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PrintableSCNDLS said: Teacher said: Absolutely - I firmly believe that having had a full life with four legs, a three-legged one will not be the same. Not for them, and not for me. It's an owner's responsibility to make sure the pet doesn't suffer, and that includes making the right decision for the pet and not for the owner.  Well, if humans can live long, full, fruitful lives as amputees I have no reason to believe that an animal can't too. When the vet mentioned amputation yesterday I cried. Then he told me that it's humans that have the hangup about amputation not the dog. And the more I thought about it, I realized he's absolutely right. So, I think that I'ma advocate for the amputation if the surgeon says that it will cost $2000 and he'll still be in pain and risk re-injury at some point down the line.  I understand your point of view but I don't share it - I believe that there's way too much "keeping your pet alive by any means necessary" going on - medication, amputation, kemotherapy, wheelchairs (!?!?!?!?) and that stuff... I believe fiercely in our responsibility to NOT keep the pet alive as much as to keep it alive. That's all.  | |
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Man i understand, but i feel i'm "lost" on the outside lookin in, if you need my help...make it plain.
it seems like such a great symbolism for a deeper and more human problem. I can see it with my it-ray visions.....  THE B EST BE YOURSELF AS LONG AS YOUR SELF ISNT A DYCK[/r]
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shanti0608 said: SCNDLS said: 
I just got a new rescue puppy yesterday and he may have to get one of his front legs amputated.  We go to the orthopedic surgeon on Thursday to see what he says.  My Aunt adopted a Chihuahua that they thought had a broken leg. Turned out that it was a old wound that was not addressed properly. They had to amputate. She runs around and carries on just the her other dogs. It is amazing how well they adapt. I hope your pup does not have to go through that though.  You know I've been looking for a 3 legged dog right? Poor little pigeon. They do seem to adapt though. [Edited 2/10/09 14:43pm] MyeternalgrattitudetoPhil&Val.Herman said "We want sweaty truckers at the truck stop! We want cigar puffing men that look like they wanna beat the living daylights out of us" Val"sporking is spooning with benefits" | |
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MIGUELGOMEZ said: shanti0608 said: My Aunt adopted a Chihuahua that they thought had a broken leg. Turned out that it was a old wound that was not addressed properly. They had to amputate. She runs around and carries on just the her other dogs. It is amazing how well they adapt. I hope your pup does not have to go through that though. You know I've been looking for a 3 legged dog right? Poor little pigeon. They do seem to adapt though. [Edited 2/10/09 14:43pm] Cowboy is the cutest lil thing EVER.  His owner gave him up yesterday cuz she'd already spent $2500 on him when he initially broke his leg last year. When he reinjured it this weekend she decided to give him up to us. She cried the whole time we spoke on the phone and when I went to pick him up.  | |
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Dayclear said: Where's his other leg??
[Edited 2/10/09 12:17pm]  | |
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That's CRUEL Johnart.  | |
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Dayclear said: That's CRUEL Johnart.
but delicious as hell 
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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: Dayclear said: That's CRUEL Johnart.
but delicious as hell
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johnart said: SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: but delicious as hell
Gotta do something with those crunchy latinos 2010: Healing the Wounds of the Past.... http://prince.org/msg/8/325740 | |
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johnart said: Dayclear said: Where's his other leg??
[Edited 2/10/09 12:17pm]  MyeternalgrattitudetoPhil&Val.Herman said "We want sweaty truckers at the truck stop! We want cigar puffing men that look like they wanna beat the living daylights out of us" Val"sporking is spooning with benefits" | |
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That poor little bird! I remember one time when I was vacationing in Florida. There was a seagull on the beach that had netting stuck to its leg. And a few other times, I have seen seagulls in Florida that are hopping around on one leg, because the other foot is injured.[Edited 2/10/09 15:57pm] RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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JustErin said: I see seagull amputees all the time. It's man created injuries most times but they do just fine hoping around.
they get stuck in those rings that hold 6-packs together, and fishing line | |
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johnart said: Dayclear said: Where's his other leg??
