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If this doesnt tug at your heartstrings, check your pulse
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OMG, this is all so sad
. I don't understand people who don't like animals - actually I feel sorry for them.
There is nothing as rewarding as the unconditional love of a pet, and it's devastating when they die.
Reading this thread has me in tears.0 -
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Ah God. That's so sad. I didn't even read the article - closed it straight down after realising what it was about. I know it was a nice thing to do, but losing your best doggie friend really hits a sore spot with me.
It did remind me of this nice story though - Nice story
Still have the link 'cause I emailed it to loads of people when I first saw it - loved it so much. 0 -
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Best feeling ever!I'm not liking seeing mine get old, although it has helped calm her down a bit
I've had my dog for 11 years, got her when she was only a few weeks old. Haven't seen her in 5 months, and I've another left before I get home. I miss her
I am looking forward to seeing her go mental upon my return though
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The bond between people and their pets is extraordinary at times. I cried for pretty much this entire documentary - people who have lost everything, and all they care about and want back are their dogs. If you love animals or have a pet that you really love, you won't be able to keep it together.
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I think this can sometimes go both ways. Some people keep a pet for longer than they should, but equally some may choose to put them to sleep because of how they think they might feel in the dog or cats position. They project that onto their pet. Dogs and cats may well feel differently if they're in no pain.I don't agree with what she did, because it would have been kinder to put him down earlier, but she kept him for as long as she could.
My last dog had an element of that. He got arthritis when he was 15. The vet I felt was a little quick to suggest putting him to sleep. I thought on it, but when I brought him home he limped out to the garden and rolled in the grass like a pup. I thought feck that and asked her for help regarding pain management. TBH that particular vet was as much use as tits on a bull, so I sought better counsel*.
9 months on when those big snows of two years ago came and again he was like a pup again. Loved it. Actually dragged me to the shops when it was at it's height. The Chinese lad behind the counter who lives above the shop told me to ignore the "no dogs" sign and bring him on in. Turns out the lad was a fellow dog owner so he gave him a pack of sausages free gratis. After that the old hairy bastard didn't want to leave
Nearly a year ago now in his bed, not that far off 18, after a day pottering about following me around happy out, he went to sleep in my arms and didn't wake up. No strangers, just his family. Truly broke my heart, but I feel so lucky that this was his end.
*IMHO and it's just my HO, while there is some serious dedication in the profession(vet nurses in particular) there can be a surprising level of unscientific near quackery too. That's been my experience anywayMany worry about Artificial Intelligence. I worry far more about Organic Idiocy.
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After watching oden being put to sleep & now this, I'm crying my eyes out.Da Shins Kelly wrote: »The bond between people and their pets is extraordinary at times. I cried for pretty much this entire documentary - people who have lost everything, and all they care about and want back are their dogs. If you love animals or have a pet that you really love, you won't be able to keep it together.
Proper tears too, nosed is bunged up with snot waiting to fall.
I asked my guy earlier did he love me as much as I love him. He gave me a lick on the cheek. I nearly died.
I had to wait to get home to finish reading this thread. Work thought I was having a breakdown 0 -
And I start crying again!
I think this can sometimes go both ways. Some people keep a pet for longer than they should, but equally some may choose to put them to sleep because of how they think they might feel in the dog or cats position. They project that onto their pet. Dogs and cats may well feel differently if they're in no pain.I don't agree with what she did, because it would have been kinder to put him down earlier, but she kept him for as long as she could.
My last dog had an element of that. He got arthritis when he was 15. The vet I felt was a little quick to suggest putting him to sleep. I thought on it, but when I brought him home he limped out to the garden and rolled in the grass like a pup. I thought feck that and asked her for help regarding pain management. TBH that particular vet was as much use as tits on a bull, so I sought better counsel*.
9 months on when those big snows of two years ago came and again he was like a pup again. Loved it. Actually dragged me to the shops when it was at it's height. The Chinese lad behind the counter who lives above the shop told me to ignore the "no dogs" sign and bring him on in. Turns out the lad was a fellow dog owner so he gave him a pack of sausages free gratis. After that the old hairy bastard didn't want to leave
Nearly a year ago now in his bed, not that far off 18, after a day pottering about following me around happy out, he went to sleep in my arms and didn't wake up. No strangers, just his family. Truly broke my heart, but I feel so lucky that this was his end.
[SIZE="1"]*IMHO and it's just my HO, while there is some serious dedication in the profession(vet nurses in particular) there can be a surprising level of unscientific near quackery too. That's been my experience anyway[/SIZE]0 -
I think this can sometimes go both ways. Some people keep a pet for longer than they should, but equally some may choose to put them to sleep because of how they think they might feel in the dog or cats position. They project that onto their pet. Dogs and cats may well feel differently if they're in no pain.
