Need advice

christy Posted: Jan 24, 2005 08:40 PM

Need advice

Ok, I really dont want to bring anyone down, but I am heartbroken. Here's the deal...I had 2 great beagles when I lived at home. But my parents split up, sold the house and I never saw my dogs again. My mom's old boyfriend has the dogs and cares for them. I miss them so much, but was never able to visit. Here's the dilemma...my brother just called and said that one of my dogs has cancer and wont live much longer. He said he would be able to get the dog for a few days so I can visit. But I dont know if I can handle seeing my dog knowing that it will be for the last time. I also cant stand the thought of not saying goodbye. I cant stop crying and I dont know what to do...can someone give me advice? My dog Elmo and I were so attached that when I lost them when my parents divorced that killed me. I just dont know what to do...

jaibird Posted: Jan 24, 2005 08:45 PM

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I am so sorry for you!

As hard as it may be, I would go see him to say goodbye. I think you would regret it if you didn't go. I think teh both of you would be so happy to see each other, even for a little while.

swags1016 Posted: Jan 24, 2005 08:46 PM

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awwwwwww Christy I am so sorry. Think about what you feel is best for you, only you really know.

mrswask Posted: Jan 24, 2005 08:47 PM

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Sweetie, I am so sorry!! I guess you have to do what is less painful for you. My cat that I grew up with Happy, moved to FLorida with my mom when I was in college. I couldn't have her up in college. So, I only saw her when I would go down to Florida. A couple of years later, when my mom had to put her to sleep, I was really mad because I never got a chance to say goodbye. It had been around 9 months since I'd last seen her and was due to go to FLorida a few weeks later which is why it was also very upsetting. My mom then told me how much my cat had deteriorated since I'd last seen her, but they never told me how bad it was - I know it was heartwrenching for my mom to see her like that though. I know that when I thought about it, I was glad that I never saw her so sick.