Good story!

So when they rip someone's face off, they're a pitbull, but when they save someone's life, they're a bulldog--got it.

/RIP :(

FTA: He had a grave decision to make on May 7, when an ultrasound revealed five clusters of tumors in the dog's tummy.

Seymour ruled out the veterinarian's offer of chemotherapy... Also, the veterinarian had said the dog might not survive the surgery to remove the tumors.

Instead of having Brittney put down then, Seymour eagerly accepted the offer of giving his companion steroids to blunt the pain until death comes naturally, probably within a few weeks.

Nowhere in the article is it suggested that owner considered euthanizing the dog on May 7. Just sayin'. The dog was barking insistently because she was in discomfort from the smoke or heat and wanted the owner to let her out.

There are enough great stories out there to obviate the need for made-up ones like this. Also, what self-respecting journalist over the age of five uses the word "tummy" rather than "stomach?"

I'm not railing at subby. I'm railing at the crap that passes for journalism today.

EllaFitzgerald: Also, what self-respecting journalist over the age of five uses the word "tummy" rather than "stomach?"

Hah, I was going to say this. Is the author pandering to 5 year olds?

I'm calling shenanigans.

Good dog. Good girl. pat pat
sob

There's a party in my tummy. SO YUMMY! SO YUMMY!

Owner looks like a cheap shiat.

ne2d: So when they rip someone's face off, they're a pitbull, but when they save someone's life, they're a bulldog--got it.

/RIP :(

They're two totally different breeds, ya doofus.

On a different note, in before the "cats will escape and make you fend for your sorry selves" gang.

/RIP, little guy.
//Love my cats, they actually will alert us...when their bowls are empty five minutes after they ate

EllaFitzgerald: Nowhere in the article is it suggested that owner considered euthanizing the dog on May 7.

From TFA:

Scott Seymour's decision not to euthanize his cancer-filled dog loomed large Saturday when the 9-year-old American bulldog awakened him to escape his burning house.

That was the first sentence. Also, a little further down:

He had a grave decision to make on May 7, when an ultrasound revealed five clusters of tumors in the dog's tummy.

Instead of having Brittney put down then, Seymour eagerly accepted the offer of giving his companion steroids to blunt the pain until death comes naturally, probably within a few weeks.

Not very good at reading comprehension, eh?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epzXCb3EalI

'course if you get your ear pierced....some may call ya gay.

I'm more of a cat person, but wow.

/Hoists a shot in respect

Ahem:



All dogs go to heaven because grace is a gift from JESUS CHRIST, and not a product of one's works!

stories like this make me remember why cats are meant to be thrown upwards with significant force. for shiats and giggles. nothing else.

ne2d: So when they rip someone's face off, they're a pitbull, but when they save someone's life, they're a bulldog--got it.

You're a bad troll or just a dick. Thumbs up, bro.

/Good dog!

He_Hate_Me: Ahem:



All dogs go to heaven because grace is a gift from JESUS CHRIST, and not a product of one's works!

He could afford medical test(s) for his dog, but not $12 bucks a month for a renters insurance policy?

So, in order to ease his guilt at not doing the humane thing but rather allowing the dog to live in pain he credits the dog for "saving his life" when it very possible that he may have woken up on his own.

Great dog, but the owner is an asshole. Refused chemo because it would "probably be too much." Refused surgery because she "might not make it." Refused to put her to sleep, instead opting to keep her drugged up until the cancer definitely kills her.

Sounds to me like he was too cheap to pay for her treatment, and too cowardice to spare her the pain of slowly dying.

Dogs rule...end of story.

(and good on him for spoilng his dog gastronomically until the end of her days...we did the same with our beloved Onyx (sauteed chicken and buttered egg noodles every night for her last week on earth except for her last Thursday when we went to a drive-in and she had a cheeseburger and fries) when she was diagnosed stage five lymphoma...we only had her for one week after the diagnosis... sonuvabiatch, here come the tears....

bmr68: He could afford medical test(s) for his dog, but not $12 bucks a month for a renters insurance policy?

