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critter
Inner circle
Spokane, WA
2334 Posts
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Posted: Jan 20, 2012 3:32am
I know this might sound silly when people in this section are talking about family illnesses, but I just had to have my dog put to sleep. He was a golden retriever and he was a good dog. I'm pretty depressed about it.
Our girl got him when she was 4 and she is also really upset.
I throw stuff.
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Ichi-go ichi-e
"Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage."
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stoneunhinged
Inner circle
Göttingen
3005 Posts
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Posted: Jan 20, 2012 3:44am
It's not silly. Our pets may not be human, but they are true members of our families.
When I had to put my last dog to sleep I was also extremely upset about it. On the other hand, as I watched him take his last breath I realized that his pain and suffering was leaving him, and I knew I had done the right thing.
Keep your heads up, and take care of that girl.
An idealistic, obsequious, sycophantic Mai-Ling kisser-upper....
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critter
Inner circle
Spokane, WA
2334 Posts
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Posted: Jan 20, 2012 3:50am
That's how it was with him too. He was suffering from a bone tumor in his skull. I really didn't want to take him in but he had a seizure and when I took him and he got the shot and was going to sleep I knew he felt better.
Thanks.
I throw stuff.
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Ichi-go ichi-e
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-Theodore Roosevelt
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Ron Reid
Inner circle
Phoenix, Arizona
2677 Posts
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Posted: Jan 20, 2012 9:13pm
Hi Critter:
I just want you to know I understand what you're feeling now; I've had to put to sleep both my beloved dogs the last couple of years. I truely loved them.
Ron
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Andrew Zuber
Inner circle
Manhattan Beach, CA
2403 Posts
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Posted: Jan 20, 2012 9:35pm
That's awful - I too know the feeling. My pets have always been more like family members and it's incredibly tragic when you lose one. Golden retrievers are amazing dogs too. I'm so sorry to hear it...at least he's resting peacefully now. Always harder on those left behind, but he's healed now 
"I'm sorry - if you were right, I would agree with you." -Robin Williams, Awakenings
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critter
Inner circle
Spokane, WA
2334 Posts
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Posted: Jan 21, 2012 12:53am
Thank you.
I hated bringing him in but once it was done it felt like he was at peace.
He's had a bone tumor on his skull for a while. We figured he'd have a bit longer than he did but then he had a bad siezure last night so we had to take him in.
He was the lead dog of the family so the Scotties are going to be rudderless until they get used to him not being around.
I throw stuff.
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Ichi-go ichi-e
"Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage."
-Theodore Roosevelt
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Mary Mowder
Inner circle
2000 Posts
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Posted: Jan 21, 2012 1:29am
Critter, You loved him well and he will be remembered.
Not a bad life for a Dog.
-Mary
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critter
Inner circle
Spokane, WA
2334 Posts
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Posted: Jan 21, 2012 4:41am
Thanks.
I throw stuff.
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Ichi-go ichi-e
"Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage."
-Theodore Roosevelt
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manal
Inner circle
York ,PA.
1332 Posts
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Posted: Jan 22, 2012 2:48pm
I empathize with you and am sorry for your loss.
My son has a service dog and though not human she is a part of this family.
Jim
Life is too important to take seriously.
james@jamesmanalli.com
www.jamesmanalli.com
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critter
Inner circle
Spokane, WA
2334 Posts
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Posted: Jan 22, 2012 7:45pm
There was a lady in one of my classes who had a service dog. Those dogs are amazing. I always thought of them as just workers before, but this dog was still a dog. When she was taking notes the dog (Buster was his name) would sniff around my backpack like any other dog. His owner even gave me permission to pet him when he wasn't busy.
I throw stuff.
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Ichi-go ichi-e
"Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage."
-Theodore Roosevelt
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stoneunhinged
Inner circle
Göttingen
3005 Posts
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Posted: Jan 23, 2012 12:38pm
Service dogs are proof that there is a special relationship between humans and dogs (as if any science were necessary). But if you are into science, the special relationship between dogs and humans is well established.
I suppose (ahem!) that there might maybe could be a similar-lesser-sort-of-in-the-neighborhood relationship between humans and cats. I'm not judgmental.
But dogs and humans? FAMILY TIME!
Critter, how's your girl doing? She holding up to the loss?
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critter
Inner circle
Spokane, WA
2334 Posts
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Posted: Jan 23, 2012 2:29pm
She's been at her biological Dad's place since the day after so we'll see when she gets home tonight. Thanks for asking.
Also, his ashes are supposed to be delivered today.
I throw stuff.
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Ichi-go ichi-e
"Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage."
-Theodore Roosevelt
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critter
Inner circle
Spokane, WA
2334 Posts
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Posted: Jan 23, 2012 10:48pm
They dropped off his ashes and everybody cried. Otherwise, Bee seems to be handling it well.
I throw stuff.
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Ichi-go ichi-e
"Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage."
-Theodore Roosevelt
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Donal Chayce
Inner circle
The City of Angels
1771 Posts
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Posted: Jan 24, 2012 8:11pm
The Last Battle
If it should be that I grow frail and weak
and pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this--the last battle--can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
Don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
What is to come can hold no fears
You'd not want me to suffer, so.
When the time comes, please let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me til the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
it is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close--we two--these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.
