Comments for Jim Hall's Random Musings http://jehingr.wordpress.com Whatever random nonsense flows from my head... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:24:26 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on How do I know when it is time to put my dog down? by Dave http://jehingr.wordpress.com/2008/08/05/how-do-i-know-when-it-is-time-to-put-my-dog-down/#comment-922 Dave Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:24:26 +0000 http://jehingr.wordpress.com/?p=18#comment-922 It is hard for many of us to accept the inevitable. My sympathies. It is hard for many of us to accept the inevitable. My sympathies.

]]> Comment on How do I know when it is time to put my dog down? by Dave http://jehingr.wordpress.com/2008/08/05/how-do-i-know-when-it-is-time-to-put-my-dog-down/#comment-921 Dave Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:17:50 +0000 http://jehingr.wordpress.com/?p=18#comment-921 My vet has a sign in his office with this quote: "Life is not counted by the amount of breaths you take.. but by the times life takes your breath away." When quality of life is gone, and pain is a constant companion, how can we show our love for our canine friends? I know what I had to do. I feel for you and your hurt and your decision. My vet has a sign in his office with this quote: “Life is not counted by the amount of breaths you take.. but by the times life takes your breath away.”

When quality of life is gone, and pain is a constant companion, how can we show our love for our canine friends? I know what I had to do. I feel for you and your hurt and your decision.

]]> Comment on How do I know when it is time to put my dog down? by Steve & Elaine http://jehingr.wordpress.com/2008/08/05/how-do-i-know-when-it-is-time-to-put-my-dog-down/#comment-920 Steve & Elaine Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:08:47 +0000 http://jehingr.wordpress.com/?p=18#comment-920 Marcia You are right.Max being in pain is unfair.I hated to let go of our Samson.It was unfair to keep him around in pain and discomfort.We also made excuses to avoid the Vet.We also do not regret our decision to finally end his pain.I miss him a lot he will not be forgotten,your Max will one day thank you for allowing him to be free of pain again.Max should come first not our fear of being without our pets. Good Luck and god bless both of you and Max. Marcia
You are right.Max being in pain is unfair.I hated to let go of our Samson.It was unfair to keep him around in pain and discomfort.We also made excuses to avoid the Vet.We also do not regret our decision to finally end his pain.I miss him a lot he will not be forgotten,your Max will one day thank you for allowing him to be free of pain again.Max should come first not our fear of being without our pets.
Good Luck and god bless both of you and Max.

]]> Comment on How do I know when it is time to put my dog down? by Steve & Elaine http://jehingr.wordpress.com/2008/08/05/how-do-i-know-when-it-is-time-to-put-my-dog-down/#comment-919 Steve & Elaine Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:03:45 +0000 http://jehingr.wordpress.com/?p=18#comment-919 Duanne We feel your pain.It is the right thing to do to let your Sasha go.Even though she is only 4,you have great memories and quality is better than quantity.I miss my Sammy everyday but I know he is pain free and that makes me feel better.It was the right thing to do. I will see my friend again and so will you see your Sasha. Take care. Duanne
We feel your pain.It is the right thing to do to let your Sasha go.Even though she is only 4,you have great memories and quality is better than quantity.I miss my Sammy everyday but I know he is pain free and that makes me feel better.It was the right thing to do.
I will see my friend again and so will you see your Sasha.
Take care.

]]> Comment on How do I know when it is time to put my dog down? by sueharke http://jehingr.wordpress.com/2008/08/05/how-do-i-know-when-it-is-time-to-put-my-dog-down/#comment-918 sueharke Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:52:55 +0000 http://jehingr.wordpress.com/?p=18#comment-918 Have you considered leg supports? There is a company that makes leg supports for various size dogs and location of limbs. It might be enough to give him some support and allow you more time to decide what is right decision? Have you considered leg supports? There is a company that makes leg supports for various size dogs and location of limbs. It might be enough to give him some support and allow you more time to decide what is right decision?

]]> Comment on How do I know when it is time to put my dog down? by sueharke http://jehingr.wordpress.com/2008/08/05/how-do-i-know-when-it-is-time-to-put-my-dog-down/#comment-917 sueharke Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:43:37 +0000 http://jehingr.wordpress.com/?p=18#comment-917 Have you asked Sam if he is ready to leave and allow you to find a new friend who needs a home desperately? All of the pets I have put down have come back to visit me and their message was "I had a great home with you and I know you will give a great home to another pet who needs you." If you do, the new pet will not be the same as the one you lose, but animals have a way of being themself and allowing you to love them in an individual way. I know this is a hard decision, but what would you want if you were suffering the pain? Have you asked Sam if he is ready to leave and allow you to find a new friend who needs a home desperately? All of the pets I have put down have come back to visit me and their message was “I had a great home with you and I know you will give a great home to another pet who needs you.” If you do, the new pet will not be the same as the one you lose, but animals have a way of being themself and allowing you to love them in an individual way. I know this is a hard decision, but what would you want if you were suffering the pain?

]]> Comment on How do I know when it is time to put my dog down? by sueharke http://jehingr.wordpress.com/2008/08/05/how-do-i-know-when-it-is-time-to-put-my-dog-down/#comment-916 sueharke Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:38:54 +0000 http://jehingr.wordpress.com/?p=18#comment-916 This is a difficult decision. I suggest looking deep in your heart and ask what you would want if it were you? Your dog cannot express his wishes. One of my late dogs, Ginger, told me that she was not ready to go yet. Yet six months later, she looked at me and said, "it is time to let me go." I listened to her and one day I will meet her at the bridge with the same happy wagging tail she had as a puppy, free of pain and discomfort. This is a difficult decision. I suggest looking deep in your heart and ask what you would want if it were you? Your dog cannot express his wishes. One of my late dogs, Ginger, told me that she was not ready to go yet. Yet six months later, she looked at me and said, “it is time to let me go.” I listened to her and one day I will meet her at the bridge with the same happy wagging tail she had as a puppy, free of pain and discomfort.

