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My beloved dog (Boxer), Chance (picture in my sig) is very ill. Preliminary diagnosis is cancer of the lower intestine and the prognosis is very poor. We're told that even if we spend thousands on Chemo, his chances are only about 10% for recovery.
This really has me down. I know he's "just a dog" but he's like one of the family and we know we are going to be faced very soon with the worst choice ever.

Sigh... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
 
Sorry to hear that Basil.
I can empathize with the agony you must be going through.
We can get very attached to our animals but you have to do what is best for him.
 
Sorry to hear the sad news. Pets really do become part of the family, and with all the advanced treatments there are these days, their lives can be extended, but while you're going through this difficult time, "what to do" is such a hard decision. Over the years, we've taken in many strays, given them a pretty good life in exchange for the joy we've received from them, and towards the end for each of them, the vet has always said to take into consideration their quality of life - good advice, but no easy task, since they are always so brave, even when ill.

Our thoughts are with you...
Sharon
 
I'm very sorry to hear this. I hope Chance isn't suffering....
 
Very sorry to hear this. We just lost our beloved cat after 21 years (most of it living outdoors...he was a hardy little soul).
That cat had been been through a lot of hard times with our family but still kept purring away.
Sharon's right...they do become family members.
All good cats and dogs go to heaven...that's my viewpoint and I'm sticking to it.
 
I brought a stray home from the mines. My wife was not too pleased at the time. (she is not a pet person) Now, if something happened to the mut, I think she would be really upset. Pets have a way of winning your heart. I, also hope Chance is not suffering. You have my sympathy, Pete
 
Others here have said it well -- pets are definitely family members. Sorry to hear about him.
 
within the last month we put down our last cat at the tender age of 21. no one can be prepared enough for that. my advice is to keep him as comfortable as possible and let him know you are there. my thoughts and prayers are with you and Chance.
 
So sorry to hear this. Too many of my dearest friends are gone now, most of them were feline and quite long lived. I remember them fondly but miss them much, too. Keep him comfy as you can and stay close to him.

*sigh*
 
I can relate to what you're going through - my pets have always been members of the family and it's never easy letting them go. As others have said, consider his quality of life and comfort. You know we're all here for you.
 
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My beloved dog (Boxer), Chance (picture in my sig) is very ill. -----
This really has me down. I know he's "just a dog" but he's like one of the family and we know we are going to be faced very soon with the worst choice ever.
Sigh... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

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Hi Bas,
About five years ago we had to have the last of our many pets euthanized. Over the years they were all much loved & part of the family. The last was the worst emotionally. I cried off & on for quite a while after my best buddy had to be euthanized. Still get tears if I think about it.

Marlene & I decided that we just couldn't go through the trauma of losing any more & have remained petless since. We seem to get emotionally softer as we get older. I'm a down right baby about it now.

If it's any consolation, it's been said that "man" is the only animal that knows ahead of time that it is going to die & is able to dwell on it. If so, it's a great burden that animals don't have to carry.

You have my most sincere sympathy,
D
 
Would that God in his infinite plan had had the compassion to have our pets out live us. It is almost as painful to lose a four legger as it is to lose a two legged member of the family. I wish cloning were a perfected science some days. Your beloved pets could last forever that way.... My sympathies are with you , this is one of the hardest decisions ever. Be strong, he needs your wisdom and care more now than ever.
 
Sorry to hear the news. I was given a Boxer pup (Bowser) when I started first grade. He grew up with me and became an important part of my family. Sadly, we lost him to cancer during the fall of my Senior year in High School. I think of him every time I see another Boxer, and someday I hope my children will have a pet as good as him.
 
bas, sad news, a couple of months ago the cat "teddy" that adopted my family three years ago got locked in my neighbors garrage for two days, i thought the worst, got hit by a car, kyote attacked him, perhaps even stolen, ill tell you honestly this brooklyn bred street fighting, boxing,wrestler, tough guy, cried like a baby for those two days,our pets are unquestionably our family, each has its own quirks and personality for sure, we are as much emotionally attached to them as any human member of our family,i dont have to tell "you" that, when i thought id lost my buddy for some reason my mind went into thoughts of immediately replacing him i felt some relief in that,perhaps its something you might consider.and yes for the joy they bring us,all pets go to heaven.
 
They are never "just a dog", it's a heart-breaking no-win situation that you are in. We had to have a much-loved labrador put down due to congestive heart failure, and I still feel bad every time I think of him.

There are a lot of dog people on the forum, we are all here for you.
 
I have had two Yorkies put down at this point and the third is now about 13 or so, can not hear nor see well. However still plays like a put and eats well. I will put her down when I think she hurts............and cry off and on for days.

I will not allow my animals to hurt, it is the least we can do for them.
 
A few thoughts on dogs:

The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him, and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too. Samuel Butler

Histories are more full of the fidelity of dogs than of friends. Alexander Pope

If you pick up a starving dog and make him proserous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man. Mark Twain

The dog has seldom been successful in pulling man up to its level of sagacity, but man has frequently dragged the dog down to his. James Thurber

Here's /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif to Chance and all our best friends.

Mickey
 
Bas - though I'm not a dog person, I know what its like to lose a pet who had a special place in the family...when Shannon was in the 6th grade, she gave me a kitten for Valentine's Day...when it died while she was in law school, we were all overcome with remorse and loss.

Hang tough, buddy, you'll make the right decision....& Chance trusts you to do so.
 
I'm so sorry to hear about this Basil. Our dog became very ill with cancer a few years ago. The first time we operated and he lived happily for a couple years. The second time it was going to cost thousands of dollars and he would only get a few months out of it. It was a very difficult decision but we decided to have him put down to end his suffering.

Try not to dwell on the sadness of the situation, but rather focus on the great times you have been given by him. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
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