Is it me?

[RED-DOG]

I have just been watching a TV programme which featured an old dog which has incurable bone cancer. The dog has already had one leg removed, and is now receiving chemotherapy.

Everyone involved was putting a positive spin on this, with quotes like, "He doesn't know it's terminal" and "This treatment will extend his life"

Is it me, or has the world gone mad?

[Graham C]

I'm with you

Apart from the morale situation, it must be costing them a fortune.

[matt674]

http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=11972.0

There is a line that has to be drawn - no matter how difficult a decision it is.

As this thread has now been started, how is Murph?

[Pilf]

I completely Concur Red, It seems that a lot of people now a days treat a dog (other pets too) as a part of the family.
Nothing is too good for their dogs and they will think that this treatment is enhancing the dogs life and increasing life-expectancy.
When I was growing up, as my pets reached an old age the vets would put them to sleep to help them out of their misery. This was considered the kindest thing to do.
Unfortunately I think that the selfishness of the owner here would be why they choose to keep an animal alive for as long as they can.
On a side note, whilst in Pets-at-home last weekend purchasing 2 gold fish I joined the line behind a woman buying X-mas presents for her dog (Wrapped and all) so that it would have some presents to unwrap on the big day!!
I think this is a female thing but am not 100% sure of this so don't quote me.
Please don't take offence if you buy your dog a stocking or something, I just think it's daft. (The mrs prob has presents for all the streets pets hidden away somewhere!)

[M3boy]

No it ceratinly is not daft to buy your dog pressies.

I have done so for many years - she expects them now and takes great pleasure in ripping them open!

My dog IS part of my family and is treated as such.

Dogs have feelings you know

[TightEnd]

All that is understood Paul but isn't it more humane to save a dog in this situation further suffering? I leave financial considerations completely aside.

[tikay]

I used to buy Charlie Xmas pressies, but Angell is a Plymouth Brethren.

[Graham C]

I used to buy Charlie Xmas pressies, but Angell is a Plymouth Brethren.

is it against Plmouth Brethren's beliefs?

[ripple11]

certainly is part of the family....we're driving to Poland tonight to pick up the wifes dog...... whos been on holiday with the mother-in-law !!

[M3boy]

All that is understood Paul but isn't it more humane to save a dog in this situation further suffering? I leave financial considerations completely aside.

Certainly it is - I know that time is fast approaching me where I will have to make the decision, one which I am not looking foward to, but one I WILL make.

On a different issue, I also think this should be true of Humans as well, put them to sleep rather than make them suffer when so ill.

[tikay]

I used to buy Charlie Xmas pressies, but Angell is a Plymouth Brethren.

is it against Plmouth Brethren's beliefs?

If you are a member of the Feline Plymouth Brethren sect, yes.

[Eck]

All that is understood Paul but isn't it more humane to save a dog in this situation further suffering? I leave financial considerations completely aside.

Certainly it is - I know that time is fast approaching me where I will have to make the decision, one which I am not looking foward to, but one I WILL make.

On a different issue, I also think this should be true of Humans as well, put them to sleep rather than make them suffer when so ill.

Couldn't agree more paul, both my boxers are getting on and costing a fortune in vet bills but it is old age niggles with one and a dodgy thyroid with the other so they are not suffering. If they were in constant pain then the decision would be made. Yes we are the type of muppets that will buy the dogs a stocking full of treats from Pets'r'us at Xmas and don't see a problem with it, it is only fun surely.

I also agree with the getting rid of humans to ease suffering..................................

[matt674]

There is nothing wrong with buying animals gifts!!

If anyone is feeling generous at this time of year:

Treehouse 6
Vine Lane
Jungleville
The Jungle
JU5 4GL

[NEVES]

All that is understood Paul but isn't it more humane to save a dog in this situation further suffering? I leave financial considerations completely aside.

Certainly it is - I know that time is fast approaching me where I will have to make the decision, one which I am not looking foward to, but one I WILL make.

On a different issue, I also think this should be true of Humans as well, put them to sleep rather than make them suffer when so ill.

Couldn't agree more paul, both my boxers are getting on and costing a fortune in vet bills but it is old age niggles with one and a dodgy thyroid with the other so they are not suffering. If they were in constant pain then the decision would be made. Yes we are the type of muppets that will buy the dogs a stocking full of treats from Pets'r'us at Xmas and don't see a problem with it, it is only fun surely.

I also agree with the getting rid of humans to ease suffering..................................

 Because you buy your dog treats and presents doesn't' make you a
muppet my friend far from it, it puts you in the category of making your
dog part of the family rather than just a pet.

 In many cases when dogs are pets they tend to be owned by the wrong
people, who didn't realise how much time and effort it takes to look after a
dog in the right way, and this is where the neglect sets in.

 They really are mans best friend well with the exception of the dishy blonde
or horny redhead who jumps between my sheets from time to time.

   Seasons Pleasures to you all.
                 Neves.

[Dingdell]

I used to buy my cat a present at christmas - he could tell which one was his (smell it out) and pull it from underneath the tree. I did feel it was getting stupid though when my friend started to send cards and gifts from her pets to mine.