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LadyLink
My dad "hates cats" bought their 4 cats giant cat palaces. One of the little weirdos likes to sit on his shoulders. Mmhmm surre you do.
Sirsir94
My dad didn't want us to keep the foster my mom bought home from work. http://imgur.com/p1HSwOR In his defense her tail is at his ball level
Nova225
My dad originally wanted to get rid of our dog because of how big of a pain she was. He was the saddest to see her go in the end
Tamzzzzzz
My dad never wanted a cat...came home with a gray fuzz ball and named him Rascal...rascal was dad's favorite person and vice versa
flowseeker
Am I too cynical or did someone just find a bunch of pictures of old guys with dogs and make up these captions?
ilikebigButz
TIL Robert Picardo loves dogs. #6
HelaSisterOfThor
My dad was vehemently against my mom getting me a dog for my 15th birthday. 19 years later he says that was the best dog that ever lived.
BillNyehasmypie
My dad never let me have a dog growing up bc the one he had as a kid was hit by a car in front of him and he still gets choked up about it
LegitTeddyBears
This one came up right after the really sad one about OCD, and I needed this
rkagerer
Dad #6 looks a lot like Robert Picardo
rkagerer
"I'm a doctor, not a dog lover!"
ViolentGrace
Sometimes its because they don't want to get their heartbroken when the dog dies.
drbloodbathmc
I'm not a dad but that's the only reason I don't want a dog. Im going to be heart broken when my cat dies and I don't live with her anymore.
MetalSkeletal
Its almost always because of that. Dads are the ones that end up loving them the most and being the most devastated when they die.
LightDevourer
Yup. My dad didn't want anything to do with my cat. Ffw 6mo he's crawling in the back yard playing hide and go seek with her. Inseparable
eetsumkaus
this is exactly my dad's reasoning when my sister said she wanted to bring a dog home. I wouldn't doubt it either
ViolentGrace
Its why i hesitated getting an animal, but my daughter snow whited a black cat one day & my heart melted. I convinced myself it would be1/?
ViolentGrace
Ok, the sadness would be worth it because he made us so happy. We needed him & he needed us. She was nonverbal unless she was talking to 2/?
ViolentGrace
Poe. We had him 2 mths before he died. My heart is crushed, and she walks to the place we found him we go on walks asking for her kitty, 3/?
ViolentGrace
For her kitten, where is her Poe. She doesnt understand. And i CAN'T do it again. It would break me completely. 4/4
anonbeep
My mom, who used to be deathly terrified of dogs, now loves my husky. Even though she still yells at him for shedding everywhere...
nanny0gg
Not a dog but I remember my dad letting our weird cat that drooled sit on his lap for hours. Of course he denied liking the cat.
RabidPhoenix
As a father, one of my best experiences was sharing my dog with my son. One of my darkest was losing our beloved friend and family member.
mrnutt
My dad didn't want a dog... I didn't get a dog.
Pyrohawk
My Mom said the same. She explained her logic though. "I don't want a dog, I really don't. But he's here, and he's a good dog. I can't
SheTurnedMeIntoANewtButIGotBetter
He's a good dog, Bront.
Pyrohawk
ignore him. I just wish he hadn't been brought here in the first place."
Imateddybear
My dad always said we aren't getting a dog I bloody hate them. I got two. 3 years later he bawled his eyes out when he said goodbye to 1/2
Imateddybear
Them for the last time as he left to go into hospice. 1 week later I took them to say goodbye to his body. 2/2
Kiore
My dad was like that with our cat -- he was crushed when she died.
dinaana
My dad was also against getting a dog. Now he goes an has full conversations with her on daily basis every evening before he goes to sleep.
SilentHowling
That's cute, but also sad because he needed that outlet that noone else in his life provided.
feralbritches
My dad was the type who only respected "dogs that were dogs" and owned Irish wolfhounds. Until a King Charles Cavalier became his couch pal
Wraivyn
What I read in all these stories is people doing what they were told wasn't wanted. Yeah, they'll be nice to it bc it's small & cute.
dinaana
Or they it's because they just fight against out of principle. not because they really doesn't wan't it.
malloryjean8
Her home. Maybe I should have listened to my dad. But he rushes home everyday just to get to that dog. And loves her to pieces. #noregrets
malloryjean8
Yeah my dad was pissed at first. Now that dog is his best friend and most loyal companion. He didn't even know he needed her until I brought
malloryjean8
My dad was so pissed when I brought my pup home. She's now "his dog" and he gets pissed when I take off with her lol he loves his fat girl
onedimensionalman
What about the dog
onedimensionalman
Sorry, I had to
ghostie808
My mom said no to a dog. Now she gives me shit for not spending enough time with her or that i dont giver her enough treats lol
dinaana
parents..
CanIjustchangethislater
My dad was pissed when I adopted mine. Now she sleeps on the recliner with him & he throws a fit when I don't let her stay with them. He 1/2
CanIjustchangethislater
2 Carries her (half pit btw) to my truck & tucks her into her seat & gives her a kiss on the head, then just says "bye" to me & goes inside
malloryjean8
that is so my dad. He holds my dog like a baby (she's half Dalmatian half pit) and loves that dog more than me and my brother together lol
downvotersarejusthipsterswhoneedahug
Classic dad hahaha. Similar to Mine!
ultrafoo
My mom once told me "I don't feed the dogs people food" at the exact same time that she was feeding them tortilla chips.
makennalnc1
Ok!!!!
