My dog is in rough shape. - Page 2

10 Bears · 08-18-2018, 12:42 AM

So sorry to hear about your big family friend Boris.
That's the hardest thing in the world to have to make the ultimate decision.

GBob01 · 08-18-2018, 12:55 AM

Had to have our two Sheltie mixes pit down this year. The 16 yo just got to that point of being to stubborn to give up, even though she could do much being half blind, half deaf and bad arthritis. We knew it was time. Our other 10yo developed anemia that would not respond to treatments. All the vet visits only gave her another two months.

Sometimes it's hard to make the call, but we have to do it to spare them the suffering.
Sorry to here about your big buddy there.

cerberus · 08-18-2018, 01:28 AM

I am one lucky sumbitch. I've had quite a few dogs, and I've never had to make the decision to put them down. Either I came home from work and they were gone, or I woke up and they had passed.
Sir, I'm sorry for both you and your friend, and the decision you may have to make.
Meet them at the Rainbow Bridge.
cerberus

ErikD · 08-18-2018, 02:39 AM

I remember him as a very friendly, although massive, dog that was protective of the family.

There is a lot of good advice here. Mainly that he deserves to be pain free, even though it will hurt you and the family. It sucks to hear it, but don’t prolong his suffering unnecessarily. Loosing a dog, no matter the cause, is really tough. Tougher than one would think. Perhaps it is due to their unconditional love for us.

Sanders · 08-18-2018, 05:08 AM

Sorry to hear about your big buddy. The below cartoon always makes me feel a little better when I think about the pups I've had...

backhoe310 · 08-18-2018, 07:18 AM

Sorry to hear of this. Best thoughts for your pup and family.

Czubek · 08-18-2018, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pogo

When it's time, don't let him suffer just to keep him alive. I had to do that with my black lab before Sam.

It hurts to let them go, but it's the right thing to do.

Sorry about your dog.

Brian

BBill · 08-18-2018, 03:57 PM

I feel your pain..I love my dogs more than most people!!
You will be in my thoughts!!

Stalky · 08-18-2018, 05:27 PM

The Rainbow Bridge. They are forever young puppies when they cross.

500grains · 08-18-2018, 06:38 PM

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Pogo · 08-18-2018, 06:42 PM

Beautiful beast.

Diesel 88888888 · 08-18-2018, 07:07 PM

Have you found a pup to replace him yet? If you have and its possible, they should meet while he can...a handsome fellow like him deserves the consideration. (Such things appear to be meaningful to dogs, at least I've found it so...they are far more sensitive than some folks realize.)

08-18-2018, 12:55 AM	#17
GBob01 Coonass Crusader Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: backwoods of south Louisiana Posts: 4,491	Had to have our two Sheltie mixes pit down this year. The 16 yo just got to that point of being to stubborn to give up, even though she could do much being half blind, half deaf and bad arthritis. We knew it was time. Our other 10yo developed anemia that would not respond to treatments. All the vet visits only gave her another two months. Sometimes it's hard to make the call, but we have to do it to spare them the suffering. Sorry to here about your big buddy there. __________________ I do not believe that the Democrats are single-handedly destroying this country. I know that they, like the Republicans, are using both hands! *III DEO VINDICE*

08-18-2018, 02:39 AM	#19
ErikD Mzungu Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: In the land of socialist nepotism and corruption. Posts: 6,340	I remember him as a very friendly, although massive, dog that was protective of the family. There is a lot of good advice here. Mainly that he deserves to be pain free, even though it will hurt you and the family. It sucks to hear it, but don’t prolong his suffering unnecessarily. Loosing a dog, no matter the cause, is really tough. Tougher than one would think. Perhaps it is due to their unconditional love for us. __________________ ------------------------------------------- Cut along dotted line, discard top part.

08-18-2018, 05:08 AM	#20
Sanders Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 66,449	Sorry to hear about your big buddy. The below cartoon always makes me feel a little better when I think about the pups I've had... __________________ "The truly dangerous man dresses inconspicuously and is soft- spoken. He walks away from most confrontations. The only time you learn that the truly dangerous man is mad at you is a split second before you die, for he never fights. He only kills. The truly dangerous man knows that fighting is what children do and killing is what men do." - Charley Reese 1986 3

08-18-2018, 06:38 PM	#25
500grains Soldier of Allah Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crackerland Posts: 31,662	__________________ Racism will keep you alive.

08-18-2018, 06:42 PM	#29
Pogo Mystic Knight of the Sea Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Swamp Posts: 81,967	Beautiful beast. __________________ .................................................. ....................................… *We have met the enemy, and he is us!*

08-18-2018, 12:42 AM	#16
10 Bears Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: E-Da-How Posts: 137,846	So sorry to hear about your big family friend Boris. That's the hardest thing in the world to have to make the ultimate decision.

08-18-2018, 01:28 AM	#18
cerberus Dud Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 2,507	I am one lucky sumbitch. I've had quite a few dogs, and I've never had to make the decision to put them down. Either I came home from work and they were gone, or I woke up and they had passed. Sir, I'm sorry for both you and your friend, and the decision you may have to make. Meet them at the Rainbow Bridge. cerberus

08-18-2018, 07:18 AM	#21
backhoe310 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 836	Sorry to hear of this. Best thoughts for your pup and family.

08-18-2018, 03:57 PM	#23
BBill Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Indy Posts: 8,058	I feel your pain..I love my dogs more than most people!! You will be in my thoughts!!

08-18-2018, 05:27 PM	#24
Stalky Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 8,076	The Rainbow Bridge. They are forever young puppies when they cross.

08-18-2018, 06:39 PM	#27
500grains Soldier of Allah Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crackerland Posts: 31,662

08-18-2018, 07:07 PM	#30
Diesel 88888888 slug Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 35,822	Have you found a pup to replace him yet? If you have and its possible, they should meet while he can...a handsome fellow like him deserves the consideration. (Such things appear to be meaningful to dogs, at least I've found it so...they are far more sensitive than some folks realize.) __________________ Diesel 88888888 Duty is Action; Fight Or Die! Fight Or I'll Kill You Myself!

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