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**TinyEvel** · 04:20 PM

It's been a rough 12 hours.

last night our dog Josie (small Shepard mix who's been in the family 11 years) was all of a sudden extremely catatonic and panting on her side. Her head was twitching and eyes shut. We took her to the animal emergency room around midnight and admitted her. Diagnosis was that she was bleeding in her eyes and gums and her blood had only 1 percent the platelets it should have.

Without the ability to clot, she had developed internal bleeding. There was blood filling her head and causing neurological damage form pressure on her brain. Today it got worse and we made a tough, difficult decision to euthanize her.

24 hours ago she was 100 percent normal.
This has come so sudden and so difficultly. Our kids are 8 and 9 and we haven't told them. They don't even know we took her to the hospital yet, but they saw her sick last night.

I'm sure some of you have gone through pet loss with kids. Just looking for some tips. We're supposed to go get a Christmas tree tonight after school. Do I tell them first? afterward? I cannot believe we'll be able to do it without us crying. my wife for sure.

LaChapelle · 12-05-2009, 10:09 AM

The bitch ran off with the junk yard dog from across town. If you want to visit her you'll have to take a cab to the trailer park.

**Dartgod** · 12-05-2009, 10:26 AM

The douchebaggery is strong in this thread.

Sorry for your loss, Tiny. Dogs are good people.

Fairplay · 12-05-2009, 10:30 AM

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I don't think I've ever given out neg rep before. Congrats on being the first.

I think he is use to it.

KC Jones · 12-05-2009, 10:42 AM

Sorry to hear about your loss.

SenselessChiefsFan · 12-05-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by chasedude

That is a horrible story! I think I would have disowned my mother after that.

I am a Christian, and I will admit the one commandment that I struggle with the most is: Honor thy father and mother.

I have no issues honoring my father, he was a good man. My mother, on the other hand..... even now, she doesn't hold down steady work. She blames everyone else in the entire world for her problems and uses anyone who will let her.

She lives on public assistance though she could easily get and hold down a job. She is just too lazy to do so. She sued Nebraska Furniture mart and got a settlement, and blew that money in less than a year.

I didn't even go into how she spent the money my dad set aside for my college education... and I didn't find out until the second half of my senior year.

Chief Henry · 12-05-2009, 10:51 AM

Loosing your family pet is absolutley brutal. We lost our dog several years ago. I spilled my guts on this board and many responded in kind with kind words.

I'm very sorry for your loss. I don't have any advice for you on speaking with your kids.
We didn't have children when our dog died.

I haven't read the rest of the thread, but I'm guessing taking your kids to a local pet shelter could be a nice place to start.

Good luck

Henry O

12-05-2009, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

I am a Christian, and I will admit the one commandment that I struggle with the most is: Honor thy father and mother.

I have no issues honoring my father, he was a good man. My mother, on the other hand..... even now, she doesn't hold down steady work. She blames everyone else in the entire world for her problems and uses anyone who will let her.

She lives on public assistance though she could easily get and hold down a job. She is just too lazy to do so. She sued Nebraska Furniture mart and got a settlement, and blew that money in less than a year.

I didn't even go into how she spent the money my dad set aside for my college education... and I didn't find out until the second half of my senior year.

Dude, that's all awful. Your mother has some terrible problems. But she's the only mother you'll get. I don't envy your situation at all. Sounds like people have been enabling her for many years. As long as you're not one of those people, seems like you've overcome those issues.

DumbHillbillies · 12-05-2009, 02:24 PM

Go to the pound and find a similar dog as pass it off as Josie. JK. All you can do is be up front with them and get a new puppy/dog. End of life, beginning of new life.

andoman · 12-05-2009, 03:48 PM

So sorry for your family's loss. {We recently went through a similar situation} Adopting at your local shelter is a great idea, but let your family grieve first. It might be the way to start your new year off.

shakesthecat · 12-05-2009, 04:24 PM

Sorry for your family's loss Tiny

**Bowser** · 12-05-2009, 05:06 PM

Really sorry to hear, Tiny.

KC Jones · 12-05-2009, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DumbHillbillies

All you can do is be up front with them and get a new puppy/dog. End of life, beginning of new life.

