SAD UPDATE::: Dog problems :(

[kenrippy]

Dude, I'm really so sorry for what happened to your Brownie! I'm a dog lover too, and this would be a very hard decision to make for me also. I saw an episode on animal planet (ER vets) where a rott was in for gastric torsion(bloat) and it was gonna cost about $3k and the owner decided to put it down also.

After a few months of bonding with any dog, I don't think I could do it. Unless it was way up in age and didn't have a whole lot of time left. Don't feel bad for making the tough decision, it had to be made. He'll always be with you either in physical or spirit. It'll get easier as time goes by, I've been through it.

It made us feel a little better to do a little tribute to our Rally when she passed. If you want you can send this very nice lady a pic and short story of Brownie at her home page which is linked from this Raiders Friends page. You can see what we wrote about Rally there also.

take care

 

[NormanTheCow]

This is indeed a sad story....

That's why my family didn't have any pets.....it would be too tough for us to go through this kind of sad moments.

Wish you good luck in future....don't feel so bad.

 

[ThisIsMatt]

You made the right decision. Anyone calling you cruel or cheap can foad.

 

[narzy]

if anyone was wrong in this situation, it was your vet, their suppose to be compasionate of the owners wishes and not pass judgement (unless of course the owner had been abusing the animal.) you made the decision that you felt was best and you need to tell yourself that you did the right thing. best wishes .

 

[BDawg]

I'm going to disagree with the masses and say you should have paid for the surgery. When you take on the responsibility of an animal, you take on everything. If that means paying a lot of money to make your dog better, then you need to do that. If you can't afford to take proper care of an animal, then you shouldn't have one. Too many people buy pets just to turn their back on their best friend when something happens. That dog loves you unconditionally, you owe it to take complete care of it. You wouldn't put a child down if he needed painful surgery, would you?

I don't think you're being cruel, you really believe you're acting in the best interest of the dog. The only way I would put down a dog in this situation is if the dog were very old.

I'm not trying to make you feel bad, just trying to impress upon you the responsibility of caring for another life.

 

[StageLeft]

Poor doggy. I personally love both our cats but I don't know how far we'd go on the money. I appreciate bdawg's position but at some point you have to call it quits, and probably before you refinance your house and clear out your life savings (to take the argument to its edges).

 

[kenrippy]

Originally posted by: BDawg
I'm going to disagree with the masses and say you should have paid for the surgery. When you take on the responsibility of an animal, you take on everything. If that means paying a lot of money to make your dog better, then you need to do that. If you can't afford to take proper care of an animal, then you shouldn't have one. Too many people buy pets just to turn their back on their best friend when something happens. That dog loves you unconditionally, you owe it to take complete care of it. You wouldn't put a child down if he needed painful surgery, would you?

I don't think you're being cruel, you really believe you're acting in the best interest of the dog. The only way I would put down a dog in this situation is if the dog were very old.

I'm not trying to make you feel bad, just trying to impress upon you the responsibility of caring for another life.

BDawg, sometimes people just can't afford to pay $3k to rehab a pet when it would mean not paying rent or other bills (IE living on the street). I'm sure if he could afford it, there would be no question in the matter. I understand your point though, but you can't compare it to a human child.

 

[Entity]

I can appreciate your position, though I would pay just about anything if Neeko were in a similar situation. Sorry your pup (and you) had to go through this.

Rob

 

[BDawg]

Originally posted by: kenrippy

Originally posted by: BDawg
I'm going to disagree with the masses and say you should have paid for the surgery. When you take on the responsibility of an animal, you take on everything. If that means paying a lot of money to make your dog better, then you need to do that. If you can't afford to take proper care of an animal, then you shouldn't have one. Too many people buy pets just to turn their back on their best friend when something happens. That dog loves you unconditionally, you owe it to take complete care of it. You wouldn't put a child down if he needed painful surgery, would you?

I don't think you're being cruel, you really believe you're acting in the best interest of the dog. The only way I would put down a dog in this situation is if the dog were very old.

I'm not trying to make you feel bad, just trying to impress upon you the responsibility of caring for another life.

BDawg, sometimes people just can't afford to pay $3k to rehab a pet when it would mean not paying rent or other bills (IE living on the street). I'm sure if he could afford it, there would be no question in the matter. I understand your point though, but you can't compare it to a human child.

If you can't afford to take care of a dog, you shouldn't have one. It's not an Aibo you can just take the batteries out of when there are money problems. Dogs aren't cheap, the take a lot of time and money.

 

[kenrippy]

Originally posted by: BDawgDogs aren't cheap, the take a lot of time and money.

Aint that the truth.

