My dog is dying

[RESmonkey]

He looks like a very good companion, too. Makes me want to give him a hug.

 

[*kjm]

It never gets easy... I'm on my fourth dog and they were all great! Jake is only 3 and my first full size dog (black lab). I have done more with him than all the others... hunting all kinds of birds, training every day. Maybe they are here for a short time to teach us how to live?

 

[Scarpozzi]

I'm sure the dog has had a great life. Just remember what all you've done for each other over the years. That's what counts...the good memories. Don't ever forget him.

I often think about the dog I had growing up... It doesn't make me sad because I know he wouldn't have had such a good, long life if I hadn't come along and rescued him.


Sorry for your loss.

 

[Injury]

Originally posted by: dNor

Originally posted by: E equals MC2
So sorry to hear.

Am I a cruel bastard for not wanting to get attached to a dog because I know in mere 10-12 years, I'll be heart broken once the dog dies?

Better to have loved and lost, than to have never loved at all?

Or more importantly, better to be heartbroken and given a dog one hell of a rad life than to have it spend its life with someone that can't take care of it.

 

[Perknose]

BlinderB, your post is an eloquent reminder of that special, special bond between man and dog. I'm not ashamed to say that I'm tearing up right now.

Dogs are all heart. They teach us what unconditional love really is. In this respect, they are closer to the divine than we more complicated beings could ever be. :brokenheart:

The Old Man and His Dog
By: Author Unknown
An old man and his dog were walking along a country road, enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to the man that he had died. He remembered dying, and realized, too, that the dog had been dead for many years. He wondered where the road would lead them, and continued onward.

After a while, they came to a high, white stone wall along one side of the road. It looked like fine marble. At the top of a long hill, it was broken by a tall, white arch that gleamed in the sunlight. When he was standing before it, he saw a magnificent gate in the arch that looked like mother of pearl, and the street that led to the gate looked like pure gold. He was pleased that he had finally arrived at heaven, and the man and his dog walked toward the gate. As he got closer, he saw someone sitting at a beautifully carved desk off to one side.

When he was close enough, he called out, "Excuse me, but is this heaven?"

"Yes, it is, sir," the man answered.

"Wow! Would you happen to have some water?" the man asked.

"Of course, sir. Come right in, and I'll have some ice water brought right up." The gatekeeper gestured to his rear, and the huge gate began to open.

"I assume my friend can come in..." the man said, gesturing toward his dog.

But the reply was, "I'm sorry, sir, but we don't accept pets."

The man thought about it, then thanked the gatekeeper, turned back toward the road, and continued in the direction he had been going. After another long walk, he reached the top of another long hill, and he came to a dirt road which led through a farm gate. There was no fence, and it looked as if the gate had never been closed, as grass had grown up around it. As he approached the gate, he saw a man just inside, sitting in the shade of a tree in a rickety old chair, reading a book. "Excuse me!" he called to the reader. "Do you have any water?"

"Yeah, sure, there's a pump over there," the man said, pointing to a place that couldn't be seen from outside the gate. "Come on in and make yourself at home."

"How about my friend here?" the traveler gestured to the dog.

"He's welcome too, and there's a bowl by the pump," he said. They walked through the gate and, sure enough, there was an old-fashioned hand pump with a dipper hanging on it and a bowl next to it on the ground. The man filled the bowl for his dog, and then took a long drink himself.

When both were satisfied, he and the dog walked back toward the man, who was sitting under the tree waiting for them, and asked, "What do you call this place?" the traveler asked.

"This is heaven," was the answer.

"Well, that's confusing," the traveler said. "It certainly doesn't look like heaven, and there's another man down the road who said that place was heaven."

"Oh, you mean the place with the gold street and pearly gates?"

"Yes, it was beautiful."

"Nope. That's hell."

"Doesn't it offend you for them to use the name of heaven like that?"

"No. I can see how you might think so, but it actually saves us a lot of time. They screen out the people who are willing to leave their best friends behind."

Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring -- it was peace.
--Milan Kundera

 

[Capt Caveman]

Sorry to hear it man!

Sounds like Gus is a great dog and brought you many happy moments.

And I'm sure he loved being your buddy being taken care of by your family.

 

[jonks]

The greatest pity I feel is for those souls who are unable to cherish dogs for all that they bring to our lives. "They're just pets." "They don't really like you, it's just because you feed them." "Cats are better."

Don't hate these folks, for they know not what they lack.

Gus looked like a champ. I only hope someone is half as eloquent at giving my eulogy as you gave his.

 

[rivan]

Dogs rule. Good boy, Gus.

 

[RiverDog]

What a beautiful animal. So sorry to hear this

 

[DrPizza]

I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your dog.

 

[*kjm]

" The Rainbow Bridge Poem

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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 "

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: *kjm
" The Rainbow Bridge Poem

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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 "

I can only hope that happens when I cross over...

 

[Josh123]

Sorry to hear that bud. I'm hoping to have a german shepherd in the next year or two and hope to have great memories like the ones you had with Gus.

 

[MaxDepth]

Dammit, I'm in my office and my eyes are brimming. I am sorry to hear about your loss but I really appreciate you sharing some of your stories about him.

 

[jonks]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman

Originally posted by: *kjm
" The Rainbow Bridge Poem

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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 "

I can only hope that happens when I cross over...

When I go I'm gonna need a big ass bridge for all my doggies, woof woof woof!

 

[Baked]

Take a shovel and end the misery. Then dig a hole and bury it. Don't let the damn vets rip you off w/ the putdown fee.

You have a documented history of ignorantly cold remarks to others. Take the next two weeks off.

Perknose
AnandTech Senior Moderator

 

[MotF Bane]

Originally posted by: Baked
Take a shovel and end the misery. Then dig a hole and bury it. Don't let the damn vets rip you off w/ the putdown fee.

A shovel? You're heartless.

 

[amdhunter]

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: Baked
Take a shovel and end the misery. Then dig a hole and bury it. Don't let the damn vets rip you off w/ the putdown fee.

STFU. You're not funny. Your weaksauce comments in so many threads is getting tiresome.

 

[Baked]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
STFU. You're not funny. You're weaksauce comments in some many threads is getting tiresome.

Quit stalking me then.

 

[MrDudeMan]

Originally posted by: Baked

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
STFU. You're not funny. You're weaksauce comments in some many threads is getting tiresome.

Quit stalking me then.

That is rather tasteless. Pets aren't disposable and shouldn't be wacked over the head with a shovel. You are a sick bastard if you could kill something you loved and cared for by hitting it with a shovel. Reading that really irritated me regardless of if you would actually do it. It really isn't funny.

 

[rh71]

 

[dmcowen674]

 

[iwearnosox]

Originally posted by: Baked
Take a shovel and end the misery. Then dig a hole and bury it. Don't let the damn vets rip you off w/ the putdown fee.

Still being a douche I see.

He has been given the vacation he so well deserves.

 

[*kjm]

BlinderBomber
one last thing... If your in S.E. Wisconsin you are welcome to visit Jake anytime! As sad as it is give use a follow up and feel free to talk about it here. And post more picks