Putting my dog down today.....

[nickd308 0]

Well just got the news from my parents that were putting my dog Sandy down today. We've had this dog for 18 years so to say the least, i'm devastated. We got her when i was six so i really can't imagine not having her around. This SUCKS

[MedicYeti 96]

Sorry to hear that.

[67gtonut 847]

Sorry man......

[sirsloop 1]

Ehh...sorry to hear!! Most dog owners, including myself, have and will go through it again. I love having them around though... so many happy times.

[tj462nj 32]

very difficult thing to do Nick. I'm sure she brought many good times to you over those years. My condonsales.

[Don't Tread On Me 4]

I just went through the same situation last year. It's not easy but try to remember all the good times you and your pup had together.

[lunker 274]

My condolences. My 21 year old cat and my parents 17 year old dog were both put down recently. We grow as attached to them as they do to us. Try to Be happy Sandy was around as long as she was. That's a long time in dog years.

[nickd308 0]

thanks guys i appreciate it...definitely throwing back a few tonight in honor of my pup

[robot_hell 72]

Sorry to hear that, man. It's always tough losing man's best friend. What was the dog's name?

[sirsloop 1]

I'll pour one for Sandy!

[djg0770 481]

Been there, done that. Swore off dogs for a while - that lasted about 4 months...

[sirsloop 1]

Yeah man... once a dog person always a dog person. No amount of poop patrol and chewing holes in the couch will make me not want one.

[71ragtopgoat 23]

Man one of the worst feelings I ever had I my life is when I had to take my dog to get put down. It just does not seem fair that something so good lives such a short life. Dogs make us better people they remind us of what unconditional love and loyalty is about every day.

 

"The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven, not man's". ~Mark Twain,

[sirsloop 1]

certainly teach us patience and restraint too

[Guest]

Sorry to hear that... pets are awesome.. and you get so close to them.. you just have to tell yourself that they simply don't live as long as we do... so the good years you had together amount to a great life for her.. that is how I try to rationalize it at least..but unfortunately even with the rationalizing it doesnt make it hurt any less.. so really.. sorry to hear..

[Wolfy 51]

Nick I am truly sorry to hear but she had a very long and happy life. I have had to put a few cats down and.it is one of the toughest decisions in my life. I at least took some solace knowing I gave them a great life.

[robot_hell 72]

I'll pour one for Sandy!

 

 

How did I miss that?

 

Again, sorry to hear about Sandy. I'll be raising a glass too

[Krdshrk 3,878]

18 years? That's a nice long life for a dog. Sorry to hear that though.

[dave545 15]

sorry to hear about that man just try to keep ur head up and remember the fun times

[hopper 36]

That sucks , sorry to hear that , i will tell ya , it was one of the hardest things ive ever had to do when my dog went , i think i shed more tears for my dog then i did for some people when they passed !!!!!

[chefhunter34 1]

"There is one best place to bury a dog.

"If you bury him in this spot, he will

come to you when you call - come to you

...over the grim, dim frontier of death,

and down the well-remembered path,

and to your side again.

"And though you call a dozen living

dogs to heel, they shall not growl at

him, nor resent his coming,

for he belongs there.

"People may scoff at you, who see

no lightest blade of grass bent by his

footfall, who hear no whimper, people

who may never really have had a dog.

Smile at them, for you shall know

something that is hidden from them,

and which is well worth the knowing.

 

"The one best place to bury a good

dog is in the heart of his master."

 

--- Ben Hur Lampman ---

from the Portland Oregonian Sept. 11, 1925

[Sleeper 8]

I know how your feeling. But it sounds like Sandy had a great long life.

[tony357 386]

sorry for the loss... what breed was sandy?

[nickd308 0]

sorry for the loss... what breed was sandy?

 

she was a mutt, half lab half golden retriever. she went so quick. i couldn't even try to hold back the tears when her eyes closed. i definitely cried more for her than most people i knew who passed.

[junkmanted 54]

sorry to here it

[Maksim 1,504]

my condolences nick.

[raceruss2003 0]

Dogs are definitely a man's best friend. I know my one year old pitbull had no problem snuggling on the couch last night when my wife and I got in an argument...LOL Putting one down is one of the hardest things to do as everyone above mentioned. Keep your head up man.

[savageshooter 10]

My condolences. Been there several times, it's a horrible feeling.

[jermz1987 243]

Sorry to hear that. Ive had my Boxer sonny for 12 years now. Its hard to explain the attachment that we get to our pets. Only people with pets can truly understand. Sorry for your loss.

[Z71 4]

sad news indeed,Ive been there...