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  • I know exactly how you feel Smiley, and my best wishes are with you and your family. It's very hard to lose a pet that has given you and your family so much love and happiness. From what your describing though, you did do the right thing, for you and your dog.

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    • You did the right thing, Smiley. No animal should have to suffer. I have a similar experience, my old dog which I had since childhood had reached a stage where he was simply too old. He was fifteen years old, my mum loved the dog but he was starting to struggle to walk and suffered from incontinence. So I told my mum that we needed to take him to the vet and have him put down, I conferred with my brother over this and he agreed with me.

      My mum was devastated, which is why I was the one who took him down to the vet and was there right until the very end. Watched them put the injection needle into him, it was very peaceful and quiet. I'm glad I saw it to be honest, because a lot of people consider death to be a disturbing and painful process, but what I saw was dignified, peaceful.

      Also, the vet told me I did the right thing. He could tell that my dog's kidneys were failing and that he was having bowel problems. So yeah, Smiley, as sad as it may be, you did the right thing.
      See you in hell.

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      • Thanks you both. I needed to vent that out after such a long day. But I'll be fine.

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        • If you don't mind my asking, how large was this tumour?
          See you in hell.

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          • Large. Can't give exact measurements, but it was where her stomach would be and she carried it around like dead weight. I think the best description would be to roll your fists into a ball and place them together side by side. Despite her age she was very lively, but it grew to the point where she was no longer running or going up the stairs.

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            • Yeah, at that point she wasn't really living. That's no way for any living thing to be. Like I said before, you did the right thing. When I took my dog to the vet, it was sad but I knew that it was the humane thing to do. Think of it like this, she's not suffering anymore and you helped to ease her pain.
              See you in hell.

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              • Oh my god...I'm so sorry Smiley...Going through thati sn ever easy, no matter how many times you do it or how many people it happens to. I'm very sorry you had to lose such a dear member of your family. Don't have any doubt that what you did was right, she was struggling and now she doesn't have to anymore. Now she can run and jump and play and no tumor to hinder her. She can meet your partner's pets as well, and maybe she'll run into my Jenny and Shelby. =) I try to think of it like that...I'm sorry if it seems childish or anything...If you need anyone extra to talk to, to distract you or to vent to, give me a shout.

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                • Wow...I was actually going to complain about something, but my issue really seems miniscule compared to Smiley's loss of a pet. First and foremost, I do want to say that I definitely know where you're coming from. For me, the death of a pet is always much more difficult that the death of a human. I know everyone is different, but I definitely value my relationship with my cat, Alessa, over any of my people relationships. A pet loves you unconditionally and there really seem to be no strings attached to the relationship. You know that they'll always be there for you when you get home from a bad day or you want to talk to someone, but don't really want a response.

                  My family's first dog died of some form of cancer (I think it was actually one of the blood cancers because I can't recall the vet ever talking about tumors). My second dog actually died fairly young...I think he was five or so years old...And he got into anti-freeze in the garage. My family and I were gone the whole day, and realized when it was too late that he was really sick and that he had actually gotten into anti-freeze. It kind of annoyed me that the one day we were all out was the one day he decided to get into anti-freeze. I think you are a stronger person than me, Smiley, because I actually didn't have the heart to go to the vet to put either animal down. I really didn't get to say good-bye to either pet. I knew they were in good hands with my parents (and they were actually more my parents' dogs than mine), but still...You have a certain attachment to them.

                  And I think death is even harder for us without religion. As a Nihilist, I believe that nothing waits after death. Once life is done, it is done. The only comfort you get is knowing that you freed that animal from pain, and I believe that is always the right thing to do. I actually believe a similar approach to euthanasia should be implemented when it comes to humans, but that's a topic for another day.

                  Anyway, I just want to convey my condolences to you, Smiley, because I know what that pain feels like, and also as someone who is similar to an Atheist, I know it can be a bit uncomforting to think you will never see that pet again. I'm sure it will get better with time. Just never forget those lost.
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                  • Again thank you. This was hard to deal with but I'm pulling together. I know I'm not the only person to go through the loss of a pet, but it never makes it any easier since this isn't the first pet I've had to bury. One of my more traumatic losses was the time my cat Tommy died. Our next door neighbors that moved in had two blood hounds that they poorly looked after. They would leash one in the front yard alone for example. Well one day they pulled my cat from the top of the fence and had him within their jaws. My bro and I were kids at the time. So my brother ran to me for help and I rushed into the neighbor's backyard to pull my cat from their teeth. They started mauling me as I dashed out there with my cat in my arms and unfortunately he died before we could make it to the vet.

                    A few months later those neighbors moved out, and I heard it was likely due to the numerous complaints about those dogs getting out and hurting others.

                    I know blood hounds are within their nature to act as they do, but that's why they need proper pet owners to keep them in line. And by now I've gotten over the circle of life ordeal since my cats and dogs have been generous enough to leave dead birds by our doorstep from time to time.



                    To be honest though this has been a really hard week for my Mother more so than I. My mom came to her friend's house to find her dead a few days before we put Angie down. W/out going into too much detail out of respect for the family I will say it wasn't from natural causes. So we've had that along with this and it's been really hard on her.

                    That's why this Mother's Day my brother and I managed to cheer her up with a surprise amount of gifts when she arrived home from work late last night. Flowers, chocolate, bed gown, card, etc. This morning I even tried my hand at making french toast for the first time while my bro cooked the bacon. Not much of a cook myself, but I think it came out okay. The two women in my life always prepare the meals for me, so it's a nice change of pace this time around to cook for others something that isn't top ramen or cereal. Let's see if I can work the magic of french toast next time I see my partner.

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                    • Regarding the blood hounds, as I've said before - people need to take responsibility for their animals' and not let them run amok, untrained and off-leash when they should be trained slightly at the lest and aren't allowed off-leash in public areas such as suburban areas by the council's restrictions for the safety of others.

                      I think it's ridiculous that people get away with that shit, it's not usually the animal's fault as I've found with my animal rescue and rehabilitation/training work that a lot of those people also sadly, encourage that sort of bad behavior. I wish that a lot more countries would actually jail people that encourage animal cruelty via their own animals that will do anything for their owner due to their unconditional love and loyalty.

                      I'm glad she liked her surprise dear, I think she would have really enjoyed the break from cooking today - wish I could have helped you out since I know it's been a bad week since I got home and I've felt terrible that I wasn't there to try and help cheer your Mother and everyone up some more.
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                      • Nah you do more than enough, and this is good for me to learn as well on those special days when you need a break from cooking.

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                        • Bowling balls for breasts are not attractive. Anybody who thinks otherwise should be forced to have said bowling balls strapped to their chest for six weeks. Yeah, that's right you moron; HURTS, doesn't it? Saying somebody would be more attractive with bigger breasts shows such a remarkable concern for their well-being, I could puke.

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                          • I have to agree, besides more than a handful is a waste.

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                            • Originally posted by WeskerSexyCheez View Post
                              Saying somebody would be more attractive with bigger breasts shows such a remarkable concern for their well-being, I could puke.
                              Men will be men, it's nothing personal.

                              But as man, I would accept a woman the way she is, hence I find such a remark tasteless.
                              Freedom of Information.

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                              • Sorry but I'm not used to escorting men.
                                See you in hell.

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