Parents want to kill our dog

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steveinneed

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My dog has diabities and she pee's alot in the house and my parents want to put her down...how fucked up is that? fuckin commie abortionist libral fucks.

Oh and she is 10 years old.
 
Well this is always a tough choice to make! On Christmas Eve we had to put our favorite cat to sleep because she had heart disease and she couldn't eat, was having labored breathing and lost almost all her weight because she was soo sick and the medicine wasn't really helping her! It killed me to do it, but I didn't want my little friend to suffer for weeks having trouble breathing and to starve to death slowly. So I made the choice that if I really care about her that I wouldn't let her suffer like that and I would give her a quick peaceful death rather than a slow prolonged painful death. And I would be right there for her when she goes. So in some situations you have to make that kind of choice, its very hard to do but I feel that as a pet owner everyone should consider what they're pet is going through and make a decision based on that. Even though I still feel horrible about it and that it kinda ruined my family's Christmas I feel that we did the right thing by ending her suffering.

Now if your dog is only making little mistakes in the house and really isn't in alot of pain or anything then that is BS wanting to put it down for that! But if your dog has alot of health problems and is in alot of pain or she requires medical treatment you can't afford that will ease her pain or something you may want to think deeply about your little buddy and how she feels and whats best for her. Whatever outcome though I wish you and your dog the best man! Cause it really is painful watch your best friend go, so I feel for ya man.
 
I'm very sorry. Is no treatment possible? I understand there are different kinds of diabetes that animals can get and some respond to medication that can reduce or eliminate the unpleasant symptoms.
 
We give her insulin shots and antibiotics every morning but just because she pee'd on my mom's hardwood floor they want to put her down. My dog is in the garage right now and she wags her tale everytime I walk out there.
 
[quote name='steveinneed']My dog has diabities and she pee's alot in the house and my parents want to put her down...how fucked up is that? fuckin commie abortionist libral fucks.

Oh and she is 10 years old.[/QUOTE]

Get a knive and threaten to put them down for being inhumane assholes.

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On a serious note, look at replacing the carpet in the house with tile. It is a hell of alot easier to clean up and it rarely leaves a stain.
 
thats messed up... if the dog was suffering then its a tough decision.

Otherwise....if the only reason is cuz it pees... that is really stupid.
 
I had a long conversation with a, shall we say "rural" colleague of mine, discussing the virtues of having a Vet put an animal to sleep versus the "Old Yeller" approach. He managed to convince me that putting an animal down oneself was one of the most loving, yet extremely difficult, actions that a person could take. In general, the decision is, of course, between one of selfishness and generosity: is it selfish to let an animal live in pain, or is it generous to let them go? Is it selfish to put them down, or is it generous to allow them as much time as they provide themselves? It's never easy to say.

If, as others have said, your dog is merely urinating, then you need to tell your parents how selfish they are being. OTOH, if there are other problems (including, regrettably, the cost of pharmaceuticals for animals), then state them, as you've only said that she urinates.
 
Screw that. Why do dogs get a free pass, yet plenty of ppl eat pig each day in this country (pigs are more intelligent then dogs). Don't be a hypocrite, if you eat animals you should also be able to put down animals when they are no longer useful to your needs.

Plus are you paying for the dog and all the damage that it causes? If not, you need to shut up until you move out little boy.

Now if you're a vegetarian that's a whole different conversation...
 
[quote name='camoor']Screw that. Why do dogs get a free pass, yet plenty of ppl eat pig each day in this country (pigs are more intelligent then dogs). Don't be a hypocrite, if you eat animals you should also be able to put down animals when they are no longer useful to your needs.

Plus are you paying for the dog and all the damage that it causes? If not, you need to shut up until you move out little boy.

Now if you're a vegetarian that's a whole different conversation...[/QUOTE]

My parents bought the dog when I was younger and if they didn't want the responsibility they shouldn't have got one. She has been a good dog and still is and just because my parents (mostly mom...she won't even admit she was the one who let the dog in the house then the dog pee'd on the floor) are being rediculous about it. I am going to be the cleaning up the piss all the time and my sister gives her insulin shots. It's funny they are the ones complaining when they don't do jack shit, except for my dad cares for her and helps clean up alot too. She isn't even that sick we walk her all the time and she's eating alot better now. So everytime a animal pisses in the house they should be put down? She is my dog to and I should have a say if she lives or dies.
 
[quote name='steveinneed']My parents bought the dog when I was younger and if they didn't want the responsibility they shouldn't have got one. She has been a good dog a still is and just because my parents (mostly mom...she won't even admit she was the one who let the dog in the house then the dog pee'd on the floor) are being rediculous about it. I am going to be the cleaning up the piss all the time and my sister gives her insulin shots. It's funny they are the ones complaining when they don't do jack shit, except for my dad cares for her and helps clean up alot too.[/QUOTE]

Doesn't sound like they are complaining, just coming up with a straightforward solution to a messy problem.

As for the responsibility - I guess I missed the "dog bill of rights" where it stated that the lives of terminally ill dogs must be elongated through medical technology even if the dog is in pain and costing it's owners an excessive amount of money and time.

Seriously - this is why the rest of the world makes fun of the USA. Full of fat idiots that have nothing else to worry about then a sick dog. Do you even have an idea how harsh life is for people in other countries?
 
[quote name='camoor']Doesn't sound like they are complaining, just coming up with a straightforward solution to a messy problem.

