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54. My car died last year. If I can get a ride I would go

Fri May 24, 2013, 11:49 AM

May 2013

A neighbor of mine is going to sell me his car (he works on cars) as soon as I can get the money for it (only 500, he is basically giving me it). He works a lot so can't give me a ride there. We don't have a bus line close to me either.

It is hard to get anywhere when you depend on others for rides. If it was a month from now....I would take him for one last ride and a trip to the local park (blacklick woods).

I am just hating this right now. All I have of him are good memories, which is more than I can say of most the people in my life.

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Saying goodbye to Buster. A good little dog. [View all] The Straight Story May 2013 OP

So sorry to hear this my friend! hrmjustin May 2013 #1

Your best friend is NEVER just a dog! I've had many similar experiences with napi21 May 2013 #2

Good dog, Buster. Good dog. nolabear May 2013 #3

I'm so sorry BainsBane May 2013 #4

awwww Liberal_in_LA May 2013 #5

Any animal lover understands what you're going through. Beacool May 2013 #6

My thoughts, also. narnian60 May 2013 #38

how heart-breaking chillfactor May 2013 #7

I am trying, just feel like I am betraying him The Straight Story May 2013 #10

You're not though. tblue May 2013 #19

I have done it for six dogs in the last five years. They lived to roguevalley May 2013 #22

Why can't you be with him at the vet's when they put him down? secondwind May 2013 #29

My car died last year. If I can get a ride I would go The Straight Story May 2013 #54

Ask the vet if you can be there to hold him when he gets his shot Hekate May 2013 #34

You're breaking my heart. Beacool May 2013 #41

Your love goes with him though...all you gave him and he gave you Triana May 2013 #43

buster.. Voice for Peace May 2013 #8

Oh man.... I feel you. This is the toughest part of DU. zonkers May 2013 #9

I'm so sorry KT2000 May 2013 #11

This is a tough part of DU. Thank you for allowing us to share this with you. rhett o rick May 2013 #12

Poor Buster. pacalo May 2013 #13

Too bad you can't find a vet to make a house call. They do where I am at zonkers May 2013 #14

It is a good idea to see if I can do that The Straight Story May 2013 #15

so very sorry to hear this, SS. those of us whose hearts are owned by the furpeople know niyad May 2013 #16

Sweet puppy.... tblue May 2013 #17

I know the love dachsies give and get No Vested Interest May 2013 #18

(sigh) OnyxCollie May 2013 #20

Funny thing about "just a dog" eh? flvegan May 2013 #21

You know, Straight Story, Iwillnevergiveup May 2013 #23

Very sorry for your losses, but thank you for sharing your story with us Moostache May 2013 #24

So much more than just a dog. Granny M May 2013 #25

You're in my thoughts. TDale313 May 2013 #26

I'm so sorry! I understand what you're going through. Solly Mack May 2013 #27

This message was self-deleted by its author giftedgirl77 May 2013 #28

Buster is a wonderful companion TxDemChem May 2013 #30

I'm so sorry for your loss. Bonobo May 2013 #31

rest easy, sweet boy fizzgig May 2013 #32

They are our angels get the red out May 2013 #33

It's the hardest thing to do malaise May 2013 #35

I am so sorry life long demo May 2013 #36

Sweet pup... I'm sorry, too MrMickeysMom May 2013 #37

Ok... probably jumping the gun here...but... Fix The Stupid May 2013 #39

... OneGrassRoot May 2013 #40

Is there a "home visiting vet" in your area? IdaBriggs May 2013 #42

I think that's the kindest, gentlest way for both you AND your friend. gateley May 2013 #60

I'm so sorry....... a kennedy May 2013 #44

I'm so sorry. warrior1 May 2013 #45

So very sorry. muse03 May 2013 #46

I'm sorry about your sweet little buddy. HappyMe May 2013 #47

You made us all feel like we knew Buster. randome May 2013 #48

Aw, what a sweetheart...Rip Buster joeybee12 May 2013 #49

So sorry. You gave him a good life, and he returned it. Eleanors38 May 2013 #50

Good dog nadinbrzezinski May 2013 #51

This sweet old dog knows you have cared for him and love him... Tikki May 2013 #52

I'm so sorry B2G May 2013 #53

the greatest act of love is to take on the suffering magical thyme May 2013 #55

Saying good-bye to a loved one is so very hard. I'm sorry. sinkingfeeling May 2013 #56

I'm so sorry for the loss of your adorable Buster. polly7 May 2013 #57

I'm so sorry. secondvariety May 2013 #58

Been there, too! colorado_ufo May 2013 #59

Condolences. Faygo Kid May 2013 #61

My deepest sympathy libodem May 2013 #62

It is amazing the difference they make in our lives, isn't it? curlyred May 2013 #63

awwwwww Skittles May 2013 #64

I'm sorry, I know how hard it can be to let our family go Tyrs WolfDaemon May 2013 #65

I am so sorry. Liberalynn May 2013 #66

a pet is never just an animal to its owner La Lioness Priyanka May 2013 #67

We're going to have to make that decision for our Hunny, before long Martin Eden May 2013 #68

my heart is breaking along with yours..... BlancheSplanchnik May 2013 #69

Bless your heart and Buster's too... agracie May 2013 #70