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12/23/2004 09:18:45 PM · #1 |
Tough deal, been there...not much fun.
Good luck. |
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12/23/2004 08:25:57 PM · #2 |
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12/23/2004 05:19:51 PM · #3 |
| To anyone i may have offended - i apologize for making such a quick, rash reply - it's true i don't know what it's like to lose a pet but, like i said, i was just being rash - i don't want to get on anyone's bad side and i'm here to try to get better at digital photography, and next time if it means staying out of the general discussion forum, then i'll do that - again, i apologize. |
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12/23/2004 10:49:40 AM · #4 |
When my dog died a year ago, I got nothing but the kindest of words from the dp community. The people around me, were a different story, and I encountered many Justin-like comments. All of those people shared something in common - they weren't pet owners, or they were but never had to put their pet down.
My family now knows firsthand how painful the loss of a pet can be, and can relate more when a friend of ours goes through the same.
The memories will comfort you for years to come,
My condolences,
Dave |
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12/23/2004 10:05:26 AM · #5 |
Ah. Somewhere in the midst of community and family I had a sneaking suspicion that somone would either take the high road of 'do everything you can till you are broke and the dog is half cyborg' to save him or as Justin so aptly put, 'get over it'.
Interestingly enough, his words did not affect me in the least. I was not upset about them, nor did I put any more weight in them than I do a few 1 votes on my submissions. The world is full of trolls and they do what they can to bring others down, but it is the support of the others and the knowledge that the trolls have no real power over us that let me say today, "I feel real sorry for you Justin."
I wonder who it is that you strive to have love you and does not return the love. I feel more sorry for the loss in your life than in mine. I will have the memories of a faithful and loving dog who comforted me when I was sick and stood by me as my mother went through cancer. I will remember coming home every day to that child-like friend who literally would stand up on hind legs and hug me because he was so happy to see me. I will have that lame picture and I will have the words of so many here who were able to help comfort me during a trying time.
I see that you have none of that in your life and wish so much to have it but do not understand the first thing about making it happen. I feel sorry that you are missing that. Go read a good book, the Bible, the Torah, the Koran or maybe something like How to win Friends and Influence People, even a few days worth of Mutt and Jeff perhaps.
I will so curse you with this for your words of spite: May God bring such love and true, close friends into your life this coming year that you shudder to wonder who you once were before meeting them. Merry Christmas.
Message edited by author 2004-12-23 21:29:55.
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12/23/2004 09:12:14 AM · #6 |
It looks like Justin's post was removed from this thread. I may recommend that all those that included the post as a quote in their post go back and edit your own post so that there is little to no trace of it at all. Just a thought. Thanks.
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12/23/2004 08:55:54 AM · #7 |
I'm with eptasdi, it's not worth the time to even finish reading his post after seeing "get over it." Ignore it and move on.
JD, I lost a dog earlier this year as well. Even though it wasn't even a dog that lived with me the pain was very real. His sister is the one that lives with us and seeing her gray hair at the age of 15 you can't help but try to prepare yourself for the inevitable. Remember that everyone grieves in different ways so whatever you're feeling, or not feeling is completely okay. If it takes you 1 week or a year to get begin to deal with the loss its okay. I just hope that you have enough pictures, toys and left over treats to help you remember the good memories. The memories hurt right now but they will soon turn to comforting thoughts. Take care JD.
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12/23/2004 08:54:07 AM · #8 |
Just a reminder, please don't post insulting messages in this forum, and don't quote them either please! The 'report post' button is there for a reason, and we do respond fairly quickly to any reports...
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12/23/2004 07:57:14 AM · #9 |
JD and SMW- My deepest sympathies in your time of loss. Big hugs to both of you.
I had to make that fateful decision last month for my 18 yr. old cat who had come to the end of her battle with kidney disease, so I know how difficult this time is for you. Take comfort in the fact that your loved one is no longer in pain- for me, it was the best gift I could give her, even though my own anguish was almost unbearable.
I'm so glad I got in photography this year- I took a bunch of pics (and a couple of little movies) of her and I will cherish those forever.
Take care guys, and ignore that comment from Justin. It's not worth your time, and is to be pitied. |
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12/23/2004 07:34:46 AM · #10 |
Justin - I feel sorry for you. You appear to have no feelings or emotions whatsoever. You will struggle in life with an attitude like this. One day you may grow up or maybe you wont and your life will be empty. What you said about JD was insensitive and unacceptable.
I hope you have a good Chistmas and maybe reflect a little.
Mike
Message edited by author 2004-12-23 17:44:58.
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12/23/2004 05:30:13 AM · #11 |
JD,
my condolences to you.
I share your pain for I have also lost 2 dogs in the past 2 years.
I hope your memories will remain to ease your pain, and I hope that you will find within yourself the thoughts that will comfort you, weather it is about the dogs heaven or any other beliefe you feel comfortable with.
Justin, I feel sorry for you. It is clear that you have never felt as close enough to anyone or anything to feel such loss.
Hopefully you will grow up one day, you will feel the warmth such relations bring to ones heart and you will learn to appreciate it.
And untill such time that you will know what this means, I suggest that you keep your shallow thoughts to yourself. They do no good to anyone.
