toad's slow death

[Squirp]

No point getting angry.
JonPwn could be a troll in goats clothing.

[DonLisk]

Nice reply Grif.
As with any new pet, research before receiving the pet is the best course of action. But, its going to happen, pets purchased from pet stores with bad store advice, no prior research, and spur of the moment purchases will continue no matter how we try to apply what we learned to a new pet owner. Many only find us after the purchase and an issue arises or they want to now learn. Although we take so much to heart, we have to remember that our best course is to try and help and keep the member coming back so that he/she learns to better the life of their pet and then maybe pass on what was taught.

As for needing to euthanize. its a hard thing, and everyone has different tolerances to what they can bring themselves to do, no matter whether its the right thing or not. No matter how big and tough they seem or how meek and soft spoken they are. I'm cold and tough when I need to be and sad and broken when its over and alone. Others are different and some can't bring themselves to do this and some can. Just something to keep in mind when we want to help since we're going to get many different responses when it comes to putting down or losing a pet.

[GrifTheGreat]

Nice reply Grif.
As with any new pet, research before receiving the pet is the best course of action. But, its going to happen, pets purchased from pet stores with bad store advice, no prior research, and spur of the moment purchases will continue no matter how we try to apply what we learned to a new pet owner. Many only find us after the purchase and an issue arises or they want to now learn. Although we take so much to heart, we have to remember that our best course is to try and help and keep the member coming back so that he/she learns to better the life of their pet and then maybe pass on what was taught.

As for needing to euthanize. its a hard thing, and everyone has different tolerances to what they can bring themselves to do, no matter whether its the right thing or not. No matter how big and tough they seem or how meek and soft spoken they are. I'm cold and tough when I need to be and sad and broken when its over and alone. Others are different and some can't bring themselves to do this and some can. Just something to keep in mind when we want to help since we're going to get many different responses when it comes to putting down or losing a pet.

Thanks Don. I too am cold when I have to be, but my heart makes me search for any other alternative before I choose to end their life. Had to put down my fiance's dog of 12 years. She grew up with him. His name was Tucker and was the smartest and best dog I have ever known. It destroyed me but we had to. He had lymphoma and since he was old we could not get treatment for him without him getting other oroblems that would kill him anyway. When Grif got sick I immediately saught out treatment. Then took care of her til she was well and eating on her own again. I don't give up. I also feel as you said we are all still learning and help who we can. Shunning them and scolding them for being beginners and following advice given by those who they at the time believe they can trust is wrong, but I will not hesitate to chew a repeat offender and those who ask for advice and when given it don't take it or do the complete opposite. I feel that Jonpwn has learned his lesson and that should be recognised by all here who just keep bashing him. Enough is enough.

[GrifTheGreat]

No point getting angry.
JonPwn could be a troll in goats clothing.

Hey! Enough Squirp! No bashing using fairy tales either. Billy Goats Gruff? Really? Leave it alone now.