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When people lose pets, and the attitude thereafter
Posted on 12/19/14 at 10:21 pm
Posted on 12/19/14 at 10:21 pm
I dont know if anyone else has thought like this, and this definitely has to do with my own pup getting older...and sensing the eventual outcome, but why arent there more THANKFUL attitudes from people who lose pets?
It always seems like any pet who dies it was completely out of the blue to the owner, I dont get it? Groans of "OHHH I'M SO SORRY!!!" Did you think it would live forever?
Why aren't there more attitudes of "Damn my dog had a GREAT life, and he was lucky to have everything i gave him, and I was lucky to have him as long as I did."
Lots of dogs in many other countries are treated far far far far worse than they are here. I just think it makes it so much worse to look at it as such a "tragedy". Why should anyone ever tell me "I'm sorry for your loss!". Why are you sorry?
There are humans that dont get as much nourishment and as many years as a lot of dogs!
My dog is already passed its' life span, and I just think its worth smiling about to think my dog has thought its' life is good enough to live beyond the norm. Why should i be sad when she decides to go? Shes fought great, gave a lot love, and lived such a good life. Just can't believe i've been so lucky with the great dog I have. I dont want to grieve, I want to be thankful. Hope when anyone here's dog goes that you also take this attitude. Random thoughts. I know.
It always seems like any pet who dies it was completely out of the blue to the owner, I dont get it? Groans of "OHHH I'M SO SORRY!!!" Did you think it would live forever?
Why aren't there more attitudes of "Damn my dog had a GREAT life, and he was lucky to have everything i gave him, and I was lucky to have him as long as I did."
Lots of dogs in many other countries are treated far far far far worse than they are here. I just think it makes it so much worse to look at it as such a "tragedy". Why should anyone ever tell me "I'm sorry for your loss!". Why are you sorry?
There are humans that dont get as much nourishment and as many years as a lot of dogs!
My dog is already passed its' life span, and I just think its worth smiling about to think my dog has thought its' life is good enough to live beyond the norm. Why should i be sad when she decides to go? Shes fought great, gave a lot love, and lived such a good life. Just can't believe i've been so lucky with the great dog I have. I dont want to grieve, I want to be thankful. Hope when anyone here's dog goes that you also take this attitude. Random thoughts. I know.
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Posted on 12/19/14 at 10:32 pm to tiggerthetooth
quote:Why aren't there more attitudes like this about people?
Why aren't there more attitudes of "Damn my dog had a GREAT life, and he was lucky to have everything i gave him, and I was lucky to have him as long as I did."
Posted on 12/19/14 at 10:32 pm to tiggerthetooth
I had gotten a rescue dog. He was skinny, had only a handful of teeth, had only half his coat due to skin issues, and he was about 12 years old. He was nursed to health, worked his way up to proper weight, grew a beautiful coat and I had him for 6 months. I felt like, when he died, that he had a great 6 months with us and I think of him often. He and I were good buddies within a couple of weeks. 
Posted on 12/19/14 at 10:34 pm to tiggerthetooth
A lady friend of mine has recently lost her two dogs after 10+ years. After the initial sense of loss that I felt, I had similar feelings to those that you describe. I reminded her that both dogs were rescue pups whose lives had been saved to a much better existence than they would have had, otherwise. I'm glad that she has recently acquired a new pup that she is currently spoiling rotten.
Posted on 12/19/14 at 10:40 pm to tiggerthetooth
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Why aren't there more attitudes of "Damn my dog had a GREAT life, and he was lucky to have everything i gave him, and I was lucky to have him as long as I did."
This is a great attitude to have and the best way to treat the situation. As much as people care about pets it just fricking ridiculous to compare an animal death to a human one.
Posted on 12/19/14 at 10:52 pm to ctiger69
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As much as people care about pets it just fricking ridiculous to compare an animal death to a human one.
I agree, but at the same time I fully love my dog so much as some humans and more than lots
. I just get drawn into that "oh my POORRR dog" attitude when I see it, and I just think thats not true. I love my dog a lot and wish she could live with me as long as I do, but she's really old for dogs, and as I've said shes had a really full life, and plenty of dogs cant even imagine her spoiled life. I just think of her as the old war veteran whose buddies all passed away when they were in their early 80s, and she's the old war veteran still hanging around in his 90s. The long life and dying of old age is the end of every great fairytale, is it not? I cant imagine a better alternative for her. I hope I could say about my human life what she can say about her own in terms of adoration and care.
