Random Thoughts Thread (which might include discussion)

[pGekko]

tuesday, she lost her balance and couldn't walk well...we took her to the vet wednesday, and she got a shot of steroids and seemed better yesterday and today...then, in the last 3 hours, it has turned horribly...my wife is taking her to the emergency clinic...it's unfortunately over...my wife wanted to do it, since it's been her cat for about 8-10 years...she was the only cat i liked...

RIP Lucky...

Sucks. Again, sorry to hear. We never had pets when I was a kid. But my cousins had a golden that my sister adored (she always wanted a dog but we weren't allowed to have one ... this dog was awesome too). Of course he died at 15 or something while over our house for a sleepover visit. It really sucks.

[The Great Gazoo]

RIP

[The Great Gazoo]

Sucks. Again, sorry to hear. We never had pets when I was a kid. But my cousins had a golden that my sister adored (she always wanted a dog but we weren't allowed to have one ... this dog was awesome too). Of course he died at 15 or something while over our house for a sleepover visit. It really sucks.

thanks...it does suck...i had 3 dogs total when i was growing up...hated losing all those animals...this one was the first i had as an "adult." it's just a weird feeling...

[The Great Gazoo]

luckily, for my wife, she didn't have to make the decision...Lucky passed away when she got to the clinic...

[GF-22a]

luckily, for my wife, she didn't have to make the decision...Lucky passed away when she got to the clinic...

Well that part was at least good... Not that any part of it is good. I feel for your kids and wife... As for you, man up! J/k

[joeking1978]

thanks...i feel worse for my wife who is sitting with Lucky right now...not a good sight...ugh...

Wow... Our family cats name is lucky too. Dad said "this cats lucky to be alive" and that inspired the name.

Putting the cat down was one of the hardest things ever. I've had to out one down as well. If I could give one piece of advise- if they ask if you would like to see the pet one more time to say goodbye after it has been euthanized... Say NO.

****ing crushed me to see my lifeless animal. At least if you walk away while he/she's still alive... That will be a better last memory.

[joeking1978]

luckily, for my wife, she didn't have to make the decision...Lucky passed away when she got to the clinic...

Well that's somewhat positive... I always think its better when they go out on their own terms. Even if I know it's the right thing to do... I felt like such a selfish pRick putting them to sleep myself.

[phillyfan]

I've been pet free for the first time in my life the last year. It's been glorious.

[Willie Mays Hayes]

I've yet to have to put my own down, but the plan is to stay with them while it happens. I understand that's incredibly hard to do, but in my opinion those final moments are not about you, they are about the dog/cat. They deserve to have you there while they are being sent off.

Sorry to hear, gazoo.

[Willie Mays Hayes]

I've been pet free for the first time in my life the last year. It's been glorious.

I don't know what I'd do without a dog.

[JROLLA]

Gazoo, I'm very sorry to hear that.

I never wanted a cat, never liked them. My fiance really wanted one so I gave in. When her brother left for the Army we took his in because no one else could. Turns out I actually really like cats. It will be tough when either of these ones go.

We put our dog down a few years back, he was a stray in Detroit. We had him for what felt like forever. The ending was not good and we had to make the choice. My poor mom was heart broken at the time. It's a very tough thing to go through. Like losing a family member.