It's been a while since I've wrote on here. That line is actually a cliche, alot of people tend to use it as an opener. But still, it's true and for good reason. I won't get into that now as I don't really feel like ranting about anything and everything insignificant just for the hell of it. I'm not about much, but since I deleted my other blogging spot, I figured this was the best place to empty my thoughts, like I used to do.

Anyway, I'm sat here, looking into the eyes of my dog of 16 years, still wagging her tail, unaware that she's not going to be around much longer. In the last few days her health has deteriorated to the point where she can't walk without staggering and collapsing. She's been sick for sometime now, but recently she's started being vomitting, whimpering and whinning all the time and struggling to move. We've held on as long as we could, but we now feel that it's just cruel to keep her alive. The decision isn't an easy one, and it's heartbreaking to hear my mother sit with her, stroking her and telling her what a good girl she is over and over again. I'm close to tears, I'm fighting them back, but it's hard to do. This is my companion through the years, truly man's best friend. We came close to losing her a few years back. On the brink of death to the point where the vet were planning to put her down the next day, if she not recover well to the medication she was on. Everyday she got a little bit better and for a few weeks she was on the line. She pulled through, and had a good few years still in her. This time there's no such hope, she's succumb to old age and there's nothing we can do about it. It's a horrible feeling, she's sat there, oblivious. My childhood friend, the one that whipped me from my feet and dragged me one hell of a distance because she was happy to be outside in the fields. The one that slept at the bottom of my bed every night for many years, and kept me company when I was home alone. The dog I've known and loved my since she was born. What else is there to say, I'm not losing a pet, I'm losing the only one to be there for the last 16 years. There's no words to describe how bad this feels.

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Posted at 07/03/2009 04:11 AM

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Shani85 said at 07/03/2009 11:40 AM

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I know how it feels to lose a pet, regardless of how long you've had them. I had just moved away from home and bought a kitten to keep me company, and ended up having to have it put down 2 weeks later because of a birth defect that was causing it to have uncontrolled seisures and faintspells. It would have been a painful life for the kitten, and I couldn't hold it around just for me, that would be wrong.
It took a while for me to get over it, but you need to be aware that the time you spent with your dog, and the love and attention you gave her is what really matters. Her life was bettered by having your family take her in and make her your own. Think on that, and not how sad you are. She lived a long life, 16 years is a good chunk of time, and it was all spent with love and pats and treats. Lucky lady!! :)
Enjoy the time you have left with her, and don't be sad, just be loving.
All the best

AnFonE said at 07/03/2009 01:25 PM

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Awww man, that must've been horrible, having to put down a kitten. My dog lived a happy life, no doubt, She was full of life right until she turned a little while ago. It'll stop hurting eventually, but I won't forget her. thank you for your comment :)

BuckshotGeorge said at 07/03/2009 10:33 AM

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sorry to hear it dude, most people have been there, and they are like family to us. so why did you delete your other blogging spot?

AnFonE said at 07/03/2009 01:23 PM

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I just wasn't really feeling the blogging no more. I signed in one day and it was full of questionaires lol

BuckshotGeorge said at 07/04/2009 11:10 AM

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Well, I'll still be there if you find a way back dude.

SoonerBlondie said at 07/03/2009 08:45 AM

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I'm sorrry man.
I know how it feels. I lost my dog Bro a few years back and he'd been around since I was born. I know it stinks but hang in there bud!

AnFonE said at 07/03/2009 01:22 PM

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Thank You :)

xxchellzxx said at 07/03/2009 08:42 AM

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im so sorry to hear about your dog. they really can be your best friend, they love you unconditionally no matter what and they're always there. i know how you feel though, kim and i had to put down our rat maybe 6 months or so ago and it was the hardest thing to do. but when they're sick and can't keep going anymore then it's the best thing to do for them.

AnFonE said at 07/03/2009 01:21 PM

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She was the greatest dog ever, she's gone now, but definitely never forgotten. I'm sorry to hear about your pet rat :(

X Cookie 73 X said at 07/03/2009 08:31 AM

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sorry to hear anfone -she is afterall part of the family and has a personality that willbe hard to forget. It sounds like your making the right choice to not let her suffer anymore,she will be thank full thou. miss gaming with you ,hope you will game it up soon-hit me up with some pgr or gh or rockband or anything!

AnFonE said at 07/03/2009 01:20 PM

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Hey Cookie, I miss gaming with you too! I shall definitely try catch you for a game soon! Hope you're well :)

Deadlyxkissesx said at 07/03/2009 07:33 AM

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awww im really sorry=((!!

AnFonE said at 07/03/2009 01:19 PM

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Thank You!

RockSGT CHIMP said at 07/03/2009 06:02 AM

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I'm sorry to hear about her going through all this. I know most people don't want to put them down but she is the one that is suffering. I hope you make the right decision for her. I know she can't be replaced but you have all those memories to keep. :) TC

AnFonE said at 07/03/2009 01:19 PM

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She definetly won't be forgotten, Thank you for the comment :)

Knob Jockie x said at 07/03/2009 05:15 AM

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I'm very sorry to hear that Anthony!

People that have never had or loved a pet will not understand. I had a dog for 17 years and we had to have him put down for the same reasons and like you said it is heart breaking! There's no shame in crying, I balled my eyes out when we had Shane put down. As you said dogs like that truly are mans best friend, they always make you feel welcome, they don't judge you and they love you unconditionally!

It's like losing a member of the family and I really do feel for you. Just try and keep your chin up and remember the good times, it's easier said than done I know.

AnFonE said at 07/03/2009 01:18 PM

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It sucks no doubt, but I guess she's out of her misery. Getting her into the vet was one hell of a challenge too, like she knew where she was going.