SpiderSavior
My mom said we weren't gonna feed the dog from the table and not five minutes later she gives him food right off her plate
SuperOKNumberTwo
Well, depending on the dogfood, its pretty much the same thing, a cooked corn or other grain widget in the form of a kibble or a wedge.
AzraelSumrall
Trump: "Tortilla chips aren't people food, they're Mexican food."
Danklintheturtle
I, the eldest child, have to get on to my own parents about feeding our dog from the table
sospicy
Are you my brother? Because this is our life.
bwbutterfly
Yup. My mom isn't much for dogs in the house but during thanksgiving I found my mom feeding my dog turkey under the table.
upvotehypnotoad
Well, she didn't say "people snacks"
choloeseguay
LOOPHOLES!
INeedBetterFriends
Deja vu...
ThisIsGiraffe
You made the exact same comment in another reply in this post and it makes me so happy
choloeseguay
^_^
Left4dawn
Tortillas are for Mexicans and Mexicans aren't people
eetsumkaus
go back to Twitter Mr. President
TormenCat
Hahaha.
ImAHeckingMerman
Mexicans aren't people, that's why. They onky exist in fairytales
originalBabewiththePower
Ok. Who let Trump on here?
blainetog
Putin.
ImAHeckingMerman
China
sundaymondayhippyday
Ch-eye-nah!
MethelyneBlue
My dad was upset watching my older brother move out of the house. "Misty eyed" he called it. Walked into my younger brother's room to hang
MethelyneBlue
Up his coat, turned around, sees the kitten we've been hiding, and goes "There's a cat." Dumbfounded. He hates cats. He's now bonded with
MethelyneBlue
The cat and thinks of it as a grandkids haha. Whenever Mae comes to visit he buys her balloons bc she adores ballons.
fblonk
Asa dad, i always try to give my daughter things i didn't have as a kid. One day she asked if she could have a dog 1/2
MCEscherWasADouchebag
Assuming you're not feeding her because food is something you had as a child?
fblonk
I said " no, when i was a kid, i had a dog."
TylerLee
bendersmommy
ITalkAboutGoats
Right! So she clearly doesn't have daddy issues
LadyWidebottom
My husband didn't like our cats, didn't want anything to do with them. He now babies them more than I do, and they like him better than me.
JustAUserNameThen
My stepdad was the same way when him and my mom got married/moved in together. Now he does the exact same.
LadyWidebottom
Cats have a way of doing that to people, I guess!
HotJuiceyMomma45
"Grandpups"
NotFatJustCultivatingMass
I refer to my dog as my mom's "granddogter"
HoneyBunchesOfStoats
My mom likes to call my guinea pigs her "grandpigs".
Mokelzwerg
Something...something...compensating for children
fluffleupagus
My mom calls my dogs her granddogs.
goodfool
THIS. My grandparents constantly complain about the dog, yet when we went to Disneyland they were adamant about finding a gift for the dog.
MilesMate
How many dads do you have??
Chadkos
I read this like a story too. First two pictures looked like older dad and younger version of same dad with first dog...
lizarda
+ 1 This deserves more up-votes!
PerturbedBadger
#8 Technically the dog isn't actually on the couch !
Locaha
This is my argument whenever I try to take a nap with the dogs, bit it never seems to get me out of trouble
choloeseguay
LOOPHOLES!
BjorktheBrutal
But under the covers lol.
SaucyDisses
lightenupp
Brilliant lol
aznanimality
By that logic, sex with a condom isn't sex. And now I'm a virgin! Now I can get a bigger dowry.
thagoatman
My thoughts exactly
Leldy22
By the transitive property...
clnoy
If you're on a bed on a boat, you're still on a boat.
secretlyopiniated
Says you.
daimomusic
Technically correct is the best kind of correct
Ryennjessica
Our dog is fully aware that grandpa says he can't be on the couch, but he can be on grandpa's lap on the couch lol
guruofsleep
Ok Dad.
raidaisy
I was going to say this!!!
spartancraft44
#8 is on the couch potatoe
MooserooM
That was my loophole when I got my pup! Now we just let him everywhere.
iamthisguy247
I'm picturing two kids arguing "but I'm not on the couch, see!" "But your in the couches air space!"
BalfMalark
"Technically I'm not on the couch, the bottom of my shoes are"
LazyTheAssCat
I was that stale kid that just told them "shut the fuck up, this is stupid". Maybe I'm paraphrasing a bit. But you get the gist.
DarthFutuza
And I was the one that was like "No no LazyTheAssCat, we must let them struggle against each other until this blood feud destroys them both"
DarthFutuza
"And then...we shall take from their rotting corpses their wallets, and treat ourselves to some Frostys."
ExtremelyHappyGuy
Well that escalated pretty quick.