My last dog had an element of that. He got arthritis when he was 15. The vet I felt was a little quick to suggest putting him to sleep. I thought on it, but when I brought him home he limped out to the garden and rolled in the grass like a pup. I thought feck that and asked her for help regarding pain management. TBH that particular vet was as much use as tits on a bull, so I sought better counsel*.
9 months on when those big snows of two years ago came and again he was like a pup again. Loved it. Actually dragged me to the shops when it was at it's height. The Chinese lad behind the counter who lives above the shop told me to ignore the "no dogs" sign and bring him on in. Turns out the lad was a fellow dog owner so he gave him a pack of sausages free gratis. After that the old hairy bastard didn't want to leave
Nearly a year ago now in his bed, not that far off 18, after a day pottering about following me around happy out, he went to sleep in my arms and didn't wake up. No strangers, just his family. Truly broke my heart, but I feel so lucky that this was his end.
*IMHO and it's just my HO, while there is some serious dedication in the profession(vet nurses in particular) there can be a surprising level of unscientific near quackery too. That's been my experience anyway
That was a seriously nice post...........:)....RIP your pal.0 -
marshbaboon wrote: »Awh noes... It's Marley & me all over again
I still don't want to see this movie. 0 -
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girl in the striped socks wrote: »After watching oden being put to sleep & now this, I'm crying my eyes out.
Proper tears too, nosed is bunged up with snot waiting to fall.
I asked my guy earlier did he love me as much as I love him. He gave me a lick on the cheek. I nearly died.
I had to wait to get home to finish reading this thread. Work thought I was having a breakdown Not that surprising G. The bond between humans and their pets can be very deep. We've had dogs for at least 20+ thousand years(I'd put real money down it's closer to 50 kya) and we've had cats since the dawn of agriculture 12,000 years ago. Some have argued that this bond and co-operation is what made us successful as a species. None of our previous cousins like Neandertals had pets(that we know of). Domestication brings big changes and those changes may go both ways.
If you think about it, some mad bastard many thousands of years ago thought "you know Ted, I reckon us and them huge hairy bastards with teeth might be a good partnership". That convo goes unrecorded, but I suspect his or her mates thought "jaysus they've lost it". This was one apex predator, thinking of bonding with another apex predator and either could kill the other(wolves and humans are one of the very few predators that regularly take down prey bigger than themselves). Yet we both made the deal and that deal turned out to be a damn good one. Other humans died out, the wolf became a lot rarer and went extinct in a lot of places, yet here we are and the dog who may be dozing at your feet in between eating your shoes and crapping all over the garden is 99% wolf in DNA. We've grown together for a very very long time.
Cats not too different either. The wild version of your pet moggie is rare, yet pet cats are common. Hell they're barely domesticated by comparison to dogs. In some ways they got the better deal. They can be part time pets. Jammy bastards They're very adaptable in this. They can lay about the place with you giving them cuddles and they giving you cuddles and purrs in return and then turn into mini tigers the second they leave your gaff. If that happened with dogs the army would be called out and there wouldn't be a sheep, cow or pig left alive for miles around.
I know someone with a cat that brings back whole dead pigeons. OK normal enough, however this cat is a fussy wagon, won't eat them unless boiled. I kid thee not gentle reader. Brings them back and expects mammy and daddy to cook em up. Gets real excited about the process too. Can you imagine that with a Labrador? Comes back with a whole goat at the back door... "eh listen, can you cook this up and BTW this time maybe add some dill, the mint didnt work the last time monkey boy". Many worry about Artificial Intelligence. I worry far more about Organic Idiocy.
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My last dog had an element of that. He got arthritis when he was 15. The vet I felt was a little quick to suggest putting him to sleep. I thought on it, but when I brought him home he limped out to the garden and rolled in the grass like a pup. I thought feck that and asked her for help regarding pain management. TBH that particular vet was as much use as tits on a bull, so I sought better counsel*.
*IMHO and it's just my HO, while there is some serious dedication in the profession(vet nurses in particular) there can be a surprising level of unscientific near quackery too. That's been my experience anyway
It's always worth getting a second opinion, some vets are really 'trigger happy', or worse still, quick to diagnose without proper tests. I almost lost a pet this way years ago, but a nagging feeling made me seek a second opinion. Turns out that one vet's cancer is another's arthritis.
I have a really good vet now and all the staff in the clinic are really nice too, from the receptionist to the nurses.
I have unfortunately have to had a pet euthanised, and they really made it easier and were very supportive. It's an agonising decision but it was clear the pet was suffering and was terminally ill. 0
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