Join Early Retirement Today
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Re: I had to put my dog down
Old 02-27-2007, 04:39 PM   #21
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,528
Re: I had to put my dog down

I am sorry for your loss. It is definitely not easy. Remember the good times.
Dreamer is offline   Reply With Quote
Join the #1 Early Retirement and Financial Independence Forum Today - It's Totally Free!

Are you planning to be financially independent as early as possible so you can live life on your own terms? Discuss successful investing strategies, asset allocation models, tax strategies and other related topics in our online forum community. Our members range from young folks just starting their journey to financial independence, military retirees and even multimillionaires. No matter where you fit in you'll find that Early-Retirement.org is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with our members, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create a retirement blog, send private messages and so much, much more!

Re: I had to put my dog down
Old 02-27-2007, 04:43 PM   #22
Recycles dryer sheets
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 83
Re: I had to put my dog down

I wanted you to know you're in my thoughts...I'm sorry for your loss!
__________________
"It's not that I dislike people, it's that I'm so tired of them."--Ryokan (Japanese Zen Monk-Hermit)
Leslie is offline   Reply With Quote
Re: I had to put my dog down
Old 02-27-2007, 05:14 PM   #23
Full time employment: Posting here.
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 577
Re: I had to put my dog down


Helen, I'm so sorry about losing your beloved Lucy. My Charlie died four years ago and I think about him every day. Take care. -kate
kat is offline   Reply With Quote
Re: I had to put my dog down
Old 02-27-2007, 05:30 PM   #24
Recycles dryer sheets
LeatherneckPA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Williamsport
Posts: 489
Re: I had to put my dog down

Quote:
Originally Posted by Rich_in_Tampa
... it's not "just" a dog...
Absolutely not! Somebody else said it best, "our furry kids". I grieve for you, Helen. I'm seconding Chris and ladelfina, pound puppies are eternally grateful, especially the middle aged ones that nobody wants 'cause they aren't cute little puppies.
__________________
"Iron" Mike - Semper Fi
Jack of all trades; Master of none.
LeatherneckPA is offline   Reply With Quote
Re: I had to put my dog down
Old 02-27-2007, 07:04 PM   #25
Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Dawg52's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Central MS/Orange Beach, AL
Posts: 9,067
Re: I had to put my dog down

I got my dog 6 years ago and she is the first one I have owned since I was a teenager. I sure hate the thought of having to put her down one day. Sorry for your lost.
__________________
Retired 3/31/2007@52
Investing style: Full time wuss.
Dawg52 is offline   Reply With Quote
Re: I had to put my dog down
Old 02-27-2007, 08:04 PM   #26
Full time employment: Posting here.
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 714
Re: I had to put my dog down

Helen ... so sorry for your loss. I've had dogs all of my adult life, and lost quite a few now. They are wonderful animals.

Enjoy your remaining friend, for now ... perhaps, after your traveling days, you'll be able to find another friend or two ...
Craig is offline   Reply With Quote
Re: I had to put my dog down
Old 03-05-2007, 12:43 PM   #27
Full time employment: Posting here.
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 608
Re: I had to put my dog down


Hope all you suffering from canine bereavement enjoy this (and that it's
not a re-post):

The Purpose of a Dog - from a 4 yr. old

Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year old Irish
Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their
little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker and they were hoping for
a miracle.

I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we
couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia
procedure for the old dog in their home.

As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good
for the four-year old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though
Shane might learn something from the experience.

The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family
surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time,
that I wondered if he understood what was going o n. Within a few minutes,
Bel ker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's
transition without any difficulty or confusion

We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the
sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.

Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why."

Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me.
I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.

He said, "People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life - -
like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?"
The four-year-old continued, "Well, dogs already know how to do that, so
they don't have to stay as long."

JohnEyles is offline   Reply With Quote
Re: I had to put my dog down
Old 03-05-2007, 07:51 PM   #28
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Helen's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Portland
Posts: 2,038
Re: I had to put my dog down

Thank you all. The kindness on this board is overwhelming.
Helen is offline   Reply With Quote
Re: I had to put my dog down
Old 03-07-2007, 10:54 AM   #29
Full time employment: Posting here.
citrine's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 984
Re: I had to put my dog down


I am so sorry for your loss.....I went through this with my cat, Micro on Jan 5, 2007 and there is not a day that goes by that my heart does not ache for him.
The only way that I could go on is to keep talking to him on a daily basis and put his picture everywhere.....it may sound a bit silly, but it helps me to think that now he is my guardian angel.
citrine is offline   Reply With Quote
Re: I had to put my dog down
Old 03-07-2007, 03:29 PM   #30
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
thefed's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,203
Re: I had to put my dog down

sorry to hear about your loss. i often joke witht he fiance about geting rid of our increasingly expensive (Read:VET BILLS) mut, but i know deep inside i could never do it.

I put on a good front though!
thefed is offline   Reply With Quote
Re: I had to put my dog down
Old 03-08-2007, 03:24 AM   #31
Recycles dryer sheets
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 179
Re: I had to put my dog down

Helen: I know it can hurt so bad when you lose a pet. I have been through the same thing twice with my cats. There is an "emptiness" there that cannot be replaced so easily. Lucy will always be a part of you, and you will always have fond memories of her. I'm sure she must've felt very secure and happy with the love and care you gave her, too. Take care.
Toejam is offline   Reply With Quote
Re: I had to put my dog down
Old 03-08-2007, 06:27 AM   #32
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
 
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: No. California
Posts: 1,858
Re: I had to put my dog down

I'm so sorry about your dog. I have an older cat and I know some day.....
KB is online now   Reply With Quote
Re: I had to put my dog down
Old 03-08-2007, 05:55 PM   #33
Recycles dryer sheets
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 471
Re: I had to put my dog down

Helen,

Sorry to hear about your loss. Dogs are such wonderful friends and teach us what unconditional love is all about.

2soon
2soon2tell is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Anybody do Confirmation, Agility or Obedience with their dog? John Tuttle Other topics 8 03-06-2007 07:03 PM
Dog Park mickeyd Other topics 13 02-18-2007 10:07 PM
Where to put cash if you don't trust the market.... HBH FIRE and Money 46 12-19-2006 05:07 PM
Check your Diamond brand dog food cute fuzzy bunny Other topics 13 01-11-2006 07:05 AM
Dog Advice Needed cube_rat Other topics 32 01-09-2006 06:14 AM

» Quick Links

 
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 11:45 PM.
 
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.