Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
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Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
I had to put my 6 year old Rat Terrier "Lakota" down today. What really hurts is that she was healthy. A few months ago she started getting aggressive, attacking the 2 smaller dogs, my wife, my kids. Not all the time, just every now and then. Final straw was when she bit at my 9year old son just under the eyebrow the other night. hate to think what would have happened if it were 1/4" lower. But she was a good dog and friend and we will miss her terribly. Don't know why I posted this but I guess I just needed to get it off my chest.
RIP Lakota Sioux
Dave in TX
RIP Lakota Sioux
Dave in TX
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Re: Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
Been there, tough decision. Mixed feelings when it's over.
Re: Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
Well, I believe you've done the responsible thing. I also don't believe it would have been right to pawn the problem off on someone else. We have a rat terrier that's about 11 years old but he's still very good natured and is "Momma's pride and joy (if you don't count our real kids). I hate to think what it would be like if we had to put him down. We also have a 14 y.o. lab who's getting in bad shape. He's got bad hips and just lays around most of the time, but he always seems to be in good spirits. We just hate the thought of putting him down; the kids will really torn up about it, but it will need to be done soon.
Re: Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
My BIL and his wife had to put down a dog that went mental on them like that. It is never fun. Our condolences to your entire family.
Sincerely,
Hobie
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Re: Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
You made the right decision Dave, but I know that doesn't make you feel any better about the loss. You and your family have my sympathy.
If it makes you feel any better, I'm betting that Lakota is waiting for you, full of love and forgiveness at the Rainbow Bridge.
Doc
Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine,
and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old
are restored to health and vigor.
Those who were hurt or maimed
are made whole and strong again,
just as we remember them
in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content,
except for one small thing;
they each miss someone very special to them,
who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together,
but the day comes when one suddenly stops
and looks into the distance.
His bright eyes are intent.
His eager body quivers.
Suddenly he begins to run from the group,
flying over the green grass,
his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted,
and when you and your special friend finally meet,
you cling together in joyous reunion,
never to be parted again.
The happy kisses rain upon your face;
your hands again caress the beloved head,
and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown..
If it makes you feel any better, I'm betting that Lakota is waiting for you, full of love and forgiveness at the Rainbow Bridge.
Doc
Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine,
and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old
are restored to health and vigor.
Those who were hurt or maimed
are made whole and strong again,
just as we remember them
in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content,
except for one small thing;
they each miss someone very special to them,
who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together,
but the day comes when one suddenly stops
and looks into the distance.
His bright eyes are intent.
His eager body quivers.
Suddenly he begins to run from the group,
flying over the green grass,
his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted,
and when you and your special friend finally meet,
you cling together in joyous reunion,
never to be parted again.
The happy kisses rain upon your face;
your hands again caress the beloved head,
and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown..
Re: Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
Time, thats whats needed now.
Blessing for your child
Nath.
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Nath.
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Re: Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
Heal well friend. You and yours.
Ya done right.
Ya done right.
Kind regards,
Tycer
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Re: Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
We had to do this a couple of years ago with a dog we adopted that proved to be very aggressive -- too much so for the humane society to accept her. I felt like such a heel, but I know it was the right thing to do, and the vet absolutely agreed. Glad your family is OK.
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Re: Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
Stupid dogs... You did the right thing. We had to put down our 4 year old Rex a couple of years ago, cancer got him. There wasn't a possum, raccoon, skunk or UPS guy that could get close to the house without him letting us know. Still miss him. Stupid dogs...
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Re: Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
Your loss really got to me! I kmow how you feel, since I have a slew of friends - both human and canine - waiting on the other side. Lakota WILL be there...Doc Hudson wrote:You made the right decision Dave, but I know that doesn't make you feel any better about the loss. You and your family have my sympathy.
If it makes you feel any better, I'm betting that Lakota is waiting for you, full of love and forgiveness at the Rainbow Bridge.
Doc
Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine,
and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old
are restored to health and vigor.
Those who were hurt or maimed
are made whole and strong again,
just as we remember them
in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content,
except for one small thing;
they each miss someone very special to them,
who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together,
but the day comes when one suddenly stops
and looks into the distance.
His bright eyes are intent.
His eager body quivers.
Suddenly he begins to run from the group,
flying over the green grass,
his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted,
and when you and your special friend finally meet,
you cling together in joyous reunion,
never to be parted again.
The happy kisses rain upon your face;
your hands again caress the beloved head,
and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown..
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Re: Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
It's very hard to lose a beloved pet, even when necessary. You have my sympathy. May God grant you comfort.
