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The Official Complaint Thread!

Sgt said:
sucka said:
Put my eldest dog down today.  :-[.
He was my brother and a handsome devil to the very end.  I remember when my mother was bed-ridden ill, he stayed by her side day and night, refusing to eat.  We spent yesterday evening by his side, singing softly to help him relax. 

You gave us 12 years of wonderful companionship, I hope you felt the same and that you're at a better place now away from suffering and pain.  RIP, Sky.  I miss you terribly.

I'm so sorry to hear that. I went through it two years ago and it's the worst thing I ever had to do. To this day, I miss Echo terribly. I told myself I'd wait a while before getting another and managed about a month/6 weeks. I can't imagine not having a dog in my life. It's just too large of a void.

It gets easier sucka. Don't wait too long to get another. 

RIP, Sky.

He cheated death once about a year ago, so we knew time was approaching, although preparing for it and being there during his last moments are very different things.  I have a younger husky as well, Sesame, and she been quite depressed for the last several months, in hindsight, now we know why. 

I sometimes get dreams about my first dog, where he's back and it's the best dream ever.  Then I wake up and it sucks the whole day.
 
oh good Lord :-( that's the third beloved pet in three days for someone I 'know'. (one at work, one Facebook friend and now you :-(  )

I don't care what the non believers say. One's dog (or cat, I suppose) is a member of the family and much loved. It's a terrible loss and I feel for you.

***************NOT SAFE AT WORK IF YOU'RE SENSITIVE********************



And I share with you the same thing someone once sent me:

Rainbow Bridge:

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...
 
Would anyone here be against the idea of a Pet Hall Of Love photo thread? I'd love to see photos of Echo and Sky and the others whom my fellow Leaf fans have lost.  I'd have to share Friend and Rafiki too, I suppose. Friend was a huge hockey fan :)
 
LittleHockeyFan said:
Sgt said:
Dear Lord, I actually cried reading that and I'm at work... Thanks a lot, LHF.  :-[

oh, I'm sorry Sarge :-( Guess I should've prefaced it with 'not safe for work' or something. Sorry  :-\

It's okay... Though that totally needed a NSFW. - I've had to lie twice now about having allergies.  :-\
 
LittleHockeyFan said:
Sgt said:
Dear Lord, I actually cried reading that and I'm at work... Thanks a lot, LHF.  :-[

oh, I'm sorry Sarge :-( Guess I should've prefaced it with 'not safe for work' or something. Sorry  :-\

that was beautiful.  Thank you for sharing that, although I've been trying my best to keep my composure at work with limited success, you've just made a mess of me and reduced me to a puddle of tears.
 
sucka said:
Put my eldest dog down today.  :-[.
He was my brother and a handsome devil to the very end.  I remember when my mother was bed-ridden ill, he stayed by her side day and night, refusing to eat.  We spent yesterday evening by his side, singing softly to help him relax. 

You gave us 12 years of wonderful companionship, I hope you felt the same and that you're at a better place now away from suffering and pain.  RIP, Sky.  I miss you terribly.

Real sorry to read that, I know what you're going through, it's tough stuff. You have my sympathy, RIP Sky.
 
LittleHockeyFan said:
Would anyone here be against the idea of a Pet Hall Of Love photo thread? I'd love to see photos of Echo and Sky and the others whom my fellow Leaf fans have lost.  I'd have to share Friend and Rafiki too, I suppose. Friend was a huge hockey fan :)

Well, there's a kid's thread isn't there? Why not have one for pets too? Present and departed.
 
I too would like to see a thread devoted to TML fans pets.

My condolences Sucka.

I remember when I had to put down my last dog. It's so devastating.

Later that day I was at home and I thought I heard that familiar scratch at the back door. Instinctively I got up and opened the door to let my buddy in like I had done multiple times a day for years and years. It wasn't until I opened the door that I remembered and reality punched me in the face.
 
TheMightyOdin said:
I too would like to see a thread devoted to TML fans pets.

My condolences Sucka.

I remember when I had to put down my last dog. It's so devastating.

Later that day I was at home and I thought I heard that familiar scratch at the back door. Instinctively I got up and opened the door to let my buddy in like I had done multiple times a day for years and years. It wasn't until I opened the door that I remembered and reality punched me in the face.

