Larxene Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Again' date=' I have to agree with Shanoa. And the same thing happened to my dog too, expect she got a cancer under her stomach. Heck, even my aunt told me that she was already searching for a place to die. And Tiger, know what we did? They took her to the vet and hed the vet to put her down. You should do it to.[/quote'] We're doing it the day after Christmas :( You're going to keep that dog alive for almost a month? Seriously, what is wrong with you? It'll probably die on it's own before then anyway, why prolong it's suffering for that long? ANIMAL CRUELTY. Very relevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tiger Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Again' date=' I have to agree with Shanoa. And the same thing happened to my dog too, expect she got a cancer under her stomach. Heck, even my aunt told me that she was already searching for a place to die. And Tiger, know what we did? They took her to the vet and hed the vet to put her down. You should do it to.[/quote'] We're doing it the day after Christmas :( You're going to keep that dog alive for almost a month? Seriously, what is wrong with you? It'll probably die on it's own before then anyway, why prolong it's suffering for that long? ANIMAL CRUELTY. Very relevant. I've been to Drift before <_< We love our dog more than you will ever know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benraino Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 So let it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larxene Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 If you loved your dog you'd put it to sleep. You're being selfish by keeping it alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tiger Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 We can't. She will live about 2 months longer, so we're putting her to sleep one month from now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larxene Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 You CAN you just choose not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestLess-BoTics Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 *sigh* No offense glasstin' date=' but Claire is right, keeping the dog alive for THAT long is just not right. It will only suffer. Tiger, get the vet to put Lily down, now.[/quote'] Actually, I never formally disagreed with Claire. One year ago, my grandfather suddenly experienced symptoms of vomiting, sweating, and shortness of breath. We immediately brought him to the emergency room at our local hospital, but we failed to receive proper attention; the nurses viewed the symptoms as signs of viral gastroenteritis or something. Once my grandfather was able to be seen by a doctor, he was rushed to a different part of the hospital; it was evident that my grandfather was dying. Quite a few doctors told us that my grandfather had gone through a series of silent heart attacks in the past few months, and that it's nearly impossible to view any sort of symptoms at that stage. My grandfather's coronary artery was blocked, and we knew that the only chance to save my grandfather was through surgery. So, the surgery was scheduled on my mother's birthday at 9:00 a.m. We planned to comfort my grandfather before it, but once we had gotten to the hospital, my grandfather wasn't in his room - my grandfather was already going through the surgery. The hospital moved it about four hours earlier than the original time specified. For the first time in my life, I felt empty. Thoughts swirling around in my head about my grandfather being pulled into the surgery room, with no one to comfort him. I pictured in my mind the anxiety streaked across his face when the nurses told him that his family wasn't here. We waited for hours. My relatives began to arrive, also anxious to hear the results of the surgery. Then, the surgeon came in. Everything was a blur to me during those moments. I couldn't fully understand the reactions of some of my family members, but I could tell that they weren't very good reactions. I wasn't allowed to see my grandfather for a few days. My parents told me that seeing him in such a state wouldn't have a positive effect on my mind. But I told them that I needed to see him. A person that took care of me, a person that I loved, and cared about. So, my parents granted me permission to see him. There he was. Lying on the bed, was my grandfather. Horror is the only word that I can use to describe this moment. His skin was at a bright yellow, yet pale somehow. He was swollen everywhere. Tubes coming out from almost every part of his body. Needles piercing every single vein in sight. He was now blind because of the effects of the surgery, his mouth sealed shut, with only the corner of his mouth held open. He couldn't move, he couldn't speak, but he could still hear and understand us. Days passed until my grandfather went through yet another heart attack. Two more surgeries followed. He didn't deserve any of this. The pain he had to go through. He was an extremely good person. Very virtuous and loving. I have never witnessed him make any mistakes, and he was always there to comfort me when I need his guidance. Every single member of my family knew that he didn't deserve any of this. He remained in the hospital for months. People in a state such as the one my grandfather was in only lasted for a few days. But the doctor kept prolonging his existence. I believe that he wasn't truly concerned about the life of my grandfather; I believe that he was only concerned about the record that he kept at his hospital. Then my family decided that enough was enough. We transferred him to a hospice, where we comforted him until he passed away a few days later. He could've easily lived longer, but keeping him in that state, would be extremely similar to keeping a lifeless human being. I believe that Tiger's dog should be comforted as well, before her final moments. Comparing my grandfather's situation with Tiger's dog's situation, my grandfather shouldn't have gone through all that torture. He himself, should have been transferred to a hospice a lot sooner. Tiger's dog on the other hand, should not be put down abruptly because Tiger has the chance to comfort her, to spend more time with her - Tiger's dog is still herself. *Sigh*. -Glasstin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragnarok1945 Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 We can't. She will live about 2 months longer' date=' so we're putting her to sleep one month from now[/quote'] you're absolutely sure there's no way to save her life? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tiger Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 We can't. She will live about 2 months longer' date=' so we're putting her to sleep one month from now[/quote'] you're absolutely sure there's no way to save her life? It's an aggressive bone cancer. There is no cure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragnarok1945 Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 then use these two months to make the most of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tiger Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 :cry: I just found out even more horrible news. I was visiting my Grandparents for the weekend and they dropped up off at our house. On their way back they got hit by a car :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragnarok1945 Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 separate category, but that's horrible! I hope they're ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larxene Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Your life is just full of misery isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arekku_Koro Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 I know how you feel. My dog was 14 two when she died, and she had various problems, including arthiritis, and we had to put her to sleep, because she became paralyzed. It'll be OK. Just value the time you have left with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tiger Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Your life is just full of misery isn't it? It's not something to enjoy <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arekku_Koro Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Your life is just full of misery isn't it? It's not something to enjoy <_< Clarie-san has only one emote, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tiger Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Your life is just full of misery isn't it? It's not something to enjoy <_< Clarie-san has only one emote' date=' I think.[/quote'] No, she doesn't <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragnarok1945 Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 seems more like she has none at all, which means she's really a machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larxene Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Emotions are pointless really. I'm ashamed to say I have them sometimes. But it's not that I don't have them, it's that I don't feel sympathy for other people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tiger Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Emotions are pointless really. I'm ashamed to say I have them sometimes. But it's not that I don't have them' date=' it's that I don't feel sympathy for other people.[/quote'] So, what your saying is that you're heartless? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larxene Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 No, I'm saying that caring about other people's problems, especially people that I've never even met, is extremely pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desu the Blue Nerd Posted November 30, 2008 Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Oh that is horrible. I really do feel sympathy for you. My dog died about a month ago so I know how it feels. Spend most of the time you can with your dog. I wasn't able to. You have the luxury of spending lily's final hours with. So what are you doing spending your time on a forum about a children's card game? Go give your dog a final hug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragnarok1945 Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 No' date=' I'm saying that caring about other people's problems, especially people that I've never even met, is extremely pointless.[/quote'] ah yes, which means you have just admitted you care for no one but yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tiger Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 No' date=' I'm saying that caring about other people's problems, especially people that I've never even met, is extremely pointless.[/quote'] Lol. I see what you mean.Oh that is horrible. I really do feel sympathy for you. My dog died about a month ago so I know how it feels. Spend most of the time you can with your dog. I wasn't able to. You have the luxury of spending lily's final hours with. So what are you doing spending your time on a forum about a children's card game? Go give your dog a final hug. You know. You're right. I'm going to go comfort my dog. *leaves* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragnarok1945 Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 As long as Lily knows she will never have a better life than the one she has right now, I think it will be enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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