A DOG ON A EUTHANASIA TABLE

I'm trembling and so worried, for I know I misbehaved.

I chewed Dad's brand new slippers and saw just how he raged.

I did not mean to wreck them, but my teeth were very sore,

and chewing them relieved the pain and made me feel less bored



And when mom came to smack me, I piddled on the floor,

For I had held my pee all day and could not get out the door.

They said that I was "wicked", a menace at first glance,

and when they tied me up outside, I howled for one more chance



Rolled over and sat pretty, and did all those tricks they loved

But they could not forget the wrong and said they had enough

So they took me to a clinic where the smell alone put fear

Into my trembling body, but my cries they did not hear.



For they turned and walked out through the door, without a hug or pat.

I wonder if they will forget, and forgive me, when they come back?

But why do I feel so frightened, as though they've gone for good.

They said they'd love me till I died, they really said they would.



I'm strapped onto a table and they're shaving my front leg

I think I'm getting a needle now, I feel it in my vein...

And why do I feel so lonely? without them comforting me?

And why do I feel so sleepy?

Oh please God, let them forgive me..



Author Unknown

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A DOG ON A EUTHANASIA TABLE

I'm trembling and so worried, for I know I misbehaved.

I chewed Dad's brand new slippers and saw just how he raged.

I did not mean to wreck them, but my teeth were very sore,

and chewing them relieved the pain and made me feel less bored



And when mom came to smack me, I piddled on the floor,

For I had held my pee all day and could not get out the door.

They said that I was "wicked", a menace at first glance,

and when they tied me up outside, I howled for one more chance



Rolled over and sat pretty, and did all those tricks they loved

But they could not forget the wrong and said they had enough

So they took me to a clinic where the smell alone put fear

Into my trembling body, but my cries they did not hear.



For they turned and walked out through the door, without a hug or pat.

I wonder if they will forget, and forgive me, when they come back?

But why do I feel so frightened, as though they've gone for good.

They said they'd love me till I died, they really said they would.



I'm strapped onto a table and they're shaving my front leg

I think I'm getting a needle now, I feel it in my vein...

And why do I feel so lonely? without them comforting me?

And why do I feel so sleepy?

Oh please God, let them forgive me..



Author Unknown

Thank you, Roger. In the previous post, in that eloquent essay, these words stand out: "a better place, where I wouldn't be ignored or abused or abandoned."

What could better argue for rehoming this dog to a place where he's not neglected and ignored, before he ends up in the final "better place."

For the humans who already have "no time to walk him" --- please, think about the dog. He deserves better.

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Thanks everyone...This is hard, but I hope we'll make the right decision. Wouldn't want him to be in a worst situation than he is now.

Hey Gene

I'm sorry about the situation you're in. I do a lot of second-guessing about getting my dog last September...I have two young boys (3 yrs and 16 mos, respectively), one with a bad chronic illness. My life is pretty nuts but I can't imagine bringing triplets into the equation with a mature working dog. At least I already had baby gates all over the house and the dog was a puppy coming into an established pack.

Whatever you do to re-home, as long as you work at it, don't feel guilty. That time will go so quick and you'd regret it if you spent the majority of it dealing with behavioral issues. Your kids come first and if they don't you're gonna tranfer a lot of resentment to everybody, most of all the dog.

In any case, best of luck, I hear you and your concerns. Ping me if you want me to check around NYC area for good homes. It will be a long shot but I know some good guys who know GSDs (ex-Israeli Defense Forces)up in Long Island. If you so, shoot me some more info on the dog.

Oh yeah...and congratulations! Best wishes for a smooth pregnancy and delivery. Everything else after that is pretty much a bed of nails. You think you have housebreaking problems now? <img src="http://www.leerburgkennels.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

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.......In any case, best of luck, I hear you and your concerns. Ping me if you want me to check around NYC area for good homes. It will be a long shot but I know some good guys who know GSDs (ex-Israeli Defense Forces)up in Long Island. If you so, shoot me some more info on the dog.

I grew up on the east coast and will be there in a week or so. Most of my friends and family are dog people; some have working dogs. I would be happy to ask around about a good home for your GSD. You could PM me if you want me to do that. It doesn't have to be before I go, either; I'm always in contact with my New England and NY family.

A working dog, even more than other dogs, needs loads of structured exercise, and it's commendable (IMO) that you recognize that yours is not a good situation for the dog.

I add my own best wishes about the big event. <img src="http://www.leerburgkennels.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

I join with the others and wish you the best in your current and future life. Congrats to you and yours!

There is a reason for everything, IMO. If your boy stays with you OR goes to a different place, (for a while or for good) there is a reason, and I'm talking about the beyond the babies reason...Given what little you have said about your circumstances, I do trust you to do what is best for this dog Stark.

And by the way...a lil bit ahead of your game, but just an FYI. I am in the throes of POTTY TRAINING and it ain't with the dog. THe dog was a cake walk, comparatively.

However, the 2.3 year old boy IS making major progress with the bear in the big blue house POTTY TRAIN video <img src="http://www.leerburgkennels.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

I'd like to add best wishes to you and your family. It would be a tough decision about your dog. It's got to be right up there with trying to decide when an old friend is ill and it's time to let the dog go - we have just been there/done that. So, do what is best for your family and what is best for your boy. I guess sometimes the hardest decisions are the right ones. Again, congratuations.
Ruth

Thanks everybody for your wishes and suggestions. It's tough, my head says to give him away, but my heart wants to keep him. Every time when I come home he just jumps on me and licks my hands and face. It's not like I don't spend ANY time with him at all. I let him out in the yard and walk around with him. But I do know that he needs exercise.
This is Stark's page incase anyone wants to see his pics.
http://www.dogster.com/?90064

after seeing stark's page, all i gotta say is, better be sure you want to give him up because i wouldn't be surprised if you get a ton of offers. what a gorgeous dog!

here's another idea: hire a dog walker for a year, starting now, and then make up your mind after you've had the babies for a while and you can see how it is going.

<img src="http://www.leerburgkennels.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

His markings and color are identical to my GSD MoJo! The only difference I can see is that MoJo has a bit more black in his face and around his eyes.

Beautiful dog.