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From: Devil's Island
That is so true. Glad to see this thread is back on topic. All I have to say is if anyone see's this happening, please try and step in.
I hate to say it but my grandparents were heartless bastards and did that to their very healthy, house broken, trained corgie. She was a doll and had been their companion for almost 15 years. She had plenty of life left in her and they just ended it. Why? Because they didnt want to walk her to go potty or clean up after her when they moved.
My parents lied to me telling me she passed of old age. One day it slipped and I have never looked at them the same again. I would have gladly taken her in and taken care of her myself.
I hate to say it but my grandparents were heartless bastards and did that to their very healthy, house broken, trained corgie. She was a doll and had been their companion for almost 15 years. She had plenty of life left in her and they just ended it. Why? Because they didnt want to walk her to go potty or clean up after her when they moved.
My parents lied to me telling me she passed of old age. One day it slipped and I have never looked at them the same again. I would have gladly taken her in and taken care of her myself.
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From: richmond
Sorry guys for what i wrote to get things up in a uproar.
I passed the poem/post to a few of my friends, and it slipped that one of the persons that i passed it to, they are sort of in the same situation with their dog. They bought it when she was little, and wanted a dog. Well, it's been years and they really don't want to keep it, so they just lock it in the basement. She told me when she read it, she ran downstairs, and cried hugging the dog.
hopefully they will start loving the dog like they use to.
I passed the poem/post to a few of my friends, and it slipped that one of the persons that i passed it to, they are sort of in the same situation with their dog. They bought it when she was little, and wanted a dog. Well, it's been years and they really don't want to keep it, so they just lock it in the basement. She told me when she read it, she ran downstairs, and cried hugging the dog.
hopefully they will start loving the dog like they use to.
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I apologize as well... I get testy late at night...
I have never gotten rid of any pet, nor has anyone in my family.
Our family pet sam lived to ripe old age and died unable to use the bathroom on his own, unable to see or hear. We buried him in the back yard and had a headstone made. I still tear up when I visit his grave.
"Macy" and her sisters (in pictures above) were found by the side of the road abandoned.
Everyone should also remember to neuter (sp?) or spay their animals unless they desire to have many more
I have never gotten rid of any pet, nor has anyone in my family.
Our family pet sam lived to ripe old age and died unable to use the bathroom on his own, unable to see or hear. We buried him in the back yard and had a headstone made. I still tear up when I visit his grave.
"Macy" and her sisters (in pictures above) were found by the side of the road abandoned.
Everyone should also remember to neuter (sp?) or spay their animals unless they desire to have many more
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Awwww....:grouphug: Now that's what I call a happy ending.
Ccarnel, I know how it is. My dog I posted above lost his bro last year. No problems, but they are both almost blind. Bandit (above) is still alive and has tumors (not painful, just noticable) and his muscle has deteriorated in his hind quarters.
He spends most of his day sleeping or laying down because you can tell it hurts him to get up or walk. However despite all teh pain it takes for him to get up, when my mom comes home from shopping, he still gets up and goes to greet her with kisses. After 16+ years, he still loves her enough to withstand all that pain and make her happy.
When he passes, he will be burried under our Almond tree next to his brother. Until then, we try our best to make his life as plesent and fulfilling as possible.
Ccarnel, I know how it is. My dog I posted above lost his bro last year. No problems, but they are both almost blind. Bandit (above) is still alive and has tumors (not painful, just noticable) and his muscle has deteriorated in his hind quarters.
He spends most of his day sleeping or laying down because you can tell it hurts him to get up or walk. However despite all teh pain it takes for him to get up, when my mom comes home from shopping, he still gets up and goes to greet her with kisses. After 16+ years, he still loves her enough to withstand all that pain and make her happy.
When he passes, he will be burried under our Almond tree next to his brother. Until then, we try our best to make his life as plesent and fulfilling as possible.
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From: Purple sky
[QUOTE]Originally posted by dkhl
Sorry guys for what i wrote to get things up in a uproar.
I passed the poem/post to a few of my friends, and it slipped that one of the persons that i passed it to, they are sort of in the same situation with their dog.
Sorry guys for what i wrote to get things up in a uproar.
I passed the poem/post to a few of my friends, and it slipped that one of the persons that i passed it to, they are sort of in the same situation with their dog.
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Aww....he's so cute raji!!!
And Purple_Sky, I may have volunteered at the shelter, but our town is relatively small so we had room for some animals. Also we had huge hearts and couldnt put animals to sleep. We did all we could to prolong their lives. Even if that meant shuffeling them from shelter to shelter. We knew it wasnt their fault.
The saddest one there though was this beautiful German Shepard "Lobo". He was captured in a drug raid and was trained to kill. However since noone could know what that one word was, he couldnt be adopted out.
When I first met him, he was viscious. Barking and snarling at the gate trying to get me. After months of taking care of the animals and going back and talking to him and giving him treats from home, he softened up to me. I was able to pet him and groom him and take care of him.
Unfortunately for him, because of his aggressiveness and not being able to change him to a gentle dog, he was unadoptable. He had a home at our shelter for 2 years. Only someone who lived far in the country and didnt get any visitors could adopt him...that day never came.
It was because of him I left. I couldnt be there when they had to get rid of him. He still lives on in my heart, and I will always remember him. OK, now I'm tearing up
And Purple_Sky, I may have volunteered at the shelter, but our town is relatively small so we had room for some animals. Also we had huge hearts and couldnt put animals to sleep. We did all we could to prolong their lives. Even if that meant shuffeling them from shelter to shelter. We knew it wasnt their fault.
The saddest one there though was this beautiful German Shepard "Lobo". He was captured in a drug raid and was trained to kill. However since noone could know what that one word was, he couldnt be adopted out.
When I first met him, he was viscious. Barking and snarling at the gate trying to get me. After months of taking care of the animals and going back and talking to him and giving him treats from home, he softened up to me. I was able to pet him and groom him and take care of him.
Unfortunately for him, because of his aggressiveness and not being able to change him to a gentle dog, he was unadoptable. He had a home at our shelter for 2 years. Only someone who lived far in the country and didnt get any visitors could adopt him...that day never came.
It was because of him I left. I couldnt be there when they had to get rid of him. He still lives on in my heart, and I will always remember him. OK, now I'm tearing up