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Offline MrsSmith

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Sad weekend at our house
« on: January 28, 2012, 06:45:33 AM »
Our old Scottie dog, the dog I brought home after losing my parents, will have to be put to sleep either today or Monday.  He's spent the last three days at the vet.  They initially thought his kidneys were failing, and that a couple days on IV would flush them well enough that he could be OK on a controlled diet.  He wasn't responding, so they did an ultrasound and found masses on his kidneys, bladder and liver.  I couldn't have them take him out of that cold steel cage and put him right to sleep, so brought him home for at least a little while.

When we got here, he actually ran to be with the other dogs, ran outside to go potty, and then came in and laid down in his favorite spot, on the thickest rug in the house.  There he still is, all covered up with a towel because he was shivering earlier.  The pain meds obviously are helping a lot, but I know it won't help for long, not with his kidneys gone. 

I'm trying to nerve myself up to take him back in this morning instead of waiting until Monday.  It'll be best for him, I know.  Just hate it
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Re: Sad weekend at our house
« Reply #1 on: January 28, 2012, 07:48:55 AM »
Pet owners all go through this. It's not a good feeling at all.

I think it comes down to the decision of what the owner wants vs. what's best for the dog.
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Re: Sad weekend at our house
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2012, 08:08:28 AM »
Quote from: CG6468 on January 28, 2012, 07:48:55 AM
Pet owners all go through this. It's not a good feeling at all.

I think it comes down to the decision of what the owner wants vs. what's best for the dog.
Yep.  Just couldn't see leaving him there and having it done right away.  It was best to let him come back home for at least a little while.  We will see how the morning goes, whether we let him go today, or let him stay here all weekend.
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Re: Sad weekend at our house
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2012, 08:12:46 AM »
It's sad, but alas we pet owners must endure it, for all the good we got out of them for so many years before.
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Re: Sad weekend at our house
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2012, 08:27:33 AM »
I'm sorry. :grouphug:

That's the hardest part of pet ownership, but bringing him home for a while was wonderful.
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Re: Sad weekend at our house
« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2012, 08:51:18 AM »
I'm truly sorry.  We had to let our beloved Scotti go some years back.  It still hurts.

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Re: Sad weekend at our house
« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2012, 09:06:14 AM »
Quote from: Flame on January 28, 2012, 08:27:33 AM
I'm sorry. :grouphug:

That's the hardest part of pet ownership, but bringing him home for a while was wonderful.

Absolutely. So sorry, Mrs S. It's very, very hard at a time like this.
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Re: Sad weekend at our house
« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2012, 09:12:07 AM »
Quote from: MrsSmith on January 28, 2012, 06:45:33 AM
Our old Scottie dog, the dog I brought home after losing my parents, will have to be put to sleep either today or Monday.  He's spent the last three days at the vet.  They initially thought his kidneys were failing, and that a couple days on IV would flush them well enough that he could be OK on a controlled diet.  He wasn't responding, so they did an ultrasound and found masses on his kidneys, bladder and liver.  I couldn't have them take him out of that cold steel cage and put him right to sleep, so brought him home for at least a little while.

When we got here, he actually ran to be with the other dogs, ran outside to go potty, and then came in and laid down in his favorite spot, on the thickest rug in the house.  There he still is, all covered up with a towel because he was shivering earlier.  The pain meds obviously are helping a lot, but I know it won't help for long, not with his kidneys gone. 

I'm trying to nerve myself up to take him back in this morning instead of waiting until Monday.  It'll be best for him, I know.  Just hate it

MrsSmith, Scotties are weird dogs, ultra smart and when we got our puppy were told stubborn to train.   Not our little guy, he took 3rd. in place at Pebble Beach AKC show over others that had paid trainers and groomers.   Just a house pet fancy that.

I sent my Scottie by plane to my parents as we were moving cross country with a Saint Bernard and 4 kids---Flew him out of Sanfrancisco to Boston, I wrapped a bath towel around my body and wore it for 2 days and each of the kids slept with the towel for another 2 days.     This went into the crate he was to fly in, our scent.

Mom and Dad drove the 50 miles to Boston to meet the plane and were told there was a mix up, the dog had gone to Chicago.    My parents sat for 6 hours in the airport waiting to get the dog and when finally the plane came in they watched as the cargo was unloaded and saw the kennel fall off the baggage cart to the tarmac.   They both ran out and retrieved the dog, Kennel upside down-------Back then no one would stop anyone.

Dad a big animal lover got the dog out of the kennel and he told me the dog planted his body on his car tire and peed a quart or more.   Dad was in love with the Scottie.   I could not take him back, would have broken his heart.

Reading about your Scottie brings back such memories for me, Damn breed is like like a heart worm, they boar into ones heart and remain there for life.

God sent the dogs to be with us for a reason, when life gets bad and those people that make life difficult for you the dog is there to be loyal and true.  I send my condolences and sympathy to you,     You were blessed by God to have had the years of selfless devotion, and a friend to lean on.    