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12/23/2004 02:50:31 AM · #12 |
Originally posted by WaysOfSeeing:
I'm confused as to what homosexuality has to do with mourning dead pets??? Anybody? |
None from my perspective. However, when one considers the brutish display of misguided machismo demonstrated by this young person, it is not surprising that his thought process might be somewhat skewed. |
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12/23/2004 02:27:08 AM · #13 |
Justin,
Read Beetle and Ray's posts, then read them again, then I suggest you read them again.
Learn some compassion, it's a good thing. |
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12/22/2004 04:29:49 PM · #14 |
JD - very sad news. My wife and I are 'dogless' at this time but a few years ago we had 2 dogs.
The first dog we had was from a dogs home. Cody was 7 years old when we had him. He was my constant companion and dearest friend. We would often go out very early (5am) in the morning in the summer time and spend hours walking by the river and through the fields near us. How I miss that so very much.
It must have been when Cody was about 14 when I had a phone call from my wife ''There is a 12 year old greyhound in the dogs home, and he needs a home badly'', How could we refuse. So we go down to look at this Greyhound and he is in an awful condition. He has been so badly negelected that most of his muscle from his back legs had gone. 'Harry' was a very large ex-racing Greyhound who had a pretty hard life racing and an even harder life when he was no longer any use as a racer. We took 'Harry' in to our lives and our hearts. Our first stop was to our vet - ''Do you know what you have taken on here?, he will never put on wait and his coat is so bad there is no chance of it growing back''. 'Harry' also had to have all his teeth removed except for the 4 main front teeth. We fed 'Harry' on Eukanuba dog food. We gave him our love and gradually he responded. Our walks with Cody and Harry were wonderful.
Harry lasted for 18 months with us - but a very happy 18 months - his back legs were failing him and despite our vet's excellent treatment we had to do what was best for Harry. It was a very, very painful time for us both.
We stil had Cody. He missed Harry very much, they looked so funny together - Cody being quite small and Harry being the size of a small pony!
Cody lasted until he was 17 years - his eyesight and his mind went, his quality of life was failing. We had promised we would make certain he would not suffer so we had to have him put to sleep.
What these two wonderful dogs gave to us cannot be measured.
I feel for you so much but you have such wonderful memories to cheerish.
Message edited by author 2004-12-22 16:34:57.
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12/22/2004 03:17:12 PM · #15 |
JD - I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. I have been through the decision to euthanize 3 times (2 cats and 1 dog), and the decision is never easy.
The Rainbow Bridge for pets was mentioned in the other thread discussing the loss of Jet. If it would help:
Rainbow Bridge web site
Linda
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12/22/2004 01:31:22 PM · #16 |
JD
Whatever sorrow you may feel will pass. The memories of you friend however will not and that is the beauty of dogs. They stay wit you forever. It's difficult. I know because I'm going thru it as I write this. Good luck and shed a tear because it means you are human.
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12/22/2004 01:17:03 PM · #17 |
There is a doggy heaven JD, I truely believe there is. I am so sorry to hear about Wyndham. It's more than difficult when you lose your little mate, it's like you've lost a part of yourself. He's at peace now, he is not in pain. He'll be waiting, playing with his new friends, on the other side of the rainbow bridge.
my love and condolences
sue |
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12/22/2004 01:02:27 PM · #18 |
I have lost a good and very dear friend. It was hard to write last night about what I was feeling, harder too letting the reality sink in. I thank all of you for your support and kind words that helped me get through the night and to keep a resolve that today I knew I would have to face.
I will miss the hugs he lavished on me as I came in the door from work. I will miss his infallible ability to sense when I would lay down on the couch and he would come from the other side of the house to jump up and lay his head in the hollow of my neck. I will miss playing fetch with the only canine I have ever had return to have me throw again. He was a true friend and very much a child-like personality.
We spent time together today, but I knew that he too knew what needed to be done. The damage was too great to think he could live life without the need for dyalisis or extensive medication. He would not be home more than he would be under someone else's care. He would spend more time in a medical kennel, than curled up at my feet or playing with Toshiba.
If there is a doggie heaven, I hope he can find some of our friends who went before and someday I hope to see him again to hug him and let him know how much I miss him already.
Wyndham 2001-2004 - Rest in peace my bud. |
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12/22/2004 10:58:53 AM · #19 |
I will be saying a prayer for you and your pet. I also pray that David Landers (Sailingduck) is able to provide some help that will make things better.
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12/22/2004 10:34:20 AM · #20 |
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12/22/2004 04:11:17 AM · #21 |
This is so sad I feel like crying I love my dog and I can only imagine what you must be going through
My love and thoughts are with you |
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12/22/2004 02:58:54 AM · #22 |
| hope to hear some good news in a day or two... |
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12/22/2004 01:28:26 AM · #23 |
| Here's a wish that your dog will have a full recovery. Love can do that. |
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12/22/2004 01:18:22 AM · #24 |
JD, my thoughts and prayers are with you and Wyndham.
sue
(and my four footed best friend, Bailey) |
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12/22/2004 12:49:27 AM · #25 |
| JD, I am so sorry to hear about your situation. When the challenge is over, come back and look at my entry. The animal in it is facing a similar situation after being hit by a car. I wouldn't want to say too much at this time because of anonymity (I don't think I spelled that right!). I wanted so badly to get a good photograph, but am so disappointed in the results. You'll be in my prayers tonight as well as your precious pet. Please let us know the update tomorrow. |
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