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Started by Exterminator, April 20, 2009, 05:26:52 PM

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Exterminator

#15
April 21, 2009, 10:01:58 AM
Thanks, everyone.

As hard as this is for me, it seems even rougher for her son, Aldo, who, with the exception of some time away from home for training, has never been without his mom.  He's seriously bummed.  Somehow the two of them together was greater than the sum of their parts.
Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.

Sandy Eggo

#16
April 21, 2009, 10:41:21 AM
Does he have offspring? or can he? Nothing will replace her, of course, but maybe if he had a part of himself to nurture which is technically a part of her as well...that might help...then again...maybe that's a bad idea since he's so bummed. It's just reading that put a mental picture in my mind of him passing on his mom's love for him.
Only after the last tree has been cut down. Only after the last river has been poisoned. Only after the last fish has been caught. Only then will you find that money cannot be eaten. - -Cree Indian Prophecy

"Women who strive to be equal to men lack ambitition" -- anonymous

Bo D

#17
April 21, 2009, 11:48:47 AM
As one who counts among friends more dogs and cats than humans, I feel your pain.

I am so very sorry for your loss.
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."  Carl Sagan

American_Woman

#18
April 22, 2009, 04:34:27 PM
I'm sure it was a hard situation and I hope you're going to be ok and your other doggy too. I'm not an expert about animals by any means,but I have seen my neighbors dog not eat,play,or even hardly move once his doggy pal passed away.

What doesn't kill me only makes me stronger or can be postponed while I eat chocolate!

Gardengirl

#19
April 23, 2009, 10:37:49 AM
My bassett haunted me after she died. I could hear her nails clicking on the pool deck as she walked, I could hear her distinct bark. This went on for about 3 weeks after she died. I think she was mad at me for putting her to sleep, but she'd had mammary cancer and one operation and the huge lump on her neck grew right back. She was panting all the time and her eyes were glossy. I believed it was time, and I guess she didn't. A vet came over to put her down, and didn't do a great job. It's all very sad.
When people fear the government, that is called tyranny
When the government fears its people, that is called liberty

Exterminator

#20
July 28, 2009, 01:53:28 PM
Everything was just fine when I left for work in the morning but something wasn't right with Aldo when I returned yesterday evening...nothing specific, he was just really lethargic which is completely uncharacteristic.  Bloat was my first thought but his abdomen wasn't distended and he stays inside so I knew he couldn't have gotten into anything; I really didn't know what could be wrong with such a healthy, strong, athletic 6 year-old.  I resolved myself to waiting until this morning and taking him to the vet if he wasn't back to his usual self.  He died on my kitchen floor during the night and I'll never know why.

Way to go, God; you've killed off both of my dogs in the past 3 months...you really do suck!

Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.

Palehorse

#21
July 28, 2009, 01:56:16 PM
Damned! My deepest sympathy Ex!  :'(

That just sucks hard!  :'(
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That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

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To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville

Locutus

#22
July 28, 2009, 01:56:57 PM
Sorry to hear that Ex.  A friend of mine is on her way to put her companion of 16 years down.  The appointment is at 2:15 PM.  My condolences to you and to her.   :(
One of the gravest dangers to the survival of our republic is an ignorant electorate routinely feeding at the trough of propaganda.   -- Locutus

"We are all connected; To each other, biologically. To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe atomically."  -- Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson

pariann

#23
July 28, 2009, 02:14:44 PM
I'm sorry to hear that.  You've lost a couple of good friends lately. :(
Looks like I've come full circle.

Exterminator

#24
July 28, 2009, 02:17:14 PM
Quote from: pariann on July 28, 2009, 02:14:44 PM
I'm sorry to hear that.  You've lost a couple of good friends lately. :(

My best friends, really.
Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.

Bo D

#25
July 28, 2009, 02:22:58 PM
I'm very sorry to hear that, EX. I know your pain.
"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."  Carl Sagan

me

#26
July 28, 2009, 02:32:31 PM
Sorry to hear that Ex   :'(
Trump 2020

Henry Hawk

#27
July 28, 2009, 03:09:14 PM
even though you think I'm a moron douche bag....I am sincerely sorry Ex.  THAT really does suck, and my heart goes out for you.
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Exterminator

#28
July 28, 2009, 03:16:53 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on July 28, 2009, 03:09:14 PM
even though you think I'm a moron douche bag....I am sincerely sorry Ex.  THAT really does suck, and my heart goes out for you.

Thanks, everyone...and Henry, it's ok because you're my moron douche bag.   :razz:
Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.

pariann

#29
July 28, 2009, 03:24:26 PM
Quote from: Exterminator on July 28, 2009, 02:17:14 PM
My best friends, really.
Didn't I see both of them out running around you when I came down to your friends house that time?  They were certainly beautiful, well mannered animals!!  :yes:
Looks like I've come full circle.
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