I feel like crap!

September 6, 2005 · Posted in Ramblings 

I fell like a murderer! I had to put down our dog today because she face bit my 2 year old twice last saturday.

This is the second time in my life I have had to put a dog down. And the third time I have lost a dog. Both times I have had to put down a pet, it was for non-medical reasons.

I was 15 years old when I had to shoot “Sparky” for getting into the neighbors chickens and killing 20 of them. My dad told me that I have to shoot the dog for this. I felt horrible.

This time, “Roxie” bit my son on the face and our Vet and other cocker spaniel resources said she must be put down. She was buried this morning after a quick and painless shot in the leg. Our vet, Doctor Newman was so kind and caring and it didn’t take long.

I absolutely hate this! It would be better if the reasons were health or “quality of life” related. But they are not! And I’m sitting here losing it over a DOG!

I even tried not to get to emotionally attached to this dog when we got her but that didn’t work.

And here I am sitting here trying to be strong and stoic for my family but I am falling apart over this. How am I supposed to go to work and provide good customer service after this?

I am so sorry I had to do this today!

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