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KY_EnviroGuy

(14,490 posts)

5. Thanks for your story. I had two die at home.

Reply to Big Blue Marble (Reply #1)

Sun Sep 8, 2019, 02:41 PM

Sep 2019

I tend to get very attached to the dogs I've had and have not been able to get another since I lost the last one. Maybe someday.

I think both had tumors, a Spitz and a Pit Bull. Neither showed signs of suffering but both became lethargic for a time before death.

As with you, I am very grateful for the time we had...

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Owning a dog means playing God - a pet owner's story. [View all] KY_EnviroGuy Sep 2019 OP

Years ago, Big Blue Marble Sep 2019 #1

Thanks for your story. I had two die at home. KY_EnviroGuy Sep 2019 #5

One day out of their (hopefully long life) you face nearly unimaginable sadness... hlthe2b Sep 2019 #2

It's not just dogs lapfog_1 Sep 2019 #3

Beautiful story, thanks. That's the country way. KY_EnviroGuy Sep 2019 #4

Every time I think my heart can't break any more, Bayard Sep 2019 #6

Owning a cat AnnieBW Sep 2019 #7