LazyTheAssCat
I am stale, sure, but you're demented. O_O
Mooninites
Sure dad... whatever you say
stankychicken
Not a dog person???? Who the hell isnt a dog person?
Yrminulf
Devoted Muslims...
blainetog
I'm a cat person. Dogs are still good, I just have no interest in owning one.
SweetTeaYankee
My husband isn't, but I am. So he is by proxy.
LitteralyHitler
Everyone is. Some just don't know that yet.
ImNotGayBut20BucksIs20Bucks
Very forceful. Username...checks out?
CuteAnimalsForSadSister
Terrorists
stankychicken
Yes
ThankGodIts2017
I prefer OTHER people's dogs. I freaking love them but I want to give them back after a few days for things like cleaning and training.
ThatCrazyDogLady
Not me, that's for sure.
rookiefdb
am allergic and was attacked by one as a small kid. double whammy of hate
pokenar
I have fond memories of my childhood dog, but I'm deathly afraid of approaching someone else's
be2210
I like dogs, but like cats better. I'm always on the fence w getting one.
Graygray9
Me too! I have two dogs who I adore but my cat is my best pal
be2210
They get better w age. My girl is 16 n just wants to nuzzle w me all the time
eerp95
I'm not not a dog person. But I'm not a fur person.
Igncom1
I'm afraid of dogs, so that'll be me.
iseeyoushiverwithantici
YourMumKnowsMe
Why? A traumatic childhood experience? Just asking btw
Igncom1
I think there was at least one situation in the past where that's true, but I can't remember it any more other then what was told to me.
YourMumKnowsMe
If you can't remember then why are you scared? Unknown reasons or....?
Igncom1
I can't remember the oldest example, but I often freeze up when interacting with dogs currently. It's hard fitting this in a Imgur comment.
MyHorseAteMyPaycheck
My cousin's wife. And it's really hard for him, because he loves dogs and really wants one.
rufio42
I wasn't a dog person until my bf got a dog. Now we have 2 and I'm obsessed with them
LightDevourer
I'm not. Doesn't mean I don't love the. I just prefer cats. No big deal.
iarba
Liars
DoctorDelta
People like me who are allergic to animal dander. No dogs, no cats, pretty much nothing but a fish.
GuloGulo420
Thanks Dr. Delta
smogswallowssuns
but reptiles tho
stankychicken
But if you werent allergic.....
DoctorDelta
I'd own several cats, most likely.
numberonespongebebfan
I'm allergic to cats. I literally put my face into my cats stomach because it's warm. No ragrets
JanetVanDyne
Same. I found the cutest kitty at a store. She's the owner's pet. Idgaf about rashes KITTY HERE I GO
Notalizardinahumansuit
I do the same, i also has astma (idk spelling) which adds to the fun.
demonic
asthma for future reference
numberonespongebebfan
Assmar
SuperTacticalSandwich
Cat people - who are wrong
ShibiSF
I bet Trump isn't a dog person. No pups in the White House this time.
LightDevourer
Well he does like grabbing pussies, that explains it
Blacklistedone
I feel like all presidents should have a presidential pet.
ShibiSF
I agree - politics aside - part of the job requirements should be: must have at least one pet!
Blacklistedone
Imagine a president with a goldfish! Didn't Andrew Jackson have a parrot?
Blacklistedone
Imagine a president with a goldfish! Didn't Andrew Jackson have a parrot?
SnugglesaurusRex
When a dad says no, he's seeing that dogs death in the future, and he knows he'll comfort everyone else, but he'll suffer alone.
supremepooperscooper
lmfao this is dramatic
ROCKETMAN1979
I'd say it has more to do with feeding them, picking up their shit and dealing with their hyperactivity as young dogs than anything else.
BootyPaladin
Its been two years and i am still broken by his loss. :/
Shayceror
In my family one I'm the stoic one and he's the mess. But only about dogs. He can handle everything but that just okay. (With lots of hugs.)
Robvp
That's what I tought
judgely
Profound.
GreatJohnUmber
man what the hell. i'm shattered.
SoapyMammaryMasturbation
Plus, he knows he's gonna have to be the one to clean up their shit etc. :-P
ashmenon
Oh my god.
Baddad1376
Dad here, 100 percent accurate! I did not want 1, he is my best friend! Such a good boy!
Pishposhbingbong
True. so, so true.
mellyphant
Yes. I adopted a cat and one day he escaped and was hit by a car. I didn't find him until the next day and it was too late. I had to 1)
mellyphant
Crawl under my neighbor's house to get him. I cried as I held him and my dad said basically said this is what life is. 3 years later - 2)
mellyphant
I'd give birth to my stillborn son. I could hear my dad's voice. This is what life is. I have 2 more children now and he's the best Popo.
ajmcfox
Holy shit
BowTiesAreCool08
Our dog was actually my dad's idea and we just lost him a few weeks ago...Third pet he's had to bring to the vet. I can't imagine the burden
BowTiesAreCool08
These are the only time I've ever seen my dad fall apart and full on cry
cheesypeanuts
This is it. This is all men.
jgort
My dad had to tell me that he had to shoot my childhood dog. One of the worst things.
