Pray for my Dag man

[Liberateme]

Dude I’m so sorry. I recently had to put mine down as he was my angel and my whole world to me. He was my service dog and he didn’t have a single mean bone in his body. I wouldn’t even yell at him cuz he could feel when he did wrong so we would just have a conversation. Since I put him down I haven’t been able to forgive myself and I feel like a big part of me died as if I have a loaded Gun To my head every day. I have a very hard time trying to comprehend even the simplest of things. He was voted the happiest dog at the park we went to. I spent 4 years in Afghanistan as a private contractor and I came back with my heart blackened but only he could make me smile and feel my heart. We live in a very sick world and I swore an oath I’d never do harm to another unless I seen someone beating their dog or wife or child as I myself grew up in a very violent home where my first memory was being doused with lighter fluid and almost being burnt alive at 3 years old as I had 3rd degree burns from head to toe. I became a very good man and even co authored the bill that legalized medical cannabis in a specific state, mainly to save the life of a 7 year old child that had a brain tumor in which RSO healed him. I’ve seen so much trauma in my life that most couldn’t handle which is why 22 people a day take their own lives. I donated my time helping veterans heal even with my own injuries that makes it hard to even walk up a flight of stairs. I’m a man of compassion and empathy which I can only hope I can do enough good in this world to make up for the wrongs I’ve done. I’ve worked with world renowned soldiers such as Ethan McCord and Michael prysner. I use to have a very successful podcast as well. With this being said my heart bleeds for you cuz I know my dog was the best human I ever met and I can only hope when my heart condition finally takes me out that i will be with him again. It’s the only thing I want out of this life. I havent even been in an intimate relationship for many years cuz I don’t want my nightmares to effect another. I wish you the power and strength to adopt another dog in need as I haven’t been able to cuz I know I’m too broken and go 3-7 days without sleep. I’d never do anything to harm myself. The condition is called c bradycardia where my heart rate at most is 36bpm so they have to keep me sedated as any sharp spikes of heart rate could cause cerebral hemorrhage or stroke or aneurysm or embolism. I wish I could take your pain away and I would of if I could.

 

[Mokachin0]

My boy is currently in neurosurgery, 20k spent at internal medicine on surgery two weeks ago, now neurologist wants a Bentley and first born child apparently. DONT GIVE YOUR PETS SIMPATICO TRIO!!!!

 

[CBL]

My boy is currently in neurosurgery, 20k spent at internal medicine on surgery two weeks ago, now neurologist wants a Bentley and first born child apparently. DONT GIVE YOUR PETS SIMPATICO TRIO!!!!

I just came back to this thread after seeing your other posts re. vet care assistance - I know where you were, but I'm not telling (I don't need $ assistance, already have pet insurance on my new baby, and already donate to 3 local animal rescues around here) but I just wanted to say:

1. I won't feed my new guy any poisons, and all of the flea/tick preventives are (definitionally) poison;
2. Heartguard is okay for most, if it's really needed - we use garlic and he doesn't get any bugs;
3. I am so very very sorry for what you and your boy are going through;
4. I think I would really like to be your friend, lol!!

 

[Mokachin0]

I just came back to this thread after seeing your other posts re. vet care assistance - I know where you were, but I'm not telling (I don't need $ assistance, already have pet insurance on my new baby, and already donate to 3 local animal rescues around here) but I just wanted to say:

1. I won't feed my new guy any poisons, and all of the flea/tick preventives are (definitionally) poison;
2. Heartguard is okay for most, if it's really needed - we use garlic and he doesn't get any bugs;
3. I am so very very sorry for what you and your boy are going through;
4. I think I would really like to be your friend, lol!!

I lawyered up, Zoletis is trying to offer a settlement but we refused and are headed into litigation. First actual case to proceed against Zoletis from adverse simpatico reaction. Catch me on the news turning down the 250k “gesture of good will” from Zoletis because I refuse to sign their NDA and want to see them torn apart in court instead

 

[hotdog45]

@Akup7ich , I'm so sorry for your loss my friend. I just saw this in the new messages. I want you to know you'll be in my thoughts. If you ever need to talk you can always DM me. Take the time you need to grieve this loss. It's never easy losing a part of you.

 

[Mokachin0]

Hi friends, if the original poster or anyone else needs financial assistance for vet bills or pet needs, reach out or see my recent post! Mods can verify the validity of my offer

 

[CBL]

I lawyered up, Zoletis is trying to offer a settlement but we refused and are headed into litigation. First actual case to proceed against Zoletis from adverse simpatico reaction. Catch me on the news turning down the 250k “gesture of good will” from Zoletis because I refuse to sign their NDA and want to see them torn apart in court instead

Can you include the FDA in your suit? Because they have *all* the data on pet "adverse events" & deaths. And imho they are complicit, as they only require a warning, but still allow this stuff to be advertised as "safe and effective" to vets, yada yada yada.

