A Sad Day Ahead

Jeff P. · 2005-09-23T06:02:19+00:00

I haven't posted on the wreck in quite some time so many of you may not remember me. It's in times of pain, however, that we like to share so that our grief might be less. This is one of those days for me and my family. A few weeks back our Golden Retriever Mariah started to throw up with increased frequency. She became more and more lethargic as the days went by. We took her to the vet a few days ago and it appears that the diagnosis is not good. We're not 100% sure but it appears to be cancer of the liver. There is little we can do for her at this point. She's had severe arthritis in her hind legs for over a year now and can barely get around. We will most likely have to put her to sleep this very evening. Many of you may not understand that bond between a good dog and a person but to us she is like another child. She is such a lover. My heart is heavy and I cry as I type this. It hurts so much. Just keep me and my family in your thoughts and prayers.Thank you my friends,

Sep 23, 2005 45 Replies

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bf 20 years ago

I've had several dogs in my life. When I was a kid, I cried when they died. Now that I'm a grown man, I realize that the loss of a pet is nowhere near the tragedy of the loss of human life. Pets are cool, but in the end, they are just pets. Just like tools are just tools -- eventually they must be thrown away as well.

I know most people will think I'm a cold harded SOB, but the OP made a big deal over losing a pet (asking for prayers, treating it as a grand tragedy). I'm sure you guys don't want me posting here everytime one of my fish die.

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John Emmons 20 years ago

I think most people here would prefer you not post here at all...go throw away some tools instead.

I'm waiting for the vet to come over to put down one of our dogs tonight. Not asking for prayers and it's not a "grand tragedy" just a sad occasion like the one that the original poster tried to share. It's a pity that some grown-ups can't appreciate anothers grief. Or maybe you're just not as grown up as you'd like to think.

John

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Lee Michaels 20 years ago

"bf" wrote

Well, that would depend on what kind of relationship you had with your fish.

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David 20 years ago

The term isn't "cold harded", it's "COLD HEARTED". Not only are you a cold hearted "SOB", but you are an uneducated one, as well. Throwing away a pet like a tool? I've sat in the vet's office while my 15 year old dog was euthanized. That moment is seared into my memory, as well as the rest of our family. You are INDEED, a cold hearted individual. I find nothing wrong with the OP posting about his grief. He felt he had a safe place to share his feelings, and then along comes a twit like you to try to minimize his feelings. Since you lack any empathy, it will be interesting to see how others in your life react during your time of need. Rest assured, you WILL face disappoints and sadness. Maybe it won't be over a pet, but SOMETHING will affect you. Do you want others to do to you what you've done to the OP? Shame!

Dave

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Guess who 20 years ago

If you were grown up none of you would post this maudlin slop here. We all have our bag of hammers. It's called life. This is a forum for wood working, not self-pity. I lost my dog to cancer. I also go in for another cancer check tomorrow, having been dealing with it for a few years now. I won't be posting the results here either way. Live with it.

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