A Poem to a Dog on Euthansia Table
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- Опубліковано 28 лис 2023
- This poem was sent to me by a viewer and I’d like to share it with you. It was written by Ursula Hart. I do not know her, since someone else submitted the poem. I think it’s very powerful and should give everyone who is considering getting a dog something to think about.
Here is the poem:
To a Dog on a Euthansia table - six months after Christmas
I’m trembling and so worried, for I know I misbehaved
I chewed dad’s brand new slippers and saw just how he raged
I did not mean to wreck them, but my teeth were very sore
And chewing them relieved the pain and made me feel less bored
And when mom came to smack me, I piddled on the floor.
For I had held my pee all day and couldn’t get out the door.
They said I was wicked, a menace at first glance
And when they tied me up outside, I howled for one more chance.
Rolled over and sat pretty an did all those tricks they loved
But they could not forget the wrong and said they had enough
So they took me to a clinic where the smell alone put fear
Into my trembling body, but my cries they did not hear
For they turned and walked out through the door without a hug or pat
I wonder if they will forget and forgive me when they come back
But why do I feel so frightened, as though they’ve gone for good?
They said they'd love me till I died, they really said they would
I’m strapped onto a table and they're shaving my front leg
I think I’m getting a needle now, I feel it in my vein…
And why do I feel so lonely, without them comforting me?
And why do I feel so sleepy?
Oh please GOD, let them forgive me.
Food For Thought - Ursula Hart
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My dog chewed half of the couch and some nice shoes but it is all our fault because my husband didn’t want to crate train him. We never punished him. Now We still have the same couch and our dog now loves the crate (we didn’t even have to train him). He is loved and spoiled AF and when the time comes to be on that table, he will not be alone. The only one who will be alone is me - after he is gone.
We, people, are to blame for everything dogs have to go through.
OMG... I'm at work and I can't just start to bawl, but that's how that poem makes me feel.
This is a heartbreaking poem
I do wish more people would consider the commitment needed when adopting a dog. I’ve been looking at shelter dogs with the hope that I may be able to adopt one and save it’s life. I’d kill to save the life of the dog I now have. And as much as I love her, it still pains me to think of the others I’ve lost. I do wish that people would realise that a dog is not a fashion accessory. They’re not something to play with only when you want to. They love, they feel pain emotionally and physically, and they need to be loved, all day, everyday. Robert, I hope people listen to this poem. I hope they feel that pain in their chest and gut as I do hearing this. And unless they’re willing to accept ALL that comes with bringing a dog into the household, I hope they make the proper choice and not set any dog up to be given up and killed on that table. Dang, that image hurts.
I should not have listened to this poem. We've had to do the unthinkable to our dog just a couple of weeks ago. She was naughty, a menace. She peed on the carpets and wooden floors (possibly wasn't trained by previous people) so many times, we stopped counting. But did we love her. She had a severe kidney failure. Now the chewed up armchair brings a different kind of tear into the eye.
Love your dogs. They would never give up on you.
Thank you for this painful sharing of truth… I wish more understood the reality of what they are committing to when they welcome dogs into there homes. A dog is a living being with a soul, not an item to be used until no longer convenient.
This poem truly broke my heart as I watch my “grumpy old man” Maligator sleeping peacefully as I sip my morning coffee. I look at this creature with such great reverence remembering his youth and all the ways I failed him over the years. Despite all of my shortcomings this being has grown to be more than I could ever possibly deserve.
Everything chewed or broken, every bruise or tooth hug I received was nothing less than a driving force to better myself for him. I was so imperfect (I still am) but he taught me so much about loyalty and sacrifice, about loving the unlovable… because even when I was constantly failing him he was loyal, he sacrificed his youth to me as a worthless handler, he never stopped loving me even though I failed more than I did right by him.
Fast forward to past day where he is now in his golden years. He isn’t as fast or flashy as he once was, in honestly he is anything but convenient now with toddler in the house… but he could not possibly be more loved. My heart breaks knowing he will not be with us much longer, but it rejoices knowing every second with him is a precious memory in the making. I owe him everything and he owes me absolutely nothing. When the time comes that we must part, I will sit by his side with the knowledge I never once deserved everything he is to me.
