Had to put the family dogs down

**Double Eights** · 02-13-2007, 11:28 AM

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Yeah, it always sucks losing a pet. My dog is approaching 13 years old, and I hate to say it, but this might be her last winter. I definately am dreading the day when she is gone, and wish that day would never come.

Did they put Duke down as well? I'm not sure if I interpreted it wrong or not, but I hope they didn't put him down, considering he was only 6 years old.

**Matt Diesel** · 02-13-2007, 11:33 AM

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That sucks dude. I am sorry. I recently had to put down my 2 yo shepherd mix because of behavioral issues. Trust me I spent thousands and did everything I could to try and fix his agressiveness. Nothing worked. So, as a last resort, thinking it was the responsible thing to do, I put him down.

Worst.Day.Ever.

**nyisles16** · 02-13-2007, 11:39 AM

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sorry to hear about that.. always sad when you have to do that- seems that pets actually do become another "part of the family"..

We had to put our Golden Retriever down (at 7 yrs old) because he had epilepsy.. never actually saw my dad cry until the day he had to take him to the vet.. it looks like soon we will have to do the same with our Springer Spaniel, who is 14.. He is suffering from some very bad arthritis in all his legs, which hurts to watch - very hard to get up, cant get out by himself.. he also starting having trouble eating when my parents were away for a week...

**Dice** · 02-13-2007, 12:22 PM

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Originally posted by Sucre

Yeah, it always sucks losing a pet. My dog is approaching 13 years old, and I hate to say it, but this might be her last winter. I definately am dreading the day when she is gone, and wish that day would never come.

Did they put Duke down as well? I'm not sure if I interpreted it wrong or not, but I hope they didn't put him down, considering he was only 6 years old.

They said they weren't going to put him down yet. They were going to try and work with him. However, I did inform them that once they seperate him from Patra he'll never be the same. Hopefully he'll find peace in another place.

**daflyboys** · 02-13-2007, 12:37 PM

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It's so tough. Put our dog of 16 years down on my birthday last year. She was older than my kids. So many fun years with her. So tough on the kids.

**Heelfan71** · 02-13-2007, 12:54 PM

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I don't understand. You put them to sleep because no one wanted them? And you put the younger one to sleep because it would be lonely without the other ????? If I had to move, I wouldn't move somewhere that doesn't allow dogs.

**P2K** · 02-13-2007, 03:41 PM

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Sad story, man. I feel for ou because I still remember the day my grandmother put down the family dog. There were two dogs, Chip and Dale. I don't remember Dale, but I grew up a little bit with Chip. I used to hold onto his tail while he walked around the house. He liked it for some reason. One day I saw him loaded up into some truck and was taken away. I didn't understand what was going on until much later.

**Dice** · 02-13-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally posted by Heelfan71

I don't understand. You put them to sleep because no one wanted them?

That was basically the choice my mom had to make. Yes, we couldn't find no one to take them. My mother and I looked into many dog santuaries, even the ones out of state and they were full. Patra is 14, she's almost blind and she's about at the end. Patra won't be happy with another family. She can barely tolerate strangers. And don't have her around kids because kids could easily provoke her into biting them.

Originally posted by Heelfan71

And you put the younger one to sleep because it would be lonely without the other ?????

No. The ACS said they will try to work with Duke since he's not old. But it'll come to a point where if he doesn't find a home they're going to lay him down. I'm more afraid that he'll bite someone because Patra is not around. That's why I informed the lady at the center.

Originally posted by Heelfan71

If I had to move, I wouldn't move somewhere that doesn't allow dogs.

My father was the one who made the decision to sell the house. He's not too much into dogs so it didn't matter to him.

**CM1847** · 02-13-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally posted by Heelfan71

If I had to move, I wouldn't move somewhere that doesn't allow dogs.

Same here, there are plenty of apartments complexes that allow pets. Most require a one-time pet fee, but it pretty much covers any damage they cause while you are there. That is a tough decision to move into a place that doesn't allow pets.

Sad story, hopefully the younger one doesn't respond in a violent way to losing the older one. At 6, he's still got a lot of life in front of him, hopefully somebody will give him a home.

**RubenDouglas** · 02-13-2007, 10:02 PM

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Originally posted by Heelfan71

I don't understand. You put them to sleep because no one wanted them? And you put the younger one to sleep because it would be lonely without the other ????? If I had to move, I wouldn't move somewhere that doesn't allow dogs.

we put my 12 year old dog down last year. my sister has a 8 year old dog that grew up with the 12 year since she was little. after her death, she was depressed for awhile, but shes starting to perk back up.

theres no excuse to kill a dog that young imo.

they can and DO grow out of it. its just about time and attention. i dont think it has long to live in a shelter though.

**kennytomson** · 02-13-2007, 10:18 PM

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that is the most selfish thing you could have done. i hope you feel horrible. those 'dogs' should of been considered part of your family, yet when they were of no more use to you you had someone else do the dirty work. for your dogs last moments to be spent in jail because it would have been an inconvenience for you to take them in...pathetic (edit).

**Dice** · 02-13-2007, 11:58 PM

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Originally posted by kennytomson

that is the most selfish thing you could have done. i hope you feel horrible. those 'dogs' should of been considered part of your family, yet when they were of no more use to you you had someone else do the dirty work. for your dogs last moments to be spent in jail because it would have been an inconvenience for you to take them in...discusting.

WOW!

Thanks for the word of encouragement. I don't think you read my post where I stated that Patra will not take a liking to the kids. I have my son and my nephew living in my house. And if she bites one of them I'm going to have to put her down anyway. As far as Duke, like I said in my earlier post I wasn't attached to Duke as I am to Patra since my mom got Duke after I left the house.

And learn how to spell, 'Disgusting'

**kennytomson** · 02-14-2007, 06:32 AM

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just don't buy anymore pets please.

**Dice** · 02-14-2007, 08:10 AM

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Originally posted by kennytomson

just don't buy anymore pets please.

JEEZ!

I'll make sure I WON'T take your advice.

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