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re: One of the tougher things to do in life
Posted on 8/26/17 at 11:25 pm to BayouNation
Posted on 8/26/17 at 11:25 pm to BayouNation
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Posted on 8/27/17 at 8:20 am to BayouNation
Sorry to hear that. I'm going to be very sad when that day comes for our lab.
Posted on 8/27/17 at 8:29 am to BayouNation
It sure does suck losing a dog, but the best therapy IMO is getting a new one pretty soon after. It kind of takes away the sting of the loss
Posted on 8/27/17 at 9:34 am to shotcaller1
You sound like a giant pussy for saying that. Why go pay another person to do it? There is nothing wrong with doing it yourself.
Posted on 8/27/17 at 10:30 am to Brazos
My mom was notorious for picking up stray dogs, nursing them back to health and finding homes for them, but we had 4 indoor cats growing up, so I was always a "cat person". I lost my kitty of 16 years a year ago, and that was tough. But, 3 years ago, Hank, a boxer/pitbull/mutt moved in and I fell in love. He is so loyal, follows me everywhere, loves giving kisses, "dances" with me...He is my family and I can't imagine losing him.
Reading this thread makes me dread the inevitable. I commend the men in here that take their best friends to a quiet place, and make the last memory one of love and compassion. Losing a family member is never easy, but the amount of love that dogs give, it makes it almost impossible....
Reading this thread makes me dread the inevitable. I commend the men in here that take their best friends to a quiet place, and make the last memory one of love and compassion. Losing a family member is never easy, but the amount of love that dogs give, it makes it almost impossible....
Posted on 8/27/17 at 10:37 am to BayouNation
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Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten year old Irish wolfhound, named Belker. The dog’s owners, Ron, his wife Lisa and their little boy Shane were all very attached to Belker and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer.
I told the family there were no miracles left for Belker and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog. Ron and Lisa told me that they thought it would be good for the four year old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience. I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker’s family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on.
Within a few moments, Belker slipped away peacefully. The little boy seemed to accept Belker’s transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker’s death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, “I know why.” Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I had never heard a more comforting explanation.
He said, “People are born so that they learn how to live a good life – like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?” The four year old continued, “Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay as long.”
Posted on 8/27/17 at 10:38 am to BayouNation
Last night we had to put my wife's dog to sleep. After being let out to pee, my wife found her collapsed in the bushes with a limp body.
Vet said she likely had a stroke. Poor girl was 18 and had been slowly declining the past couple of years.
She lived a long full life for an older dog that my wife rescued after Katrina.
Vet said she likely had a stroke. Poor girl was 18 and had been slowly declining the past couple of years.
She lived a long full life for an older dog that my wife rescued after Katrina.
Posted on 8/27/17 at 10:41 am to Bmath
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rescued after Katrina
Amazing thing to do and I am so sorry. Hug your wife a little tighter, she is hurting. Condolences.
Posted on 8/27/17 at 10:43 am to Brazos
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You sound like a giant pussy for saying that. Why go pay another person to do it? There is nothing wrong with doing it yourself.
you sound like a psychopath.
I've put a couple dogs down, it stays with you for a long time. I totally understand some people wanting to see them drift off instead of getting a 9mm to the head.
Posted on 8/27/17 at 10:59 am to dupergreenie
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.. I cried harder putting my 15 year old dog down then when my grandma died....
Your priorities are completely fricked up.
Posted on 8/27/17 at 11:02 am to ClientNumber9
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.. I cried harder putting my 15 year old dog down then when my grandma died....
Your priorities are completely fricked up.
Zealous pet people have always fascinated me
Posted on 8/27/17 at 11:27 am to Rouge
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Zealous pet people have always fascinated me
I bet you're a cat lover...
Posted on 8/27/17 at 11:32 am to Rouge
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Zealous pet people have always fascinated me
Connection between dog and human is pretty damn strong.
Posted on 8/27/17 at 11:41 am to liz18lsu
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He said, “People are born so that they learn how to live a good life – like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?” The four year old continued, “Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay as long.”
That's very true. Thanks for posting.
Posted on 8/27/17 at 11:44 am to RogerTheShrubber
quote:and dwarfs connection between human and human
Connection between dog and human is pretty damn strong.
Posted on 8/27/17 at 11:47 am to Rouge
In most cases, but humans don't always bond. Even ones that are related.
Posted on 8/27/17 at 11:50 am to BayouNation
My 14 year old Welsh Corgi pants a lot, and seems to have accidents now. I know the day is coming, but if I even broach the subject about euthanasia with the wife she goes ballistic.
Posted on 8/27/17 at 11:50 am to Rouge
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and dwarfs connection between human and human
Exactly. I have a dog and cat but I also have a wife and four kids. It's funny (but sad, really) when I meet animal owners who view themselves as parents. They think owning a dog or cat every bit as challenging, difficult and rewarding as having kids.
This post was edited on 8/27/17 at 11:57 am
Posted on 8/27/17 at 12:03 pm to liz18lsu
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He said, “People are born so that they learn how to live a good life – like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?” The four year old continued, “Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay as long.”
That's really good
Posted on 8/27/17 at 12:03 pm to ClientNumber9
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They think owning a dog or cat every bit as challenging, difficult and rewarding as having kids.
Not the same as humans, of course. Some people choose not to get married or procreate. Thus, our canine or feline friends become family. Don't downplay the loss of a pet, it hurts.
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