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Budwick · 70-79, M
Bumbles - Full disclosure - I am a dog person. My wife and I have gone through several sets of pups. Of course it's heartbreaking when one of them passes. It's lie losing a family member.
A couple summers ago we lost three pups in the span of a few weeks. Disease, old age compounded with broken heart of losing first one, and fatal injury. It was devastating. The only thing to mend our broken hearts was to get another dog to love. That was Larry, the smaller of the two pictured. We fostered for a while - he was recovering from heartworm. Thinking of the day he came home makes me teary eyed. A lot of emotion - but that little fuzzball brought warmth and laughter and love back into our home. A few weeks later we went back to the shelter to get a pal for Larry. We named him Curly. The two have been inseparable. All of the happy, crazy stuff one hopes for from having dogs came to us immediately.
I don't know if dogs actually are capable of appreciation - you know that we brought them to their forever home. But they have endless zoomies around the yard - which they could not do in the shelter. In the evening when we settle down for family time, they are all over us showering us with all the love we could ask for.
Bumbles - get your dog - or two. Do it today. Seriously, Do it.
A couple summers ago we lost three pups in the span of a few weeks. Disease, old age compounded with broken heart of losing first one, and fatal injury. It was devastating. The only thing to mend our broken hearts was to get another dog to love. That was Larry, the smaller of the two pictured. We fostered for a while - he was recovering from heartworm. Thinking of the day he came home makes me teary eyed. A lot of emotion - but that little fuzzball brought warmth and laughter and love back into our home. A few weeks later we went back to the shelter to get a pal for Larry. We named him Curly. The two have been inseparable. All of the happy, crazy stuff one hopes for from having dogs came to us immediately.
I don't know if dogs actually are capable of appreciation - you know that we brought them to their forever home. But they have endless zoomies around the yard - which they could not do in the shelter. In the evening when we settle down for family time, they are all over us showering us with all the love we could ask for.
Bumbles - get your dog - or two. Do it today. Seriously, Do it.
Thereyouare · 56-60, M
The pain is horrible but it's because the love is so great.
yes get you a dog give him a forever home you seem like a good guy you would be doing him or her the dog a great favor by allowing them to have a home.
go to the shelter and get one doesn't have to be a puppy maybe an older dog would work better for you.
yes get you a dog give him a forever home you seem like a good guy you would be doing him or her the dog a great favor by allowing them to have a home.
go to the shelter and get one doesn't have to be a puppy maybe an older dog would work better for you.
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Starcrossed · 41-45, F
Bumbles · 51-55, M
@Starcrossed That's sweet.
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
There's no doubt that trips to the vet when your dog is unwell are stressful and expensive.
And the end of a dog's life can be even more distressful unless you're prepared to be strong and make the decision to do what needs to be done.
B U T having a dog in your life is fun; frantic; occassionally crazy and unlike any human you'll ever meet, your dog will be unquestionably loyal and fiercely protective of you.
Things to bare in mind.
If you're not prepared to walk it too far, don't get a big dog.
Talk to a Vet or two for advice.
Get insurance as this will lessen the financial pain of paying fees should your dog become ill or require operations etc.
And the end of a dog's life can be even more distressful unless you're prepared to be strong and make the decision to do what needs to be done.
B U T having a dog in your life is fun; frantic; occassionally crazy and unlike any human you'll ever meet, your dog will be unquestionably loyal and fiercely protective of you.
Things to bare in mind.
If you're not prepared to walk it too far, don't get a big dog.
Talk to a Vet or two for advice.
Get insurance as this will lessen the financial pain of paying fees should your dog become ill or require operations etc.
Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M
@LunadelobosIAMTHEDRAGON True enough. But bigger breeds tend to have bigger organs that can get all kinds of troubles. And added expense as a result.
I only mention it as someone who has owned Spaniels and Collies and Staffy's
I only mention it as someone who has owned Spaniels and Collies and Staffy's
@Picklebobble2 I will desist from talking about the health problems of my former little dog, it is too gut wrenching and she is in Heaven now.
Respectfully, I agree to disagree.
Respectfully, I agree to disagree.
