My baby (Dog) died today :(

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This thread title is very insensitive on a parenting board.

Yes
OP is rude

I knew someone (or more) would point this out. OP posted in the PETS forum. Yes, you might do a double take in reading the subject line, but she's grieving. Not the loss of a child, but the loss of her pet, so please try to show a little compassion.

[Anonymous]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Op.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for all of the kind words, DCUM. Really didn't mean to offend anyone, I'm still not thinking straight now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks for all of the kind words, DCUM. Really didn't mean to offend anyone, I'm still not thinking straight now.

Hugs to you. Its so rough, I know. You gave him a good life and her loved you, he wouldn't want you to be sad and he'd want you to give a home to some other very lucky dog.

I'm so sorry OP

[Anonymous]

Sympathies, OP. That's a big loss.

[Anonymous]

You just have to know, OP, that there are always people on this forum that just look for ways to hurt others. Some of these idiots actually chose your post to fulfill their need to do so. I didn't even notice that is was the pet forum you wrote in (which is the place to do it-as you did), and I instantly knew what you were talking about...because you indicated DOG. So, I am SORRY for the other comments. My dogs are my babies, too, and I grieved when I lost them- and really the hard part is that so many people don't really understand the loss and here you are walking around with such a loss- but so many do.

So, the way we ended up with subsequent pets is the idea that our lost dog would have wanted us to care for another dog the way they were cared for. But you can wait awhile. Plant a plant or tree if you can, and water and care for it and think about your friend until you are ready to look at rescue sites again. If not, make a scrapbook of photos to help you with the memories, ot just frame one special picture to keep and look.

Sending you a hug and apologies if anyone made it more painful today. Wishing you well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks for all of the kind words, DCUM. Really didn't mean to offend anyone, I'm still not thinking straight now.

No apologies necessary, OP. You are owed an apology. So very sorry for your loss. A loss of a love is a loss. No one needs to qualify how much of a loss or the type of a loss for you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You just have to know, OP, that there are always people on this forum that just look for ways to hurt others. Some of these idiots actually chose your post to fulfill their need to do so. I didn't even notice that is was the pet forum you wrote in (which is the place to do it-as you did), and I instantly knew what you were talking about...because you indicated DOG. So, I am SORRY for the other comments. My dogs are my babies, too, and I grieved when I lost them- and really the hard part is that so many people don't really understand the loss and here you are walking around with such a loss- but so many do.

So, the way we ended up with subsequent pets is the idea that our lost dog would have wanted us to care for another dog the way they were cared for. But you can wait awhile. Plant a plant or tree if you can, and water and care for it and think about your friend until you are ready to look at rescue sites again. If not, make a scrapbook of photos to help you with the memories, ot just frame one special picture to keep and look.

Sending you a hug and apologies if anyone made it more painful today. Wishing you well.

Jeff edited the title. It initially said "My baby died today ", which was rather jarring to those who found the post through "Recent Topics".

That said, sympathies to you, op.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This thread title is very insensitive on a parenting board.

Yes
OP is rude

I don't think OP realizes that a lot of folks look at posts in the "Most Recent" frame, so this title seems very insensitive because you see the subject header first and (maybe) see the "board topic" later.

Then maybe people should look at the forum before they click on a recent topic, so it doesn't offend them.

It's not about being "offended," PP. it's being thrown into devastation and turmoil, before you can even catch that OP is talking about a dog. Insensitive and lacking in awareness in the extreme.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This thread should be deleted.

Idiots.

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So sorry for your loss, OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This thread title is very insensitive on a parenting board.

Yes
OP is rude

I don't think OP realizes that a lot of folks look at posts in the "Most Recent" frame, so this title seems very insensitive because you see the subject header first and (maybe) see the "board topic" later.

Then maybe people should look at the forum before they click on a recent topic, so it doesn't offend them.

It's not about being "offended," PP. it's being thrown into devastation and turmoil, before you can even catch that OP is talking about a dog. Insensitive and lacking in awareness in the extreme.

Ugh. The people who are idiots and can't read are the insensitive ones. Realize your mistake and move on. Don't harsh on grieving OP. It's not her fault you can't read.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You just have to know, OP, that there are always people on this forum that just look for ways to hurt others. Some of these idiots actually chose your post to fulfill their need to do so. I didn't even notice that is was the pet forum you wrote in (which is the place to do it-as you did), and I instantly knew what you were talking about...because you indicated DOG. So, I am SORRY for the other comments. My dogs are my babies, too, and I grieved when I lost them- and really the hard part is that so many people don't really understand the loss and here you are walking around with such a loss- but so many do.

So, the way we ended up with subsequent pets is the idea that our lost dog would have wanted us to care for another dog the way they were cared for. But you can wait awhile. Plant a plant or tree if you can, and water and care for it and think about your friend until you are ready to look at rescue sites again. If not, make a scrapbook of photos to help you with the memories, ot just frame one special picture to keep and look.

Sending you a hug and apologies if anyone made it more painful today. Wishing you well.

Jeff edited the title. It initially said "My baby died today ", which was rather jarring to those who found the post through "Recent Topics".

That said, sympathies to you, op.

And it took everyone 2 seconds to figure out that Op was talking about her dog even before Jeff changed the title. I think it is lousy how some people took the opportunity to pile on to Op at a time like this. She just lost her beloved companion (yes, her "baby") that she had loved for over a decade. Have some empathy.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for changing the title.

I'll sorry for your loss,OP.

[Anonymous]

Op I'm sorry for all the soulless, insensitive people that scolded you. This is such a huge loss and I am so sorry for your pain. I'm sure your baby dog gave you lots of love and wonderful memories. Maybe you can memorialize your pup in some way. Hugs to you.

[Anonymous]

In so sorry. My sister and her DH are huge dog lovers. They have a deal that when one does, they go out that weekend and find a new one (they always adopt). My sister says it's too soon, but it does help fill the void and helps them to focus on something else besides missing their babies.