Oh boy did he just step in it! When I was young and my Boston terrier got sick, my dad said “what’s the big deal, it’s just a dog.” Uh oh. Not a good thing to say to a near-hysterical 12-year-old who might be facing losing her best friend. I told him “well, you’re just a man; the world already has too many.” (which shocked everyone because I was usually well-behaved). When Dad said “but I’m more important!” My mother jumped in with “what gave you that idea?” Dad hasn’t said anything like that since.
On the other hand, for a family that is struggling, $6,000 is out of reach. Given that all of us die in time, the most appropriate course seems to be to make Cagney as comfortable as possible, give him whatever medicines/therapies are reasonably available, and be sympathetic to Zack. But every dog owner at some point has to learn how to say goodbye to their pet.
First: I will never purchase anything from b2cjersey.us
Second: Cagney is family there are pacemakers available free used, or slightly out of date, unusable for humans but with enough life left for a dog at least 5 years. I would get one for my Boston in a heartbeat, if that were her only problem. So she could live healthy and mostly pain free, there would be no question. If there is no hope, and pain I wish it was my option, to be put down painlessly.
COWBOY7 about 14 years ago
Well, that was then and this is now. AND this is Cagney!
ejcapulet about 14 years ago
Oh boy did he just step in it! When I was young and my Boston terrier got sick, my dad said “what’s the big deal, it’s just a dog.” Uh oh. Not a good thing to say to a near-hysterical 12-year-old who might be facing losing her best friend. I told him “well, you’re just a man; the world already has too many.” (which shocked everyone because I was usually well-behaved). When Dad said “but I’m more important!” My mother jumped in with “what gave you that idea?” Dad hasn’t said anything like that since.
cdward about 14 years ago
On the other hand, for a family that is struggling, $6,000 is out of reach. Given that all of us die in time, the most appropriate course seems to be to make Cagney as comfortable as possible, give him whatever medicines/therapies are reasonably available, and be sympathetic to Zack. But every dog owner at some point has to learn how to say goodbye to their pet.
Ralph Drake about 14 years ago
First: I will never purchase anything from b2cjersey.us
Second: Cagney is family there are pacemakers available free used, or slightly out of date, unusable for humans but with enough life left for a dog at least 5 years. I would get one for my Boston in a heartbeat, if that were her only problem. So she could live healthy and mostly pain free, there would be no question. If there is no hope, and pain I wish it was my option, to be put down painlessly.
flanders22 about 14 years ago
I’m an animal lover and will go into a fit of rage if I hear people talk mean-spirit of animals.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member about 14 years ago
Trust me Cagney, you don’t want to hear the end of the story! And Cagney better get fixed up John!
cleokaya about 14 years ago
I borrowed my dad’s rifle and took the little guy out back and robbed my neighbor.
ejcapulet about 14 years ago
Thank you, Cleo, you sure know how to end a story!
MisngNOLA about 14 years ago
I think I know how the story ends
“She never cried when Old Yeller died, do you think I’ll cry when she’s gone?”
Shikamoo Premium Member about 14 years ago
Cagney is more than just a dog. All pets are.
Dapperdan61 Premium Member about 14 years ago
Nothing like going out with a BANG
AladdinSane about 14 years ago
Maybe they should try 1-800-pet-meds for a discount (not an ad)
parethed about 14 years ago
Heck, I spent $3200 trying to keep a $1000 parrot alive, and it still wound up dying…I would still do the same for the next one…