BTW my Scottie could not swim for some reason, told Dad that and he ignored the idea, all dogs can swim he said.  Then came the time he threw a stick into the lake and the poor dog sank chasing it, sank like a rock, dad with a heart condition had to dive in to rescue him.    
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Re: Sad weekend at our house
« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2012, 09:22:58 AM »
Tough decision that most of us have been through so we definitely feel your pain.

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Re: Sad weekend at our house
« Reply #9 on: January 28, 2012, 09:32:08 AM »
My heart hurts for you Mrs. S.

Sending prayers and hugs.
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Re: Sad weekend at our house
« Reply #10 on: January 28, 2012, 11:55:28 AM »
I've never really been so attached to a pet that I've found it at all difficult or all that sad to have them put down.  However, I will say this: I do understand and empathize with your situation, but don't let your personal attachment to your pets get in the way of relieving them of their pain and suffering.  If you truly love your pets, you will say your goodbyes and let them go when it is their time to go.  Prolonging their suffering because you can't let them go is not love -- it's selfishness.  We, as humans, are capable of rising above that and making the hard decisions out of love.  Be grateful for the time you've had with your pet, not sorrowful for the time you will be losing.
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Re: Sad weekend at our house
« Reply #11 on: January 28, 2012, 12:14:28 PM »
I'm so sorry. :bawl:
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Re: Sad weekend at our house
« Reply #12 on: January 28, 2012, 12:41:33 PM »
Quote from: nunuvyurbiznez on January 28, 2012, 11:55:28 AM
I've never really been so attached to a pet that I've found it at all difficult or all that sad to have them put down.  However, I will say this: I do understand and empathize with your situation, but don't let your personal attachment to your pets get in the way of relieving them of their pain and suffering.  If you truly love your pets, you will say your goodbyes and let them go when it is their time to go.  Prolonging their suffering because you can't let them go is not love -- it's selfishness.  We, as humans, are capable of rising above that and making the hard decisions out of love.  Be grateful for the time you've had with your pet, not sorrowful for the time you will be losing.

I read your introductory "thread" and I find this pontifical statement to be just as insufferable as your introductory thread was.

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Back to the expressions of support and empathy for MrsSmith. She has enough to contend with than to have to read your drivel too.
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Re: Sad weekend at our house
« Reply #13 on: January 28, 2012, 01:00:51 PM »
I recently had to make that decision for my pet of 15 years. I'm still grieving but I often tell myself many of the same things our new poster, nun, has said. Sometimes it helps.  :bawl:
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Re: Sad weekend at our house
« Reply #14 on: January 28, 2012, 01:02:10 PM »
Thanks for all your kind wishes!  Scottie was my Dad's dog, his companion after he was put into a wheelchair by a car wreck.  He came home with us after Mom and Dad died, so of course, it's really hard to see him in such bad shape.  I had thought I'd take him to the vet this morning, but he slept well all night, drank a little this morning, and wanted to go out when the other dogs did.  When he came back in, he actually thought about eating a little, but don't think he managed it.  He is now laying in one of his favorite spots, right in front of my chair, and seems quite comfortable with the pain and anti-nausea meds in him.  I already told my boss that I'd probably be late for work Monday, and he is OK with that, so we'll let him have the weekend home and then let him go Monday morning.  

I think he is really happy that we didn't just leave him there Friday.  Imagine feeling terrible and having the person you trust take you somewhere where strangers lock you in a cage, run IV's in your arm, and stuff pills down your throat every few hours.  Then when your person finally comes back, she doesn't even take you home!!  It would be horrible for him, he would have felt so abandoned.  He quite obviously was happy to be back here when we got through the front door.  Of course, when I take him back Monday, I'll hold him while they give him the shot, and bring him back home before I go to work.  (Suppose we'd better dig a hole this afternoon.)

Vesta, you are so right about Scotties.  They are the toughest little critters on earth, (after all, they were bred to go down badger holes), and they definitely take your heart!  This little guy of ours was chewed up by a pit bull a couple years ago, it took our vet almost 2 hours to staple the biggest holes shut.  We were sure we would lose him then, but he pulled through.  He even put some good size holes on the pit bull that attacked him.
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Re: Sad weekend at our house
« Reply #15 on: January 28, 2012, 03:12:31 PM »
I'm so sorry Mrs. Smith. 
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Re: Sad weekend at our house
« Reply #16 on: January 28, 2012, 03:22:49 PM »
Two years ago I lost one of my Yorkies, also from kidney failure. The vet said she was not in any pain, just goingto be sleepy most of the time a she was slowly being poisoned. There was no chance of recovery. She was 15.

I didn't put her to sleep immediately. I waited four days. My wife and I spent most of that time laying next to her and caressing her. I wasn't ready to say goodby.

I was devastated.

