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Posted on 4/19/23 at 4:43 pm to LAS
I went out and bought a puppy. perfect, easy fix.
Posted on 4/19/23 at 4:50 pm to LAS
Our Border Collie was a great dog. Loved kids and she worked with kids who were scared of dogs. She developed a tumor and went to the vet to operate on it. The vet's assistants both had young boys who played all day with Piper. Before surgery, one of the little boys came up and gave Piper a kiss and said "don't be scared."
Turned out that the tumor was inoperable. We were going to put her down on Saturday but Friday a.m. she wouldn't move and I knew it was time. It was a cool Fall day so they were going to do the procedure outside (she was in the back of our Suburban). She had not moved all day. One of the little boys insisted on telling her goodbye, and when he gave her a hug, she did the last conscious movement of her life: she gave him a giant dog kiss.
Everyone, including the vet, teared up. It was an awful day.
But, I have other dogs and they are doing well. My Aussie is getting older and probably only has another year or two. She is going to rip my heart out.
Turned out that the tumor was inoperable. We were going to put her down on Saturday but Friday a.m. she wouldn't move and I knew it was time. It was a cool Fall day so they were going to do the procedure outside (she was in the back of our Suburban). She had not moved all day. One of the little boys insisted on telling her goodbye, and when he gave her a hug, she did the last conscious movement of her life: she gave him a giant dog kiss.
Everyone, including the vet, teared up. It was an awful day.
But, I have other dogs and they are doing well. My Aussie is getting older and probably only has another year or two. She is going to rip my heart out.
This post was edited on 4/19/23 at 4:51 pm
Posted on 4/19/23 at 4:53 pm to LAS
I had to have my 2 kitties put to sleep 5 years ago (about 6 months apart) and it still bothers me. I have another kitty and I love him but the first ones were a great cats and there will never be another cat that can replace them and their personality.
Sorry to hear about your loss.
Sorry to hear about your loss.
Posted on 4/19/23 at 5:23 pm to LAS
Had to put one down recently and it sucks. This poem really helps put it in prespective from the dog’s point of view:
The Last Battle
If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done
For this - the last battle- can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me until the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close - we two - these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.
The Last Battle
If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done
For this - the last battle- can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me until the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close - we two - these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.
Posted on 4/19/23 at 5:28 pm to LAS
Man up snowflake. Stop looking for sympathy. Learn to cope with life's difficulties. Life can hit you much harder than losing a dog.
Posted on 4/19/23 at 5:41 pm to LAS
spent a suitable amount of time grieving and then got another dog - there are too many out there that need love to dwell on it. the next dog isn't a replacement, it's the new family member
Posted on 4/19/23 at 6:08 pm to 225Tyga
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I’ll be damned if I’m not just as attached to this cat as I was the previous dogs
Hmmm dunno. Cats are pretty cool and have their own kind of character.
Plus they will kill rodents, snakes and scorpions.
Unfortunately, they like to kill bunnies.
Can’t have it all.
Posted on 4/19/23 at 6:12 pm to LAS
Sorry bud, it's tough
I had to put my loyal girl down last November. I tear up just thinking about it now.
We don't deserve dogs. They are too good.
I had to put my loyal girl down last November. I tear up just thinking about it now.
We don't deserve dogs. They are too good.
Posted on 4/19/23 at 6:50 pm to LAS
quote:
just feel empty at the house.
Our dog had a decline over about a year (stomach tumor) so putting her down was a bittersweet mercy. The emptiness was something I wasn't prepared for. It's surprising how much energy a pet brings to a home, leaving a void in their absence.
It takes time but the void does especially fade. We've decided to wait until we retire before getting another pet, but I've been told (and seen) that getting another helps fill that void.
Good luck to you.
Posted on 4/19/23 at 6:54 pm to LAS
We had to put down our 17 year old Tonkinese cat in January. It hurt but the best thing we could do was to not allow her to suffer anymore. It helps to do something to honor the memory of your pet.
Posted on 4/19/23 at 6:56 pm to LAS
You don't. Sometimes you will catch yourself looking down to see if they are there. Even years after.
Posted on 4/19/23 at 7:11 pm to LAS
I still tear up when I hear 311’s “I’ll Be Here For A While”.
You don’t get it over it. It’s always still there. I didn’t even like that bitch.
You don’t get it over it. It’s always still there. I didn’t even like that bitch.
Posted on 4/19/23 at 7:15 pm to redstick13
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I was sad for a day, moved on, and got another one. Then I had a child and I gave the new dog away to a friend.
Why downvote this? Not everyone has to fawn over a dog's death like its the end of the world.
Posted on 4/19/23 at 7:24 pm to LAS
That's the thing with pets. You will outlive many of them if you live long enough. Over the years I don't want to count the number I've buried. I've been in my current house since 92 and have 5 buried in the back yard and a couple too big for me to deal with so the vet cremated them.
Going into pet ownership you have to get it in your head you'll likely someday have to make that difficult decision and deal with the aftermath.
Sucks, but that is life.
Going into pet ownership you have to get it in your head you'll likely someday have to make that difficult decision and deal with the aftermath.
Sucks, but that is life.
Posted on 4/19/23 at 7:35 pm to LAS
Be comforted knowing that you gave him a great life.
Consider giving another pup a great life.
Consider giving another pup a great life.
Posted on 4/19/23 at 7:42 pm to LAS
It is always tough. Just know that as your buddy crossed the Rainbow Bridge you were on his mind. Prayers to you. Take care!
This post was edited on 4/19/23 at 7:43 pm
Posted on 4/19/23 at 7:51 pm to LAS
I put my down a year ago. Same sort of issue as yours. She was two weeks from 14 years old. Three months later, I found a rescue that was the same breed. She slowly healed my heart. It's the hardest thing I ever had to do. Love to you.
Posted on 4/19/23 at 7:54 pm to LAS
I gave myself a month and lit a candle with my coffee each morning..cried if I needed to. At the end of the 30 days I put the ashes and candle away and found it had gotten better enough that it didn't hurt so badly any more. Still miss her incredibly, but bearable now.
Posted on 4/19/23 at 8:31 pm to St Augustine
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I may be heartless but the lead up to it was always worse than doing it and afterwards. I just kinda felt that they were now out of their suffering and was happy to give them peace after a lifetime of being my buddy.
I had to have my oldest put down December 14th. He was fading fast with liver and kidney problems and went from 98 pounds to 65 in 2 months. My wife let him out on the 12th and he didn't come home that night and I searched and searched and couldn't find him. Sent an email that I wasn't coming to work until I found him, worrying that he went off to die. I slept in the basement with the door open, just in case and periodically cried like a baby wondering how he was. He showed up at 7 the next morning and we went straight to the vet. He was given the shot about 5:30 on the 14th and I've been way better than I thought I would be. Knowing his condition and the pain he was in helps. I would've never gotten over it if he hadn't come back and left me to wonder if he was trying to fight off a pack of coyotes by himself as he was trying to die. RIP Early
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