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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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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)
Blissment 12
That's terrible sorry man
HBSLICE 11
Medical personnel need to check their ****** notes before appointments. this couldve easily been avoided if the vet wasnt so lazy
rockydify 22
This is the worst fml ever. Sorry guy.
CaptainSolo3596 7
This is the worst fml ever I'm so sorry man
Timber147 9
I'm so sorry. It's hard to say goodbye to a dead friend. Your Vet should look at his charts before address people!
shadowwolf656 8
I know the pain man I couldn't deal with seeing my lab anymore with how bad he was getting so I had to put him down, all will be ok OP
jackson249501 8
I'm sorry OP. I'm a vet student, and I can confirm that sometimes it does happen :/ The vet probably meant no harm by it. I'm sorry about your loss though.
1ch4bod_Cr4n3 6
dang what an A-hole, sorry for your loss my friend. I know it's tough losing your best pup pal. if they knew in advance that you were coming in, especially for that reason they were just craving cruel jokes. stay strong my friend. we are surrounded by idiots now a days so I'm sure your best buddy is in a better place now.
skatoolaki 24
So very sorry for your loss. I feel your pain. Came home from work to a cheery voicemail from a perky chick at the vet's office about a week after having our beloved kitty euthanized saying, "just wanted to let you know that Gillian's ashes are ready if you'd like to come pick them up! Have a great day!" I hope everything that came after the vey's entrance went as okay & smoothly as such things can go and you got to say a special goodbye to your loyal & furry best friend. Many hugs - there's nothing like having to let our furry family members go like that.
EmiEvelyn 12
Don't know why someone can be so insensitive as you down vote. Your story is definitely more unfortunate than the OP's. The doggy I grew up with was also euthanized by a jolly vet and he acted happy until my dog finally died.
cats54321 19
Awwww I'm so sorry :(