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by VomMarischal on 26 March 2010 - 01:03
Steve... that situation sucks...how about a house call vet and a private burial, with the help of a couple friends?
by skullirylla on 26 March 2010 - 02:03
I'm very sad for you Steve ,there is not mch ,or anything I could say to make you feel better , I'll pray that you get through and find other intrests to keep you focused. so sorry for your loss
by beetree on 26 March 2010 - 02:03
Never say never, Steve. You will do what is right by Tsar so he doesn't suffer needlessly.
However, why can't you adopt an older dog who would need you as much as you need him? You could care for a healthy dog, so give it a thought after some time. Why deprive you, and a needy buddy, just a little more time, just a little bit? And maybe a little bit more love is left to share?
However, why can't you adopt an older dog who would need you as much as you need him? You could care for a healthy dog, so give it a thought after some time. Why deprive you, and a needy buddy, just a little more time, just a little bit? And maybe a little bit more love is left to share?
by olskoolgsds on 26 March 2010 - 04:03
hello Steve,
You and I have chatted by email a few times, I have great respect for you in your training and other issues you have dealt with. What I share is JMO and I hope with all that is in me that it does not confuse the issue at hand for you and the decisions you are facing. Trust me, that is the last thing I want to do at this time.
I can only share something that worked for me when I lost my last dog. She was 12, ill with liver disease and was slowly dying. The Vet told me she had some time and that I needed to take good care of her etc. so she could have some quality life. I wanted her to go out in dignity and with minimal pain.
The problem was that I did not know when that day would be or how I would know. I was scared of this impending decision. I prayed that I would know beyond doubt when I needed to do this. She lived 5 months after that and they were happy months. I adjusted my schedual to her so we could do what she wanted, like swimming in the lake. One day I came home from work and she was not herself. No gleam in her eyes, not happy to see me, nothing. I fed her a little meat that night, then had her put down the next day. I knew it was time. My prayer was answered.
I came to an understanding through this. The question that had driven me nuts was answered. I have a strong belief that the day for them to leave is the day they are no longer happy to see me. That simple. If their pain out weighs their love to see me, than it is time. These dogs live for us and our approval. We are their God. Their world revolves around us, and as long as they have that joy in being in our presence, in my book they will have another day. For me this was a monumental discovery. When we injected her, and she died in my arms, I was broken, but I knew it was her time and I did the right thing at the right time.
Take care and hope you are at peace with whatever you do and whenever you do it.
You and I have chatted by email a few times, I have great respect for you in your training and other issues you have dealt with. What I share is JMO and I hope with all that is in me that it does not confuse the issue at hand for you and the decisions you are facing. Trust me, that is the last thing I want to do at this time.
I can only share something that worked for me when I lost my last dog. She was 12, ill with liver disease and was slowly dying. The Vet told me she had some time and that I needed to take good care of her etc. so she could have some quality life. I wanted her to go out in dignity and with minimal pain.
The problem was that I did not know when that day would be or how I would know. I was scared of this impending decision. I prayed that I would know beyond doubt when I needed to do this. She lived 5 months after that and they were happy months. I adjusted my schedual to her so we could do what she wanted, like swimming in the lake. One day I came home from work and she was not herself. No gleam in her eyes, not happy to see me, nothing. I fed her a little meat that night, then had her put down the next day. I knew it was time. My prayer was answered.
I came to an understanding through this. The question that had driven me nuts was answered. I have a strong belief that the day for them to leave is the day they are no longer happy to see me. That simple. If their pain out weighs their love to see me, than it is time. These dogs live for us and our approval. We are their God. Their world revolves around us, and as long as they have that joy in being in our presence, in my book they will have another day. For me this was a monumental discovery. When we injected her, and she died in my arms, I was broken, but I knew it was her time and I did the right thing at the right time.
Take care and hope you are at peace with whatever you do and whenever you do it.
by DDR-DSH on 26 March 2010 - 04:03
OldSkool, you are so right!
They say the eyes are the windows of the soul, and nothing could be more true. It is no different with the dogs. When they are not happy, you can see it in their eyes, and that's the time to send them home.
They say the eyes are the windows of the soul, and nothing could be more true. It is no different with the dogs. When they are not happy, you can see it in their eyes, and that's the time to send them home.
by hodie on 26 March 2010 - 04:03
For humans:
"On the day when death will knock at thy door
What wilt thou offer him?
I will set before my guest the full vessel of my life.
I will never let him go with empty hands"
Rabindranath Tagore (7 May 1861 – 7 August 1941)
Bengali, First Indian Nobel Prize Winner in Literature – 1913
For dogs:
"A dog does not live as long as a man and this natural law is the font of many tears. If a boy and a puppy might grow to manhood and doghood together, and together grow old, and so in due course die, full many a heartache might be avoided. But the world is not so ordered, and dogs will die and men will weep for them as long as there are dogs and men."
Ben Ames William
"On the day when death will knock at thy door
What wilt thou offer him?
I will set before my guest the full vessel of my life.
I will never let him go with empty hands"
Rabindranath Tagore (7 May 1861 – 7 August 1941)
Bengali, First Indian Nobel Prize Winner in Literature – 1913
For dogs:
"A dog does not live as long as a man and this natural law is the font of many tears. If a boy and a puppy might grow to manhood and doghood together, and together grow old, and so in due course die, full many a heartache might be avoided. But the world is not so ordered, and dogs will die and men will weep for them as long as there are dogs and men."
Ben Ames William
by triodegirl on 26 March 2010 - 17:03
Steve, I agree with a few others who suggested finding a vet to come to your house. May be tough to find, but there has to be at least one vet where you live who has some campassion for your situation. Also, don't be too hasty putting Tsar down. I've got a dog here on his last legs. Limping on all four now and losing his eyesight but he's still happy. Still wants to play and is still happy to see me.
You need to crawl inside your music to find some solice. I know music has been your life and you need to find it again. Your web site is full of great music. If you're not able to play, then listen. It can be healing, but then you must already know that . You are a wonderful musician. I loved the music you sent me.
Sue
You need to crawl inside your music to find some solice. I know music has been your life and you need to find it again. Your web site is full of great music. If you're not able to play, then listen. It can be healing, but then you must already know that . You are a wonderful musician. I loved the music you sent me.
Sue
by greatestgsd on 21 April 2010 - 04:04
Tzar was put to sleep on April 16Th, rest in peace dear Tzar! I hope every one will keep Steve in their thoughts! This is the last member of his family, and this has been very hard for him. Keep your head up Steve, I enjoy talking with you and hearing your wisdom!
by GSDtravels on 21 April 2010 - 05:04
RIP Tzar, so sorry.
by OGBS on 21 April 2010 - 05:04
R.I.P. Tzar!
Steve,
I hope you are comforted in this tough time knowing you have loved and been loved by all of your dogs!
Tzar knows you cared for him the best you could and did what was best for him.
Tzar and the others are waiting patiently, but excitedly, at the Rainbow Bridge.
You will laugh and play together forever!!!
--Steve
Steve,
I hope you are comforted in this tough time knowing you have loved and been loved by all of your dogs!
Tzar knows you cared for him the best you could and did what was best for him.
Tzar and the others are waiting patiently, but excitedly, at the Rainbow Bridge.
You will laugh and play together forever!!!
--Steve
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