SIGforum
Sad news on the pet front.
May 06, 2020, 06:23 PM
PHPaulSad news on the pet front.
I've posted a few pictures of Fate, the Akita I share with my daughter.
Something more than a year ago, she developed a skin ailment that is particular to Akitas (I don't recall the medical term) that led to open sores on her nose, in her ears and along her spine.
Since that time, we've tried every available treatment with no lasting success. One or two meds that worked temporarily had horrible side effects and she has very little quality of life left. If we don't treat her, she's miserable, if we do she's lethargic to the point of being a lump of fur and even then the improvement is only marginal.
It is the opinion of the vet (who has been super through the whole thing, giving us every break she could and trying everything under the sun to control the situation) and the breeder we got her from that it's time to end her misery. Fate has been a trouper throughout, but it's time.
I've been here far too many times in a lifetime of pets and it doesn't get any easier. Daughter is devastated but knows it's the Right Thing.
Just needed to get this off my chest.
Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.
May 06, 2020, 06:26 PM
MikeinNCSorry dude...that sucks.
"Violence, naked force, has settled more issues in history than has any other factor.” Robert A. Heinlein
“You may beat me, but you will never win.” sigmonkey-2020
“A single round of buckshot to the torso almost always results in an immediate change of behavior.” Chris Baker May 06, 2020, 06:26 PM
ersatzknarfThank you for sharing.
Hope it helped a little...
If she is suffering, then no matter how hard it is, it's best for her. Anything else becomes a selfish thing.
God bless you all and give you all strength.
May 06, 2020, 06:35 PM
az4783054It's always a sad time to decide the fate of your best friend. My heart goes out to you.
May 06, 2020, 06:54 PM
KrazeehorseThoughts your way . Can't stand the thought of losing a fur kid but I'm sure you gave Fate a wonderful life.
_____________________
Be careful what you tolerate. You are teaching people how to treat you.
May 06, 2020, 07:04 PM
ensigmaticSad to see, Paul

. My condolences.
"America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system,,,, but too early to shoot the bastards." -- Claire Wolfe
"If we let things terrify us, life will not be worth living." -- Seneca the Younger, Roman Stoic philosopher May 06, 2020, 07:04 PM
RHINOWSOSorry for you and Fate. It's always tough.
May 06, 2020, 07:05 PM
chbibcI am so very sorry. They are family.
-----------------------
You can't fall off the floor.
May 06, 2020, 07:21 PM
craigcpaHardest thing to do and it never gets easy. We all know the “right thing” to do, nonetheless, the hole in the heart just doesn’t want to heal. My condolences.

==========================================
Just my 2¢
____________________________
Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right ♫♫♫
May 06, 2020, 07:22 PM
clubleaf206Gosh I hate these threads, always so heartbreaking. I know it is probably cold comfort, but I hope you can see this s ending Fate’s suffering as the last act of kindness you can perform.
___________________________________________________________________________
"....imitate the action of the Tiger."
May 06, 2020, 07:28 PM
cslingerOne of the hardest things I have had to do in life is put a loved pet down. They simply are the best of what we should be.
My condolences.
Take Care, Shoot Safe,
Chris
May 06, 2020, 07:45 PM
snorisReally sorry to hear this....prayers sent.
May 06, 2020, 08:07 PM
pawprintsdocVery sorry for your family’s loss
May 06, 2020, 08:17 PM
P-220I am so sorry for your loss.
Niech Zyje P-220
Steve
May 06, 2020, 08:19 PM
darthfusterquote:
Originally posted by ersatzknarf:
Thank you for sharing.
Hope it helped a little...
If she is suffering, then no matter how hard it is, it's best for her. Anything else becomes a selfish thing.
God bless you all and give you all strength.
Well said, brother.
You’re a lying dog-faced pony soldier May 06, 2020, 08:26 PM
CQB60Yep, that sux. So sorry amigo
______________________________________________
Life is short. It’s shorter with the wrong gun…
May 06, 2020, 08:33 PM
RileyBeen there many times never any better regardless if it’s the Right Thing.
We are very sorry for your loss.
Do not send me to a heaven where there are no dogs.
Step Up or Stand Aside: Support the Troops !
Expectations are premeditated disappointments. May 06, 2020, 08:35 PM
FN in MTSad news. When you have done everything possible, but she is still suffering, as well as a poor quality of life...time to sadly end her suffering.
You did all you could. Don't blame yourself it was just bad luck.
May 06, 2020, 08:36 PM
lizardman_uSo sorry for you and your family, but you know you are taking the right action.
May 06, 2020, 08:43 PM
coloradohunter44So sorry to hear. Prayers for all sent.
"Someday I hope to be half the man my bird-dog thinks I am."
looking forward to 4 years of TRUMP!