I've never had to put a pet down. That has to be a very difficult thing to do. I know I would be a wreck the day I have to do that to my dog. It's such a shame that dogs don't live longer.

I saw something online about a 6 year old that explained why a dog doesn't live as long as people.

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”People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life — like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?” The Six-year-old continued,

”Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay as long.”

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Posted by dukke v

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Member since Jul 2006

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Posted on 1/25/15 at 11:52 am to lsunurse

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People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life — like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?” The Six-year-old continued, ”Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay as long

WOW.............A 6 year-old????

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Posted by lsu480

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Posted on 1/25/15 at 12:06 pm to lsunurse

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”People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life — like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?” The Six-year-old continued,

”Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay as long.”

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Posted by S

RIP Wayde

Member since Jan 2007

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Posted on 1/25/15 at 12:21 pm to lsunurse

damn that is some powerful shite. i am cherishing every moment i can with my girl. she will be 14 in november and survived an attack from a vicious stray over the summer. lost a lot of weight and injured her hip but she is still full of life and great spirits.

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Posted by RGJ18

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Member since Feb 2010

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Posted on 1/25/15 at 12:24 pm to lsunurse

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”People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life — like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?” The Six-year-old continued, ”Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay as long.”