Not even my dog!

[MetalMickie]

I know there are a number of other dog-lovers on here so perhaps some of you will understand how I am feeling at the moment.
Our son & daughter in law presented us with our first grandchild just before Christmas and, believe me, little Max is fantastic.
However, their 4 year old Springer spaniel has taken it badly. Nothing vicious but he really cannot come to terms with no longer being numero uno. Won't go for walks, has run off twice, off his food, chewing his coat/hair off.
Finally and with vet's advice it has been decided that he be put up for adoption and a fresh start.
Point is that I know it is for his benefit and, as I say, it is not even my dog but my God I am going to miss that wonderful, dopey creature just wish it was possible for us to have taken him on but it isn't.

Sorry about this and thank you for your indulgence.

 

[Picto]

Tough break man - it's so hard when a dog goes, whether it's death of otherwise.

It's definitely the right decision though. Your grandson has to come first and, unfortunately, as soppy as a dog is, they are animals at the end of the day, so are going to show their animal instincts now and again.

Chin up and enjoy your granson!

 

[socky]

We got a dog when I was about 12 I think, I had to dig a hole and bury him in our garden when I was 23 (he was dead, I wasn't evil). Cried like a baby.

Last year my mum moved house and asked me if she should dig the dog up and take him with her (13 years after he died) - I kid you not. She decided against it thank god.

I can't watch any animal hospital type program and had to eject myself from the film Marely and Me before I embrassed myself.

 

[Blue in Munich]

We got a dog when I was about 12 I think, I had to dig a hole and bury him in our garden when I was 23 (he was dead, I wasn't evil). Cried like a baby.

I can't watch any animal hospital type program and had to eject myself from the film Marely and Me before I embrassed myself.

+1 for the first bit, watched Marley & Me indoors but a definite lump in the throat on more than one occasion during that.

Of course you'll miss him, they are fantastic companions, they never mind how late or drunk you are, they are always pleased to see you. Don't be sorry about missing him, you've no reason to be.

 

[cookelad]

I can't watch any animal hospital type program and had to eject myself from the film Marely and Me before I embrassed myself.

SPOILER ALERT!!!

Saw Marley and Me at the cinema, just me and what appeared to be 100 girls - I know what you're thinking it was my first thought too! - got about halfway through and I realise "that dogs getting older" and now my mind has left the dreamworld of being in a room with 100 girls to suddenly I'm the only fella in the room and in about 20 minutes I'm going to bawling my eyes out when that dog dies!

 

[Wolfman]

When my wife was expecting our first child our dog at the time was a rough collie and he was hard to control ( a rescue dog )

He pulled her over while walking him on the lead and we made the decision to re-home him, best thing we did and do not regret it at all

Children must come first pets second ever time you cannot risk anything

Now we have older children and a very nice older Sheltie that is good as gold and it suits us far better

Sad to say good bye but sometimes these things are a must