No offense, but I'm not a fan of this line of thinking at all. To me - it's better for everyone to have some grieving time before you try to cover over a loss with a replacement.

kcfanXIII · 12-05-2009, 07:03 PM

no way you should be considering another dog for christmas. that would be way too soon. you need time to grieve. bringing a new pup into a grieving environment will ensure new puppy has plenty of bad habits. better to wait on the pup than to rush into things.

Redrum_69 · 12-05-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Jones

No offense, but I'm not a fan of this line of thinking at all. To me - it's better for everyone to have some grieving time before you try to cover over a loss with a replacement.

just ask the kids who wants "hot dogs" for supper....then tell them that the dog has been "recycled for food"

Sweet Daddy Hate · 12-05-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Redrum_69

just ask the kids who wants "hot dogs" for supper....then tell them that the dog has been "recycled for food"

hahahaha.....Neg Rep.

12-04-2009, 03:54 PM
TinyEvel Just a li'l Evel Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bald. Goatee. Jorts. Casino cash: $2219601	How do I tell my kids that our dog is dead? It's been a rough 12 hours. last night our dog Josie (small Shepard mix who's been in the family 11 years) was all of a sudden extremely catatonic and panting on her side. Her head was twitching and eyes shut. We took her to the animal emergency room around midnight and admitted her. Diagnosis was that she was bleeding in her eyes and gums and her blood had only 1 percent the platelets it should have. Without the ability to clot, she had developed internal bleeding. There was blood filling her head and causing neurological damage form pressure on her brain. Today it got worse and we made a tough, difficult decision to euthanize her. 24 hours ago she was 100 percent normal. This has come so sudden and so difficultly. Our kids are 8 and 9 and we haven't told them. They don't even know we took her to the hospital yet, but they saw her sick last night. I'm sure some of you have gone through pet loss with kids. Just looking for some tips. We're supposed to go get a Christmas tree tonight after school. Do I tell them first? afterward? I cannot believe we'll be able to do it without us crying. my wife for sure. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by TinyEvel; 12-04-2009 at 04:20 PM..
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12-05-2009, 10:09 AM	#106
LaChapelle Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Casino cash: $10004900	The bitch ran off with the junk yard dog from across town. If you want to visit her you'll have to take a cab to the trailer park.
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12-05-2009, 10:26 AM	#107
Dartgod Wasted away again... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: in Margaritaville Casino cash: $3540000	The douchebaggery is strong in this thread. Sorry for your loss, Tiny. Dogs are good people. __________________ If you shed a tear for me, please make it a tear of joy. -Joe Tracy (Nzoner) . .
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KC Jones Genious Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Colorado Casino cash: $10012761	Sorry to hear about your loss.
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12-05-2009, 10:51 AM	#111
Chief Henry MVP Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: IOWA Casino cash: $10005088	Loosing your family pet is absolutley brutal. We lost our dog several years ago. I spilled my guts on this board and many responded in kind with kind words. I'm very sorry for your loss. I don't have any advice for you on speaking with your kids. We didn't have children when our dog died. I haven't read the rest of the thread, but I'm guessing taking your kids to a local pet shelter could be a nice place to start. Good luck Henry O __________________ Patrick Mahomes...The only QB to ever play in the NFL with at least 5,000 passing yards in a single season and 5,000 passing yards in a single college season.
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12-05-2009, 02:24 PM	#113
DumbHillbillies He-Haw ! He-Haw ! Join Date: Jul 2008 Casino cash: $10004925	Go to the pound and find a similar dog as pass it off as Josie. JK. All you can do is be up front with them and get a new puppy/dog. End of life, beginning of new life.
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12-05-2009, 03:48 PM	#114
andoman You're not too far between Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Midland, GA Casino cash: $8396464	So sorry for your family's loss. {We recently went through a similar situation} Adopting at your local shelter is a great idea, but let your family grieve first. It might be the way to start your new year off.
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12-05-2009, 04:24 PM	#115
shakesthecat Veteran Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: IA Casino cash: $1783833	Sorry for your family's loss Tiny
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12-05-2009, 07:03 PM	#118
kcfanXIII Ride on! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Galaxy far far away Casino cash: $10013172	no way you should be considering another dog for christmas. that would be way too soon. you need time to grieve. bringing a new pup into a grieving environment will ensure new puppy has plenty of bad habits. better to wait on the pup than to rush into things. __________________ Faster, faster, until the thrill of speed, overcomes the fear of death.
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