As for the responsibility - I guess I missed the "dog bill of rights" where it stated that the lives of terminally ill dogs must be elongated through medical technology even if the dog is in pain and costing it's owners an excessive amount of money and time.

Seriously - this is why the rest of the world makes fun of the USA. Full of fat idiots that have nothing else to worry about then a sick dog. Do you even have an idea how harsh life is for people in other countries?[/QUOTE]

Its not about any having any laws for it, it's about doing what's right. I think you are taking this way out of proportion. You are just putting your personal gripes with the other issues into this thread. As for the little political statement, I was just using what first came to mind. Maybe we in the U.S. just care more about our loyal companions.
 
[quote name='steveinneed']Well, I stated she has diabeties and urinates quite alot. Insulin isn't that exspensive.[/QUOTE]
Just checkin', shecky. Don't be surprised by my skepticism, as I constantly deal with people who want to tell me some boring-ass one-sided affair. If I had a nickel for each time people divulged all the important information about something to me, I *might* be able to afford a 20 oz. cola.

Here's a thought: walk into the room w/ the hardwood floor when both parents are in there, drop trou and urinate all over the floor. THAT should teach them.
 
FACTS: Diabetic dog who pisses alot. Dad woke up this morning and realized the dog got out of their room and pee'd by the door on the hardwood floor. Dad went all crazy saying who the hell let the dog out of the room. Mom woke up and they both said we are going to put her down. We just started giving her treatment for her diabeties and kidney infection a few days ago and it seems to be working except for this time.

Do you suggest we just take her out back and wack a shovel over her head?

Now I find out my parents were somehow joking about killing her.
 
[quote name='steveinneed']Its not about any having any laws for it, it's about doing what's right. I think you are taking this way out of proportion. You are just putting your personal gripes with the other issues into this thread. As for the little political statement, I was just using what first came to mind. Maybe we in the U.S. just care more about our loyal companions.[/QUOTE]

Here's some advice - don't call someone a "commie abortionist libral fuck" and then complain when others refute your self-rightous ad hominems.

I don't think that you have any moral superiority in this case - it costs you nothing extra to keep the dog, and your parents are bearing the real cost. It's very easy to take the "high ground" and support something when it costs you nothing.
 
[quote name='steveinneed']kidney infection[/QUOTE]
Well, with THAT tidbit being revealed, I think that I can rightfully dance and boast the "I told you so" dance and boast. You didn't mention that until now, and it's certainly relevant.

Shovel? No, that's inhumane. Use a gun. (in the event that your dog should be put down, which it seems like it doesn't)
 
[quote name='camoor']Here's some advice - don't call someone a "commie abortionist libral fuck" and then complain when others refute your self-rightous ad hominems.

I don't think that you have any moral superiority in this case - it costs you nothing extra to keep the dog, and your parents are bearing the real cost. It's very easy to take the "high ground" and support something when it costs you nothing.[/QUOTE]

I'm not a self righteous republican and I know its my parents choice, but...I love that damn dog and I know they are being rediculous on this one.

I know what you are doing! You are expressing you anger at the Christian Right who think they have the morale highground when it comes to whether people should live or die. I admit that "commie abortionist libral fuck" was decieving. Should this dog be killed? The answer is cleary no imo.

My sickly granpda is coming to live with us. I'm guessing my mom will want to kill him too.
 
10 Years old is pretty fuckin old for a dog. I say just let it die naturally though. I dont like killing animals. I hit birds with paintball guns but thats about it.
 
[quote name='steveinneed']My sickly granpda is coming to live with us. I'm guessing my mom will want to kill him too.[/QUOTE]

And you accuse me of turning this into a political debate? You are trying to compare putting down a terminally ill dog to human euthanasia.

Your arguement about your dog is clearly just an emotional plea (IE "I love that damn dog..."). You are certainly welcome to whine about how your parents don't understand your feelings, but don't be outraged when others explain the adult perspective.
 
Man that sucks, I had to put my dog down in April and I've missed him everyday since. You do what you gotta do. I don't think peeing in the house is warrants enough to put the dog down. However its your parents try to compromise tell them to get a dog house and let him live on the back porch.


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[quote name='steveinneed']she pee'd on my mom's hardwood floor they want to put her down.[/QUOTE]

I'm getting that she has no other symptoms. After reading that sentence I want to hurt you parents. Say it to your parents just like this. Its fucking hardwood floor not carpet. This shit can be cleaned so fucking easy look at me *grab paper towel and a wet rag* watch *then you piss on the floor* blot it up with paper towels then wipe it away with the wet rag. See no problems at all. It hardwood floor. I could see the problem if we had shag carpet or just plain carpet. So I'm bringing the dog back in the house.

See that simple, you might live in the garage with you dog for a few weeks but hey at least you together. Or it might work and they see it you way.
 
I'm sorry that your family has to make that decision.
I do agree, that putting down a dog for minor behaviora issues is incredibly selfish. Or for putting her down when a course of treatment just began. But I also realize that sometimes it is the humane thing to do.
My folks just put down their cat. He was something like 13, and had some painful terminal illness that was really messing up his body, and he was entirely not happy.

I guess 'doing it yourself' is sort of keeping it in the family, but I couldn't do it. I don't like intentionally causing pain to innocent beings, and all the ways I would be able to do it, would cause pain [shovel? gun?]. If it needs to be done, I'd rather let the vet do it peacefully.

And call me a sap, but when we had dogs, they were members of the family. Finding other homes for them was one of the hardest things we've ever had to do.
 
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