and glad he found a home!
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Post by: charlieparrish on January 03, 2011, 07:07:29 AM
Beautiful story...You definitely did good!! *up* *up*
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Post by: NYgobbler on January 03, 2011, 06:49:08 PM
That is a great thing you did sir, you just made my day! *up*
Title: Re: Went hunting and came home with a dog named "Buck"
Post by: Shadetree Callers on January 03, 2011, 09:29:36 PM
 I got an update on Lucky Buck today. His new owner has taken him to the vet for a check up and shots. He is doing well and is settled into his new home . He has a NEW sleeping partner to curl up with at night instead of that dead deer, an almost, two year old boy who just loves sleeping with the pup ! I'm told they share a bed almost every night ! Evidently he was towing the boy around the house by his diaper... backwards ! Thanks for all the great comments guys , they let me know that I did the right thing ! Happy New Year to everyone !!!!
Bob 
Title: Re: Went hunting and came home with a dog named "Buck"
Post by: rocfish13 on January 04, 2011, 05:48:29 AM
You have a big heart, my friend!!! Roc  *up* *up*