garethr Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Very sorry to hear about this. Always a hard decision, but you have to remember that it's the last kindness you can do for a friend. I'm not normally one for poetry, but old Rudyard knew what he was talking about...... THE POWER OF THE DOG (Rudyard Kipling) There is sorrow enough in the natural way From men and women to fill our day; But when we are certain of sorrow in store, Why do we always arrange for more? Brothers and sisters, I bid you beware Of giving your heart to a dog to tear. Buy a pup and your money will buy Love unflinching that cannot lie Perfect passion and worship fed By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head. Nevertheless it is hardly fair To risk your heart for a dog to tear. When the fourteen years which Nature permits Are closing in asthma, or tumour, or fits, And the vet's unspoken prescription runs To lethal chambers or loaded guns, Then you will find, it's your own affair, But you've given your heart to a dog to tear. When the body that lived at your single will When the whimper of welcome is stilled (how still!) When the spirit that answered your every mood Is gone wherever it goes--for good, You will discover how much you care, And will give your heart to a dog to tear! We've sorrow enough in the natural way, When it comes to burying Christian clay. Our loves are not given, but only lent, At compound interest of cent per cent. Though it is not always the case, I believe, That the longer we've kept 'em, the more do we grieve: For, when debts are payable, right or wrong, A short-time loan is as bad as a long So why in Heaven (before we are there!) Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDino Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Jees man, I'm so sorry for you and your family. You have got me in tears now after reading what you had to go through at the vets. In our case Viki was at the vets visting after work when she got a similar bomb shell to what you got, she rang me and asked if i wanted to come through before they sent her off to doggy heaven, but i declined for a cpl of reason's really one i'd been there all afternoon with her and also it be be about 30 mins before i could get there and she'd suffered enough already. Gutted for you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Really sorry to hear mate. Try to think of the good times with her. Wish you well mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 You were strong for her, have no regrets, you did the difficult, but correct thing. Dog ownership can be hellishly hard as well as hellishly happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Never a truer word spoken Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Jay, really sorry to hear about your loss mate she was a lovely dog. I think you did the kindest thing, altough i can imagine how much of a difficult decision it must of been for you. Great pic of you on the sofa with her. Chin up dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 to everyone, touching poem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eve Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 You did the right thing as any owner who trully loves their dog would....sorry to hear this...sad news...Mulan is gorgeous, especially as a pup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.