budharley 945 Posted March 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Ive made my choice if its as bad as thought im going to put him to sleep its a hard choice but kepp him with 3 legs and he might not work atall and i cant have another dog to work or move on like some people have said its the name of the game were in and get another dog but i no one thing itt will be on lead when walking streets Quote Link to post
watchman 256 Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Ive made my choice if its as bad as thought im going to put him to sleep its a hard choice but kepp him with 3 legs and he might not work atall and i cant have another dog to work or move on like some people have said its the name of the game were in and get another dog but i no one thing itt will be on lead when walking streets listen mate its the right thing,iv lost three dogs in 15 years through fatal and some not so fatal accidents,these things happen,and in this game,all to often,considering your circumstances you ARE doing the right thing,difficult i know but get it done and move on,not being harsh,thats just how it is,id already be looking for another pup to bring on,some will no doubt disagree,jmo,i could not be without a lamping dog for love nor money and if your in this game for the long haul you will do the same,atvb to you pal chin up Quote Link to post
the bullcross man 6 Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 sorry to hear about your dog mate if it was me a would pay anything for my dog to live Quote Link to post
budharley 945 Posted March 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 I no cheers pal ive spoke to a guy on estate he nows whos rabbit it is its house rabbit that they let out to wander Quote Link to post
budharley 945 Posted March 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 sorry to hear about your dog mate if it was me a would pay anything for my dog to live Ive not took this decision lighty i would love to have him live but i dont have kennel space for two dogs and i wouldnt be able to have another dog Quote Link to post
Guest little lurcher Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 so very sorry , you are doing the right thing Quote Link to post
cooper101 86 Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 my mates 16 month old pup broke its leg running into another pup!!! he had no money atall but he was told to take him to the pdsa in london and they put his plate in his leg all they ask is a donation towards the cost( they said he wont be able to work again !!! he has now 1 year later had it removed and the dogs running lovely!!! im not saying this is how all dogs that break there legs will end up just an experiance ive had simaler to yours!! i hate vets they a a complete liberty how can they justify some of the money they charge??? the vets condemn dogs to death with there f GREED!!! i dont envy your decision but im sure you'll do whats right by you and him!!! i wish you all the best!! Quote Link to post
pongo1976 0 Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 Sorry to hear about your dog mate....imho i think you are doing the right thing... its a tough choice to have to make though... Atb Pongo Quote Link to post
budharley 945 Posted March 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 my mates 16 month old pup broke its leg running into another pup!!! he had no money atall but he was told to take him to the pdsa in london and they put his plate in his leg all they ask is a donation towards the cost( they said he wont be able to work again !!! he has now 1 year later had it removed and the dogs running lovely!!! im not saying this is how all dogs that break there legs will end up just an experiance ive had simaler to yours!! i hate vets they a a complete liberty how can they justify some of the money they charge??? the vets condemn dogs to death with there f GREED!!! i dont envy your decision but im sure you'll do whats right by you and him!!! i wish you all the best!! I no mate its already cost me nearly 100 this morn then 300 2 400 to have it amputated or a plate is 900 and if its very bad it can go up to betwen 2 and 3 thousand i dont no if thats the price at all vets but thats what he told me and thats before cost of drugs Quote Link to post
stroller 341 Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 twenty years ago one of my dogs escaped from her kennel and the yard and was run over the result was the same amputation or put to sleep i thought then and i still do now that i made the right decision to put her to sleep. She was a good dog and the thought of her watching her kennel mates go to work and her being stuck inside would be difficult for both of us to live with. its a tough decision mate but its yours to make Quote Link to post
budharley 945 Posted March 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 wtf do they do invets i took him at 7 oclock he still not bin xrayed cant believe it Quote Link to post
4x4hunter 0 Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 your doing right mate put the dog to sleep,iv a mate whos dog has plate in his back legs, got run over he old like but can hardly walk,do whats right for the dog, Quote Link to post
nightstriker 7 Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 so sorry to hear the bad news!!!gutted 4 you!!!it maybe best to think with your head and not your heart in this game like you said all that expense and thats before the medication to follow!!!and is it fair to keep a dog that will need ongoing medical treatment you just dont know the outcome of these things!!1whatever you decide im sure you will know whats best for you and your dog!!!nobody can judge you do whats best for you!!!!! again i am sorry to hear this!!!!! atvb nightstriker chin up Quote Link to post
hunter-girl 10 Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 A friend of mine faced the same dilemma on xmas eve, you should get the dog PTS asap mate, it really is the sensible option on all fronts, the plate op comes with no guarentee at all, the amputation is not fair on the dog imho, its a hard descision to make and I don't envy you making it, get itt done and move on as others have said it happens in the working dog game, my thoughts are with you atvb Richard I'm gutted for you mate. My mooching buddy had the same sort of thing happen to him last year. Some young kid opened a gate to speak to the dog, and she ran into the road, got ran over and broke both her front legs. The vet told him that she'd never work again due to the severity of the breaks, so it was either pay thousands out in ops for a lame pet dog, or have her PTS. It was the hardest thing he'd ever had to do, broke his heart, but 12 months on her replacement is starting to come into her own and has helped to ease the pain a bit. I know it sounds a bit callous, but it's like riding a horse. You fall off, you get straight back in the saddle before the shock hits you and things tend to work out. ATB whatever you decide. I have to say that i agree with both of the above posts. it is the most heartbreaking thing to do ever. You have to think about the dog.....i love my dog to bits and he is my life, but if he had to stop working altogether i would have to have him pts he will pass on one day anyway and it will be just as hard then. Theses dogs are bred to work and it is what they live for. you will never find a replacement but the next one will be just as good in its own way. I really hope things work out for you Quote Link to post
Flamin'Nora! 50 Posted March 4, 2010 Report Share Posted March 4, 2010 really sorry for your bad news mate thats the major downside to working lurchers they give us their best to kill their quarry but sometimes it goes wrong Quote Link to post
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