Let's clear one point up. I rate Springer above many of the people on Dear Diary. I rate him above many humans, period. Calling him a "domestic animal" with that distain in your writing is just flat out speciesist (I don't care if its not a word, it is now darn it) and is no better than being racist.
Bottom line, Springer is more of a human being and a friend than some of the humans I know will ever be - online and off.
*sigh*
Still, for everyone else out there that has been so wonderful in extending your support, thoughts, prayer and so forth, I appreciate as do my parents, they were a little choked when they read the entry and all of your wonderful comments and wanted me to make sure I sent you all their thanks.
Progress, Springer went into the Vets last night (Friday) as planned after having a good amount of attention spent on him at home to try and chivvy up his spirits. Mum and Dad will receive a call at 8.30 (or thereabouts) to tell them when Springer will be going on the table exactly (though they are aiming for as early as possible) and then a phone call afterwards to tell them what happened.
The Vet asked them the inevitable question about what happens if the operation fails. Two options, bring him around so that they can say their goodbyes before giving the dog a lethal injection, or just let him sleep permanently and not bring him around. Neither of Dad and I could believe anyone would choose the first option, how selfish is that? The poor dog is already going to be scared out of his wits, don't keep his spirit trapped in that body just so that you can say words he won't understand - you shouldn't have to have a last moment with him/her to make sure that they know you love them, they should know that by now. So if the operation fails then they're just going to let him go and not bring him around - nothing worse than being woken up to be told you're about to die. *sigh* Who would do that to a human?
*phone rings*
That was dad - they just got a call from the Vet, Springer is going on the table now and we'll know in about an hour, hour and a half what the result is.
Fingers and toes crossed.
Thank you all again for your kind words and support, they are appreciated, very much so.
Matt.
Comments (26)
Hugs,
Mary :)
one day last year my dog was just too old to get up. we had to have her put down... we didn't want her in any more pain.
it was tough. dogs become such good friends... my prayers are with your whole family.
~jayne~
Wishing your family all the luck in the world
DJ
from those wonderful pictures, i know he must be loved very much and had a wonderful quality of life with your family. and just for the record, i think all dogs do go to heaven.
love,
rayne
I am so sorry to hear about Springer. Dogs can truly be amazing friends and seeing them go is hard. Just know that he was loved and he loved you guys too.
~JAG~
=(
(((matt)))
~jayne~
But isn't it wonderful to think that a little dog that started out homeless ended up being so loved and cared for? And I am sure that he amde a difference in your parents lives.
Jami
Love,
paul
:(
Your family must have alot.
Sorry the outcome wasnt as we'd all hoped for,
my thoughts are with you and your family.StillMyst
*will keep sending some positive thoughts out to your family*
I got an email the other day and the user name was "Hahaha". Should've been a clue to me shouldn't it? But not! I started to open the attachment, got a warning something to the effect "do you want to scan with anti-virus?". I normally don't do this, but this time I hit the "yes". The email had a worm which said could destroy all my files. I immediately deleted it and now wish I'd blocked the sender. I've learned a valuable lesson and, thankfully, BEFORE I opened that attachment.
Thanks for telling others who, like me, are computer illiterate.
Star
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/4652/Lady3.html
*cries*
I know the pain, I am so sorry. I don't know what else to say, except I am sorry.
Serenity
Lots of *hugs*
~*Mary
*god is swooping up him, letting him run in doggie heaven*
I'm terribly sorry for the loss of your friend and pet. It's never easy to say goodbye, but I think that for his sake it was the best thing. I'll continue to send out thoughts to your family.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Huggs,
-Cyndi
Xedri
Sorry this is coming a little late...
But I wanted to let you know I'm sorry for yours and your family's loss...
I have 2 dogs that are like little brothers to me (especially the one we've had for over 12 years)...having someone you care and love that much suffer hurts as worse than if it was yourself or another loved one (in human form), because sometimes there's absolutely nothing they or you can do.
But now you and your family have your own "guardian canine angel" watching over you :)
Take care...
Dolph