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Progress on Springer
Sat Jul 21 2001

First up, Flagg, aside from being an insensitive jerk (which you are perfectly entitled to be) I hope that you never request any help from anyone for a loved one because after all, there are others out there in much worse positions and therefore you're not entitled to feel anything for your own loved ones.

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.

26 Comments
  • From:
    Waterlilly (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Jul 21 2001
    *sending up a little prayer for springer*

    Hugs,

    Mary :)
  • From:
    Jayne (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Jul 21 2001
    springer is in my prayers ;)
    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~
  • From:
    AnnonomouslyYours (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Jul 21 2001
    Matt,

    Wishing your family all the luck in the world

    DJ
  • From:
    Promethian (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Jul 21 2001
    I had to take time off work after my dog had to put down....its heartbreaking like the death of a child. ...sympathies.
  • From:
    Rayne (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Jul 21 2001
    heartfelt sympathy for the loss...i know Springer is a member of the family that will be missed so very much. i am so sorry.
    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
  • From:
    JustYourAverageGuy (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Jul 21 2001
    Hey Matt,

    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~
  • From:
    Jayne (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Jul 21 2001
    I am so sorry.
    =(
    (((matt)))
    ~jayne~
  • From:
    ShadowRose (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Jul 21 2001
    I'm so sorry about this happening to your family. Thinking of you all.
  • From:
    Jamisinc (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Jul 21 2001
    I am sorry.

    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
  • From:
    Paulette (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Jul 21 2001
    I know how you're feeling and my heart goes out to you all.

    Love,
    paul
    :(
  • From:
    StillMyst (Unauthenticated) (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Jul 21 2001
    Our pets teach us alot about how much we can love.
    Your family must have alot.
    Sorry the outcome wasnt as we'd all hoped for,
    my thoughts are with you and your family.StillMyst
  • From:
    NooNoo (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Jul 21 2001
    I'm so so sorry for Springer :*(
  • From:
    Lynn (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Jul 21 2001
    :(

    *will keep sending some positive thoughts out to your family*
  • From:
    Starcrossed (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Jul 21 2001
    I'm so sorry about Springer.

    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
  • From:
    Lynn (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Jul 21 2001
    Here is another link that could be helpful... It has a poem about the rainbow bridge on it. It's a support page to owners who have lost their pets...

    http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/4652/Lady3.html

  • From:
    Serenity (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Jul 21 2001
    Oh I am so sorry.
    *cries*
    I know the pain, I am so sorry. I don't know what else to say, except I am sorry.

    Serenity
  • From:
    Coolmom (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Jul 21 2001
    Now your Springer is in "doggie heaven" running through fields of wildflowers with his friends and he is no longer in pain. I am very sorry for your loss. :-(
  • From:
    Waterlilly (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Jul 21 2001
    So sorry

    Lots of *hugs*

    ~*Mary
  • From:
    Shellybien (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Jul 21 2001
    Sorry about your loss, Matt. I know they are family, pet or human they're in our hearts.

    *god is swooping up him, letting him run in doggie heaven*
  • From:
    Pringles (Legacy)
    On:
    Sat Jul 21 2001
    Matt,

    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.
  • From:
    Softheart (Legacy)
    On:
    Sun Jul 22 2001
    Very sorry to hear about Springer. My thoughts are with you and your family.
  • From:
    Cynder (Legacy)
    On:
    Sun Jul 22 2001
    Matt I'm so sorry to hear about Springer. I know what your family is going through because I had to make the same decision years ago about my one cat I had.

    You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Huggs,
    -Cyndi
  • From:
    Firefly4885 (Legacy)
    On:
    Sun Jul 22 2001
    I'm terribly sorry to hear about poor Springer. I know what it's like to lose a pet that you love more than most people. Springer is in a less painful place now, and he's ready for ya when you get to the point where you get to see him. I hope everything goes okay, and I'm sure Springer was the best companion anyone (or anything) could ever hope to have.
  • From:
    Xedri (Legacy)
    On:
    Sun Jul 22 2001
    Oh Matt, I am so sorry about Springer...my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    Xedri
  • From:
    Zarathustra (Legacy)
    On:
    Sun Jul 22 2001
    i have no words.

  • From:
    Dolphin2001 (Legacy)
    On:
    Thu Jul 26 2001
    Matt...

    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