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I just found out we are getting my dog put down. He is 14 years old and I've had him even since I was 3, so I don't remember much about life without him. We are getting him put down on Saturday. It really sucks having to look at him knowing he has a finite amount of time to live. This is really getting me down but he is in a lot of pain and I know its for the best. Oh well, happy smoking.
I feel for you Stedric. My kitty died about 3 months ago, she was about 10yrs old
i feel your pain bro
peace to your dog man. spell dog backwords and you`ll know what i mean. peace to you also.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stedric
i lost my dog a while ago for 5 days. i was sure he was gone but then i found him. sorry about your dog tho, they can be close as family
damn,, i had a cat but some one poisoned it,,, damn bastard,,,,,but im sorry to hear bout your dog,, what kind is he?
Same happened to my dog a couple months ago; she had a giant tumor on her head that was very painful. She was only 11 :(
I miss my old cat. But I got another cat, who looks almost identical to her. Totally different personality though. It's amazing how we grow attached to pets, they truly are like family. I'd say, get another dog, when you're ready, but never forget the first one; I doubt that you will.
I had a monkey once, but he ran away with my best girl. God, how I miss that monkey.
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look at my redneck cats. it cheers me up! Peace.
Wow.. cats.....
Stedric, I know I don't know you, but big hugs for you sweetie. Everyone's right... animals can totally become part of the family. My dog & cat are like my kids, so my heart goes out to you.
hey honey. lost the family dog about 2 years ago. many future condolenses.
I'm really sorry about your dog. I got sort of the opposite things happening in my case. My dog is very old and ill, yet my mother is so attached to her that she doesn't have the heart to put the poor dog down. My dog has its good days and it bad days, but she obviously is in a lot of pain and still loves all of us, but I think the pain she is feeling is so bad that she would probably be better off if she was put down.
PS I prescribed my dog medical marijuana, and she gets shotties off of a bowl or two everyday and she never fights in or runs away and seems to get along much easier with it.
will burn a bowl in Honor of your beloved pup & yourself! peace
sorry to hear that bud.
Good dogs come back in a better way, Stedric. Sad for you, but life is a circle. Cheers to a friend...
Hey dude. I know what you must be feeling right now. I know what it is like to have a pet reach that point in their life.It is a hard decision to make.
Take comfort in knowing that your dog ( please tell us his name ) already knows and welcomes what awaits him on the other side. Releasing him from his pain is the greatest gift you can give him in a time like this and I admire the strength you all have to do this. Cherish the time you have left and appreciate it for what it is and try not to look ahead to saturday. I suggest doing some things that he loves the most and treat him like royalty. Spend as much time with him as you can. Maybe even sleep a night on the floor with him or wherever he sleeps. It will make the time after saturday easier to cope with.
The last member I lost was my 11 year old cat bobby and in his last days he could do whatever the hell he wanted. I let him sit on the dinner table and eat off of my plate and everything. The memories of seeing him lovin that up made the days after easier.
Peace and Strength bro.
Thank you everyone for the kind words. His name is Sox (markings on his feet make him look like he's wearing socks) and he is half english pointer half black lab. He will be missed but I think its for the best in the end.
yes, it is best for the dog but I know your pain man. They are so loving. It's be hard but luckily there is always another one coming
Real sorry Stedric. I lost my cocker spaniel about 3 years ago due to massive multiple tumors. I was there when they injected him and as they injected my dog he looked me straight into my eyes for a few seconds before his eyelids began to get heavy and close. At that moment I hit the floor and sobbed for an hour. I know it's hard and I feel your pain. The best thing I suggest for you to do is go into your room, close the door and have a good cry. Just because your a man does not mean it's wrong and I promise it will help take away some of your pain. Best of luck to you and your pet.
Sincerly,
Your Freind Zero Revolt
I have held 3 pets as they passed and I would not trade that moment for anything in the world. If you have the strength now or could prepare yourself before Saturday I would say from experience to be there with him. No question. He will feel your love and iit will help him to pass. Looking them in the eye, as Zero Revolt said, is a connection that can never be broken. He will go in peace and you can step forward easier. Its hard to go in but priceless and the reward is eternal.
If you cant bring yourself to be in the room then I would suggest that you have a quiet moment elsewhere while it happens and focus on nothing but Socks, even speak out to him, he will feel you with him and will not feel as though he passed alone. This is my belief.
I dont know you bro but I ,along with your friends here no doubt, will be thinking of you and him on Saturday and sending strength because I know what that moment feels like.
We come from One
In Life we sometimes forget
But, In Death we remember
Peace and Strength bro
Sorry to hear that sted, it must be hard, but it's for the best, and everything will surely work out in the end. By the way, stop all the stories about the other pets dying, as it is making me very sad to hear...
Just tryin to relate to what hes goin through.
Everyone have a puff for Stedric and Socks on saturday!
dont be so glum chum...give your dog a great big hug..then when its passed, keep thinking about him..send him good vibes. you will meet again! :)
be strong sted, i gave my cat last week and even if i had him for inly like 6 months, its still sad... well toke one
Your memories of your pup mean he was a good dog that had a worthwhile and purposeful life. The pain you feel now sux but trust me, once it goes, you will look back and smile when you remember him. Hang in there.
"Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog."
- Sydney Jeanne Seward
the sad thing is dogs are so tough.... they hide their pain and suffering so well.
when a dog actually gets around to showing pain and discomfort,he is probably really really hurting .....you are doing the right thing
But I know even though you know it is the right thing , the guilt always haunts you.... it really sucks.. :( just try to remember all the good times you have had with him and know love means letting go...
I know what your feeling...be strong...
big hug..
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Wow thanks everyone, I really didn't expect this much support you guys are all great. If you are ever in the Victoria, BC are and don't mind getting high with a young hippie then let me know.
Yesterday was the day, I wanted to take him for a walk but his feet are ulcerated so I just let him lie in the sun for a while. By 1 oclock the deed was done, I won't go into the sad details but it was an awful thing to have to do. Still I'm glad I was there with him when he passed and I kept my composure (cried quietly while it was happening) until we got back into the car. His collar is hanging on my wall now.
As sad as it was, I know he's not in pain anymore and thats what matters.
Peace love and understanding.
Sorry about your loss Stedric. At least nothing can hurt him now.
I'm sorry to hear about your dog's suffering, Stedric.. I'll smoke one for both you guys. Peace.