Posted by Gracie2 on October 4, 2001, at 15:50:42
In reply to Re: Any dog advice? Husband in denial-Gracie, posted by Dinah on October 4, 2001, at 8:53:32
After re-reading my own post, I noticed that I never called the dog by name - I think because I am already trying to distance myself. His name is Bruin (my husband is from Boston).
After reading all your posts, I decided it was best just to let it be. Although I agree with Shar- that Bruin should be put to sleep - if I were somehow able to talk my husband into euthanasia (doubtful anyway) I'm afraid my husband would blame me. Part of the grieving process is anger and I would be the prime target.I don't know if Bruin can take aspirin with his arthritis medicine but I will call the vet and ask. I think he is too old for hip replacement even if we could afford it. I never heard of acupuncture for dogs but I will do some web-surfing. Same for Bide-A-Wee (grief counseling).
We live in St. Louis, which is pretty big but nothing on the scale of someplace like New York or Chicago.You are right, Bruin is my husband's dog and he must make the decision. Until then, I will try to
remember him like the dog he used to be and not this cranky, miserable, lame creature. We've had him almost 14 years and he was always loving and an excellent guard dog. Now the golden retriever, he would only hurt someone by knocking them down in his zeal to be played with.Thanks again everyone-
Gracie
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