I feel your pain and am truly sorry.
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Re: Sad weekend at our house
« Reply #17 on: January 28, 2012, 05:05:40 PM »
I'm so sorry, Mrs. Smith.  I never had pets as a child and never understood what it felt like to lose one until about ten years ago and it's such a helpless feeling. 

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Re: Sad weekend at our house
« Reply #18 on: January 28, 2012, 07:57:00 PM »
Quote from: nunuvyurbiznez on January 28, 2012, 11:55:28 AM
I've never really been so attached to a pet that I've found it at all difficult or all that sad to have them put down.  However, I will say this: I do understand and empathize with your situation, but don't let your personal attachment to your pets get in the way of relieving them of their pain and suffering.  If you truly love your pets, you will say your goodbyes and let them go when it is their time to go.  Prolonging their suffering because you can't let them go is not love -- it's selfishness.  We, as humans, are capable of rising above that and making the hard decisions out of love.  Be grateful for the time you've had with your pet, not sorrowful for the time you will be losing.

Concur--this was kind of a dick statement.  Compassion is obviously not your strong point.

I put down one of the family cats recently, Bear.  The girl child found him one morning, weak, panting, and cold. 

It turned out his heart was nearly 3X normal size due to a virus, a fairly common one I learned later that morning.  That was causing him to not be able to get oxygen, and his lungs were filling up with fluid. 

Nothing the vets could do.  Scoobie and I said goodbye to him in the vet's operating area.  I still remember him giving me a sad meow, as if to say, "Please don't leave me like this."  It's the first time I've cried since my father died.  And I rarely cry.  Ever.

They ARE parts of our family, like it or not.  They give us unconditional love, and all they ask in return is a small portion of the love they give us and gentle care.  Letting one go, even when they're suffering, still hurts.

Mrs. Smith, you have our prayers and thoughts in your difficult time.
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Re: Sad weekend at our house
« Reply #19 on: January 28, 2012, 08:18:56 PM »
Mrs Smith, I'm so sorry but glad that the little guy is doing ok so far through the weekend. We really feel your pain, as we lost 2 of our 3 greyhounds in 2011. It broke our hearts.

You were right to bring him home. Xena was euthanized the day after Thanksgiving. Our vet here in Florida didn't have time to see her, told us to bring her in on that Friday after Thanksgiving and leave her there all day til he had time to see her. We were supposed to bring her early in the morning. I refused and got a new vet.

The grim diagnosis is a real blow, but we know what we have to do to spare them more pain. It's just not as clinical as our new member said. I don't bitch slap much, but mine was #7 for that person.

We'll be thinking of you this weekend and you will be in our prayers.  :grouphug:
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Re: Sad weekend at our house
« Reply #20 on: January 28, 2012, 08:24:17 PM »
Quote from: SaintLouieWoman on January 28, 2012, 08:18:56 PM
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Re: Sad weekend at our house
« Reply #21 on: January 28, 2012, 08:27:10 PM »
Sorry to hear this Mrs. Smith but you'll do what is right. :(
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Re: Sad weekend at our house
« Reply #22 on: January 28, 2012, 08:37:35 PM »
Quote from: SaintLouieWoman on January 28, 2012, 08:18:56 PM
Mrs Smith, I'm so sorry but glad that the little guy is doing ok so far through the weekend. We really feel your pain, as we lost 2 of our 3 greyhounds in 2011. It broke our hearts.

You were right to bring him home. Xena was euthanized the day after Thanksgiving. Our vet here in Florida didn't have time to see her, told us to bring her in on that Friday after Thanksgiving and leave her there all day til he had time to see her. We were supposed to bring her early in the morning. I refused and got a new vet.

The grim diagnosis is a real blow, but we know what we have to do to spare them more pain. It's just not as clinical as our new member said. I don't bitch slap much, but mine was #7 for that person.

We'll be thinking of you this weekend and you will be in our prayers.  :grouphug:
I would never leave a dog (or any other animal) to be put to sleep without me, either.  It's the least we can do for them after all they do for us.  I was so sorry to hear about your greys, I know how much you went through to keep the darlings. 
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« Reply #23 on: January 28, 2012, 08:39:28 PM »
I do appreciate all the kind comments!  You guys are the best.
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Re: Sad weekend at our house
« Reply #24 on: January 28, 2012, 08:59:01 PM »
I'm so sorry, Mrs.Smith, and I'm praying God eases your heart as He lights the way to the Rainbow Bridge for your little guy.  How happy he will be to see your Dad again.
Monday I'm due to hear the verdict on my 14-year old mixed retriever/spitz/chow, Sandy.  She's got lumps everywhere that are huge, and the vet thinks her spleen is involved.  We ran the tests Friday and I'm expecting the vet to call if not Monday, then Tuesday.  Just lost my Casey hound to splenic and liver cancer this past April, and Dominic my mini schnauzer in Oct 2010 to pancreatic cancer.

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