Found an old horseshoe 3 ft underground

[Skokiaan]

I found this old horseshoe approximately 3 ft into the ground as I was sadly digging my old dog's grave yesterday. How old do you think it is? Even if it isn't too old, it's a beautiful reminder of how lucky I am to have had her in my life. 💗

 

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[Peyton Manning]

Sorry to hear of your loss
It’s amazing how attached we can get to animals

 

[crashbandicoot]

I,ve buried a few dogs in my time,always thought it unfair that dogs have such a short life compared to their human friends.Nice sentiment on your part to be reminded of her by that horseshoe.

 

[Skokiaan]

Thank you both. We adopted Bella when she was 12 years old after finding out she was in the shelter for 7 years. We had 3 great years of adventures with her. Unfortunately, she had liver cancer and was in kidney failure. We spent thousands on treatment which gave her 4 more amazing months. Worth every penny. <3 Once my heart heals a little, I'm going to adopt another senior.

 

[crashbandicoot]

If you have some time look up a little statement by George Graham Vest about dogs,I don,t remember the title but it,s a good one.If you can,t find it,post here and I,ll write it out.A man should have a dog,even knowing that in the end you,ll be heartbroken at their loss.

 

[Almy]

That amount of rust does not develop overnight! But hard to say just how old it is. Sorry about your dog. I lost one fairly recently too and it was hard.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

Do a rust removal treatment or just something to stop the rust process, then clear coat the horseshoe and find a picture of your dog and turn the horseshoe into a picture frame or find someone at a craft store to create one out of it.You are a great person to give the senior dogs a loving home for their final years.

 

[ARC]

Thank you both. We adopted Bella when she was 12 years old after finding out she was in the shelter for 7 years. We had 3 great years of adventures with her. Unfortunately, she had liver cancer and was in kidney failure. We spent thousands on treatment which gave her 4 more amazing months. Worth every penny. <3 Once my heart heals a little, I'm going to adopt another senior.

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Adopt 2 if possible.

 

[Gene Mean]

You gave Bella a home and a good life, thank you for rescuing her.

 

[DizzyDigger]

Skookian..I'm sorry for your loss. A loved pet is part of the family,
and we hurt when we lose a member of the family; the fact that it was
a dog doesn't make a bit of difference.

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[Fat]

.... I’m not trying to be a joker but I’ve had to bury a few horses. Dogs and horses form the same connection to people, they want to please and be with you...

 

[invent4hir]

I too am sorry for your loss. Regarding the age, please take/post another picture of the horse shoe on a plain background next to a ruler, as I'm trying to see if it has a toe clip and/or caulkins.

 

[Skokiaan]

Do a rust removal treatment or just something to stop the rust process, then clear coat the horseshoe and find a picture of your dog and turn the horseshoe into a picture frame or find someone at a craft store to create one out of it.You are a great person to give the senior dogs a loving home for their final years.

That is such a wonderful idea! Thank you!!

 

[Skokiaan]

I too am sorry for your loss. Regarding the age, please take/post another picture of the horse shoe on a plain background next to a ruler, as I'm trying to see if it has a toe clip and/or caulkins.

Thank you so much, truly. It is sitting in a rust remover solution now and it is recommended to leave it in for 5 days. I'll update with a picture of the cleaned up version alongside a ruler.

 

[islamoradamark]

Sorry to here, Welcome to Treasurenet

 

[Skokiaan]

I too am sorry for your loss. Regarding the age, please take/post another picture of the horse shoe on a plain background next to a ruler, as I'm trying to see if it has a toe clip and/or caulkins.

These are the cleaned up versions. TIA

 

[Tpmetal]

I get more sad when dogs and pets die than I do when most people die .... sorry for the loss