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daphne Member  Posts: 116 |
posted 12-18-2003 08:32 AM
 
One of my friends killed himself monday night ( I would NEVER thought he would do something like that, he was always smiling) well, he had this dog, and every day he would run up and down the street with his dog (it lived in a caged, but it was a fairly large one) and the dog absolutely loved him, slept with him at night and everything. well, his dog stopped eating on monday BEFORE his owner hung himself. It was almost as if he KNEW that his owner was leaving him in just a matter of hours. well, now the dog is at the vets office being force-fed by a vet-tech. Will his precious pup ever get over it? The owner left two notes, one to his friends and family, and one to his dog. The one to his dog was the one that touched me the most, he explained to the dog that he would always love him, and that he was the only thing keeping him alive that long. i thought it was so sweet of him to think of his dog.... Is there anything i can do for his poor puppy? P.S. i know that it seems i have barely even mention how crushed, hurt, and confused i am from losing a great friend, because i miss him sooo much, but this is for him, and i know how much he would want someone to help his dog in this time too IP: Logged |
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puggleowner Member Posts: 228 |
posted 12-18-2003 08:50 AM
Oh that is SO sad. Both for you in your loss of your friend, and for the dog who lost his best friend in the world  So so sad. I think the best thing you could do to carry out your friend's wishes is to make absolutely sure that this dog goes to a good home, to someone that will show him the dedication and love that his previous owner did. Do not just let him be taken to a shelter, really try to place him in a home. Just by listening to your story, it makes me want to take in the poor thing, so I'm sure that you can find a loving home simply by letting his other family and friends know the situation. I really think as soon as the dog returns to a normal situation with a caring owner (being at the vet can be stressful to a dog anyway, much less one that has lost their owner!), the dog will gradually gain back his appetite. Are you at all interested in taking the dog?  Just curious. It's very wonderful of you to feel such compassion for the animal too- so many times pets get overlooked in situations like these!IP: Logged |
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Jamiya Member Posts: 1392 |
posted 12-18-2003 09:34 AM
I agree. The dog needs time and loving, patient care to get over the loss of his whole world. He needs to be treated gently and allowed to move at his own pace as much as possible. I'm sure many rescue people could be of more help, since they often deal with abused or neglected dogs that have a lot of emotional baggage. I'm so sorry about your friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and his dog.
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honeybear Member Posts: 926 |
posted 12-18-2003 09:36 AM
Oh daphne, I am so sorry to hear about your friend, what a tragic thing to happen. I agree with puggleowner and see what you can do to find a good home for your friends dog. That was his wish. The dog had to have sensed something was wrong to stop eating that way before your fiend passed on. My thoughts are with you. Honeybear IP: Logged |
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daphne Member Posts: 116 |
posted 12-18-2003 09:53 AM
well, i would take him, but my friends got me a puppy, and it will be here on sunday, so i must find him a new home. I called my cousin, and he reminds me a lot of my friend, and he absolutely loves animals, so i am doing my best to find his poor dog a home that will love him as much as my friend did. IP: Logged |
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Samsintentions Member Posts: 944 |
posted 12-18-2003 11:05 AM
Its true, animals have this amazing sixth sence about them. Sassy knew when I was hurt, she came to my side after I had fallen off, and waited until someone came. one of the dogs had an absolute fit the night my little sister totaled her truck, and the most amazing is that when Granny started to get cancer, I found a cat, and it was to be hers, but she was too sick to take care of it, so it lived with me, but loved it when Granny came over, she disapeared and we expected that she had died (got eaten by coyotes, or something else) and a few days later, Granny Passed. I always thought Annibelle went to wait for Granny, so they could be together in Heaven, since they couldn't be on Earth. Definalely find him a great home. Get him out of the vets office, and search. if not keep him yourself. The dog knows you, he'll feel more comfortable with you than with a stranger, but if you can't keep him, make sure he knows the person before blasting off with them. Good luck, IP: Logged |
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puttin510 Member Posts: 1179 |
posted 12-18-2003 12:24 PM
I'm so sorry about your friend. People with depression are the best of actors. They can hide their emotions very well. I've done it myself. Thats why we are all shocked when it happens. I hope all goes well for his dog. He will need alot of time to grieve. But will come out of it just as a human does. ((((((HUGS))))))) to you and his family and poochie ------------------ IP: Logged |
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