Well said! So important to stay by their side to very last step and breathe 💗
Much better poem than the video. I actually felt like some parts were about me.
💔 😢 This poem calls out for 100% responsibility when you bring a dog home. It’s not on a whim or fancy that will change when that excitement fades with time. It’s a lifetime that we must step up to & do right by.
Coherent & poignantly read, Mr. Cabral. Well done!
Rest in peace zebede my beautiful kind boy love you always
😢😢Both hubby and I cried…it is so true! Thank you for sharing this 😢
Got my first dog 4 months ago, German Shepherd, this thing made me cry like a child, she's everything to me and I couldn't imagine a day without her since the day I saw her when she was so little. Please, if you're getting a dog, make sure that you are capable of loving them and seeing the world through their eyes.
Me too, a GS pup now 24 weeks, he’s definitely a handful, but I’ve learned to never blame him for my mistakes, I always have food ready, I’ll trade him for anything he picks up that I don’t approve of, (I just say Bring!..and he brings whatever he has..usually my fault for leaving a paper towel out etc, I got him into professional training right away and it’s ongoing, plus I train him every meal. I have chickens, just had my favorite girl pass away right before I took my boy to training one evening, he could tell how upset I was. People are so cruel to each other, you can only imagine how cruel they are to animals..
I have no words, just tears.
It's a well written poem, and it's a sad poem. It's one that i wish didn't have to be written.
Hope you, and your family are well.
Love to you and the pups.
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Wow, I wish more people could hear this poem, too many do exactly whats in the poem. Thanks for caring and sharing. God bless You!
Very moving . It would be great incorporated into the literature given at the adoption forms when persons are inquiring about pets. It really hits home how the dog is a living breathing being not an object .
Excellent idea. It should be mandatory.
I always say they are stuck with me till their last days
You're a real one Robert. Uploading the truth rather than chasing views like some internet personality that calls themselves a "dog trainer".
I recently adopted a Mal from a rescue. Her adoption pic showed her skin and bones at only 35 pounds at a year and a half. She was an owner surrender who said she kept jumping the fence and had been missing for two weeks. The rescue had a foster get her out of the animal shelter fed her, and worked with her on recall and basics for 6 weeks. I picked her up in late October, and she is now 61 pounds and living a great life with my other two dogs. I can't imagine just giving up on a dog or any animal.
I can't stop crying. Thank you for sharing this one, Robert. I have had to put 4 pets down. Two cats: one had cancer at 10 years old and the other one was 21.5 years old. Also, two dogs: one was 15 years old and one was 10 dying of kidney failure. I was with my oldest cat and with both dogs holding their heads and petting them when they left me. It was excruciatingly painful having to let them go, because they were my children and I will never forget them and what they taught me about life. This is Christmas time and a great time to read this poem. When you purchase or adopt a dog or cat, it is life commitment. Our pets give us 24/7 love, loyalty and companionship and they don't judge us. They are one of God's greatest gifts to us all. Please try to imagine your dog or cat getting older when you get a beautiful, vibrant, energy filled puppy or kitten. Sadly, they age so much faster than we do. Be the owner that will never abandon the pet you purchase or adopt. It is a joyous experience, but it does require responsibility, energy and finances to care for them. Please do your research, so you find the right pet for your lifestyle. May God bless all those pet owners who must say "farewell" to their beloved pets due to terminal Illness or old age. It is a life changing experience and takes time to heal from the great loss.🕊
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The saddest part about this poem is that the poor puppy cannot understand any of the abuse it is receiving.
My boy will never feel like that it's me and him until one of us passes away he's my best friend. If you want a dog remember it's a lot of work and responsibility and it's for life.
I could not hold back the tears😢
Jesus dude, I thought this was going to be about a very old and/ or sick dog. We recently had a vet come to our home to put down Loki a fifteen year old Lab cross. I'm crying all over again. J.
My God, this is so true. I'm having difficulty slowing down the waterworks over here. Pets are a full-time commitment, not an impulse buy. The more you give, the more they give back 10 fold.
I'm in loss of words, the poem is profound!
This brought tears to my eyes, thank you so very much for sharing.