Admaa666
Saddest part is that it's acceptable that they have been brought up to not show emotion or weakness, and it is still seen as normal.
downvoteacct
Truer words could not have been written.
candleinhisdick
My mom was the same way, her childhood dog died and all she could think of was the end. I convinced her its the journey, not the finale
downvoteacct
I agree with you 100%, however, when one of our pets have died, it kills me for a long, long, time.
hangemhigh13
One day when my kids say thay want a dog I'll say : NO. And hope they pick a pomeranian.
Walksie
Yeah so true. I'm you in the future and we have two beautiful Papillons
InnocuousCat
Very very very true.
xxyzzyx
I have had to be the one to euthanize every single pet we have had. I never complain. (1)
xxyzzyx
(2) It's ok... Just don't fucking get another one before I have a chance to grieve. I have said this. They think I am kidding. sigh.
BraindeadBuddha
Maybe for some, but in our family it's my mom who has to comfort my dad while he's sobbing uncontrollably.
ambiguouslybenevolentcryptid
Fuck right in the feels. This happened when our dog died.
jonwithoutanh
That is true. It's rare that a day goes by when I don't give my rescue dog an extra hug because she's still here.
youresorttorepostingcomments
Did you rescue it from a burning building ?
CaribouFace
I adopted my cats. I wouldn't call them rescued. My upstairs neighbor adopted her cat, apparently he's a rescue.
Blampie
What did I miss? Is this a reference?
youresorttorepostingcomments
Yea just like the other sensitive idiots that downvoted me. Listen to bill burr sometime
Voidisnotasemtyasyouthink
True
Iamnotinventive
Deep, man
MakeMeStarlit
Ahhh nooo awww ty to all the wonderful amazing daddies out there!!! We love you! You sacrifice so much ,
istealeverythingfromtumblr
While I agree that's likely why, I kinda see that as a reason why they need a dog - dogs are great at offering comfort when needed and they
istealeverythingfromtumblr
Won't make people feel weak for accepting that comfort
DoctorWh0m
Jesus fucking Christ dude
TheHaloFollower
WIllieWonkerz
Holy balls, you fucking nailed that out of the park..
Vicith
User turns a happy dog post into a heart wrenching post using this one simple trick!
ITTOOKALONGTIMETOTHINKOFTHISNAME
Should downvoting comments like this be considered agreeing that it is unfortunate? Upcoting them feels like likeing their sadness
JaimefuckinLannister
Sympathy upvote I guess
Gherkincensed
Sympathy downvote for you mate.
georgecostanzalatexsalesman
Well said
UrKungFuNoGood
I have no problem confiding my rare emotional needs to my wife.
Diewithasmile
Yes!
TaelKHouri
One of the two times I saw my grandad cry was when my dog died. I curled into his lap and sobbed, at 21. He probably hurt more than I did.
alternatereality543
I had to do that with our cat. Couldn't afford a vet so I had to take her to the backyard and do it myself...trust me, it fucked me up. Came
alternatereality543
back in and had to tell the kids she wouldn't be coming back.
jevans88
This is how my dad put down one of our Labs growing up. After having lost Molly to cancer as soon as he saw the tumor on Bud he started 1/
jevans88
Preparing the grave and ordered the meds. It wasn't until years later he explained that he just wanted Bud happy and comfy at The End. 2/2
jevans88
This is how my dad put down one of our Labs growing up. After having lost Molly to cancer as soon as he saw the tumor on Bud he started 1/
alternatereality543
oh damn...
thebirdbiologist
My heart!
sweetnaivety
My Dad's cat died in his arms, I've always known why he doesn't want pets.
digitalutopia
Yes, or otherwise have to deal with the loss of a pet. Girlfriend and her daughters wanted to keep a stray cat - had to play the asshole./1
digitalutopia
(Major) pets aren't allowed by the landlord. It wasn't that I didn't want him, or really cared about getting in trouble. I just didn't /2
digitalutopia
want to get attached, and then have to get rid of him /3
TangledHeartstrings
The first time I've ever seen my dad cry in 21 years was when we put our first dog down. I remember seeing him holding her and just sobbing.
TangledHeartstrings
It takes a certain kind of person to raise pets. Masochistic? Maybe. But the love you get in return makes the pain more than worth it.
SyDiko
Pretty much, people out live dogs and we don't wanna get attached... I'm a potential dad and I know I would get attached.
kimipw
Maybe dads can learn to ask for emotional support as well? They don't have to suffer alone. This is from someone with a very emotional dad.
danimals847
This is the ultimate truth.
opiuo
I was so angry when my dad didnt express emotions when my dog died. Revealed by my mom later, she said he was devasted and hid it from us.
Tridam
As a dad I understand why you wouldn't cry in front of your little ones.
superthirsty
My dad told me this recently; First one was too hard. But we brought Zeus home and his face lit the fuck up. Zeus is 13 now. Already hurts.
boccs
I remember when my Chow died. I remember my dad carrying her limp body from the car, trying hard not to cry, as he quietly dug the grave.
koolit6
That's dumb as hell
ivedonewhativedone
Damn I was just about to say this. +1
DukeLetoofDune
Not a dad but I'm the one who had to do this with our dog. my saving grace was that I saw it coming a mile away and we had our peace already
MukieK
That stops me the most
LeggoMyAhegao
I lived on a farm, my dad had to bury them. I think every dog reminds him of the ones before, the ones he'd had before.
piirus
Dad here. I've had to put down two of my furry kids for medical reasons. I can't go through it again. I'm adamant about no more dogs.
