Thinking of getting my dog put down, too harsh??

rev229

It is really sad that poem but it makes me think how our rescue dog felt when she was taken back to the kennels because her owners where no longer able to care for her because of working full time. She loves car rides so I can imagine her excitment as they took her there not knowing they would never return. She is lovely dog who just needs a loving home which we have provided for her. She has some issues but talking to the vet seems to think it is the reason why she was given up. I would never give up on her despite her special needs as both my kids have special needs and we can't give up on them. Yes, she has cost us money, special food, vets etc but she is such a wonderful friend to the whole family. She is the best thing that has happened to me in a long time and off course she is spoilt, but she deserves it. When she was in the kennels she looked so sad and unlike the other dogs stopped barking as soon as we past her kennel, I think she thought her luck had gone. Well, she is happy now with us.

Chesnut1

I have followed this thread and am shocked but not surprised that this woman has decided this poor dog is JUST an inconvenience to her precious family! I do not know why I am amazed by this attitude it makes me sick when couples buy a dog treat it as the baby until they decide to breed themselves and then they wonder why the poor dog is confused. I am not having a go at all families as I know many folk with large families through choice that still find time for a valued member of the household i.e the dog. It is when I see posts like this that I fully understand why euthanasia is banned in this county as unfortunatly elderly relatives and disabled children can be a drain and an inconvenience at times ( I know this personaly) but it stops selfish individuals puting them to sleep as they no longer fit in with the demands of every day life. But no doubt that statement would not appy as it's only a dog:mad: Shame on the OP

foreign_correspondent

AFAIK she has not decided it yet - lets not assume the dog is condemned to death, the last thing I remember her posting was that she was going to try the oldies clubc

Can we give her the benefit of the doubt, stick to the facts and keep channels of communication open here please?

I fear the OP will not return if everyone is assuming the worst and being angry with her.

beachbeth

foreign_correspondent wrote: »

AFAIK she has not decided it yet - lets not assume the dog is condemned to death, the last thing I remember her posting was that she was going to try the oldies clubc

Can we give her the benefit of the doubt, stick to the facts and keep channels of communication open here please?

I fear the OP will not return if everyone is assuming the worst and being angry with her.

I agree. Please remember it is an awful situation to have young children with a dog that not only messes everywhere but bites them too. With more on the way the situation can only get worse. The OP is contacting the oldies club so why have a go at her about putting the dog to sleep when she hasn't said she will do this?

shoppaholic_returns

Chesnut1 wrote: »

I have followed this thread and am shocked but not surprised that this woman has decided this poor dog is JUST an inconvenience to her precious family! I do not know why I am amazed by this attitude it makes me sick when couples buy a dog treat it as the baby until they decide to breed themselves and then they wonder why the poor dog is confused. I am not having a go at all families as I know many folk with large families through choice that still find time for a valued member of the household i.e the dog. It is when I see posts like this that I fully understand why euthanasia is banned in this county as unfortunatly elderly relatives and disabled children can be a drain and an inconvenience at times ( I know this personaly) but it stops selfish individuals puting them to sleep as they no longer fit in with the demands of every day life. But no doubt that statement would not appy as it's only a dog:mad: Shame on the OP

Good comments there,I too am astounded,no wonder the poor dog is doing things he/she shouldnt, it's desparate for attention,love and a bit of tlc.
Sounds like some specilaist sensitive food and some patience is whats required, pooing in the house,is either from not going out enough to have the op to poo,or it is going in the same place because the poo area is being cleaned with disinfectant or other dog attractant.

Please give the dog to a shelter,let it have the opportunity of a good attentive home,it has been a good friend to you don't neglect it in its time of need!

Paparika

lynnexxxo wrote: »

My mum said a very nice thing to me last night - she picks up my boys from nursery and feeds them until I get home from work. Traffic last night was, as usual, awful and when i got in i said i'm so sorry i'm late, i feel guilty, you've had the boys for ages. Anyway she said 'stop! would you do anything for your kids?' 'Yes of course' i answer, to which she answered, 'well you may be grown up but your still my kidand I'd do anything for you'. Bless she made me cry. My point? I'm sure your mum would appreciate a little gesture like some flowers (even supermarket ones!) rather than spending money you can't afford.

Yet she has her mum helping her with her childcare whilst she works, i'm not saying her mum should help with the dog, but some time with the dog isnt much to ask for, and if mum is at the house surely she can let the dog out in the garden, so what if it poops outside that what we train our dogs do.

BilberryCharlotte

mrcol1000 wrote: »

I love my dog dearly and our whole family (inculding the dog) snuggle up on the sofa in the evennings but I keep in mind that the dog is just an animal at the end of the day.

It is good to hear that you love your dog dearly, but to say that your dog is `just an animal` doesn`t seem to sit right with that. Animals are sentient beings, and I am sure your dog gives you love and devotion and thinks it will be with you forever.

Does the phrase `just an animal` mean that you would be happy to part company with it rather than let it inconvenience you in the slightest?

I hope that I have mistaken the tone of your post, and that like me (and I am sure many others on this forum), you will do the best for your dog always, just as you would any other member of your family.

MORPH3US

Such a sad post, I will refrain from going further because I get angry.... post 125 sums it up nicely though,

A dog is for life, not just until it becomes too much trouble for you!

affordmylife

post 125 made me cry too. i could and would never do that to my darling dog.

i have five children and a dog and none of them are going anywhere.

op please please find someone to love you dog not a rescue centre - please xx

Kimberley

foreign_correspondent wrote: »

AFAIK she has not decided it yet - lets not assume the dog is condemned to death, the last thing I remember her posting was that she was going to try the oldies clubc

Can we give her the benefit of the doubt, stick to the facts and keep channels of communication open here please?

I fear the OP will not return if everyone is assuming the worst and being angry with her.

I agree with you but the thing is by putting a thread like this on a forum you will get a debate and you will get angry people having a go at you especially those who have much loved pets themselves. Surely she would have known this whilst writting it

If you cannot cope with criticism and your likely to run away when reading replies you don't want then you shouldn't have posted it.