Its so hard to do.

[Snacks]

<p>Today we had to put my dog to sleep. It was so hard to do, he was 14 and had the cutest little face. If you looked at him his face still looked like a puppy, he would bark and get all excited when you came in the room. But the past 2 years his back legs were getting weak. It got to the point were he would cry att imes and couldnt walk. He would poop lying down and pee lying down. The thing that made it ever harder to do was even though he was lived with my whole family, he really was my fathers dog more then anyone elses. My father loved that dog and the dog was ver protective of my dad. Well my dad passed away a little over 2 years ago and it was like my dog knew this. What made it so hard to put him down was it felt like the last living, loving thing of my dad. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For those of you who have never lost a parent, it is the hardest thing. You feel like your all alone and constantly think about that parent and things you could have done better whle they were alive. Today has made all those feelings pop up again. I'm not religious and its hard to believe sometimes in heaven but if there is one I know my dad has his little puppy now. I miss them both, so I felt writing it would be a good way to vent my feelings.</p>

[Badinia]

<p>I'm so sorry.&nbsp; That's hard, but at least you know his pain is over, and that he had a good life, full of love and rawhide.</p>

[Don Stugots]

man, that is tough snacky.&nbsp; i cant imagine having to do that to my pup.&nbsp; if you need someone to talk to just PM me.&nbsp;

[DonInNC]

<p>Ugh, that connection's gotta be a tough one to break. </p>

[junkfood]

<p>Sorry to hear....Did you eat it?</p><p>Cause with a name like Snacks you gotta be a fat fuck!!!!!!!</p>

[Gaia]

<strong>junkfood</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Sorry to hear....Did you eat it?</p><p>Cause with a name like Snacks you gotta be a fat fuck!!!!!!!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Does it hurt to be that much of an asshole? I sure hope so.</p><p>By the way, your screen name is junkfood.....You probably havent seen your own dick in 10 or 15 years. You fucking douchebag.</p><p>Snacks, I'm so sorry honey. PM me if you would like to talk. </p><span class="post_edited"></span>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by Gaia on 1-26-07 @ 9:57 PM</span>

[reeshy]

<p>Junkfood...go fuck yourself hard...asshole!!!!!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Snacks.....as you know...I just lost my dad on Tuesday...... I feel for you .......Ilost my Annie(beagle) a few years ago....it was my wife's dog......when my wife died, Annie cried for days....she knew.....she lasted a few more years....but she wasn't the same .......there was something missing in her life....she finally died in her sleep....I lost my final connection to my wife......even my kids felt it.....I know how you feel and you can PM if you wnat to talk! </p>

[Team_Ramrod]

<p>Heya Snacks,</p><p>I just wanted to say I understand How hard it is. We become ridiculously attached to these animals, they become our family and when they go it hurts so bad.</p><p>I've lost 3 dogs in the past 1.5 years... 2 had to be put down and one snuck out and was run over. I'm sure you know that it will get better but I know it's hard.</p><p>If you need to talk, We're here for you budday.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Take care.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[FUNKMAN]

<font size="2">Sorry Budday!</font>

[Gvac]

<p>Sorry to hear the news, Snacks.&nbsp; I've had to put 3 dogs and one cat down in my life, and I cried like a baby each and every time.&nbsp; The dog's connection to your dad must have made it that much worse.&nbsp; </p><p>I don't know if it helps, but I hope you know you've got a lot of fellow animal lovers here who know exactly how you're feeling and what you're going through. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

[mdr55]

Sorry for your loss.<br />

[Snacks]

<p>Thanks to all of you who understand where I'm coming from and all your support. Its so hard because animals are such a big part of your family, its like losing a little brother. And yes the connection with my father made it so much harder. </p><p>Thanks to all you on ronfez. I know I come across like an ass at times, But&nbsp;I think you know its because I like to argue for the things I believe in and its never personal. The fact that so many people have such big hearts on here makes me feel like this is one big family. We may never agree with eachother but everyone is always there for eachother.</p><p>&nbsp;thank you!!!</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

[riverofpiss]

