the_rev Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 Today I had to make a decision. It comes at the time of the Terri Shiavo case. Today I gave a speach about Terri and how I'm against Euthanasia. Never did I know that I would be faced wtih the same type of case later today. Man's best friend, my dog, who is a cocker spaniel-colie, (really adorable) would be the focul point of my evening. On March 11th, she tangled her leg over in an out door tie chain. She's an outdoor dog. We took her to the vet that Monday, and she received medication since it was infected but not broken. Sunday the dog started to chew her leg that was infected, so the bone became exposed. This would lead to another infection. At the vet's office today we were told we could either be referred to the best vet clinic in WI or put the dog down. This is my beloved pet, my dog, who is five years old. Of course putting her down would be cheaper than amputating the leg through surgery. I told my mother I didn't believe in euthanisizing animals and that we should amputate the leg. My mother decided to go along with my decison. Thursday or Friday we will be getting the dog home, and she will now become a permanent indoor rather than previously outdoor. She will have Three Legs, two front and one right leg. The doctor stated she will not even notice her leg is gone except when she squats to pee. God be with Scruffy as she will have her surgery tomorrow. Peace of Christ Always, Eddie Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidei Defensor Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 Physical limitations cannot come between you and love for your pet, and it never should. Prayers for you, and for the doctor who will be performing the surgery. And Prayers that it all turns out well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birgitta Noel Posted March 23, 2005 Share Posted March 23, 2005 Awww, prayers Eddie. Hang in there :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rev Posted March 24, 2005 Author Share Posted March 24, 2005 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franciscanheart Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Poor baby. Keep that head high Eddie!! Pups got my prayers for a quick recovery!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theoketos Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Euthenasia of animals is not a bad thing (they lack a rational soul), though it might not be the only option. Either way I will pray for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God Conquers Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Well, take heart, it is not as bad as poor old lil' brudder: [img]http://griswald.net/images/lil_brudder.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1337 k4th0l1x0r Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 [quote name='God Conquers' date='Mar 24 2005, 11:30 AM'] Well, take heart, it is not as bad as poor old lil' brudder: [img]http://griswald.net/images/lil_brudder.jpg[/img] [/quote] I'm gonna be a quarterback and throw for 1500 yards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God Conquers Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 I feel I'm at a crossroads! And there's a Denny's on one corner and an IHOP on the other!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rev Posted March 24, 2005 Author Share Posted March 24, 2005 Well, she's doing quite fine. She isn't suppose to run, but she wants to run. And jumped up hte steps leading into our house. So she is going to do just fine with three legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phazzan Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Awwwww, poor lil doggy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rev Posted March 25, 2005 Author Share Posted March 25, 2005 I'll post pictures when they're made avaliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imsogoodlooking Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 I had a three legged dog once. Best pet ever. (Although she was missing her left fore foot, not a hind one.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Wednesday Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 As theotekos pointed out, putting a pet to sleep generally isn't morally objectionable, but I think you did the right thing. Your dog is still fairly young, and even with just three legs it sounds like there's still a lotta dog left in her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rev Posted March 25, 2005 Author Share Posted March 25, 2005 she isn't suppose to walk a lot, but she wanted to keep walking this morning, so she will be a great dog with three legs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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