So gut wrenching. In memory of all the little wonderful souls that don't have a warm, loving home. Our animal companions are not disposable. They deserve love and care as do all of nature's creatures.
Thank you. One of mine was that table two days before Christmas last year. Stayed with him till the last second…
I take it by your name that it was a Doberman that you lost. My condolences. I’ve lost two. One, Nikita, due to kidney failure. And my little Tara at age 5 when she collapsed on a walk. I tried to give her CPR. The vet clinic only 300 meters away refused to let us in to help as they “weren’t accepting walk ins” due to COVID”. Absolutely heartless scum. I really miss them both. A Doberman is just one of those dogs that never leaves your side. They’re a special and amazing breed. And our current Doberman, Storm, is absolutely amazing.
@@cruithin4773 God, this is heartbreaking.
@@dominikaszota5965 It definitely is heartbreaking. I’m not known in work for being soft. But my coworkers know how this hits me. You’d be surprised at the others who come to talk to me. Just to have someone else who understands what they’re going through listen to them. Guys who appear a bit on the rough side. But the loss of their dog almost destroys them. They are special animals.
Our lovely vet said the hardest thing about Covid restrictions {UK} was owners not being allowed to come into the consultation room itself while their terminally ill dogs or cats were PTS. Home visits for PTS were also not allowed during those 'lockdowns'.
It was a horrible rule.
@@cruithin4773 That vet practice should have had an outdoor waiting area - That really IS heartless.
They could have taken your Dobe in without you there {Our practice wouldn't allow owners into the consulting room with animals during those lockdowns, either.. It's really awful that they didn't try to help your dog. Covid caused so much aggravation and drama with those 'Lockdowns'.
I have 2 dogs and acquired a third through a family member no longer able to care for him. They are all old and have accidents. I have to keep a strict eye on the 2 male dogs because they will fight before dinner unless I separate them. They can be pains in the butt, but they are my pains in the butt. If it gets to the point where they are suffering and it's time to let them go, I will be there in the room holding them and giving pets until the end.
I wasn’t even able to bring my first Dobie into the vet when that time came. I paid the extra and had the vet come to my home. I wanted Nikita to be surrounded by what was familiar. It hurt each time I walked past the living room where she passed. But I had to do it for her. I just can’t understand how people can be so impatient with a pup. It’s a time consuming and tiring time doing all the house breaking and teaching what not to destroy. But if they keep making these “mistakes”, it’s our fault. We are now their parent and it our task to teach and train them. Approach it all with reasonable expectations and knowing it takes time, and training can become enjoyable for both owner and dog.
@cruithin4773 I know. Why get a dog if a person can't have patience and do the bare minimum. It's also a good idea about the vet coming to the house so it's more comfortable.
My wife and I breed Labs. The thing we stress in our contract and in face to face meatings is. If for any reason at any time you can not keep one of our doge let us know we will take it back. This means if we have to travel across the country to get the dog we will. There is NO reason every breeder should not do the same.
Love that!!!
Sad. Beautiful. Caring for a dog is a big commitment.
heartbreaking- my wife and I have rescued 6 cats and 2 dogs during our 25 year marriage including our current 7 month old Malinois X. They were all our best friends and now our sweet puppy is at the center of our lives....
Absolutely heart breaking
That is so true and heart breaking about some pp getting a dog.
Thank you for reading it. And thanks from the heart to Ursula Hart writing it
So sad. Really touched my heart ❤️. Wow. So many people should hear 👂 this poem. ❤❤❤❤😢
That is why I took donations to give sterilized, vaccinated pets to military, fireman, EMS, nurse, Katrina Survivor or whatever else I could think of. ❤ from a former animal shelter director
Treasure your every moment
Nice work by the author, and good composure reading that out RC 👍
This is so sad. I can't make myself listening to it for a second time.
Nothing to do with adoption, but I still question the fact that putting down a dog is a humane thing to do when they are terminally ill. How can we be sure that that is the best choice? How can we be sure that they want to go? And what if they want to live? What if they still want to fight even if it was just a glimpse of hope? Why are we human get to decide the life and death decision? Why we put down a dog and not human?
