Dogs and Animals: Today, I took my 17 year-old dog, who had been my best friend...

By deaddoggy - 02/03/2016 20:46 - New Zealand - Palmerston North

Today, I took my 17 year-old dog, who had been my best friend my entire life right from when I was born, to be euthanised. I had booked in advance. The vet ambled in all spritely and cheerfully asked, "Just here for a checkup, aye?" FML

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By Anonymous - 07/06/2024 09:00 - United States

Today, I had to put my 12 year-old dog down because he had dementia. I was told I got to lay on the floor with him, and say when I was ready. The vet brought my dog out on a stretcher, had the vet tech put him in a choke-hold, and administered the drugs before I could speak. Now, I have PTSD and she has to undergo sensitivity training. FML

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By Brittany - 03/02/2010 05:03 - United States

Today, after calling my boyfriend and telling him that my dog had just died, he hesitated and stuttered, "She was old, sick, and suffering. Babe, it was her time to go." He then informed me he had to go to his friend's house and hung up. My dog was two years-old, in great health, and was hit by a car. FML

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By petlover - 23/11/2009 04:30 - United States

Today, I had to put my 17 year-old cat down. I cried the whole way up to the vet's office and back. After finally coming to terms with the situation, and trying to forget, my dad's friend walks up to me and says, "So, I heard you killed your cat?" FML

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By grant - 06/03/2021 20:01

Today, I was absolutely crucified online for asking the vet’s office how much it would cost to put my dog down. She's terminally ill. FML

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By Anonymous - 27/09/2010 13:17 - Australia

Today, I was playing with my dog, teasing her, to cheer myself up after being dumped by my girlfriend. My dog bit me hard and I had to go to hospital. The dog has to be put down. FML

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By sadcat - 06/02/2010 15:19 - United States

Today, I took my cat to the vet. He said he felt a strange lump that could be serious. I got really upset and picked her up, crying. The vet then told me I had to put her down. Absolutely devastated by having to euthanize my cat, I passed out. He meant I had to put her back on the table. FML

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By Anonymous - 14/09/2012 16:51 - United States

Today, my 12 year-old dog died. My boyfriend's attempts to comfort me involved him muttering, "At least she knows how to play dead now." FML

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By Anonymous - 02/09/2019 02:00

Today, I took my dog for a basic spay and dental cleaning procedure. When I picked her up from the vet, I was reading through the surgery papers before they sent me away. They'd pulled 29 abscessed teeth and didn’t feel the need to tell me. FML

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By anonymous - 30/10/2009 07:45 - United States

Today, I decided to adopt a 11 year old dog that has been in need of a home for several months. Two hours after I got him home, I discovered him dead in the backyard. FML

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By FootInMyMouth - 13/02/2016 22:56 - United States - Miami

Today, a customer brought his cat in to be euthanized. I told him to "have a nice day" as he was leaving. FML

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bandit1971 18

Thursday 3 March 2016 12:33

That's rough OP. I'm so sorry about your dog. Having to put down someone that close to you is incredibly hard, and having a vet who can't even bother to look into what they're doing is not fair to you.

Steve97 32

Thursday 3 March 2016 12:31

So sad maybe that one vet didn't know the situation :/

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Blissment 12

Friday 4 March 2016 4:58

That's terrible sorry man

HBSLICE 11

Friday 4 March 2016 5:13

Medical personnel need to check their ****** notes before appointments. this couldve easily been avoided if the vet wasnt so lazy

rockydify 22

Friday 4 March 2016 10:39

This is the worst fml ever. Sorry guy.

CaptainSolo3596 7

Friday 4 March 2016 21:11

This is the worst fml ever I'm so sorry man

Timber147 9

Friday 4 March 2016 21:14

I'm so sorry. It's hard to say goodbye to a dead friend. Your Vet should look at his charts before address people!

shadowwolf656 8

Friday 4 March 2016 22:14

I know the pain man I couldn't deal with seeing my lab anymore with how bad he was getting so I had to put him down, all will be ok OP

jackson249501 8

Saturday 5 March 2016 20:40

I'm sorry OP. I'm a vet student, and I can confirm that sometimes it does happen :/ The vet probably meant no harm by it. I'm sorry about your loss though.

1ch4bod_Cr4n3 6

Saturday 5 March 2016 22:43

dang what an A-hole, sorry for your loss my friend. I know it's tough losing your best pup pal. if they knew in advance that you were coming in, especially for that reason they were just craving cruel jokes. stay strong my friend. we are surrounded by idiots now a days so I'm sure your best buddy is in a better place now.

skatoolaki 24

Sunday 6 March 2016 22:38

So very sorry for your loss. I feel your pain. Came home from work to a cheery voicemail from a perky chick at the vet's office about a week after having our beloved kitty euthanized saying, "just wanted to let you know that Gillian's ashes are ready if you'd like to come pick them up! Have a great day!" I hope everything that came after the vey's entrance went as okay & smoothly as such things can go and you got to say a special goodbye to your loyal & furry best friend. Many hugs - there's nothing like having to let our furry family members go like that.

EmiEvelyn 12

Thursday 7 April 2016 1:19

Don't know why someone can be so insensitive as you down vote. Your story is definitely more unfortunate than the OP's. The doggy I grew up with was also euthanized by a jolly vet and he acted happy until my dog finally died.