Dumbeachjuice
That's a shame. It'd be nice if one had something like a spouse to comfort and console them too. Hmmm.
SnugglesaurusRex
Most men feel their role is to support their family; that it's not manly to show sadness. My post wasn't anti-spouse, it was about roles.
jobythe1
Ya, wierd with the downvotes. This comment goes well with the original post. It's not necessary for the dad to suffer alone.
flowseeker
Yeah well when your kids are asking you why Fido won't get up to play and your wife is balling her eyes out in the next room 1/2
flowseeker
YOU are the one who has to do the consoling. 2/2
HowCurious
Dunno why you are getting downvotes for pointing out the obvious
Dumbeachjuice
Because people are mean and it's a wednesday.
BobTheSwede
Former stepdad here. Saying goodbye to fantastic doggo was one of the most painful things I've ever done. RIP!
PlanetPiss
This. We were talking about getting another dog and my dad just said "I'm the only one that has to deal with it when he dies." T_T
ICanHasJava
Why can't they all comfort each other?
mojavemerc
That would be ideal, but in my experience, it usually doesn't work that way. Besides, some people prefer to grieve alone.
TylerLee
Too proud
shyp
Mte. Our cat got hit by a car, we all cried and we all supported each other. Incl my dad. Why being strong has to equate to hiding feelings?
unikorv
Why would anyone want to downvote this? You're not weak for expressing you sorrow after a loss.
GuloGulo420
A lot of men don't work like that. I wear my heart on my sleeve though so this definitely isn't me, lol. Although if the women in my life>>>
GuloGulo420
>>>need me to be strong then I could see this scenario even happening to an emotional person like myself. Sometimes you've gotta step up.
ICanHasJava
But it's not fair that it falls on the man. Both people in a relationship should be there for each other and their kids, if they have them.
MyParentsWentToTorontoAndAllIGotWasThisCrappyUsername
I remember watching my dad cry harder than I've ever seen him cry when our first family dog died. I'll never forget that face..love you Dad
IsEveryFuckingNameTakenOrWhat
holy shit +1
FlatDiLoki
I'm not a dad (yet) but this right here! is why I oppose to have pets. I know I'll comfort everyone but honestly I'm will suffer the most.
ShitMyCatSays
meowzer3
this is my reasoning as well
smithj1092
I'm the oldest son and a dad myself had to put the dog down for my dad cuz he couldn't handle it
Sheprador
I was really worried about how my dad would react to my dog's death. Then my dad went ahead and died first.
LeftBauer20
Torn between continuing to live with new wife or dying before parents' dog passes.
Happenstanceandluck
Thats how i want to go.
WHYAREALLTHEUSERNAMESTAKEN2
Fuck outta here with those feelings man
LukeNukeEm
TrogdorTheBurninateur
Shit that's deep
RajBulseco
This. My dad gripes each time our dog wrecked his garden, but when she died of old age, he had the reddest eyes. Burris the dog in garden.
teestira
No he's seeing the cost and vet bills
SnugglesaurusRex
...That too.
bubblehearth
This is the same reason I've kept myself from having a pet for the last few years. I get it, completely.
voncouch
Fuck that's brutal
ProjectKurtz
I'm not even a dad and I feel this. I have three ferrets. I know they live a decade or less, and I've had them for a couple years.
SarahJewel
My husband never had pets before. We just got his first dog. Not looking forward to ten or so years from now.
uselessautistaccident
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HalfPintKatie
Yes, but we are all better for having loved them.
seungmina56
We don't deserve dogs
HalfPintKatie
Some of them are assholes, but the ones like this...I agree!
Jumbobodybutter
Can confirm. The striking thing is the amount of psychological grief vets and their underpaid helpers have to see when pets are put down.
GuloGulo420
I absolutely adore animals but I can't help them in this way because of the first half of this sentence.
4thirty5
When my roommate had to have his cat put down, I stayed in the lobby and thanked the staff profusely.
CaroLion4
Vet receptionist here. Some days I walk in and see a certain pet's chart in 'that spot' and my heart just sinks...there's nothing I can do.
textilelover
My husband had to put his cat down and he was fine. Till the next day when he had an anxiety attack, thought he was having a heart attack.
brumbievan
One of the most heart wrenching things I can think of is, as an intern in high school, hearing the crabby old vet tech tell a pup that 1/2
brumbievan
2/2 was badly injured in an accident "it's okay to go and play now" as she gave him the euthanasia. Chokes me up just thinking about it.
brumbievan
Also f that family for not being with him when it was happening. I still can't believe they left and am still bitter about it.
AmazingBilldo
Sometimes, it's too much. Been there, I regret it, but it was too much.