Jacko1971 · 51-55, M
@Picklebobble2 good insurance is a must. I bought a cheap insurance for my pets which renewed annually. My cat was diagnosed with diabetes. We regularly paid out for all of his medicine which cost a small fortune. The vet suggested we claim the cost from the insurance company. Because my policy renewed in between the diagnosis and the claim, the insurance company refused the claim on the grounds that it was and ongoing condition. It best to check the details before committing.
Zaphod42 · 46-50, M
PoetryNEmotion · F
KunsanVeteran · 61-69, M
@PoetryNEmotion True! And bittersweet, but they bring joy to you and give back so much more because they know that you love them so much.
Don’t deny yourself the joy they bring knowing that Some day you’ll lose them. In the end, the love you share is worth so much more!
Don’t deny yourself the joy they bring knowing that Some day you’ll lose them. In the end, the love you share is worth so much more!
You know how it hurts if you lose a best friend or a parent, well, for some of us, it comes really close.
[b][c=008099] In fact for some of us, our pets ARE our best friend.
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Also, it is very expensive.
Is it worth is? YES, a million percent.
But, is it worth it for YOU? This only you can answer.
[b][c=008099] In fact for some of us, our pets ARE our best friend.
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Also, it is very expensive.
Is it worth is? YES, a million percent.
But, is it worth it for YOU? This only you can answer.
WaryWitchWandering · 36-40, F
Worth it, but it is a big loss when it’s their time. I’ve lost a few dogs through my life… they become a part of your family, and I definitely grieved and felt a void when they were gone. I currently own two dogs, so I definitely think it’s worth the pain of goodbye.
you can’t live thinking about how the good things will end… everything comes to an end eventually. The love you give and receive is worth every minute of pain/grief you may endure
you can’t live thinking about how the good things will end… everything comes to an end eventually. The love you give and receive is worth every minute of pain/grief you may endure
JimboSaturn · 51-55, M
pillowprincess · F
Bumbles · 51-55, M
@pillowprincess Why not another one?
Northerner · 70-79, M
Torsten · 36-40, M
its definitely worth it.
I just had my dog put down not long ago due to a pretty bad injury she sustained. The pain sucks really bad when it happens, its losing a member of family type of pain. It sucks but i had her for over 10 years and it was a great 10 years.
The pain now is little only when comparing it to the joy that dog caused for those years.
You want a dog, you should get one
I just had my dog put down not long ago due to a pretty bad injury she sustained. The pain sucks really bad when it happens, its losing a member of family type of pain. It sucks but i had her for over 10 years and it was a great 10 years.
The pain now is little only when comparing it to the joy that dog caused for those years.
You want a dog, you should get one
CestManan · 46-50, F
Yeah you could get a dog and then have to pay for food, make sure it cannot easily Escape the yard where it could attack someone, have to pay extra for your homeowners insurance, have your stuff torn up, have to clean up after it goes to the bathroom, pay for Veterinary bills, have to worry about animals sitting if you want to go somewhere, maybe deal with neighbor complains if the dog is noisy, and the list goes on and on.
Do you really want to put up with all that?
Do you really want to put up with all that?
KunsanVeteran · 61-69, M
@CestManan Did you really mean to address this to me? No. I have never had a pit bull. I have had German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, a bunch of small dogs, Labradors, blood hounds, and a couple retired Military Working Dogs. Right now I have 5–two Rot-Labs, a Black Lab, a Brindle Mississippi Black Mouth Cur, and a a small mix.
CestManan · 46-50, F
@KunsanVeteran Usually when people have this kennel of dogs it is a bunch of those pit bulls.
KunsanVeteran · 61-69, M
@CestManan No, not at all for me. I love dogs that will return that love. We feed off each other. We take long walks with each other and I say soothing things to them. Each dog has his or hers own personality. Each needs love but gives back so much more.
MorbidCynic · F
Bumbles · 51-55, M
@MorbidCynic Was the rat easy to bond with?
MorbidCynic · F
@Bumbles Yes. Male rats are known to be very personable. Females are too but they can’t be on their own. Rats are known for their empathy. Many studies have been done on them for this. They risk their lives for other rats. They give up food so other rats don’t starve. They’re very kind and smart. My rat and I got close, within the first few days he was grooming me.