when the master was a kid he'd catch pigeons for his family to eat, frogs too. Times were tough, and it didn't taste too bad he said! | |
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Teacher said: SCNDLS said: Well, if humans can live long, full, fruitful lives as amputees I have no reason to believe that an animal can't too. When the vet mentioned amputation yesterday I cried. Then he told me that it's humans that have the hangup about amputation not the dog. And the more I thought about it, I realized he's absolutely right. So, I think that I'ma advocate for the amputation if the surgeon says that it will cost $2000 and he'll still be in pain and risk re-injury at some point down the line. I understand your point of view but I don't share it - I believe that there's way too much "keeping your pet alive by any means necessary" going on - medication, amputation, kemotherapy, wheelchairs (!?!?!?!?) and that stuff... I believe fiercely in our responsibility to NOT keep the pet alive as much as to keep it alive. That's all. right let's euthanise you when you lose a leg  [Edited 2/10/09 16:03pm] | |
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ZombieKitten said: JustErin said: I see seagull amputees all the time. It's man created injuries most times but they do just fine hoping around.
they get stuck in those rings that hold 6-packs together, and fishing line 
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ZombieKitten said: JustErin said: I see seagull amputees all the time. It's man created injuries most times but they do just fine hoping around.
they get stuck in those rings that hold 6-packs together, and fishing line  RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: ZombieKitten said: they get stuck in those rings that hold 6-packs together, and fishing line
Doing my part to save the bird feets  RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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if you really wanna help.....send the brews that were attached to the rings...I'm thirsty! ! ! ... THE B EST BE YOURSELF AS LONG AS YOUR SELF ISNT A DYCK[/r]
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MIGUELGOMEZ said: shanti0608 said: My Aunt adopted a Chihuahua that they thought had a broken leg. Turned out that it was a old wound that was not addressed properly. They had to amputate. She runs around and carries on just the her other dogs. It is amazing how well they adapt. I hope your pup does not have to go through that though. You know I've been looking for a 3 legged dog right? Poor little pigeon. They do seem to adapt though. [Edited 2/10/09 14:43pm] I have a four legged one you can have, he is house broken and everything. | |
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a four legged bird??? THE B EST BE YOURSELF AS LONG AS YOUR SELF ISNT A DYCK[/r]
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SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said: ZombieKitten said: they get stuck in those rings that hold 6-packs together, and fishing line
Doing my part to save the bird feets cutie  | |
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Ohhh shit poor bird 
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What we need is universal health care for American wildlife! They get it in Canada. They get it in France and Sweden. That an American squirrel cannot count on the provision of universal health care in the 21st century is a travesty! | |
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sometimes they get frozen off too. Grownin' up my friend had chickens and ducks and one of her ducks had no feet, they got like frost bite and fell off  ....walked around like it didn't need no damn feet! and someone else I know  wrote a song about Hector, a rooster with no feet! lawd that's a funny song!"not a fan" yeah...ok | |
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Dewrede said: Teacher said: I understand your point of view but I don't share it - I believe that there's way too much "keeping your pet alive by any means necessary" going on - medication, amputation, kemotherapy, wheelchairs (!?!?!?!?) and that stuff... I believe fiercely in our responsibility to NOT keep the pet alive as much as to keep it alive. That's all. right let's euthanise you when you lose a leg
[Edited 2/10/09 16:03pm] I'd be happy to do it myself. | |
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Shorty said: sometimes they get frozen off too. Grownin' up my friend had chickens and ducks and one of her ducks had no feet, they got like frost bite and fell off
....walked around like it didn't need no damn feet! and someone else I know wrote a song about Hector, a rooster with no feet! lawd that's a funny song!OMG Poor things!RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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Teacher said: Dewrede said: right let's euthanise you when you lose a leg
[Edited 2/10/09 16:03pm] I'd be happy to do it myself.
i was only trying to say i was shocked to see you wrote that ; i thought you loved animals with a passion | |
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Dewrede said: Teacher said: I'd be happy to do it myself.
i was only trying to say i was shocked to see you wrote that ; i thought you loved animals with a passion and she doesn't want them to suffer | |
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i saw an adopted dog on tv yesterday that had 1 paw removed
and he was very playful and seemed to be really enjoying his self playing and the people that adopted him who are we to say he hasn't got the right to live anymore [Edited 2/11/09 16:18pm] | |
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Dewrede said: i saw an adopted dog on tv yesterday that had 1 paw removed
and he was very playful and seemed to be really enjoying his self playing who are we to say he hasn't got the right to live anymore [Edited 2/11/09 16:15pm] My rescue, Cowboy, has a splint on his leg now so he can't use the leg at all. He's been ripping and running in the backyard like it ain't nuthin. My Marley did the same thing when he broke his leg. Cowboy goes to the orthopedic surgeon tomorrow and we'll know then how to proceed. But I've already got a family that owns a farm that want to adopt Cowboy regardless of the outcome. The lady was a vet tech and when I described the situation, she said it would prolly be best to amputate. The best part is that she wants him anyway. | |
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