Our family dog has bad cancer and is to be put to sleep today

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The discussion centers around the emotional experience of a member whose family dog is being euthanized due to severe cancer. Participants share their condolences, personal experiences with pet loss, and varying perspectives on the significance of keeping a pet's ashes after death.

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  • Emotional support
  • Personal anecdotes
  • Philosophical reflection

Main Points Raised

  • Wollie expresses deep sadness over the impending loss of their family dog, who has been a loyal companion for 10 years.
  • Several participants offer condolences and share their own experiences with losing pets, emphasizing the emotional toll it takes.
  • One participant questions the desire to keep the ashes of a pet, contrasting it with their own experience of viewing a deceased pet's body as disposable.
  • Another participant suggests that euthanasia can be seen as a compassionate act to relieve suffering from cancer.
  • There is a reflection on the struggle between emotional attachment and rational acceptance of pet mortality.
  • Wollie mentions having some religious beliefs that influence their decision to keep the ashes of their dog.
  • Participants express empathy towards Wollie's family, acknowledging the difficulty of the situation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express sympathy and share similar feelings about the loss of pets, but there are differing views on the significance of keeping ashes and the philosophical implications of pet mortality.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about their beliefs regarding life after death and the treatment of deceased pets, indicating a range of personal philosophies and emotional responses.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals dealing with pet loss, those seeking emotional support in similar situations, or anyone interested in the philosophical discussions surrounding death and mourning of pets.

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Our family dog has bad cancer and is to be put to sleep today, we had him as rescue dog 10 years ago, he is now 16 years old, he has all ways been a loyal and friendly dog we shall miss him.
 
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:cry: Sorry to hear that Wollie! You've just been having a real bad run of luck there lately. Have you been getting too close to Evo?

Lots of us can appreciate how hard it is to lose the furry members of the family. :frown: Hang in there.
 


Sorry to hear the news Woolie. My thoughts are with you, your family and Benji.
 


Sad news, Woolie. My wife and I have given up on keeping pets - it's just too wrenching to let them go.
 


That's sad, Pal, I've been there too, too many times. Never get used to that.
 


Mom and dad are to upset they did not want to bury him at home, it would be a constant reminder, so i am going to have his ashes.
 


I'm sorry about your dog. Please don't take this the wrong way. I don't mean anything disrespectful, I'm just curious. I assume you are like most of the people here and you probably don't believe in souls and life after death. Why would you want to keep the ashes? I know when my dog died I was devastated and I cried like a baby all day, but I viewed my dog's body as nothing more than a piece of trash and I threw it in the dumpster. I'm not saying you should do that or that I was right to do that. I'm just wondering what your thoughts are and why you will have your dog cremated and then keep the ashes. I'd like to understand why.
 


If your dog has bad cancer then you should look at today as the day you get to take away the pain. Cancer is so horrible, so be happy that your dog will not feel the pain. Your dog would thank you for it I'm sure.
 


That's the battle between feeling and reason, isn't it? To find a way to cope with the inevitable faith of all critters.
 
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Tribdog, I really can not answer that, i guess deep down i have some religious beliefs.
 
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Had the same situation a couple of months ago. Good luck.
 
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wolram said:
Tribdog, I really can not answer that, i guess deep down i have some religious beliefs.

We can't all be perfect
 
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Wolram, I am so sad to hear that. They really are like part of family, they are so loving and trusting and are so devoted to us.

You really are going through a tough time. Know that you have a lot of friends here that care about you very much.
 
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Evo said:
Know that you have a lot of friends here that care about you very much.

and I'm here too.
 
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Evo said:
Wolram, I am so sad to hear that. They really are like part of family, they are so loving and trusting and are so devoted to us.

You really are going through a tough time. Know that you have a lot of friends here that care about you very much.

Awwww, thanks, everyone here is just so cool.
 
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Its such a sad time when one of our furry friends departs. I feel really sorry for your Mom and Dad. Please let them know we are thinking about them.
 
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oh, I'm so sorry, Wolram. Really sorry.
 
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Thanks hypatia, MIH, mom and dad will be lost without benji.
 
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wolram said:
Our family dog has bad cancer and is to be put to sleep today, we had him as rescue dog 10 years ago, he is now 16 years old, he has all ways been a loyal and friendly dog we shall miss him.

=( That's awful. At least you had him longer than my dog. He died at 11.
 
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Sorry to hear that, but at least your in control of it, and its for the right cause, its so much worse when its something like them getting run over.
 

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