Having a dog is the best thing that ever happened to my life, Spiritually. For a two year old, yes, sometimes he is still naughty. He pulls on the leash at times, etc. But most of the time, he listens to me, and that was because of the work I have put into making him who he is. My dog has taught me to live in the present and ignore what happened a few minutes ago. In Singapore, the country where I live, having a large dog in particular, is a hassle. It's a first world country but lacking empathy, not all but most. It's not a dog friendly county. Dogs can't be in malls, in restaurants, not even when it's soaring heat. I often find that most people here are more reactive to dogs than the dogs themselves. I was given a disgusted face and rude words. I was told to go away from their sight, etc. My point is, I have learned so much about individuals because of my dog. And those of you that live in a pet friendly society, embrace and enjoy the many adventures together.
Think before adopt. It's a lifetime commitment. But one thing I can say, if you spend time learning about them, and giving them their basic needs, you and your dog will be in tune in no time.
Makes my heart break. The problem is that the people that do give up on their dogs and just dump them aren't the ones that will hear this poem 😢 I wish I could save them all.
Thank you Robert for trying to help dogs and their owners ❤
In tears
Good message.
Too many people own dogs the are grossly unsuited to them.
They don't research, or buy on impulse.
Or they buy a ''working'' breed when they themselves hate exercise, and can't be bothered with training, so the dog gets desperately bored and frustrated.
If every dog was owned by the ''right'' person for that dog, there should be no dogs in shelters.
There are far too many dogs being carelessly or ''accidentally'' bred without care as to where they end up as well.
Today's cute 8 week old puppy is tomorrow's 18 month old bully breed in a shelter.
Amen.
After recently putting my Belgian Malinois down due to kidney failure.. I can’t even listen to this right now. It’s heartbreaking I still cry about her. Miss you Misha.😢
Thank you for sharing that.
I shared this on my page because it was so heart-rending. Thank you for sharing it on your platform
This poem hurts so much - and rightly so 🐾
Powerful messages need to do what this one has done. X🐾X
Imagine their children
This was not what I was expecting but it is just as important of a message.
This was hard to hear, I recently put down my dog Rachel, I had her for 16 years, I am a dog person, I loved her dearly, and I was there with her to the end. One of the hardest things I've ever had to do, even now a month later, I have a hard time thinking about it, she had a good run, she had a great life, she will be missed...
In my 65 years, she was the 3rd I've had, and though the others were great, she will be the standard.
But I agree with the poem, dogs are not for everybody, and if you aren't prepared, don't get a dog, they will be there till the end, you should be too...
Wow that was a very powerful poem.
I can't fathom how someone does such things. Some humans just suck. I recently lost my little buddy of 13 years. He was terminal with a brain tumor and oh so sick. I cared for him for as long as I could.. Until after 30 days of bad days I knew he was just existing. No joy, just existing. Against all my desire to protect and provide I made the decision to euthanize. I wanted him to go without further suffering. The worst day ever. I am haunted by it even though I know it was done for him over my desire to have him around. They say selfless.. It doesn't feel that way. Just pain, sadness and guilt. Euthanizing your dog should shake you to your core. If it doesn't then you are not worthy of ever having one. Forgive me Riley.. I love you.
I thought this video was going to be about an old dog who was terminally ill. I clicked on it because I just lost my 17 year old dog due to heart cancer. There were no parallels.
Thank you for sharing this 🙏
Thank you!
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Wow 😢.
thanks for posting it here as well
You bet
This broke my heart.
SAD xxxxxx. HORRIBLE. Vets here will not put to sleep a healthy dog that has no bite history! Animals are so helpless.
So sad. That poor pup.
Never heard such a heartbreaking & very real poem had me in tears listening😢happens far to many times💔just hope others listen to before they go buy a dog especially dog breeds outve there league to be able to own train love and make sure theyl be a safe dog that they wont inevitably end up discarded as if there nothing but toilet paper to them as it happens way to much. I was gona get an xxl but far to powerful physically for me the rest fine with but if can't physically control it thats not safe and is like putting a needle in there arm myself itd be so selfish of me. My boys a uk sbtx with abd & hes a very powerful dog but is within my capabilities to responsibley own & control I make sure Im strong enough to.