Kangawallafox
My little girl's vet had to take the afternoon off after he put her to sleep. She was one of the only dogs who jumped in his lap every visit
Junktrunkjunkie
My dad has always had dogs, He does suffer every time he loses one. But he'd be worse off without them in his life i'm sure.
dongs4anonplz
I've always loved cats and used to want lots of them as pets. After watching my kitty get run over, I now dread the thought of adopting one.
FeliciaSexopants
I had a cat die suddenly about 8 yrs ago and it fucked me up for a long time. I couldn't even look at other cats without crying.
FeliciaSexopants
I also couldn't imagine adopting one but then someone dumped a kitten on me. I love my cat now but he recently had a health scare similar
FeliciaSexopants
to my last cat & I keep preemptively mourning him even though he's fine. So, I feel you.
dongs4anonplz
I might someday adopt another cat. Just an older one who knows what cars are.
dongs4anonplz
I hope your cat lives very long and stops giving you health scares.
MotherTucker001
I have three indoor cats and I dread the day I come home and find one of the older ones not breathing anymore. This is exactly why 1/2
MotherTucker001
I don't want anymore pets. I wouldn't want to go through anymore heart breaks than I already have to. I'm very sorry for your loss :( 2/2
dongs4anonplz
Thank you. If and when you go through that, just remember you gave them love and they probably passed in peace, in the comfort of home.
MotherTucker001
That's actually a good way to look at it. Thank you dude.
FlyingTigerRose
That's why I keep mine inside. What an awful thing to witness - I am so sorry.
dongs4anonplz
He was a wild one. He wanted to go outside, but he didn't know to measure distances, lacked proper caution towards cars. The one time my
dongs4anonplz
parents left him out "so he'd learn" was the day I lost him. Only silver lining is they won't get to make little of my efforts to keep
dongs4anonplz
pets indoors if you're not going to supervise them. I was on my way to bring him inside, too, so I feel like it was my fault.
jennsaysrawr
One of the few times I ever saw my dad cry was when our lab, Caitlyn, died. He loved that dog. :(
Spongybunny
I understand the sentiment, but all things die eventually. I'd rather my pets die warm and loved by my side than alone in a shelter.
grapesforducks
I feel this way too. We do what we can to make them happy while we have them :')
anotherdickat
totally true, but it still hurts.
GuloGulo420
I really like this approach. Never quite thought of it like that. My girlfriend owes you a million thanks cuz you make have broken the dam
JudgeMentalCat
Look up "A Dog's Last Will"
Spongybunny
Honestly, I have 4 cats, and I can't imagine not having them for even a second. Two will go pretty soon and I want to be there for them.
SexDrugsBirdsandRocknRoll
That's how I feel about owning rats. I'm planning on adopting more even though they only live about 2 years. It's hard af but worth it.
waylonwillieandtheboys
Fuck. I remember when our lab died my dad sat in the shed alone and cried his eyes out. Sorry Pa
prairiedoggin
I was just LOLing at another post. How am I now crying?
Silvermane
I've only seen my dad cry twice in my entire life. When his mom died, and when our Golden Retriever died.
tivvybrixx
God that just hit me right in the feels
PuppyDontCare
Yeah I've never seen my dad cry until our dog died. Us, daughters, had to be the strong ones.
detoxfive
I've seen my dad cry twice. His mums death and our cats :(
PuppyDontCare
they are certainly part of the family
isvara
That's the daddest thing ever.
Echo5Kilo
Right in the feels. Just found out my 12 year old German Shepherd has lymphoma. His days are numbered and I'll have to be the strong one.
RomulusVonPumpkinButt
I'm in a similar boat. Internet hugs to you and your pup.
idlechatter
I recently put one of my pups down at 11. He was such a good boy. My other one will be 11 this year.
killerman927
I'm sorry man, few years ago my Shepard retriever mix got lymphoma at 6 years old. Was heartbreaking, held her as she died.
Echo5Kilo
I had another Shepherd I had to put down 3 years ago. Unfortunately, this isn't my first rodeo. My kids are older now, so this will be tough
prioritypostagepaid
I lost my border collie to lymphoma 4 months ago, only 8 years old. I sat petting her for her final breath at the vet. FUCK YOU CANCER.
TheMessenger0209
My dog died of lymphoma at 6 and it broke me, her breed can live to 14, i feel I was robbed of many good years.
RomulusVonPumpkinButt
What was her breed?
TheMessenger0209
Basenji/chow, I saved her from being put down, gave her 6 more years than she would've had, she was my best friend. Experiencing loss sucks!