Posted on 12/19/14 at 11:29 pm to tiggerthetooth
I think that it's the loss of a relationship more than anything. That takes time to get over- especially when it's with something like a dog that's always positive and affectionate
Posted on 12/19/14 at 11:34 pm to tiggerthetooth
i understand what you're saying, but i still feel sorry when someone's pet dies
not everyone can be expected to have the outlook you are purporting to have
not everyone can be expected to have the outlook you are purporting to have
Posted on 12/19/14 at 11:35 pm to LSUtiger17
Why does everyone use the term "rescue" like they climbed up 97 floors of the WTC on 9/11? You grabbed a dog from the pound, Ghandi.
Posted on 12/19/14 at 11:36 pm to tiggerthetooth
Last Thursday I lost my dog of 9 years and was absolutely devastated. I came home and he was barely holding on. I rushed him to the hospital where he eventually had to be euthanized. First off, I have no idea why he's gone because he couldn't even make it to get his blood work done and I didn't want to haul him over to LSU dead in my truck. So the fact that I lost my "best friend" with no explanation at all is something that I'm having a hard time dealing with.
People who know me, knew how much I loved my dog and they know it's not something that I'd be "thankful" for right away. I wish he was still here now; all the little things that he did when I came home from work and went to get his biscuits/treats plus countless of other things will all be missed. My son is 10 and they were practically brothers and it also tore him up as well.
Let us grieve and deal with this however we see fit. Pets aren't humans but for some people, they are still part of their families.
People who know me, knew how much I loved my dog and they know it's not something that I'd be "thankful" for right away. I wish he was still here now; all the little things that he did when I came home from work and went to get his biscuits/treats plus countless of other things will all be missed. My son is 10 and they were practically brothers and it also tore him up as well.
Let us grieve and deal with this however we see fit. Pets aren't humans but for some people, they are still part of their families.
Posted on 12/19/14 at 11:53 pm to tiggerthetooth
If we lost you from TD I would definitely celebrate.
Posted on 12/19/14 at 11:55 pm to tiggerthetooth
Dogs are man's best friend.
We created them, we feed them, we trained them, we loved them. And we know they love us.
We created them, we feed them, we trained them, we loved them. And we know they love us.
Posted on 12/20/14 at 12:17 am to tiggerthetooth
I don't mourn pets, personally. They're animals that generally don't live that long.
Posted on 12/20/14 at 12:30 am to Sorrento Muddbugs
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Last Thursday I lost my dog of 9 years and was absolutely devastated. I came home and he was barely holding on. I rushed him to the hospital where he eventually had to be euthanized. First off, I have no idea why he's gone because he couldn't even make it to get his blood work done and I didn't want to haul him over to LSU dead in my truck. So the fact that I lost my "best friend" with no explanation at all is something that I'm having a hard time dealing with
That sounds sudden, and not really the type of situation Im thinking of. Sorry for your loss. Your dog was lucky to have you even care enough to take him to the vet.
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Let us grieve and deal with this however we see fit. Pets aren't humans but for some people, they are still part of their families.
And my dog is apart of my family, and I care deeply for her. I am not saying dont grieve, but I think there can be a far more positive outlook on it. Your son could have had an experience like one of my friend's had, where he was attacked by a dog at a young age, had to go to the hospital, get stitches etc., and owning any dog thereafter for him was ruined. Lucky your son was able to live with a nice and affectionate dog that never attacked him like my friend was attacked.
Posted on 12/20/14 at 12:31 am to Titus Pullo
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If we lost you from TD I would definitely celebrate.
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Titus Pullo
Do you just have to have a "I hate that poster" thing? Does it make you feel like you belong?
Posted on 12/20/14 at 12:31 am to tiggerthetooth
My cat is 10 and is in awesome health. I worry about the day I lose her. Yeah, I'm gay.
Posted on 12/20/14 at 12:46 am to tiggerthetooth
Its not an I hate that poster thing, just you really.
Posted on 12/20/14 at 12:58 am to Titus Pullo
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Its not an I hate that poster thing, just you really.
Seems really like the same thing considering the context...but whatever knock yourself out. Hope it makes you happy.
Posted on 12/20/14 at 7:41 am to tiggerthetooth
Another dead dog pet thread.
Lol
Lol
Posted on 12/20/14 at 7:47 am to TigerintheNO
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We created them
wat?
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