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We just put my GF's dog down.
March 17, 2019, 01:42 PM
Jim ShugartWe just put my GF's dog down.
She was a Snoodle (Poodle X Schnauzer), 16.5YO, almost totally blind and deaf, incontinent, and demented. She was a wonderful little dog but her time had come. She was my dog's best friend and will be missed.
The GF had a veterinarian visit and take care of it in a familiar environment. The vet was sensitive/professional and it couldn't have gone better. I have been present for the dispatch of several dogs and this is by far best the way to do it, IMHO.
So long, Scrat (aka "The Rat"), you will not be forgotten.
"If there isn't any dogs in heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went." - Will Rogers
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March 17, 2019, 01:50 PM
LS1 GTOHave to admit, when we took Madaline in, my 14 year-old Brittany, I learned in hindsight having the vet come to us would've been better. The other three dogs were all walking around looking at me as if to ask where did their matriarch go?
Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
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March 17, 2019, 01:50 PM
BytesHardest thing ever putting down a pet. Done it more than once with our rescue kitties. I hope your GF is OK. Sending good thoughts to both you and her.
March 17, 2019, 01:52 PM
Jim Shugart^ ^ ^ ^ Why is it so fucking traumatic?
My human relatives/friends/acquaintances can die like flies, I'm saddened of course but don't sit around all afternoon crying like a 8YO girl.
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March 17, 2019, 01:55 PM
P-220R.I.P. Scrat!
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March 17, 2019, 01:57 PM
erj_pilotCondolences...
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arfmelIt’s tough to lose a friend who’s affection for, and loyalty to us is unbounded.
Condolences to your girlfriend, you, and Merlot.
March 17, 2019, 02:04 PM
lbjquote:
Originally posted by Jim Shugart:
^ ^ ^ ^ Why is it so fucking traumatic?
My human relatives/friends/acquaintances can die like flies, I'm saddened of course but don't sit around all afternoon crying like a 8YO girl.
It's because we lose their unconditional love for us, that's why.
Sorry about the loss.
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March 17, 2019, 02:05 PM
jimmy123xI am really sorry for your loss.
I've been extremely fortunate that all of mine have passed in their sleep before I had to make that terrible decision of when it is time.
March 17, 2019, 02:32 PM
Les007Sorry for your loss. We've had to put several pets down over the years and it never gets easier with the next one.
March 17, 2019, 02:40 PM
rusbroVery sorry.
March 17, 2019, 02:44 PM
.38supersigSorry for your loss.
March 17, 2019, 02:47 PM
TBHI am so sorry too. Our friends had a beautiful German shepherd. They just put her down due to seizures she was having. The last one didn’t stop. They are broken hearted.
One of the hard things in life.
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March 17, 2019, 03:08 PM
Ronin1069Very sorry, Jim.
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March 17, 2019, 03:32 PM
hvyhawlerI know how it feels.... sucks... it's the worse part of having pets...
March 17, 2019, 03:39 PM
45 CalSorry to hear,I know the sadness from last year and its knocking on my door again with my big dog trap now.
March 17, 2019, 04:04 PM
newtoSig765quote:
Originally posted by Jim Shugart:
^ ^ ^ ^ Why is it so fucking traumatic?
My human relatives/friends/acquaintances can die like flies, I'm saddened of course but don't sit around all afternoon crying like a 8YO girl.
Me, too, Jim. Me, too.
I've weathered the loss of some pets well, but for the most part they are devastating.
I feel for you.
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March 17, 2019, 04:10 PM
just1tymGodspeed Scrat sweet girl...and if you happen upon my two, give em a lick or two for me
Regards, Will G.
March 17, 2019, 04:22 PM
justjoeTheir love is so simple and so complete.
My condolences to you and your girlfriend, Jim. And to Merlot.
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March 17, 2019, 04:43 PM
45_AutoVery difficult decision to make, but you must look at the quality of life for the pet. When their time has come ,they let you know.
So sorry for your loss.
R.I.P. Scat.
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