This. I was pretty much thinking the same thing.

He_Hate_Me: Ahem:



All dogs go to heaven because grace is a gift from JESUS CHRIST, and not a product of one's works!

Anyway - if there were no dogs there, it wouldn't be Heaven, would it?

He_Hate_Me: Ahem: All dogs go to heaven because grace is a gift from JESUS CHRIST, and not a product of one's works!



Did I miss something???

Juniper Jupiter: //Love my cats, they actually will alert us...when their bowls are empty five minutes after they ate

How did you train your cats to be so patient?

bmr68: He could afford medical test(s) for his dog, but not $12 bucks a month for a renters insurance policy?

$12? Is that with a $5,000 limit or something?

He_Hate_Me: All dogs go to heaven because grace is a gift from JESUS CHRIST, and not a product of one's works!

The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven, not man's. ~Mark Twain

ubertwit: stories like this make me remember why cats are meant to be thrown upwards with significant force. for shiats and giggles. nothing else.

You know, most of the cat people I know, myself included, like dogs but just prefer cats. However, more often than not it seems that dog people have to take any opportunity to assert their hatred for cats. Why is that? Personally I think some people can't appreciate an animal that doesn't live to please humans. A cat won't fawn and slobber all over you, and they just don't make good penis compensation the way a big snarling pit bull or rottweiler on the end of leash will.

7th Son of a 7th Son: bmr68: He could afford medical test(s) for his dog, but not $12 bucks a month for a renters insurance policy?

$12? Is that with a $5,000 limit or something?

Probably. It sure seems like 5k wouldn't go far doesn't it? No imagine losing every possession in your home and not having 5K.

OgreMagi: Juniper Jupiter: //Love my cats, they actually will alert us...when their bowls are empty five minutes after they ate

How did you train your cats to be so patient?

Simple! It's called, "Mommy drinx cuz you cry, LOL!"

Okay, not really...but they do have fun trying to trip me when it comes time to eat....li'l boogers.

bittersweet: ubertwit: stories like this make me remember why cats are meant to be thrown upwards with significant force. for shiats and giggles. nothing else.

You know, most of the cat people I know, myself included, like dogs but just prefer cats. However, more often than not it seems that dog people have to take any opportunity to assert their hatred for cats. Why is that? Personally I think some people can't appreciate an animal that doesn't live to please humans. A cat won't fawn and slobber all over you, and they just don't make good penis compensation the way a big snarling pit bull or rottweiler on the end of leash will.

Oh, so that's why I had that beautiful studly Collie/German Shepherd mix when I was younger.

//got enough love for both cats and dogs. One of each right now.

Juniper Jupiter: ne2d: So when they rip someone's face off, they're a pitbull, but when they save someone's life, they're a bulldog--got it.

/RIP :(

They're two totally different breeds, ya doofus.

On a different note, in before the "cats will escape and make you fend for your sorry selves" gang.

/RIP, little guy.
//Love my cats, they actually will alert us...when their bowls are empty five minutes after they ate

My closest friend's life was saved when his cat woke him up as their apartment burned, so I bet he'd get a kick out of this reply.

A pit-bull on steroids?

Michael Vick is probably kicking himself for not trying that.

So you can afford a dog but not a smoke detector?

He_Hate_Me: Ahem:



All dogs go to heaven because grace is a gift from JESUS CHRIST, and not a product of one's works!

Good works don't hurt your cause, genius. You don't get to do anything that you want and then proclaim that you are saved merely because you believe.

/Catholic
//was taught that one had to work at it
///if my dog isn't there waiting for me, I don't want to go

IXI Jim IXI: A pit-bull on steroids?

Michael Vick is probably kicking himself for not trying that.

You think he didn't?