KunsanVeteran · 61-69, M
KunsanVeteran · 61-69, M
@Bumbles There is no question! In fact, I am training my two RotLabs as therapy dogs for our local VA hospital.
KunsanVeteran · 61-69, M
@Bumbles I can tell you that puppies can do more than trained professionals in many cases to salvage lives that have been devastated by horrible tragedies. But get a breed that fits your lifestyle. For example, my lab (I love her) is very ADHD, my little one is very naughty, my Black Mouth Cur is my body guard, but my two RotLabs are so incredibly sensitive and loving.
JimboSaturn · 51-55, M
Bumbles · 51-55, M
@JimboSaturn You’re a good person.
DearAmbellina2113 · 41-45, F
Bumbles · 51-55, M
@DearAmbellina2113 They are funny, huh. Sounds like you've had a few?
smiler2012 · 56-60
jackrabbit10 · M
KunsanVeteran · 61-69, M
KunsanVeteran · 61-69, M
smileylovesgaming · 31-35, F
UnderLockDown · M
Bumbles · 51-55, M
@UnderLockDown Even the cat says so!
UnderLockDown · M
@Bumbles I've had several dogs, loved them all. Becoming a cat guy was somewhat accidental.
One dog in particular was just so in tune to me we had our own language. My Heeler was AMAZING!!! I could tell him what to do from 20 feet away and never speak a word. Camping and hiking was even better with such a great dog. Many times I have taken a nap in an open field on a sunny day with my Heeler watching over me. He saved me from charging bulls on a regular basis. He didn't much like young children, but he would take extra care and give special attention to a special needs child, he just knew it was different.
He could figure things out that he had never been trained to do! He learned to spell several words, and even figured out how to use 'yes' and 'no' responses to get what he wanted or to relay information.
He was the kind of dog that convinced people to get a dog of their own.
😂 He also rolled in fresh cow shit and came home green, or sprayed by a skunk, or playing with a nasty smelling rotten thing...🤷♂️
I cried for days when he passed away, it was hard!! I still miss him so much.
It was worth it!! I had experiences and love that I would otherwise have missed out on.
They call them Man's Best Friend for very good reason!!
One dog in particular was just so in tune to me we had our own language. My Heeler was AMAZING!!! I could tell him what to do from 20 feet away and never speak a word. Camping and hiking was even better with such a great dog. Many times I have taken a nap in an open field on a sunny day with my Heeler watching over me. He saved me from charging bulls on a regular basis. He didn't much like young children, but he would take extra care and give special attention to a special needs child, he just knew it was different.
He could figure things out that he had never been trained to do! He learned to spell several words, and even figured out how to use 'yes' and 'no' responses to get what he wanted or to relay information.
He was the kind of dog that convinced people to get a dog of their own.
😂 He also rolled in fresh cow shit and came home green, or sprayed by a skunk, or playing with a nasty smelling rotten thing...🤷♂️
I cried for days when he passed away, it was hard!! I still miss him so much.
It was worth it!! I had experiences and love that I would otherwise have missed out on.
They call them Man's Best Friend for very good reason!!
plungesponge · 41-45, M
KunsanVeteran · 61-69, M
@plungesponge Or get a robot to take care of your dog
plungesponge · 41-45, M
@KunsanVeteran Or a robot that you love and then a dog you pay minimum wage to guard the robot
BarbossasHusband · 36-40, M
I have a cat, not a dog, but yes! It's absolutely worth it!
BarbossasHusband · 36-40, M
@Bumbles and do you regret having her now that she's passed?
robertsnj · 56-60, M
yes get a dog. They do die, and it does suck but all the love and happiness and the fact you gave them a good home for years is worth the pain of their eventual passing.
dominateofyou · 61-69, M
yes it is worth it we have lost several dogs over the years and it hurts but the memories and love they sho us never ends we have several now and love them all
HannahSky · F
Have you ever had a pet?
Ferric67 · M
That's how I feel too
bijouxbroussard · F
Donotfolowme · 51-55, F
Taking care of an animal isn't as easy
Bumbles · 51-55, M
@Donotfolowme Something to consider.