]]> Comment on How do I know when it is time to put my dog down? by Marcia http://jehingr.wordpress.com/2008/08/05/how-do-i-know-when-it-is-time-to-put-my-dog-down/#comment-915 Marcia Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:56:22 +0000 http://jehingr.wordpress.com/?p=18#comment-915 My dog Max has ruptured both cruciates in his hind legs. We have spent thousands on surgery with no success. He is in pain. We have him on Meloxicam and Tramadol to help, but I don't see anything making a difference. I know that the time is near, but my husband thinks that he will be fine. The vet has assured us that euthanization is inevitable, which I thought would help with my husband's inability to see how much our beloved dog is suffering. He is such an amazing dog and I love him with my heart and soul. He deserves to not be in pain. I want to keep him forever, but keeping him alive in this pain is unfair to him. How can I help my husband see that we are not murdering our dog, but allowing him to be free of pain? My dog Max has ruptured both cruciates in his hind legs. We have spent thousands on surgery with no success. He is in pain. We have him on Meloxicam and Tramadol to help, but I don’t see anything making a difference. I know that the time is near, but my husband thinks that he will be fine. The vet has assured us that euthanization is inevitable, which I thought would help with my husband’s inability to see how much our beloved dog is suffering. He is such an amazing dog and I love him with my heart and soul. He deserves to not be in pain. I want to keep him forever, but keeping him alive in this pain is unfair to him. How can I help my husband see that we are not murdering our dog, but allowing him to be free of pain?

]]> Comment on How do I know when it is time to put my dog down? by Dwane http://jehingr.wordpress.com/2008/08/05/how-do-i-know-when-it-is-time-to-put-my-dog-down/#comment-906 Dwane Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:14:53 +0000 http://jehingr.wordpress.com/?p=18#comment-906 We are walking through this similar scenario right now, but with a young dog - only 4 years old. She has a serious leg injury and her muscles are degenerating. She is in pain and it will cost thousands of dollars to get her surgery, and even then I don't think there are any guarantees. I am her "fun person" - she follows me everywhere. My wife is the mean boss mommy...lol. It's the first dog that I have ever owned that I could truly call my own, and i feel her quality of life has gone downhill in the past months. I guess some people have the attitude that no price is too great, and that I'm a terrible pet owner because I am even considering putting a young dog down... but I think these are very personal decisions, and no one else can tell you the "right" thing to do. I know how much she has been doted on and loved. She keeps coming to us as if she wants us to help her make it right, take away the pain. It's heartbreaking. My wife has grown up around dogs all her life, I haven't. She's sad, but at the same time she has journeyed through it before. I know there will be regrets, and I will miss her, but I hate to see Sasha struggling and fading like she is. What a crazy dog. She has been hit by a car, kicked by a donkey, almost drowned chasing ducks, and she still made it through. She is a terrible mooch (watch your sandwich...). She is always there when you're sad. She loves meeting new people and other doggies. She likes to give kisses. She's a nuisance to walk but then she's a blast at the same time, just fun to run around and play. She's a gentle soul - she never hurt anyone or anything on purpose in her life. She never met a squirrel she didn't want to chase. She warms my side of the bed for me then groans when I make her get down. She loves her rubber peanut, but will always invite you to try and get it away from her. I'm hate to say goodbye. I will never forget her. We are walking through this similar scenario right now, but with a young dog – only 4 years old. She has a serious leg injury and her muscles are degenerating. She is in pain and it will cost thousands of dollars to get her surgery, and even then I don’t think there are any guarantees. I am her “fun person” – she follows me everywhere. My wife is the mean boss mommy…lol.
It’s the first dog that I have ever owned that I could truly call my own, and i feel her quality of life has gone downhill in the past months.
I guess some people have the attitude that no price is too great, and that I’m a terrible pet owner because I am even considering putting a young dog down… but I think these are very personal decisions, and no one else can tell you the “right” thing to do. I know how much she has been doted on and loved. She keeps coming to us as if she wants us to help her make it right, take away the pain. It’s heartbreaking. My wife has grown up around dogs all her life, I haven’t. She’s sad, but at the same time she has journeyed through it before. I know there will be regrets, and I will miss her, but I hate to see Sasha struggling and fading like she is.
What a crazy dog. She has been hit by a car, kicked by a donkey, almost drowned chasing ducks, and she still made it through. She is a terrible mooch (watch your sandwich…). She is always there when you’re sad. She loves meeting new people and other doggies. She likes to give kisses. She’s a nuisance to walk but then she’s a blast at the same time, just fun to run around and play. She’s a gentle soul – she never hurt anyone or anything on purpose in her life. She never met a squirrel she didn’t want to chase. She warms my side of the bed for me then groans when I make her get down. She loves her rubber peanut, but will always invite you to try and get it away from her.
I’m hate to say goodbye. I will never forget her.

]]> Comment on How do I know when it is time to put my dog down? by Dave http://jehingr.wordpress.com/2008/08/05/how-do-i-know-when-it-is-time-to-put-my-dog-down/#comment-863 Dave Thu, 15 Oct 2009 02:26:48 +0000 http://jehingr.wordpress.com/?p=18#comment-863 Dear Steve and Elaine, I feel your pain at the loss of your dad and Samson. There is still not a day that I do not miss my Sammy, but as you said, we do what we know is best to stop the suffering. God bless. Dear Steve and Elaine,

I feel your pain at the loss of your dad and Samson. There is still not a day that I do not miss my Sammy, but as you said, we do what we know is best to stop the suffering.

God bless.

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