Having My Dog Put Down.
#1
Posted 10 August 2009 - 08:12 PM
I know a lot of you wouldn't understand, but I have always taken care of the issue myself no vets. I can't do it with him, 14 years through many ups and downs I can't even take him to have it done.
Of all the shit I've done in my life I can't even take a dog to be put to sleep. Everyone keeps telling me to get a new dog. I just don't think I have what it takes to put up with a puppy and the training. Most places have non-adoption policies on the breed I am interested in.
The rescue groups want to do home checks, credit checks, background checks and it wouldn't surprise me if they asked for a blood sample. So, I guess I'll be dog free for awhile.
/endrant
Elbert Hubbard
US author (1856 - 1915)
#2
Posted 10 August 2009 - 08:24 PM
Big Hugs n Kisses
Memento Vivere
Memento Mori
#4
Posted 10 August 2009 - 08:29 PM
"If people are good only because they fear punishment, and hope for a reward, then we are a sorry lot indeed." - Albert Einstein
#5
Posted 10 August 2009 - 09:49 PM
"Dozer" was his name. Short for bull-dozer.
Most every Pit bull I've ever owned was sharp as a tack. One I had, "Ajax" was smarter than a lot of people I've known. A lot smarter.
But ol' Dozer? Shit, a box of rocks had nuthin' on him and that's a fact. I spent years tossing bits of food in the air for him to catch. Crackers, pieces of cheeseburger, doggy biscuits. Any and all bounced off his big ol' noggin and fell to the floor, and was then given an olfactory inspection and thus scooped up for immediate consumption.
I won't go into details as to why it had to be done, but done it was and for many years after the guilt followed me around and caused nightmares aplenty.
I do indeed feel for your loss young Dave,
E-dog
I will nevah, EVAH take a pinch from a greasy muddahf*@kah like you!
How 'bout if I spell it out for ya. D-I-L-L-I-G-A-F
#6
Posted 10 August 2009 - 09:54 PM
I'm with Trin. Wait a while.
I really don't think the breed matters. All dogs give you unconditional love and companionship (but I think I'd draw the line at one of those bug-eyed, yappy miniature things).
Thinking of you.
Geoff
Carpe Diem
#9
Posted 11 August 2009 - 01:09 AM
*Wheelchairs are made of a special ocular magnetic alloy......they're "eyeball magnets".*
*I USE a wheelchair, that does NOT make ME a wheelchair!*
#10
Posted 11 August 2009 - 01:44 AM
My german shepherd was 14 when he passed, he was my running partner, my pulling partner after my sci and my best friend for quite a few lonely years. I've not had a pet since. As others have said, wait a bit, grieve for your loss, then celebrate the time you had together and when your heart speaks to you, find another to love and care for.
Hugs bro, my thoughts are with you...
Jerry
Shooting With Still Fingers - http://shootingwiths...s.blogspot.com/
#11
Posted 11 August 2009 - 06:23 AM
My mother passed away 8 years ago the 15th of this month so August isn't kind to me, I could have gotten an appointment for saturday, but that just seemed wrong.
I guess I should fill my xanax script.
Elbert Hubbard
US author (1856 - 1915)
#12
Posted 11 August 2009 - 04:20 PM
*Wheelchairs are made of a special ocular magnetic alloy......they're "eyeball magnets".*
*I USE a wheelchair, that does NOT make ME a wheelchair!*
#13
Posted 11 August 2009 - 04:55 PM
#15
Posted 12 August 2009 - 05:02 AM
As an aside, we adopted Diablo but not through a rescue agency. He was the dog belonging to someone we both knew and that person basically didn't want him anymore. They gave him to an accquaintance of my ex'es and then that person didn't want him anymore. Then we took him because he needed a home and my ex had really bonded with him. There are definitely ways to get a dog wihout having to do the whole background check thing with an adoption agency. Lots of people just want to 'get rid' of their dogs and while you may not be ready to get a new dog just yet, if you do some digging, I'll bet you'll be able to find a new buddy soon.
Edited by twisted_ophelia, 12 August 2009 - 05:05 AM.
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#17
Posted 14 August 2009 - 03:32 AM
#19
Posted 14 August 2009 - 08:31 PM
Elbert Hubbard
US author (1856 - 1915)
#20
Posted 14 August 2009 - 08:54 PM
Im so sorry about your dog. They become family members and it hurts to give them up. I had to put my little dog down about two yrs. ago, so I know it really hurts. I didn't think I wanted another dog and then I found a little dog who had been abused so I took him, and am glad I did. His name is Rudy and he is loved.
You will know when its the right time to get another dog. I wish you well and am so sorry for your pain.
#21
Posted 14 August 2009 - 09:54 PM
Our reasoning was simple. It cost hardly any more to own two instead of one, or four instead of two. More does not equate to more inconvenience. The younger dogs learn good behaviour from the older ones. Most important of all, you still have some soft ears to fondle when one inevitably dies. It still hurts just as much, but the others give you comfort, and because they need your care and support, they do help to keep you grounded through the grieving process.
Wishing you lots of fond memories, Dave. Be well.
Carpe Diem
#22
Posted 14 August 2009 - 10:35 PM
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