Author unknown
The MacGician ®
***********
The fates lead him who will...him who won't, they drag.
-Seneca
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critter
Inner circle
Spokane, WA
2334 Posts
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Posted: Jan 25, 2012 1:50am
Thank you Donal. That was very much of very much.
I throw stuff.
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Ichi-go ichi-e
"Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage."
-Theodore Roosevelt
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Pakar Ilusi
Inner circle
4631 Posts
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Posted: Jan 25, 2012 2:53am
So sorry to hear this bro...
My thoughts go out to you and yours.
I am sure he is running free where he is happy now. 
"Dreams aren't a matter of Chance but a matter of Choice." -DC-
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critter
Inner circle
Spokane, WA
2334 Posts
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Posted: Jan 25, 2012 1:12pm
Thanks bro.
I throw stuff.
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Ichi-go ichi-e
"Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage."
-Theodore Roosevelt
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Dougini
Inner circle
I have killed more topics with my
4523 Posts
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Posted: Jan 26, 2012 2:18pm
Critter, I can relate.
Before I became homeless last year I had a cat named Mindi. I left her with my landlord before coming to Maine from Florida. He recently informed me she died. That cat was my best friend! I don't know if I can get another cat again.
My ten year old black tomcat Spooky died several years ago, and that devastated me! I just can't take losing a pet any more. As a single guy, it's tough. Being alone after that takes getting used to. Sorry for your loss Critter!
Doug
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critter
Inner circle
Spokane, WA
2334 Posts
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Posted: Jan 26, 2012 4:34pm
Thank you Doug. I feel your pain as well. My Sphinx, Talma (named after the Queen of Coins, of course), is the most amazing animal there's ever been. I hope she lives forever, because I don't know if I could handle that one.
I throw stuff.
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Ichi-go ichi-e
"Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage."
-Theodore Roosevelt
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Dennis Michael
Inner circle
Atco, NJ
5971 Posts
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Posted: Feb 1, 2012 6:42am
We are in the same boat Critter. Last night, we lost our dog too.
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Pakar Ilusi
Inner circle
4631 Posts
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Posted: Feb 1, 2012 7:10am
Quote:
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On 2012-02-01 06:42, Dennis Michael wrote:
We are in the same boat Critter. Last night, we lost our dog too.
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So sorry for your loss. 
"Dreams aren't a matter of Chance but a matter of Choice." -DC-
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critter
Inner circle
Spokane, WA
2334 Posts
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Posted: Feb 1, 2012 1:36pm
Quote:
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On 2012-02-01 06:42, Dennis Michael wrote:
We are in the same boat Critter. Last night, we lost our dog too.
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I'm sorry man. It's tough.
I throw stuff.
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Ichi-go ichi-e
"Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage."
-Theodore Roosevelt
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Bob1Dog
Inner circle
Wife: It's me or this houseful of
1237 Posts
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Posted: Feb 24, 2012 12:24am
Critter, I had my seventeen-year old border collie put down three years ago and I still grieve over her. My wife and I don't have children and she was my baby. It's so sad. We had her cremated and she's right behind me as I write this. I loved her and I miss her. The pain will go away, but you'll never forget.
Have you ever read the Rainboow Bridge? If not, don't't google it, just let me know and I'll send it to you. bewt, bob
What if the Hokey Pokey really IS what it's all about? 
My neighbor rang my doorbell at 2:30 a.m. this morning, can you believe that, 2:30 a.m.!? Lucky for him I was still up playing my drums.
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Bob1Dog
Inner circle
Wife: It's me or this houseful of
1237 Posts
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Posted: Feb 24, 2012 12:25am
Best
What if the Hokey Pokey really IS what it's all about?
My neighbor rang my doorbell at 2:30 a.m. this morning, can you believe that, 2:30 a.m.!? Lucky for him I was still up playing my drums.
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critter
Inner circle
Spokane, WA
2334 Posts
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Posted: Feb 24, 2012 12:42am
Thank you Bob. I have not read the Rainbow Bridge.
I throw stuff.
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Ichi-go ichi-e
"Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage."
-Theodore Roosevelt
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Bob1Dog
Inner circle
Wife: It's me or this houseful of
1237 Posts
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Posted: Feb 24, 2012 1:47am
Critter, go here......
http://rainbowsbridge.com/Poem.htm
What if the Hokey Pokey really IS what it's all about?
My neighbor rang my doorbell at 2:30 a.m. this morning, can you believe that, 2:30 a.m.!? Lucky for him I was still up playing my drums.
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critter
Inner circle
Spokane, WA
2334 Posts
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Posted: Feb 24, 2012 2:26am
There was a quote from that on the card that came with his ashes. Nice to see the full version. Thanks.
I throw stuff.
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Ichi-go ichi-e
"Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage."
-Theodore Roosevelt
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Bob1Dog
Inner circle
Wife: It's me or this houseful of
1237 Posts
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Posted: Feb 24, 2012 12:05pm
It's been around a long time and there are numerous versions, but essentially the message is the same
What if the Hokey Pokey really IS what it's all about?
My neighbor rang my doorbell at 2:30 a.m. this morning, can you believe that, 2:30 a.m.!? Lucky for him I was still up playing my drums.
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ibraa
New user
United Kingdom
51 Posts
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Posted: Feb 24, 2012 6:18pm
I'm sure he is in dog heaven now 
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