Today, I took my 17 year-old dog, who had been my best friend my entire life right from when I was born, to be euthanised. I had booked in advance. The vet ambled in all spritely and cheerfully asked, "Just here for a checkup, aye?" FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I had to put my 12 year-old dog down because he had dementia. I was told I got to lay on the floor with him, and say when I was ready. The vet brought my dog out on a stretcher, had the vet tech put him in a choke-hold, and administered the drugs before I could speak. Now, I have PTSD and she has to undergo sensitivity training. FML
Today, after calling my boyfriend and telling him that my dog had just died, he hesitated and stuttered, "She was old, sick, and suffering. Babe, it was her time to go." He then informed me he had to go to his friend's house and hung up. My dog was two years-old, in great health, and was hit by a car. FML
Today, I had to put my 17 year-old cat down. I cried the whole way up to the vet's office and back. After finally coming to terms with the situation, and trying to forget, my dad's friend walks up to me and says, "So, I heard you killed your cat?" FML
Today, I took my dog to the vet. Wanting to seem like a responsible owner, I lifted him onto the exam table. My back then cracked loudly, I dropped him, and he ran straight into a trash can. The vet sighed and asked, “Rough day for both of you?” FML
Today, I was absolutely crucified online for asking the vet’s office how much it would cost to put my dog down. She's terminally ill. FML
Today, I was playing with my dog, teasing her, to cheer myself up after being dumped by my girlfriend. My dog bit me hard and I had to go to hospital. The dog has to be put down. FML
Today, my 12 year-old dog died. My boyfriend's attempts to comfort me involved him muttering, "At least she knows how to play dead now." FML
Today, I held my 14 year-old dog as he passed away. He made me a better person and I spent more time with him and loved him more than 99% of the population. I don't know how I'm going to do tomorrow when I dig his grave, and know he's not with me anymore. FML
Today, I took my dog for a basic spay and dental cleaning procedure. When I picked her up from the vet, I was reading through the surgery papers before they sent me away. They'd pulled 29 abscessed teeth and didn’t feel the need to tell me. FML
Today, I decided to adopt a 11 year-old dog that had been in need of a home for several months. Two hours after I got him home, I discovered him dead in the backyard. FML
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bandit1971 18
That's rough OP. I'm so sorry about your dog. Having to put down someone that close to you is incredibly hard, and having a vet who can't even bother to look into what they're doing is not fair to you.
Steve97 32
So sad maybe that one vet didn't know the situation :/
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Comments (56)
Mathalamus 25
maybe he didn't really know. or care. its all just part of the job. or maybe he wanted to cheer you up.
LyricaSilvan 30
The people making puns on this one are either insensitive pricks or oblivious to the fact that there is such a thing as a bad time to try to lighten the mood.
Mightytall 35
Veterenarians are only human after all, likely he's had a full day and just wasn't paying attention too closely to the name that's up next. And just keep in mind that being a vet may be one of the more depressing jobs one could choose. Don't be mad at the vet for trying to keep a cheerful attitude.
bad_boyfriend 10
Vets don't take courses in bedside manner. My experience is that most of them are horrible with it.
Bibliovore 26
It really, really depends on the vet. In my experience, most get into the profession because they love animals, and they don't make it through the training if they're not pretty good at working with them. Of course, dealing with humans and animals can be two different matters. But to expand your sample size slightly: I've had three cats, one with a heart condition requiring a lot of checkups, and I helped friends foster a stray's litter of kittens. Along the way I've dealt with multiple vets in three states, including at two veterinary teaching schools where residents and students in various stages of training join in. I've met a grand total of zero vets, zero vet students, zero residents, and one receptionist who was not great with both our cats and their people.
bad_boyfriend 10
I have had the exact opposite experience. While I have always found vet techs to be very personable, the actual veterinarians have always been horrible at bedside manner.
PhoenixChick 26
So...the vet had no idea they were putting an animal down?? Seems like the kind of thing you'd want to be prepared for. When you're ready for your next furry friend, consider a different vet.
914smv 18
awwww sorry OP
pocketpixie90 6
I just put down my dog of 17 years last month; died in my arms. Let yourself grieve, it's OK to feel sad for a bit. In time your heart will heal. Hang in there OP.
luvlu444 24
They are probably just told to assume a check up, I'm sure no malice was intended
Bibliovore 26
No malice, certainly, but that's the kind of assumption that can cause pain, and can cause people to change vets. It's thus bad for both morale and business, so probably isn't something vets are typically told to assume.
Brandon1000 10
I'm so sorry for your loss. Pets can be just like family, it's so hard to see them go.
MitchRapp 20
Sorry about your dog. Dogs are the best.