RomulusVonPumpkinButt
(1/2) I have a malamute. They usually live 10-12 years. Last year he was diagnosed with diabetes, went blind, and hasn't been responding
RomulusVonPumpkinButt
Sounds like a beautiful dog. And you're a beautiful soul for saving her.
speedman
That is a really sad thought
choloeseguay
The truth hurts
MemeMyselfnI
Dad here. That's exactly why I'm adamant about no more pets. When ours go (soon, sadly) I know how bad it'll be.
koolit6
That's dumb as hell
MyHorseAteMyPaycheck
life is made wonderful by you giving it a happy home. /2
emguhraeb
Get the replacement pet before they go. They can get over the grief by cuddling with the newer pet they already have a relationship with
EmilinRose
http://www.lifewithdogs.tv/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/7.31.14-Dogs-Last-Will-Testament2-590x590.jpg
MakeMeStarlit
CongratsYouAreHereNow
It's a good lesson for kids to go through grief and loss. As long as they go all the way through it
mustbegilly
This
0AK14ND
I agree. I was 13 when my beloved cat got cancer and I decided when he needed to be put down and my folks let me bury him and grieve him.
grapesforducks
Our cat had fiv; the decision wasn't mine to make but I stayed with her, stroking her, curled on my lap, until she sighed & became too still
rares215
"Sighed and became too still" That's beautiful.
TheAssassinArtemisEntreri
I'm with you man, I just can't do it again. I always feel like I should've given them a better life. Walked more, fetch more, beach more etc
YourMumKnowsMe
Everything ends. Let them grieve and come to terms with it, but don't be so harsh. You underestimate the joy to life that a dog gives.
DanBartStart
As tough and disrespectful it may seem, my family and I have always found that a new dog within a year helps a lot.
MyLifeIsAllAboutBirbs
The way i see it. We arent getting another pet to replace the one lost. No one can ever take their place. We are only bringing in another1/2
MemeMyselfnI
Ur opinion <> disrespect, but we're old, kids r almost all gone n I dread dealing w my lovely, let alone an animal that may outlive me. :)
DarthFutuza
How is it disrespectful?
Exsul
After my cat died, I fell into a deep depression. Only after I'd rescued the second did I remember what it felt like to be happy again.
malloryjean8
We never go long after a pet passes, my mom gets so torn up she needs something to love and take care of to fill the void. My poor dad.
Hammerhead777
When my 18 year old childhood cat died, we adopted two kittens and it helped a lot with the grief.
standapart
My dog that I got at age five just died. I'm 21. He was a love letter from the universe, and I'll miss him forever.
ITalkAboutGoats
We always do 5 years in, new pet sorta deal
MyLifeIsAllAboutBirbs
2/2 one in to help with the pain and the hole thats left in our heart :( they know that we will always love them.
malloryjean8
He tried for so long and finally just gave up. He swears I'm not allowed to have my dog back I have to get a new one bc he loves her so much
otebear
Personally, I would be terrified of losing the next one, even though it's inevitable.
TrashMacTire
I think the life and love you shared with your dog is so much worth the pain that comes after. My best little girl died just before last...
TrashMacTire
...Christmas. I immediately started looking for a new one and found the best boy. I am happy again, even if I still mourn for the last.
youmaynotknowthisbut
I agree, to avoid all the years of love that dogs and other pets provide because you fear death seems wrong to me.
lexifornow
I literally have weekly panic attacks at night about the death of my dogs. They are 7 and 4
youmaynotknowthisbut
I'm really sorry.. my ex would get them a lot so I know anything I say isn't gonna help lol
nowitsshowtime
It was hard when our Shepherd went, but the good years made it worth it. Knowing we give a dog a good life outweighs the bad.
MyHorseAteMyPaycheck
I have had many pets over the years and it never gets easier. The better way to look at is yes, the loss is hard for you, but the animals 1/
arisahne
My husband should be fine then since our dog is going to live forever.
anotherdickat
Unless the dog outlives the husband, that's not forever for him (the husband).
CaroLion4
Hannah? Is that you? Hah. My sister says this all the time.
GuloGulo420
Apparently I'm dating your sister, then. But I could have sworn her name was Kelsey...
FriendlessJoeTheCrazyHobo
You sound like my wife. I know when my dogs go I'm going to be devastated but I will be her shoulder to cry on and then cry myself to sleep
QuiteADapperAsshole
Yea, certain breeds just live, like, forever. We had one when I was a kid, up until he had to go live on a farm.
flannelCamel
pattyymac
Oh, Honey
QuiteADapperAsshole
It's okay, I miss that dog too, but he's with family now, since I recall Mom saying grandma bought that farm a couple years ago.
pattyymac
sanguinedahlia
Right?!? Forever!
DarthFutuza
http://37.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2zoz00k7j1qfqzs8o1_500.gif
Assgaurdian
ArguesWithEveryone
When we had to put our cat down, my dad insisted on being the one to do it even though he was barely holding back tears. He shot him but 1/
ArguesWithEveryone
didn't have it on the mark, so the cat just howled and he broke. I took the gun and told him to go inside. That cat used to stay up all 2/
ArguesWithEveryone
night with me when I was growing up, and could sleep right through me playing games. That was probably the hardest thing I have had to do 3/
ArguesWithEveryone
in recent memory, was to take up the mantle of being the stoic one. It might sound kind of stupid, but I still have nightmares of holding 4/
ArguesWithEveryone
him while he kicked and cried, trying to calm him by using a soothing voice so I could shoot him again. And then to hear the cries cut 5/
robviously
mydakotaandanamaybegonebutnotforgotten
As a dad, I got the blame when I had to make the call to have our dog put to sleep. It was the worst day of my life.
AmazingBilldo
"You made the hard call."
