https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:54:15 +0000 Thu, 05 Oct 2006 13:25:00 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=3891 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3891&PID=76268&title=my-poor-dog#76268 Author: Alycia
Subject: 3891
Posted: 05 October 2006 at 1:25pm

We had a new foundland to and he was gorgeous plus he had the best temperment!

Sadly however we ended up putting him down due to arthritus.

We figured it was unfair to have him carry on in such pain.

Good luck!!! ]]> Thu, 05 Oct 2006 13:25:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3891&PID=76268&title=my-poor-dog#76268 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3891&PID=75125&title=my-poor-dog#75125 Author: jax
Subject: 3891
Posted: 30 September 2006 at 9:25am

Sorry to hear you're going through this Robyn, but I can sympathise - we had an 18 and a half year old cat who started to lose the use of her back legs to arthritis, and then her kidneys started to fail... it was hard even at that stage to make the decision to put her to sleep, because she'd even come all the way over from Canada with us. It worked out fairly "well" though because the vet came to our house to give her the shot (we'd been using the same one for years), and we even got a sympathy card from them afterwards.

In other words though (forgive my rambling) you'll know in your heart what the right decision is, and don't forget we're all here to support you ]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2006 09:25:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3891&PID=75125&title=my-poor-dog#75125 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3891&PID=75118&title=my-poor-dog#75118 Author: Bombshell
Subject: 3891
Posted: 30 September 2006 at 8:56am

ignore the cost issue...you and i both know we would find ways to pay for our fur babies...
The decision is should he continue to suffer and if not then there is only one decision to make - the hardest one of all!
I had to do that earlier this year with my 17 year old cat who suddenly had a stroke and couldnt move back legs...they may have been able to help but his eyes told me it was ok to let him go....]]> Sat, 30 Sep 2006 08:56:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3891&PID=75118&title=my-poor-dog#75118 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3891&PID=74861&title=my-poor-dog#74861 Author: caraMel
Subject: 3891
Posted: 28 September 2006 at 11:20pm

We're having the same thing at the moment. My stepmum's dog is 16 years old and suffering terribly with arthritis and heart problems.
Some days he seems well though and that makes it harder to decide if we'd be doing the best thing for him by letting him go with dignity.
It is a horrible decision to have to make and my heart goes out to you.
I hope that you can come to a decision you're all comfortable with quickly. ]]> Thu, 28 Sep 2006 23:20:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3891&PID=74861&title=my-poor-dog#74861 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3891&PID=74616&title=my-poor-dog#74616 Author: EllenMumof2
Subject: 3891
Posted: 27 September 2006 at 9:47pm

((((HUGS)))) its hard but when its time you will no what to do


]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2006 21:47:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3891&PID=74616&title=my-poor-dog#74616 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3891&PID=74491&title=my-poor-dog#74491 Author: ellabellame
Subject: 3891
Posted: 27 September 2006 at 2:37pm

oh thats so sad, i feel so bad for you guys, and max. but 11 years is really quite good for a newfie as they're quite large dogs. i know its such a hard choice, especially when he's been with you for so long. ]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2006 14:37:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3891&PID=74491&title=my-poor-dog#74491 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3891&PID=74481&title=my-poor-dog#74481 Author: james
Subject: 3891
Posted: 27 September 2006 at 1:49pm

oh hunn i no its one of the hardest choises ever my heart goes out to your familiy and max ]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2006 13:49:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3891&PID=74481&title=my-poor-dog#74481 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3891&PID=74446&title=my-poor-dog#74446 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 3891
Posted: 27 September 2006 at 11:17am

I have never had a family pet like that so I can't feel the pain you guys have. But when he is costing that much it maybe better off to put him to sleep and get a new puppy.]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:17:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3891&PID=74446&title=my-poor-dog#74446 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3891&PID=74425&title=my-poor-dog#74425 Author: jack_&_charli
Subject: 3891
Posted: 27 September 2006 at 10:22am

oh robyn i'm sorry to hear that about max!! as you say, 11years is great for a newfie! unfortunately you are the only ones that can make that decision and it truly is a hard one.
my thoughts are with you all ]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2006 10:22:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3891&PID=74425&title=my-poor-dog#74425 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3891&PID=74424&title=my-poor-dog#74424 Author: Roksana
Subject: 3891
Posted: 27 September 2006 at 10:20am

I say now...but its not my Dog. I dont know if I could see my Dog like that. I know its hard, but I am sure he had a nice life and its time to say goodbye!!

Good luck with what ever you decide.

to you and family and Max too.

]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2006 10:20:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3891&PID=74424&title=my-poor-dog#74424 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3891&PID=74420&title=my-poor-dog#74420 Author: my2angels
Subject: 3891
Posted: 27 September 2006 at 10:15am

as some of you know we have a newfoundland dog called max, well he is really sick and im not sure if i should just let him go. he is in pain and yelping everytime he moves, has benn for two days and we took him to the vet and they said he has arthritis, an infection and a lump they are getting checked out. problem is the drugs they gave him arent working and he is still in pain plus as horrible as it sounds we cant afford to keep going to the vet, last night cost us $250!!!!! He is 11 years old so really old for a newfie but maybe he will get better but then for how long before it happens again. When do we say enough is enough? ]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2006 10:15:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=3891&PID=74420&title=my-poor-dog#74420