I need a shoulder guys… I had to put my dog down this morning.

[IRuleMeParticipant]

Today was a day of making one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make. I’ve had my dog for 16 years. We’ve been through a lot together. He broke one of his legs when he was only a few years old. We spent $3000 to fix it, and considering the work that was done, you’d have never known. I can still remember carrying him down the steps to use the bathroom with pins in his legs (which would eventually come out).

I remember when he contracted lyme disease, and the treatment that followed. I remember him chasing me as a puppy in the backyard, not being able to catch up, and then eventually, not only being able to catch up, but overtake me. I remember the time he caught one of the chickens in his mouth back when we used to raise them. I remember chasing him all over the yard while the poor chicken squawked. Even though he was only playing with it and just resting it in his mouth.

I remember the time he snuck out and came back soaking wet from the rain and stinking of poop. I remember training him to sit, and lay down, and take treats out of my mouth gently. I remember laying down with him countless times on the floor snuggled up. All the times we went for walks, all the times he tore up his toys. He was so intelligent. Smart with the toys, and good with people. In fact they even wanted to put him on the police force as a drug sniffing dog.

I remember when he had that sock fetish when he was a pup where he’d rummage through our clothes and pull the pairs of socks into the living room. I remember the road trips, including the move to Jacksonville. F~~~ MAN! I knew this day would come. Doesn’t make it any easier. Sucks watching his health fail him. Sucks watching the vet inject him with stuff, and see his body give out, and see him collapse at my feet. Sucks knowing that every day I come home, he won’t be there. That my neighbors can’t get excited seeing him light up at their presence, seeing them giving him snacks. Seeing how he bonded with them.

It sucks knowing that that chapter is over. And just like the guys on here who went through the tough divorce – that like them, I’ll be here picking up the pieces trying to move on. F~~~ man! F~~~!

[Truthseeker82Participant 6406]

Two shoulders available here brother. Sorry to hear. I was faced with same decision years ago when I was only 17. I know the feeling.

Dogs are more loyal and pleasurable to be around than any woman and losing one sure hurts more. Be comforted by the memories of great times together. Peace.

[KeymasterKeymaster]

Brutal. I know. I grew up with my uncle’s 3 German Shepherds. They always had or developed hip problems, so when one died or had to be put down, I was devastated. But he always got another one – so he would always have 3.

I have wanted a dog , but part of me can’t handle the thought of saying goodbye. I know what you’re going through. You gave him a good life. That’s what matters the most. When my uncle put it to me that way, it seemed to hurt less.

SO difficult to know what to say at times like these.
I have a real problem with it, but I feel you on this.

If you keep doing what you've always done... you're gonna keep getting what you always got.

[Anonymous 6]

[IRuleMeParticipant]

Keymaster wrote:

Brutal. I know. I grew up with my uncle’s 3 German Shepherds. When one died or had to be put down (they always had hip problems ) I was devastated. But he always got another one – so he always had 3.

I have wanted a dog , but part of me can’t handle the thought of saying goodbye. I know what you’re going through. You gave him a good life. That’s what matters the most. When my uncle put it to me that way, it didn’t hurt so much.

I watched my uncle deal with German Shepherds, and the problem that came with them. I watched every one of his dogs have health problems, and I watched him spend thousands in vet bills only to put them down. I was determined that I wasn’t going to do that with my dog Wally. But this is the 3rd dog I’ve had in my life, and the 2nd I’ve had pass. My first was my 10 yr old Border Collie that passed when I was in high school.

[ZarathustraParticipant 2246]

I am so sorry to hear that. Take care of yourself and you definitely have my support as a dog lover. The loyalty and the love from these furry fellows is never ending and they ask nothing but some pets and food in return. So sorry for your loss and thank you for all your thoughtful posts. MGTOW is with you.

[Solo MAN’S WisdomParticipant]

Dude. You have my sympathies. I had to do the same with a 16 y/o pitfall I had. I wept.

When women lead, destruction is the destination. -- Me.

[JVBParticipant]

My thoughts are with you bro. So sorry.

“He is your friend,your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours faithful and true to last breath of his heart. We owe it to them to be worthy of such devotion” – unknown.

He’s with you always bro.

Peace is > piece.

[MarketWatcherParticipant]

Keymaster wrote:

You gave him a good life. That’s what matters the most

I am sorry for your loss my friend. As Km said you gave him a good life and look at all the great memories you have. That said, it f~~~ing sucks! The last pet loss I had was so hard for me that I have decided no more pets. In fact I CRIED LIKE A BITCH WHEN IT HAPPENED. But, I did not cry at my Grandfathers funeral. That is how deep the connection goes with pets. I hope you can heal from this as quickly as possible. You did right by him all along.

[Anonymous 54]

Sorry man.
All of us Dog lovers know what you’re going through.
Its the worst.

Mans best Freind.

I beleive we all meet up again one Glorious Day.

[bigboy83Participant 11312]

Sorry for your loss. Rest in peace.

Shit Tested, Cunt Approved.

[BlacqueJacqueShellacqueParticipant 6890]

Shoulder friend.

You gave your dog a good life. You had a life that depended on you and you loved it. Your dog gave you unconditional love and, in return, your dog gave it to you and those he trusted around you.

May your four legged friend rest in peace and your soul be at ease. You were a great Master. Your dog knew this instinctively.

Peace be with you IRuleMe. Your dog suffers no more.

[joetechParticipant]

I’ve had to put down three dogs. My deepest condolences for your loss, brother.

"Don't follow in my footsteps...I stepped in something."

[AttonParticipant]

He had a much better life than the average man, that is an achievement and one hell of a life.

A MGTOW is a man who is not a woman's bitch!

[Anonymous 43]

your dog gave all for you, and you gave all for him. Packmates until the end.

[Joey AlfioParticipant]

It was 16 years of pure bliss for that dog I’m sure. I don’t think he could of had it any better bro. At least he didn’t go in a brutal way like they do in other parts of the world where they’re looked on as a delicacy or due to religious laws. Don’t be sad that it’s over, smile instead over the great joys you’ve had with your dog.

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[Anonymous 42]

IRuleMe wrote:

Even though he was only playing with it and just resting it in his mouth.

Sounds like your dog was a supperdog, one of the special ones with almost human grade personality, I feel your losses, I lost my 19 year old companion that was with me through thick and thin. I’ll always cherish the memories same as you, the superdogs are unforgettable!

It’s unfair they don’t live as long as us, they sure deserve longer lives! But no! The f~~~ing parrots and turtles get damn near eternal life? WTF?

[Buller100Participant 2189]

Sorry to hear of your loss, a dog is a mans best friend that’s the truth of it..

[ghostParticipant]

Sorry to hear this bro. Hang in there.

[KevinStylesParticipant 2580]

Sorry for your loss. At 16 years he had a longer than average run, you must have taken good care of him.

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