NerdyFlapjack
You did the right, hard thing. You're a good dad. Thank you so much - from a child of a good dad who had to make similar decisions
GormlessLiar
You dads don't got a wife or girlfriend? Come on, you are allowed to find comfort in them. You can find comfort in each other
Tridam
In most cases you are there to be the inmovable object in which everyone hold on. The one with the smile and soothing voice saying "It's ok
GormlessLiar
Sounds like a bad deal, imo partners have equal part in comforting each other
Tridam
From my point of view, in a relationship you can't be 50/50 in everything. You just give more in some aspects and recieve more in others.
GormlessLiar
True, but I don't think it is fair to let one guy carry all the heavyweights when it comes to emotional support - that is something everyone
pastramionrye
This is so incredibly true.
TheSpeakerOfTheHouse
Pretty much the life of any male that has responsibilities. There for everyone but always alone.
thefiberopticdistraction
Thanks for this, I needed it.
Spinbot11
We had a cat fora few weeks and she got out of the house one day while she was in heat. She came back a few days later and was really sick.
Spinbot11
She died a couple of days and a couple of vet trips later of an unknown illness. Only the second time I have ever seen my dad cry.
ShadowbanMyAss
the sole reason i don't get a dog
watsisface1
In case any dads are out there reading this, you don't have to suffer alone. Look for people to talk to. It really helps.
MemeMyselfnI
Everybody *says* that. I wish it were true.
watsisface1
You're talking to the wrong people, then.
MemeMyselfnI
Nope. Many years, many folks, and my profession. Talk only goes as far as you would go by yourself.
mojavemerc
People always seem to prefer to be the ones doing the talking. Hard to find the listeners.
faebala
This just made me tear up because I saw the physical toll it took on my dad when our childhood dogs died. He always greeted them first.
puglifelovelife
ThisIsBrandNewInformation
Holy shit. I never thought of it like this before.This is heart breaking
KleineFichte
Isn't it the same with humans?
Huntergorh
The general idea is that the kids outlive the parents barring war or disease. Very little can break someone like yhe death of their child.
Huntergorh
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Sacurason
Better to enjoy your time with them together than to worry about their eventual deaths. Everything dies.
iamthisguy247
As a dad, personally I've said no to dogs because I think the kids will flake on their responsibility and I'll be the one scooping shit.
UrKungFuNoGood
ditto
SilentHowling
My Dad found a new home for pets we didn't care for properly, until we got the message. Solidarity from my mom w/ his decision made it work.
Glasgow351
Scooping the poo, feeding, watering, bathing, taking them on the walks, etc. Oh and pay the vet bills.
YourMumKnowsMe
That's what my dad said when we adopted our dog 8 years ago. Now he says "what will we do without our little dog, nothing compares to 1/2
YourMumKnowsMe
Seeing her ecstatic faces after coming home from work after a long day. How can anyone not like dogs?" 2/2.
marmotosaur
yeah. but that's a lesson learned for the kids.
Tanthian
Totally. The loss of the pupper is super hard.
MakeMeStarlit
Ahhh nooo awww ty to all the wonderful amazing daddies out there!!! We love you! You sacrifice so much ,
trevasauruswrecks
Father here. Have buried two dogs with my sons. One was old age. One was brain tumour @ 6 months old. I cried alone for days & days
lizarda
It is so hard. 11 years ago swore I couldn't bear to get (and lose) another dog . But, my youngest was only 7 and dogs so enrich our lives.
lizarda
2) Got a puppy. They grew up together. Last wk she suddenly became very ill. Aggressive cancer. I drove her 5 hrs to my son's college town
lizarda
3) so he could be with her. After some time in hotel room, we cried together, and went to a vet there & he held her while she left us.
lizarda
4) My heart is crushed for him. And I miss her so terribly much. But, after reading the tribute to her he posted on FB, I am very glad I
lizarda
5) didn't deprive him of the joy she brought us. Just wanted to share this for those who feel (as I did) that you can't do it again.
PersonalityFire
This is true, but it's our job.
judgely
Told my wife that if she brought a dog home we would get a divorce. This is my soulmate, Eli.
BirdPlanet
Is that a Silky?!
judgely
Yorkie!
nyyfan0627
Damn, careful of the Walkers when you go on Walkies, Rick.
RAdministrator
And a Yorkie, at that. OP, you hero!!
RedDwarfIV
Don't make ultimatums you can't follow through on
lottahullabaloo
I hope you look at your wife the way you look at that dog.
judgely
Haha... So does she.
lottahullabaloo
SomeCrazyNerd
What a sordid affair.
Sheprador
I'm sure your wife didn't anticipate that you'd be calling Eli your soulmate. Careful what you wish for I guess.
judgely
I love that dog. Dads and husbands get a bum rap sometimes... but dogs always appreciate everything we do.
VidiVeniThenSheLeft
No matter how bad my day is, my dog is always happy to see me at the end of it
Riyakou
So you left her for the dog?
judgely
Only emotionally.
Riyakou
That seems worse.
OPisdaOG
If your wife divorces you, hit me up. Lord, you fine.
meganical
He looks like Rick from Walking Dead