:-(

sucks so much.

as to the pet topic, done ! I'm looking forward to seeing and reading about Sky, Echo and all the other Rainbow Bridge inhabitants as well as current pups!
 
TheMightyOdin said:
I too would like to see a thread devoted to TML fans pets.

My condolences Sucka.

I remember when I had to put down my last dog. It's so devastating.

Later that day I was at home and I thought I heard that familiar scratch at the back door. Instinctively I got up and opened the door to let my buddy in like I had done multiple times a day for years and years. It wasn't until I opened the door that I remembered and reality punched me in the face.

Thanks, yeah, i went to work right after, which i think now was a mistake.  I should have taken the time to grieve and let it all out instead of holding it in at work.  It was tough going home and not getting that familiar greeting before I even stepped through the door.  Even the feel is different when I took Sesame out for a walk.  I feel much better today.  Although they go hand in hand, the joy of our time together far outweighs the sense of loss. 

The one best place to bury a good dog is in the heart of his master.

Ben Hur Lampman



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My condolences as well sucka.

I agree with what Odin said above. I had to put my dog down a couple of years ago and it wasn't like it was expected.

When I went in, we were supposed to be trying a new medication for her and after a couple of x-rays, he said she had to be put down. I was shocked. I watched her die and went home and didn't feel a thing. For hours.

I remember sitting on my couch around 9pm that night and looking at one of her balls on the floor and I lost it. I couldn't stop crying. For some reason, her toy just finally hit me.

The thing that's annoying with some people is when they say that losing a pet is nothing. It's almost like losing a child because they never grow up or lose their innocence. They don't have an agenda when they're happy to see you. They just want to see you.

Not to make anyone cry but I thought this was one of the best things that I've ever read when having to put a pet down............

I'M READY TO GO

Enough please, I'm ready to go.
You've done all you can possibly do,
and it's okay to let me go now.
You've always had my well-being foremost in your mind,
Any I've known that.
You've always tended to my safety, and I've known that.
I thank you for all that you have done
You've sacrificed sleep and rest...for me.
You've sacrificed your personal life...for me.
You've sacrificed your financial comfort...for me.
How could I ever doubt your love for me?
I couldn't, and I don't.
I never have before, and I don't now.
And, now, I thank you for what you've done.
You let go of me lovingly and unselfishly.
Neither of us is the same as we were
    before we adopted eachother.
We've become part of the tapestry of each other's life.
Now wrap me lovingly in your love and hold me gently.
I will be part of your life's tapestry forever.

That was written by a woman named Betty J. Carmack.

I know it made me feel a bit better at the time but time is really the only thing that can help.

I'm really sorry, sucka.

 
In 1998 I put down 2 in thatyear, my 12 year old Lab in February and my 6 year old Rotty the following June.... that was a bad year. Havent had a dog since.... just fish, its easier
 
WhatIfGodWasALeaf said:
Sorry to hear that Sucka, some of he harder times of my life have been dealing with situations just like yours.

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Admittedly, I'm not much of a dog/pet person, but that made me emotional.

It's not until my in-laws got a dog that I realized how big a part of your life they become. While I likely will never own a pet, I've grown a greater appreciation of how attached owners get to their pet(s).
 
Went to the hospital on Tuesday with heart palpitations/fast heart rate. Was watching a movie, just came on. Now it happens once in a while, but usually while performing exercise. I'm frustrated as all hell now. And I'm still bloody young! My body sucks.
 
Bender said:
Went to the hospital on Tuesday with heart palpitations/fast heart rate. Was watching a movie, just came on. Now it happens once in a while, but usually while performing exercise. I'm frustrated as all hell now. And I'm still bloody young! My body sucks.

Has it been diagnosed? Is it simply anxiety, or an underlying issue? I get palpitations and a fast heart rate some times, but that's mostly attributable to anxiety (and constantly thinking about the onset of another episode).

There are times however when I exercise, or just am at rest, when my heart "races" (like 200+ beats a minute; it's PSVT) Scariest thing I've had, but consulting with my doctor and a cardiologist and they assure me it's not overly serious.

Hope everything works out.
 

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