It is unfortunate that that this happens. Not with my crew they are stuck with me to the end. My two babies monkey and Hooch. Hooch is named after my dearest son Hooch who left our family two year ago😢.
Yes very true. Especially it fits this season. Please remember Pets / dogs has r feeling. Hi e the pet s forever home. Do your duedillagents prior to the breed. Also even in mix breeds. Sad many people breed for the $$$ do sad but facts. Folks remember there living creatures not stuffed Animals. Blessings to all who open there heart and home and suess love and kindness over to the Pet/Dog. It's an investment you must commit to and the Love.❤
Oh that just makes me so sad.
Had to share this to my fb. Thanks @robert
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There is a very high priority for everyone to be educated and earn necessary skills before owning a Dog. dogs are not entertaining toys .
F@ck, that's heart-wrenching. I don't know what to say. I feel hurt and angry even though I know it is a story. Some people do not deserve to have a dog.
😔😥 That's also why so many people's souls fall in hell. Now they can know at least - why.
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Same sentiments for cats. Just change the behavior and cats also experience the same treatment. And some people even declaw their cats just like some people de-bark their dogs (very cruel surgical procedure on these poor animals who can still be abandoned by their evil owners despite these evil procedures).
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I am more serrious than most when I bring a dog home that is it. I will defend them with my life and all the force at my command. I have had to have most put down at the end of their lives. I hold my babes and part of my soul dies with them. I get the best care I can no matter what I give up to afford it even my own health care. I have had bad times where we lived in substandard housing together. We have had to eat what I could hunt and we ate together and shared our food. The only glory of my life is the noble loving k9s that have shared my life. If my dogs souls are not in heaven I am not going. The poem made me cry like a punk ass kid.
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My Cockapoo tried to bite the groomer today for the first time, what to do about it Robert, is it safe to sedate him when he goes to see the groomer three times a year? I'm concerned that it would be detrimental to his health.
I'm obviously not Robert- but my first thought is - *try a different groomer*
Lots of dogs are frightened at the groomers.
My friend had a poodle X that he bought clippers for and clipped Ted himself for 13 years for this reason.
Are you yourself able to handle your dog all over? ears, feet, butt, mouth, teeth?- chances are if you cannot handle him without him getting stressed and snapping , then a groomer will stand no chance.
My dog didn't like her nails being done, but training and treats has made it much less stressful for her {and me!}
Sedating doesn't always work as they can still get very fearful and agitated while sedated.
He's onto his his 3rd groomer, and he won't be 3 until next March. He likes all the women that have worked with him, he just doesn't like anything metal. He usually just warns but today the new groomers said that he tried to bite one of them. I have tried everything at home, even bought my own clippers to work with him and treats. He doesn't like being brushed either, or when I clean his ears. Even the vet couldn't cut his nails. Although he loves going to see the vets. The rest of the time he is the sweetest adorable dog, from a pup he's been calm. He is an Aries, so he does have a fire in his belly if he feels threatened by the sound of metal. @@Oakleaf700
❤❤ Robert, can I train my red nosed pit bull out of being dog, cat and possum aggressive? Or should I get an e-collar and put him on medication...he loves me, he killed a cat and 2 possums, I went off at him....surely he knows it's wrong ? He is 2.5
Hi Melinda... he doesn't know it's wrong. This is a dog with serious prey drive that does not have an off switch. ECollars and medication will not help this dog. If it's in him, it's in him. It can only be managed, and that management is doubtful with a powerful dog like that. He will more than likely always have this and it may transfer onto other "prey" type animals like small dogs, etc
@@RobertCabralDogs oh no! But he loves me, wouldn't hurt me...damn so I just need to keep walking him late at night.
Oh that human’s might be able to walk in dog paws. I always thought that DOG is GOD backwards because they so reflect the unconditional love of our Creator! 💕😖
Water works 😭 people suck. Hugging my dog tight tonight.
Who gets a dog for 6 months and euthanizes it? No proper vet would do that.
Yup people suck
I hope this poem wouldn’t be necessary
I hope they don’t have children .
Sorry brother I can not watch this video. Nothing hurts me more than the death of our pets. Only thing that keeps me sane is knowing that I will see them again in Heaven at Jesus's side.
WELL SAID ❤
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