Posted by shelliR on October 6, 2001, at 18:44:59
In reply to Dog advice - thanks everyone, posted by Gracie2 on October 4, 2001, at 15:50:42
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> After re-reading my own post, I noticed that I never called the dog by name - I think because I am already trying to distance myself. His name is Bruin (my husband is from Boston).
> After reading all your posts, I decided it was best just to let it be. Although I agree with Shar- that Bruin should be put to sleep - if I were somehow able to talk my husband into euthanasia (doubtful anyway) I'm afraid my husband would blame me. Part of the grieving process is anger and I would be the prime target.
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> I don't know if Bruin can take aspirin with his arthritis medicine but I will call the vet and ask. I think he is too old for hip replacement even if we could afford it. I never heard of acupuncture for dogs but I will do some web-surfing. Same for Bide-A-Wee (grief counseling).
> We live in St. Louis, which is pretty big but nothing on the scale of someplace like New York or Chicago.
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> You are right, Bruin is my husband's dog and he must make the decision. Until then, I will try to
> remember him like the dog he used to be and not this cranky, miserable, lame creature. We've had him almost 14 years and he was always loving and an excellent guard dog. Now the golden retriever, he would only hurt someone by knocking them down in his zeal to be played with.
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> Thanks again everyone-
> GracieHi Gracie,
I just wanted to add one thing. When my cat had to be put down, it felt 100% better that I found a vet to come to my house, rather than taking her to the vet. My friend was over and my cat died on my lap; I have always felt good that she didn't have to go to the vet (which was not a happy trip and though it was very very sad (I'm am starting to cry just writing this), I think so much better to happen at home. Not quite as good as dying in her sleep, but pretty close. We buried her in the back yard. BTW, it hurt horribly for her to go, but it did help to already have another cat to hold and cry with. I think having the other puppy will help both you and your husband.
Shelli
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