<p>Sorry to hear that Snacks.&nbsp; I was destroyed when I had to put my family dog down when I was sixteen.&nbsp; I knew it was for the best though as my dog was in bad shape also.&nbsp; I just couldn't handle him being in pain.&nbsp; My cat is getting old (13 years) but he is in good shape so far, but I will definitely do the same for him if he is sick or crippled.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I hope junkfood has a disaster with his testicles.</p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by riverofpiss on 1-26-07 @ 11:27 PM</span>

[Drunky McBetidont]

<p>i swore after i put my german shepard down that i would never own another dog because it hurt me so much.&nbsp; i have two kids now and we have 3 dogs, a cat and some fish.&nbsp; my oldest dog is 11 and getting grey hairs and acting alittle more like a codger ever day.&nbsp; i know when this dog goes my kids will be crushed too.&nbsp; i shouldda kept the promis to myself 12 years ago.&nbsp; :(&nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I feel for ya brother.</p>

[Gvac]

<strong>betidont</strong> wrote:<br /><p>my oldest dog is 11 and getting grey hairs and acting alittle more like a codger ever day.</p><p>Sounds like me. &nbsp;</p>

[Team_Ramrod]

<strong>Gvac</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>betidont</strong> wrote:<br /><p>my oldest dog is 11 and getting grey hairs and acting alittle more like a codger ever day.</p><p>Sounds like me. &nbsp;</p><p>True....True....</p>

[PapaBear]

I'm sorry, Snacks. I had it lucky. My parents waited until I left for Navy boot camp to put my dog to sleep. He too, was 14. I swear to this day, I dreamed about him the day they put him to sleep (I didn't know they were doing it).

[jetdog]

Oh man, you guys are bring back all the feelings tonight.&nbsp; Sorry to hear it snacks.&nbsp; My buddy (to the left) went the same way. In his last days I was carrying him outside and holding up his back end.&nbsp; He was the best dog ever.&nbsp; Always so protective of my family and our other pets.&nbsp; He kicked two big dogs' asses at the same time once, they were strays around the nieghborhood and had attacked my other dog.&nbsp; God it always makes me smile to think of his goofy face, hence the avatar.&nbsp; I hope you remeber your dog the same way.<br />

[Chigworthy]

<p>My wife and I have put down two dogs in the last year and our last one almost died last week from a chronic disease that we didn't know she had.&nbsp; It's amazing how much a dog or a cat can contribute to your life, but they almost always go before we do.</p>

[Don Stugots]

<strong>junkfood</strong> wrote:<br /><p>Sorry to hear....Did you eat it?</p><p>Cause with a name like Snacks you gotta be a fat fuck!!!!!!!</p><p>&nbsp;one of the few rules here is that the THATS LIFE forum is off limits for ball breaking.ÿÿ</p>

[Don Stugots]

<strong>The Midnight Ramrod</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>Gvac</strong> wrote:<br /><strong>betidont</strong> wrote:<br /><p>my oldest dog is 11 and getting grey hairs and acting alittle more like a codger ever day.</p><p>Sounds like me. ÿ</p><p>True....True....</p><p>&nbsp;True.... True.....</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>i would go out of mind putting Vegas to sleep.ÿ we treat her like our kid.ÿ Snacks, stay strong.ÿÿ</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>BTW, i like the old avatar better.ÿÿ</p>

[Crippler]

<p><a href="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/viewmessages.cfm/forum/81/topic/56207">Its so hard to do.</a> </p><p>No words are more true.&nbsp; When we put our 18 year old beagle&nbsp;down, almost exactly two years ago, it was absolutely neccessary.&nbsp; But that didn't make it one little bit easier to do.&nbsp; You know it was the right thing to do, and hopefully that makes the pain go away in you a little quicker.&nbsp; Ebony &amp; Barney are probably barking &amp; howling a duet right now, and hopefully it's making your dad laugh his ass off.&nbsp; Cheer up, cuz. </p>

[booster11373]

<p>Losing anyone you love is a terrible feeling be it human or animal, Only time heals those kinds of wounds.</p><p>My condolences</p>

[CofyCrakCocaine]

Very sorry to hear your loss Snacks. I don't know what I'll do when we put our cats to sleep. I wish ya the best, and be good as much as you can.