Much More Than a Mate

[r.magnay]

...not too sure about that Maureen, dogs having less concerns I mean, our best dog was the rotty / lab X, what a dog! He had cancer in his neck which we had operated on but unfortunalely some was attached to his jugular so it had to stay there, they gave him 12 to 18 months and in hindsight we probably should have had put down at 2 years, but evertime he looked a bit low and we would discuss putting him down, it was like he could understand us, he would almost instantly start bouncing around and smiling as if to say.."Nothing wrong with me, I'm fine." eventually we could see he wasn't and had him put to sleep at about 3 years after his op, he had a pretty good run. I usually shoot dogs that are at the end there time, but couldn't with Ben, we had the vet come and do it at our place so we could bury him with dignity.

[Bob Pacey]

Thanks for shareing that John it is always hard to think you are the one to make the decision.

I always say not again but then some chirpy little bugger gets to my soft spot and here we go again.

Bob

[Glenny Palmer]

Dear John,
I feel so sad for you. It is a very real bereavement when you lose a dear pet, but you have struck upon the idea that writing down your feelings is such a help. And you have written your feelings out beautifully. Once expressed, the healing process is easier.

Thank you for sharing such an intimate thing with us all, & for your kind words to me. I wish you happier days to come.

Glenny

[william williams]

sad to hear that mate I know of your loss and feel for you

Yes we have all have lost four legged mates over the years and yes some of them still hold special places in our heart. And I am no different to anyone else. There have been 3 horses that are special in my memory 5 dogs and a frill neck lizard called Albert that stayed with me in my camp for 18 months. 8 are no longer in this world today but they still remain in my memory

Bill the old softy

[noelcauser]

Watch what your doing up there in QLD with dogs. They say one today has been found with the deadly Hendra Virus. Pretty scarey to think that mans best friend could have this happen,

[Jasper Brush]

Thank you all.

And thank you Glenny.

I've been so depressed. Then I read your poem about happy dogs.

I know every one goes through it, with animals.

Then once the post was up i had the feeling perhaps I should not lumbered you all with my feelings.

Maureen, once sent me a poem by Kym K about the Australian Light Horsemen in the first world war. After the war was over the soldiers were told they could not repatriate their horses home to Australia and were ordered to shoot their best friend--their horse, the animal that had stuck by them through thick and thin.
All those men carried out there orders and put their horses down.

Sad

Anyway I feel a lot better.

Yes, in the country the best way and quickest way to put an animal down is with a rifle. Though, it would still be hard I imagine.

John

[Heather]

So sorry to hear about your dog John. I think we've all been there and it's not an easy decision to make but is the right one often. Take things easy John.

Heather