My Veterinerian now Carries; Thanked Me...

[cbhausen]

I have been OCing into our vet's office for about a year (we have 3 dogs and visit quite a bit). Every time I go in there our vet always strikes up a conversation about guns. Last time I was in there he thanked me and told me he bought a Ruger LCR-X and he and his daughter took the NRA Basic Pistol Course together. After telling me he went to Don's range to practice I told him of some other ranges he might like better. He visited Don's around midday when it was not busy but I cautioned him about the place.

If we all want to really make a difference, this is how it's done. One person at a time. Oh, and I don't think this would have happened if I was CCing...

 

[hooky]

Now you're going to get the Moms crowd involved with veterinary clinics. Great, that's all we need.

 

[bradmedic04]

This should make euthanasia cheaper when the need arises.

 

[cbhausen]

This should make euthanasia cheaper when the need arises.

That same veterinarian who has cared so well for five of our beloved dogs has also euthanized two of them. Not funny.

 

[SteveM4A1]

Silly OCer, just CC and you won't have this issue!! Oh wait....nvm, wrong thread

Good stuff.

 

[swmp9jrm]

That same veterinarian who has cared so well for five of our beloved dogs has also euthanized two of them. Not funny.

Agreed.

 

[88GT]

That same veterinarian who has cared so well for five of our beloved dogs has also euthanized two of them. Not funny.

Agreed.

Bah. It was hilarious. I've had to euthanized 4 animals in the last few years (on of them my dearest companion for 13 years) and it's ridiculous what they charge for the service.

 

[cbhausen]

Bah. It was hilarious. I've had to euthanized 4 animals in the last few years (on of them my dearest companion for 13 years) and it's ridiculous what they charge for the service.

Then take your next dog out and shoot it when the time comes.

 

[88GT]

Then take your next dog or and shoot it when the time comes.

I probably would if I lived in an area that permitted the discharge of firearms and the disposal of animals via burial. But that's largely irrelevant to the fact that the comment was still funny.

 

[You'll shoot your eye out]

Bah. It was hilarious. I've had to euthanized 4 animals in the last few years (on of them my dearest companion for 13 years) and it's ridiculous what they charge for the service.

It's just my opinion but if you love your dog you should be committed enough to do it yourself if it's at all possible. In my mind subbing out your dirty work is indecent, especially if the dirty work is to lovingly betray your trusting friend.

I have had to do it myself and it's heartbreaking. I can't imagine falsely isolating myself from the grief by having a stranger do it for me. it should be done by the person who loves the dog most.

Ymmv

(yes, it was both callous and funny)

 

[cbhausen]

Moderators, please close this thread. I started it to relate my experience influencing a professional acquaintance of mine to begin carrying. If this is all the better we at INGO can do maybe two weeks off wasn't enough for me.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Then take your next dog or and shoot it when the time comes.

Relax. No offense was meant I am sure. Yes, it sucks losing a member of the family. Especially the furry ones. Dont lash out over a bit of dark humor. After all, vets havent always had fancy drugs to do the deed. High speed lead injections were the norm for quite a while.

I too have had to shoot a beloved pet to euthanize. It was in the middle of a snowstorm...at 11pm... blocked roads, etc. I was not going to let the animal suffer overnight or risk my life trying to get to a 24hr vet 20 miles away. It sucked BIG TIME as I was just a teenager and it was hard to do. I also had to have my vet put my boxer down several months ago. It sucks. I still miss that drooling goofball so I feel your pain.

We're all friends here, so relax.

 

[You'll shoot your eye out]

Moderators, please close this thread. I started it to relate my experience influencing a professional acquaintance of mine to begin carrying. If this is all the better we at INGO can do maybe two weeks off wasn't enough for me.

Bye, bye! See you in three weeks.....

 

[88GT]

It's just my opinion but if you love your dog you should be committed enough to do it yourself if it's at all possible. In my mind subbing out your dirty work is indecent, especially if the dirty work is to lovingly betray your trusting friend.

I have had to do it myself and it's heartbreaking. I can't imagine falsely isolating myself from the grief by having a stranger do it for me. it should be done by the person who loves the dog most.

