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Post by StreetBum87 on Feb 21, 2009 8:29:21 GMT -5
so yesterday we put MY puppy, My Baby, of 13 years. lucky to sleep. my dad was out at our friends camping/hunting/fishing land and he sees this "skunk" wounded just sitting there...well my dad goes to get our other dog Maggie away...as he gets closer he sees its a border colly 6mo old puppy..its leg got caught in a muskrat trap. he brings her home to the vet..the vet says....i can either take the leg off or put her to sleep..after MUCH arguing...we took the leg off and named her lucky..she became my baby..she had a great happy life, with a family that loved her, and a sister (Maggie) to be with as well..when she got older, she began getting arthritis in her hips and front leg...well in recent days shes been on 3 types of pain, anti-inflammatory meds..and within the past few weeks shes been hurting real bad, and the meds just weren't working anymore. so we decided yesterday was the day..Amy and i went and stayed at my moms...we get there, and lucky is moving just fine it seems...but i later saw when she worked her way outside...she couldn't even stand to go pee.....i felt so bad, and even tho it hurt to put her down....i know shes in a better place with her sister maggie.. She was my pet, my friend, my baby...i will miss her and always think about her for the rest of my life
So sorry for you. I had to put a pet down last year. It is heart wrenching. But it gets better with time. I have two new babies to keep me occupied now. And I have very fond and loving memories of her.
so yesterday we put MY puppy, My Baby, of 13 years. lucky to sleep. my dad was out at our friends camping/hunting/fishing land and he sees this "skunk" wounded just sitting there...well my dad goes to get our other dog Maggie away...as he gets closer he sees its a border colly 6mo old puppy..its leg got caught in a muskrat trap. he brings her home to the vet..the vet says....i can either take the leg off or put her to sleep..after MUCH arguing...we took the leg off and named her lucky..she became my baby..she had a great happy life, with a family that loved her, and a sister (Maggie) to be with as well..when she got older, she began getting arthritis in her hips and front leg...well in recent days shes been on 3 types of pain, anti-inflammatory meds..and within the past few weeks shes been hurting real bad, and the meds just weren't working anymore. so we decided yesterday was the day..Amy and i went and stayed at my moms...we get there, and lucky is moving just fine it seems...but i later saw when she worked her way outside...she couldn't even stand to go pee.....i felt so bad, and even tho it hurt to put her down....i know shes in a better place with her sister maggie.. She was my pet, my friend, my baby...i will miss her and always think about her for the rest of my life
Post by dontthinkfly on Feb 21, 2009 10:37:55 GMT -5
So sad.
But at least she was saved and adopted into such an awesome family. We had to put my first dog to sleep last summer, it was awful, but it was like the same thing, she couldn't even go outside to the bathroom anymore...
Now they're all runnin around together, stealing eachother's squeaky toys and stuff, lol.
Post by bourdonaroo on Feb 21, 2009 11:40:33 GMT -5
Dogs teach us so much about love and life. I'm sure she's happy wherever she's wandered off to. It sounds like you gave her a wonderful life. I too have an elderly dog. I'm gonna go home and give him a hug today because of your post.
Post by jumpinjamesbrown on Feb 21, 2009 11:46:25 GMT -5
i'm sorry man that is such a hard thing to do when i brought my dog to be put to sleep that was the first time i ever saw my dad cry i hope you have an awesome day man
I am so happy for your 13 years of joy with Lucky.It's shitty that it has to be over.Dogs bring so much pure love. On a side note - I took a friend to the pound to get a pet hours ago and was faced with the reality of the economy has the guy there said owers were dropping off more pets these days.Beautiful, friendly and waiting for someone to love.So when you are ready to recuse another dog Streetbum there will be one waiting. ((hug to you))
Instead of dirt and poison, we have rather chosen to fill our hives with honey and wax; thus furnishing mankind with the two noblest of things, which are sweetness and light.
Post by bourdonaroo on Feb 21, 2009 13:20:54 GMT -5
I found a stray the other week. She was neglected and hungry. She was such a good dog that I couldn't imagine how someone would leave her to fend for herself. I took her in and found a home for her on craigslist. There are such better options than ditching them at the pound to die. Kudos to your friend for adopting a pound puppy!
however, you are a good owner to make this decision. my gf is a vet, so i've heard many stories of people who prolong the inevitable and selfishly cause their animals to suffer.
Post by StreetBum87 on Feb 21, 2009 15:05:46 GMT -5
thank you all for the love and support...it is sad, but it was something we knew was coming. and altho amys got two cats and is against it...i do want to go adopt another dog badly. and saving one from the pound will be the way i go
Sounds like a Good Dog.