 

[rgwalt]

Originally posted by: BDawg
I'm going to disagree with the masses and say you should have paid for the surgery. When you take on the responsibility of an animal, you take on everything. If that means paying a lot of money to make your dog better, then you need to do that. If you can't afford to take proper care of an animal, then you shouldn't have one. Too many people buy pets just to turn their back on their best friend when something happens. That dog loves you unconditionally, you owe it to take complete care of it. You wouldn't put a child down if he needed painful surgery, would you?

I don't think you're being cruel, you really believe you're acting in the best interest of the dog. The only way I would put down a dog in this situation is if the dog were very old.

I'm not trying to make you feel bad, just trying to impress upon you the responsibility of caring for another life.

While he does have the responsibility to care for his dog's life completely, in the end a dog is a dog. It is not the same thing as a child. Who would you save from a burning building? A dog or a person? If you had to choose, you would save the person every single time. That fact alone negates any statements comparing the value of a dog's life to that of a child's. A $3000 vet bill is a tough pill to swallow for anyone. Going into debt or not being able to pay bills on account of an animal is absurd. I would do it for my child any day of the week, but a pet is only just a pet. I will agree with you that people can be irresponsible, but definitely don't think that GoodGuy falls into that catagory here.

GoodGuy- If/when you decide to adopt another dog, look into getting pet insurance. The premiums are really pretty low, and it covers all sorts of problems. You may never need it, but if you do, you'll be glad you have it.

Ryan

 

[everman]

Originally posted by: kenrippy

Originally posted by: BDawgDogs aren't cheap, the take a lot of time and money.

Aint that the truth.

But it isn't a given fact either that you'll be required to spend such a large amount of money in
such a short period of time for one either. I'd see if there was anyone who would take the dog
in and take care of it if I couldn't. Really, how many people would spend $3g they don't have for their pet?

 

[BDawg]

Originally posted by: everman

Originally posted by: kenrippy

Originally posted by: BDawgDogs aren't cheap, the take a lot of time and money.

Aint that the truth.

But it isn't a given fact either that you'll be required to spend such a large amount of money in
such a short period of time for one either. I'd see if there was anyone who would take the dog
in and take care of it if I couldn't. Really, how many people would spend $3g they don't have for their pet?

The problem isn't having $3G for they don't have. It's buying a dog when you don't have the money to take care of it when sh** happens. Lots of people with no money think they can just get a dog and tie him up in the backyard, and dispose of it when they're tired of it. Lots of people go out and buy a dog when they want one with no concern for affordability. The same thing happens with babies (except they conceive instead of buy).

 

[dmcowen674]

Did you already kill the dog?

There are organizations that would help in these situations.

There is a big difference in caring for a dog and having a crisis occur. Apparently the people posting the crude remarks of if you can't afford to take care of an animal you shouldn't get one, have never had a crisis happen in theor life that costs more than their means.

 

[eLiTeGoodGuy]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674
Did you already kill the dog?

There are organizations that would help in these situations.

There is a big difference in caring for a dog and having a crisis occur. Apparently the people posting the crude remarks of if you can't afford to take care of an animal you shouldn't get one, have never had a crisis happen in theor life that costs more than their means.

No the vet is looking into some options... he asked if he can find someone to adopt her and do it, which I agreed only if he could guarantee that she will no longer have any pain if she goes through these ops. If he could I would even do everything in my power for the operations, I would get the $3000 for them. But he could not guarantee she would be out of pain, She would have severe arthritis, as well as other problems which may require more surgery.

 

[SeaSerpent]

Have I made a good decision?

Only you can answer that my friend. I had to put my Malamute down because he broke his back.

Worst decision I ever had to make.

 

[Looney]

Bah, i wished i didn't read that.

 

[Krassus]

 

[alm99]

I am sorry to hear about your dog, I am kinda going through the same thing with mine. My dog is 3 years old and has sever hip displacia according to the vet. We can't afford surgery, she doesn't get up, but to eat and go to the bathroom. Her temperment has done a 180, she is growling and nipping if you try and pet her, but our vet refuses to let us put her down. They want us to take her to the animal shelter. Even with surgery she will still be in pain with severe arthritis as well. I feel for ya man, I do.

 

[Azraele]

Originally posted by: alm99
I am sorry to hear about your dog, I am kinda going through the same thing with mine. My dog is 3 years old and has sever hip displacia according to the vet. We can't afford surgery, she doesn't get up, but to eat and go to the bathroom. Her temperment has done a 180, she is growling and nipping if you try and pet her, but our vet refuses to let us put her down. They want us to take her to the animal shelter. Even with surgery she will still be in pain with severe arthritis as well. I feel for ya man, I do.

Go to another vet.