Ymmv

If I loved my pet? Betraying a trusting friend? Geez, I thought I was the one with the mommy parts around here. It's a animal. I'm pretty sure he doesn't say to himself, "Oh, thank goodness, 88GT is taking me out to the back 40 to put a bullet in my brain. I just couldn't bear to live with the knowledge that she paid someone else to do it with a needle. A needle." Newsflash: there's no insulation from the grief no matter which way the deed gets done.

I'm no stranger to taking care of business, but unless and until the discharge of firearms within Marion County becomes legal, I'm stuck with the needle, since the other methods would most likely get me arrested for cruelty to animals.

 

[cbhausen]

If I loved my pet? Betraying a trusting friend? Geez, I thought I was the one with the mommy parts around here. It's a animal. I'm pretty sure he doesn't say to himself, "Oh, thank goodness, 88GT is taking me out to the back 40 to put a bullet in my brain. I just couldn't bear to live with the knowledge that she paid someone else to do it with a needle. A needle." Newsflash: there's no insulation from the grief no matter which way the deed gets done.

I'm no stranger to taking care of business, but unless and until the discharge of firearms within Marion County becomes legal, I'm stuck with the needle, since the other methods would most likely get me arrested for cruelty to animals.

As long as this thread is off the rails I'll keep playing... You talk the talk but do you walk the walk? Just say the animal was trying to bite you. Or take it out to the country and shoot it.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Its only off the rails because YOU chose to derail it instead of letting a joke be a joke and letting it go.

 

[You'll shoot your eye out]

If I loved my pet? Betraying a trusting friend? Geez, I thought I was the one with the mommy parts around here. It's a animal. I'm pretty sure he doesn't say to himself, "Oh, thank goodness, 88GT is taking me out to the back 40 to put a bullet in my brain. I just couldn't bear to live with the knowledge that she paid someone else to do it with a needle. A needle." Newsflash: there's no insulation from the grief no matter which way the deed gets done.

I'm no stranger to taking care of business, but unless and until the discharge of firearms within Marion County becomes legal, I'm stuck with the needle, since the other methods would most likely get me arrested for cruelty to animals.

Yes it's an animal. So am I. My dog is my best friend, as were the others before her.

Go ahead with the needle..... There's many ways to skin a cat.

And stuff your "newsflash". Your "it's an animal" comment, tells where your head is at. Yours is a common sentiment and I'm not saying it's not valid. What I am saying is that while my dog is indeed an animal, she is also very much more.

edit- Um, err..... Perhaps "stuff your "newsflash" is a bit harsher looking than it was meant. Sorry 88GT, I mean no offense. (I shouldn't talk tough around the ladies)

 

[357 Terms]

[QUOTE. If this is all the better we at INGO can do maybe two weeks off wasn't enough for me[/QUOTE]

Wow!

You need more time off, relax.

 

[bradmedic04]

Sorry for my insensitivity everyone. The cost of ammo these days is no laughing matter.

 

[wtburnette]

I have been OCing into our vet's office for about a year (we have 3 dogs and visit quite a bit). Every time I go in there our vet always strikes up a conversation about guns. Last time I was in there he thanked me and told me he bought a Ruger LCR-X and he and his daughter took the NRA Basic Pistol Course together. After telling me he went to Don's range to practice I told him of some other ranges he might like better. He visited Don's around midday when it was not busy but I cautioned him about the place.

If we all want to really make a difference, this is how it's done. One person at a time. Oh, and I don't think this would have happened if I was CCing...

First of all, good for you. I've converted a couple of people in the last year to gun owners, who had previously never shot a gun. Still working on converting them to carriers, but one step at a time. The first step is responsible gun ownership and to being a responsible carrier of a handgun when they feel comfortable with that idea.

It's just my opinion but if you love your pet you should be committed enough to do it yourself if it's at all possible. In my mind subbing out your dirty work is indecent, especially if the dirty work is to lovingly betray your trusting friend.

I have had to do it myself and it's heartbreaking. I can't imagine falsely isolating myself from the grief by having a stranger do it for me. it should be done by the person who loves the pet most.

Ymmv

(yes, it was both callous and funny)

FIFY

I would never let a pet of mine be put down without me. When I had my cat put down 4 years ago, I stayed in the room and held him as he was put down. I hated it with everything in me, but he was in pain and it was his time. It was the best option, but still hurt like hell. I like to think that at least I was there holding him when he slipped away. Couldn't imagine if I'd let a stranger who didn't care take him away.