A man's heart devises [or schemes] his way, but the LORD directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9
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Re: Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
I am so sorry to hear that Dave. A tough decision but the right one.
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Re: Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
Hard to do but the right thing. A sad loss nevertheless.
Pete
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Re: Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
That's always a tough one. Sorry for your loss.
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Re: Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
thats a shame when a dog goes of the reservation like that. I hope your boy heals up well and isnt afraid of dogs after this.
I bet ya dollars to donuts your pup may have been starting to get sick... lots of times they will shift personality way before symptoms appear. Not that that helps ... you probably did the right thing'
Peace to you and your your house
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I bet ya dollars to donuts your pup may have been starting to get sick... lots of times they will shift personality way before symptoms appear. Not that that helps ... you probably did the right thing'
Peace to you and your your house
Jeff
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Re: Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
Man that's tough but, you did the right thing. Sorry.
Ricky
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Re: Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
+1.Borregos wrote:Hard to do but the right thing. A sad loss nevertheless.
Good on ya for having the guts to do it, as hard as it was.
P
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Re: Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
Thoughts and prayers from Texas. Tough thing to do. Hope you heal well. Dogs are our life, it hurts.
Jeff
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Re: Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
I am sorry for your loss. You did the right thing.
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Re: Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
Some of the hybrid dogs are prone to 'going bad' and there's not anything I know of that will stop it.
Hard thing to do, but you did the right thing.
Hard thing to do, but you did the right thing.
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Re: Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
You acted like a man, which is often times difficult and unpleasant, but a man makes these decisions anyway. No dog, no matter how much a part of a family, is the equivalent of a child (goes for all other pets as well); you did the right thing.
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Re: Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
Sorry, TX50Cal,
That was a said but correct decision, of course.
As time passes, you will find yourself recalling all of the happy moments and memories that surrounded your little pal.
That was a said but correct decision, of course.
As time passes, you will find yourself recalling all of the happy moments and memories that surrounded your little pal.
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Re: Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
That's a tough thing to do. Sorry you had to put Lakota down. We had to put our cocker spaniel down about three months ago.
Re: Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
Tough decision but she left you no alternative. I agree with Y.K. No pet comes before a child. You did what had to be done. Very sorry though. 1886.
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Re: Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
If you are feeling loss for a dog, what does that make you? It makes you a compassionate and empathetic soul. One that when faced with a difficult decision, he takes the path to protect his family, yet express sorrow and loss for the life of a pet.
There is one thing I learned from observing life: That the only portal where God's compassion can enter the physical world and be expressed in flesh, is through the heart of Mankind. There is no other practitioner of compassion and empathy in the universe, other than God and Man, so you are doing quite well.
There is one thing I learned from observing life: That the only portal where God's compassion can enter the physical world and be expressed in flesh, is through the heart of Mankind. There is no other practitioner of compassion and empathy in the universe, other than God and Man, so you are doing quite well.
Re: Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
My sincere condolences. This is something that sometimes must be done. We dealt with this not too long ago, when a dog knocked an elderly relative, who lived in the same household, out of the way to try to attack this relative's smaller dog. (No, this is not the wonderful dog we lost in October.) Before this, the "bad" dog had taken to stealing food from this same elderly relative's hands or plate. It appeared that this dog, a strong "alpha" female, was treating this elderly relative, and a ten-year-old child, as being beneath her in the pack order, and felt that it was OK to use force against them.
A dear friend dealt with an incident that resulted one or two of her dogs having to be put down, after they killed a fairly new dog. She was a locally well-known dog trainer and was involved in canine search and recovery.
Dogs are generally man's best friends, but sometimes, certain ones have issues, and we, as pack leaders, must do what we are compelled to do. You have my empathy, sympathy, and prayers.
A dear friend dealt with an incident that resulted one or two of her dogs having to be put down, after they killed a fairly new dog. She was a locally well-known dog trainer and was involved in canine search and recovery.
Dogs are generally man's best friends, but sometimes, certain ones have issues, and we, as pack leaders, must do what we are compelled to do. You have my empathy, sympathy, and prayers.
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Re: Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
Sorry for your loss.
Re: Feeling Bad, put my partner down today:(
Sorry to hear about it, but what you did was probably the kindest thing you could do. Unfortunately sometimes the complex wiring in a living creature's head gets a short somewhere in it and they are not the same person they were. When that happens, whether they are human or not, the personality change which is forced on them usually makes them hate who they have become. I believe dogs have intelligence, and your friend probably is in heaven now thanking you for ending his torment.
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