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soultoshare -> RE: Mr Sensitivity (9/16/2007 8:50:32 AM)
Susan, I am so sorry to hear about Oscar. I had to put my dog down about 4 years ago....I'd had him for 12, he was 14. I stayed with him until he took his last breath, I petted his head and said goodbye, it broke my heart to watch him go, but he was getting sicker and sicker, his kidneys and liver were failing, I couldn't let him suffer. It was painless, and very quick. I couldn't handle taking him home with me, the vet did the disposal. As far as your neighbor, remember, what goes around comes around, and Karma will bite him in the ass one day. Ignoring him is the best thing to do right now, especially when you're mourning the loss of your baby. I've had to make the decision to put down three animals in my life, and lived thru it when I was growing up, and I swear, each time I had to let go, a part of my soul was ripped out, gone forever. You will heal in time, even tho it feels like you won't ever be able to think about getting another baby at all......but you will find that someday, you are ready for that step. For me, I have 3 kitties that own me, and I will be totally devastated when it comes their time to leave me. Like Oscar, they are my family, I talk to them, they talk back, (there are times I'm glad I don't speak fluent cat.....not sure I want to hear what they have to say about me!), they meet me at the door, they hog up most of my bed...and I will miss it terribly! Again, please accept my condolences, I know what it is you're facing. m

Rule -> RE: Mr Sensitivity (9/16/2007 8:50:49 AM)
Why spend so much money on a lost case? If I had a non curable terminal disease I would go for a long swim in the sea and play cards with any sharks or other fish that I met. Or I would dig a hole in the dunes and cover up after me. Or I would find someone that would honorably kill me in a duel of swords. I would not hand over my money to a useless physician. My sister spent thousands of euro's on treating the cancer of her dog. The dog died anyway from the cancer. My brother rues to have had a pet killed by the veterinarian. A bullet is a lot cheaper, he said. (And quicker and more merciful in my opinion.)

feastie -> RE: Mr Sensitivity (9/16/2007 8:52:12 AM)
Susan, I had a dog named Oscar once too. He was a black-and-tan, miniature dachshund. Absolutely the sweetest dog I've ever had. He died at home, while my parents were away, so I had to bury him myself. It was one of the most difficult things I've ever done. I know this is extremely tough for you. I know it hurts like hell. In reading everything you've posted that the doctor has said, I think you should ask the doctor to put him to sleep. You can be there with him and it's much kinder than letting him linger when his quality of life is so poor. You might even ask someone to go with you, to drive you, so that you don't have to drive yourself home afterward. Losing a pet is a very difficult thing, they are never "just a dog". My thoughts are with you. feast

SusanofO -> RE: Mr Sensitivity (9/16/2007 9:02:04 AM)
Thanks for the replies, people. Tommorrow is the big day. I appreciate the support. He keeps getting up and then laying down in his bed about every 30 seconds - it is apparent to me that he is very uncomfortable, but he refuses to let me put any pain meds in his mouth - he won't ingest anything, and it;s hard to even get him to drink water. So I just keep petting him a lot. I am gonna quit talking about it; but I do appreciate the support. - Susan

julietsierra -> RE: Mr Sensitivity (9/16/2007 9:17:44 AM)
Susan: I'm sorry about all that your puppy is going through and the decisions you have to make. May I offer a nice "snappy comeback" for the next time Mr Sensitive decides to "be neighborly?" "Please leave." Nothing more. Just "Please leave." It'll make the most impact without reducing you to his level at a time when you really can't be bothered. juliet

firmobeisance -> RE: Mr Sensitivity (9/16/2007 9:20:29 AM)
Susan, condolences. I killed my girl of 14 in June. The worst part was that I always told myself I would let her die a natural death. So, you can care for your pet, know it loves you and that a dog's only real goal is to be your companion. I am sure Oscar is concerned about leaving you alone, I can offer that you try to assure him he has been and continues to be just what you needed, now it is his time to be free. I'll be thinking about you tomorrow, good luck. Oh yeah, the dude with the missing heart, do you really need to make him feel worse?

winterlight -> RE: Mr Sensitivity (9/16/2007 9:26:07 AM)
I am so sorry to hear about your pet. For those of you that own an animal you are very special people. You are a godsend to these beautiful animals. They receive love, a home, devotion, and care from you all. The fact that after you have to put one of your best friends/buddies down due to so much pain and in time adopt another one is admirable. There is no point letting an animal suffer. You are their angels and they adore you for that. my favorite poem is Rainbow Bridge. Every time i read that i cry. The day i stop then i have lost what it means to be a compassionate, caring human being. Kudos to you all. Remember their memories, their love and affection!! :)

caitlyn -> RE: Mr Sensitivity (9/16/2007 9:53:13 AM)
Susan ... please make sure you remember to take care of yourself, during this very difficult time ... and may God bless you and ease both Oscar and your pain.

popeye1250 -> RE: Mr Sensitivity (9/16/2007 10:47:08 AM)
I was thinking one time that I might take Bubba to a Taxidermist when he goes. That way I could still have him around so to speak. I got him from the animal pound in Stratham, N.H. a few days before they would have put him down. He's a big Tomcat and very affectionate with people. When someone stops by the house he always comes out and checks them out and five minutes later he's rubbing up against them and they're patting him. And unless I close the bedroom door he's up on the bed with me within five minutes when I go to bed. Like someone else said it's probably good to have a friend or family member with you when they put him down. And try to focus on the positive, all the good memories you'll have of Oscar! Oh, and how lucky he was to have you as an owner! I remember you saying that you fed him "Chef Boyardee" out of the can and thought that was funny!

ownedgirlie -> RE: Mr Sensitivity (9/16/2007 11:43:50 AM)
Hey Susan, so sorry to hear about Oscar. What a loving owner you are, and I'm sure he loves you back, equally. Hugsss to you....

murmur -> RE: Mr Sensitivity (9/16/2007 12:31:50 PM)
Susan, my thoughts goes to you.[:(] I have a five years old labrador and i can see he is getting old. I've been told labrador flaws were their hips and with that problem, they're not able to walk anymore. Max (my dog) has become an important member of the family. There will be a hole in our lives when he'll pass away. i hope he does it peacefully. I hope the same thing for your Oscar smiles

SDFemDom4cuck -> RE: Mr Sensitivity (9/16/2007 12:48:48 PM)
Susan, If he won't ingest his pain meds there is a way to do it. Mr Ben would eat whatever ground meat I wrapped the pills in and then spit out the pill. My vet suggested I dissolve the meds in a small amount of water. The next part is a little difficult but necessary. Draw the liquid into a straw and cover the top of the straw with your finger to contain the liquid. Insert it into his mouth and down into his throat. Remove your finger and the liquid will drain out of the straw. This can be done with a syringe (without a needle) as well. Just make sure that you get it far enough down his throat so that he swallows it and can't spit it out. Dissolving the meds in liquid will also help them to be effective a little more quickly. I had to do this with Mr. Ben, it was always a bit of a struggle. By the time it was done I was usually in tears from having to force the meds down him. His being pain free was the goal however and worth the struggle it took to get him there. Edited to add: As far as your asshat neighbor is concerned I don't think he would even comprehend any smart ass remark or comeback anyone could come up with any way. Pointedly giving him the "look of death" and ignoring him would be more effective.

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