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My little dog is getting old.
dheffley
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Got home early today. My 16 year old Min-Pin was sitting in the chair.
He hasn't been eating much lately and is moving slow these days. He usually runs to the door and waits for me as soon as he hears the garage door opener.
Today, he just layed in the chair, head down looking sad. I took him to the vet immediatly.
They called and I picked him up this evening. The doc said, "He's just getting very old. He doesn't have much longer."
I asked the vet if I needed to put him down. He said, "No, not yet. He's old, but he's healthy, doesn't seem to be in any pain, and as long as he's still getting around, just enjoy the time you have left with him."
Man, I love this little critter more than you can imagine. I can't stand the thought of him not being here to greet me when I come home. Tonight, he and I are going to eat a steak. I might even let him sleep in the bed with me.
Dogs! They get to you!
How you doin'!
He hasn't been eating much lately and is moving slow these days. He usually runs to the door and waits for me as soon as he hears the garage door opener.
Today, he just layed in the chair, head down looking sad. I took him to the vet immediatly.
They called and I picked him up this evening. The doc said, "He's just getting very old. He doesn't have much longer."
I asked the vet if I needed to put him down. He said, "No, not yet. He's old, but he's healthy, doesn't seem to be in any pain, and as long as he's still getting around, just enjoy the time you have left with him."
Man, I love this little critter more than you can imagine. I can't stand the thought of him not being here to greet me when I come home. Tonight, he and I are going to eat a steak. I might even let him sleep in the bed with me.
Dogs! They get to you!
How you doin'!
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T. Jefferson: "[When doing Constitutional interpretation], let us [go] back to the time when [it] was adopted. [Rather than] invent a meaning [let us] conform to the probable one in which it was passed."
Every death leads us to a new puppy and new smiles,
but the hurt just never leaves with some of them.
I've loved all my dogs, some just a tad more than others,
but it would still be hard to pick one over any other.
Some won't understand Danny, but a lot of us do.
and is keeped in very nice rosewood box with his picture on it, on the fireplace mantle.
Those who live by the
sword get shot by those who don't.
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Let me tell you my story in hope that it'll make you feel better.
My old friend of over 14 years was getting old and sick.
Them German Shapards get to you, I'll tell you that.
Sweet and intelligent dogs they are. One morning I took my dog to the vet because he was in pain all night long.
Vet told me that he had some kind of lump in his belly as well as arthritis. He told me to leave the dog here and he'll take care of him.
Then I saw big roll of plastic garbage bags in the corner of his office. I picked up my dog, said thank you for your help and walked out
of vets office. Same morning I was in my truck going west, together with my dog, just like we normally do every weekend.
We went to the same spot in the woods where we've spend so much time together during our weekly excursions. He couldn't walk much, so I carried him half way
to the creek. I drank water from the creek like I normally do, he drank some too. Then we sat down, his head on my lap. Bunch of little creatures hopping around
us, I'm looking at my dog and I see no reaction. He'd be on his four, ears straight up, tail down just like I've taught him. But not this time. I knew that I had to
say good-bye to my old friend. He'd open his eyes from time to time, looked up at me.............and I tell you them animals have a strange way to tell you about their
feelings although they can't say a word. He didn't say much about his condition nor try to tell me that he needed some more pain killers. What he was trying to tell
me was, I am so sorry that I let you down boss. That's what he was telling me guys. So we sat there for six more hours or so, finally I've pulled out
my 357, dig the hole in the ground not to far from that creek and said good-bye to my old friend.
Now I have two dogs, sweet little creatures, I love 'em so much. Life is good. It's been a few years ever since I've lost my old friend but I am still thinking about
him every day. God forgive me.
God bless The Republic.
quinn
SEMPER FI
NRA Life Member ---"A pocket knife, a clean hankey, and a pistol... things I can use." - Ted Nugent
They are members of the family, just shorter, and don't ask for money.
The gene pool needs chlorine.
By Beth Norman
Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.
Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I should lick your hand between blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do.
Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.
When it is cold and wet, please take me inside, for I am now a domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements. And I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth. Though had you no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in all the land, for you are my god and I am your devoted worshiper.
Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst. Feed me clean food, that I may stay well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life should your life be in danger.
And, beloved master, should the great Master see fit to deprive me of my health or sight, do not turn me away from you. Rather hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest - and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I drew, my fate was ever safest in your hands.
Kids that fish, hunt and trap have never mugged any old ladies!
To Ride, shoot straight,and speak the truth
This was the Ancient law of Youth
Old times are past, old times are done:
But the Law runs true, O little son!
Chris8161
Admit nothing, deny everything, demand proof!
That is the least we can do for our faithful old dogs.
I dread the day that I will have to make the decision on euthanasia, but for now, I make the best of every day and enjoy the enthusiasm the two dogs still show for walks, rides in the car, squirrel chasing and barking at air molecules.
Chris8161
Admit nothing, deny everything, demand proof!
Don't rush it. Let the dog age as we all do and don't worry about "suffering" when there is only a slower step. They go too soon as it is.
T. Jefferson: "[When doing Constitutional interpretation], let us [go] back to the time when [it] was adopted. [Rather than] invent a meaning [let us] conform to the probable one in which it was passed."
How you doin'!
It's not easy we had to bury
my 15 year old dog awhile back. Stood there thinking while I was digging that god awful hole that I'd had her longer than my 2 youngest children.
She was the same towards the end ,, no strength, had to help her stand up , etc. It was about 2 years before she died we had taken her to the vet & her arthritis was getting bad ,, he told us about a new shot , experimental, that they were trying. We decided to give it to her & within a week she was able to jump up on the couch again & she actually ran to the car to meet me again. I would imagine if we had caught her earlier it may have kept her mobile longer.
Your in my thoughts & prayers!
How you doin'!