Good face eating Pit Bull.
Banned here in Ontario.
Fear, ignorance and irresponsible owners.
Guess it's easier to enforce a breed ban than enforce responsibility on the human owners.

ttc2301: Good works don't hurt your cause, genius. You don't get to do anything that you want and then proclaim that you are saved merely because you believe.

Depends on which version of the mythology you are rolling with. This is why I loved first edition WAY better than 2nd. Sure some of the rules were wonky "Deities and Demi-gods" was way better than "The Complete Cleric's Handbook".

jst3p: IXI Jim IXI: A pit-bull on steroids?

Michael Vick is probably kicking himself for not trying that.

You think he didn't?

Now, if only the dog happens to have AIDS.

Our dog did the same thing for our family when I was little. He wasn't dying at the time though, so no steak for him!

ttc2301: He_Hate_Me: Ahem:



All dogs go to heaven because grace is a gift from JESUS CHRIST, and not a product of one's works!

Good works don't hurt your cause, genius. You don't get to do anything that you want and then proclaim that you are saved merely because you believe.

/Catholic
//was taught that one had to work at it
///if my dog isn't there waiting for me, I don't want to go

Are you sure? (new window)

Cats are intelligent creatures.

Some dogs are "smart" (learns tricks) and a few are intelligent (Jack Russell Terrier).

Both are lovers, loyal and protective if they like you.

But, you have to show a dog where a door is, a cat sees doors and knows how they work.

Cats know who doesn't like them and act accordingly (peeing on their things). Dogs don't know or care, to their credit.

Dogs, bless them all, just love you because you are there whether you just kicked them or not. The cat will get even, in its way.

I am a dog and a cat person, like creatures in general including some humans. Neither is better, they are just different.

I have a filet, a strip, and a ribeye leftover from yesterday. I was about to decide which one I wanted to eat, but the dog from tfa can have all three.

/plus a mild curry chicken salad

Sit, ubu, sit.

good dog.

All dogs go to heaven because grace is a gift from JESUS CHRIST, and not a product of one's works!

You reap what you sow.

7th Son of a 7th Son: $12? Is that with a $5,000 limit or something?

Uh, I pay about $18 a month for a $30,000 policy. Where do you get insurance, RipOff, Inc.?

jst3p: Depends on which version of the mythology you are rolling with. This is why I loved first edition WAY better than 2nd. Sure some of the rules were wonky "Deities and Demi-gods" was way better than "The Complete Cleric's Handbook".

I agree. I have the original right now. Meant to sell it after ole Gary died but forgot. Now I'll just read about Quetzacoatl's saving throws.

Subby here. Wish my first greenlight was for something funny and not sad.

/Really did have something in my eye.

7th Son of a 7th Son: bmr68: He could afford medical test(s) for his dog, but not $12 bucks a month for a renters insurance policy?

$12? Is that with a $5,000 limit or something?

My renters was 11 a month for a $35,000 policy.

Kyro: Great dog, but the owner is an asshole. Refused chemo because it would "probably be too much." Refused surgery because she "might not make it." Refused to put her to sleep, instead opting to keep her drugged up until the cancer definitely kills her.

Sounds to me like he was too cheap to pay for her treatment, and too cowardice to spare her the pain of slowly dying.

I wouldn't put a nine year old bulldog through chemo. They have a fairly short lifespan anyway. Chemo sucks balls when it's an adult who can understand why s/he feels so bad. I always ask the vet what s/he would do if it were the vet's pet. Maybe he did the same.

Our old lab got to 15 1/2 before we euthanized him. We may have waited too long; maybe not.

We opted against a second thyroidectomy for our 9 year old husky because the complications of the dog having no parathyroids or thyroids seemed an unfair burden for her to bear. We kept her as comfortable as we could, and euthanized her when she was ready. We sure as hell weren't. I miss that dog every farking day. Unfortunately, she was a very, very unhealthy dog. She had a parathyroid tumor and then another one. She also had arthritis in her hips and had had a knee replacement surgery.

Money is not always the primary determinant against aggressive treatment.