--updated page 48--Rockee's time too?

[bckrazy]

Based on those and quite a few other scenarios I've seen, age is not always a determining factor of the care of an animal.

Sure... but on the flipside, there are also people who will do anything to keep their dog alive, when they are simply prolonging the suffering.

My friend's stepmom is a Vet tech. She had a yellow Lab, who began showing signs of hip dyplasia at a young age. Around 8 years old, it got worse. That dog went through 4 hip surgeries in his life... elbow surgeries... and was fed a concoction of pills every day of his life, from 8-12 years old. For over a year before he finally passed, his hair was almost completely gone, he could barely walk, he couldn't get up or down stairs, and he would shake all the time. He went into the Vet for surgeries, what seemed like constantly. He was a heart-breaking sight, but she put countless dollars into that dog, trying to keep him alive.

I think it's ridiculous to make the assumption that Rockee hasn't been well cared for. Duh. This isn't the case of a dog who has rarely seen a Vet, is fed crap, and lives outside. I find it incredibly cruel and condescending to suggest that they are giving up on Rockee... they have cared for her for 14 years! I think they, having owned her for 14 years, might know a little bit more about her and her time to go than you.

[chocolatepuppy]

I think it's ridiculous to make the assumption that Rockee hasn't been well cared for. Duh. This isn't the case of a dog who has rarely seen a Vet, is fed crap, and lives outside. I find it incredibly cruel and condescending to suggest that they are giving up on Rockee... they have cared for her for 14 years! I think they, having owned her for 14 years, might know a little bit more about her and her time to go than you.

Thank you. Why was 'not being cared for' even brought up in this thread.

[lorn]

Thanks for all the support....

[dab_20]

My prayers for Rockee... I am sorry to hear she is not doing well. We all will be crossing our fingers for her.

All I want to say is sarcasm and immature comments are not at all necessary on this forum. If you have a problem with someone, give them a private message please. This is supposed to be a friendly, supporting place. If you have issues with buttercup, or anyone else for that matter, grow up a little and send them a private message, NICELY explaining whatever issue you have. Or else keep your mouth shut. This isn't to a specific person, just everyone in general.

[Catlady711]

@ bkcrazy & chocolatepuppy - In case neither of you had noticed when I made my original reply I took Rockee's name out of the equation, just check. Also I thought Catty1 already did a good job of clarifying for me about the general nature of the comment. You may want to go back and read both posts again.

[Muddy4paws]

People can be very spiteful. Its quite disappointing on an animal forum, Having a elderly sick animal does make people worry like mad so having this thread as an attention grabber is a lot of crap.

Buttercup obviously is being worried about this so posting it on the forum would relieve some stress. Thats why people share problems, its not always for attention.

Good luck in whatever you decide. In my opinion a dog is better off being put to sleep at an elderly age instead of tests etc. The dog is old and doesn't need the added stress of regular vet visits and stresses. Fair enough if the dog is fully mobile and its not too much of a condition but when joints and bones start to come into the situation then I dont feel its fair to keep them alive.

One of my old customers keep their 18 year old dog alive and Its such a sorry sight, This poor dog is made to have a bath weekly due to incontinence and can barely move without joints popping. I have told her I wont do her dog any more. Hes on 7 pills a day and to me that is no life what soever. He cant see or hear anything.


Sometimes you need to think deeply and decide if you are keeping them alive for youself or for the dogs health.

[chocolatepuppy]

@ bkcrazy & chocolatepuppy - In case neither of you had noticed when I made my original reply I took Rockee's name out of the equation, just check. Also I thought Catty1 already did a good job of clarifying for me about the general nature of the comment. You may want to go back and read both posts again.

Thanks Catlady, I can read. YOU quoted me and said you disagreed, a bit. Why should you disagree when I was simply being kind to someone and have NO reason to believe they aren't caring for their dog? Perhaps you could start a new thread about what you have learned about people not caring for their dogs.
IMO you were way out of line posting information about people not always caring for their dogs just because they lived to be old, in Rockee's thread. If I had a old, sick dog and you posted that in my thread, I'd be very upset.

[K9soul]

This thread is about Rockee, therefore the only observations necessary to the thread are those pertaining to Rockee and thoughts about what is best for her. I don't know of many people who would appreciate and find comfort in some clinical and impersonal observations about age versus level of care in a thread that is supposed to be a tender subject about their elderly/ill dog.

I can only say that no one can really tell you when it's "time." Only you can make that determination and what we consider "that time" may be different for each of us. Whatever you decide, cherish each day and each hour you have left with her. I am sure she is a very loved girl.

[bckrazy]

@ bkcrazy & chocolatepuppy - In case neither of you had noticed when I made my original reply I took Rockee's name out of the equation, just check. Also I thought Catty1 already did a good job of clarifying for me about the general nature of the comment. You may want to go back and read both posts again.

I completely agree with Jess.

Just because you didn't include Rockee's name, doesn't change the fact that it was insensitive and uncalled for, given the context of this thread. Very, very trolly... and not the first time, I've noticed.

Buttercup and Lorn, please don't let rude comments get to you, and please keep us updated on how Rockee is doing. She's definitely in my thoughts.