 

[Mokachin0]

Can you include the FDA in your suit? Because they have *all* the data on pet "adverse events" & deaths. And imho they are complicit, as they only require a warning, but still allow this stuff to be advertised as "safe and effective" to vets, yada yada yada.

No fda is actually on our side, Zoletis reported to the fda per law, and the fda added the warning label that the drug can cause adverse Neuro reactions or death in neurotypical dogs, which Zoletis maintains is impossible (proven irrefutably false by our case) . We enter pre litigation Monday at 3pm, the FDA (I don’t actually know who, I’m largely hands off at this stage since litigation requires a hefty team of lawyers in higher court) is *oddly* going to be a beneficial testimony in court

 

[Akup7ich]

Well, to give you some background
And I’m so not sure if I’m repeating myself
4 to 6 weeks after daggers passing, I rehomed an Australian Shepherd named Millie
I was so depressed
Once I decided that I was going to get a dog again this time deliberately! Dagger came to me through my son even though he’s been my dog for 14 or 16 years
This means I’m intentionally choosing a dog to spend my life with me and knowing I’m giving up what I already knew I gave up before for the pure joy and love of having a precious treasure in my life

Millie was going to kill pound before the age of two
Her last mother saved her from the kill. Pound taught her everything.
She had a dog buddy named archer
However, she had met a man and archer died. Millie is a Velcro dog with special needs emotionally.
So once the elements changed, she needed Millie to go
Every time I saw Millie’s picture of my heart filled with joy she was so beautiful and reminded me of dagger with her spirit
Her former owner swore that she never had to rehome a dog before it broke her heart, but we don’t know all the details
What we do know is we’re trying to give her the best we can and I’m giving her all the love I had and still have left for having the benefit of having a for a precious, furry sweet thing with me.
I still mourn dagger
It’s in small bumps here and there where I start hiccup, booger, crying!
It gets better, but it comes in waves
I’m not sure what the rest of was above, but it sounds great. Anybody wants to help or keep statistics is always a good thing 16-year-old husky died of cancer near his rear and into internal body parts by that time
The last round was hidden by fur
Dar was grumpy and he would bite me if I tried to lift the fur
The decision to put him down was a little quick once we knew it was going
But the build up months of agony of him in pain and uncontrollable, barking, crying that we just learned to live with because we love him.

Once we knew that meant it was paying in confirmation of where it was coming from, we knew it was just now instead of trying to wait a day or two
Because of that, it haunts me, I didn’t give him another day or two of life and buy a great old steak
Because when I left for the vet, I said don’t worry you’re coming home with me, buddy and he didn’t come home with me
That will always haunt me but the same time people say it’s worse if you bring them home and take them back again

 

[Jayplug77]

Well, to give you some background
And I’m so not sure if I’m repeating myself
4 to 6 weeks after daggers passing, I rehomed an Australian Shepherd named Millie
I was so depressed
Once I decided that I was going to get a dog again this time deliberately! Dagger came to me through my son even though he’s been my dog for 14 or 16 years
This means I’m intentionally choosing a dog to spend my life with me and knowing I’m giving up what I already knew I gave up before for the pure joy and love of having a precious treasure in my life

Millie was going to kill pound before the age of two
Her last mother saved her from the kill. Pound taught her everything.
She had a dog buddy named archer
However, she had met a man and archer died. Millie is a Velcro dog with special needs emotionally.
So once the elements changed, she needed Millie to go
Every time I saw Millie’s picture of my heart filled with joy she was so beautiful and reminded me of dagger with her spirit
Her former owner swore that she never had to rehome a dog before it broke her heart, but we don’t know all the details
What we do know is we’re trying to give her the best we can and I’m giving her all the love I had and still have left for having the benefit of having a for a precious, furry sweet thing with me.
I still mourn dagger
It’s in small bumps here and there where I start hiccup, booger, crying!
It gets better, but it comes in waves
I’m not sure what the rest of was above, but it sounds great. Anybody wants to help or keep statistics is always a good thing 16-year-old husky died of cancer near his rear and into internal body parts by that time
The last round was hidden by fur
Dar was grumpy and he would bite me if I tried to lift the fur
The decision to put him down was a little quick once we knew it was going
But the build up months of agony of him in pain and uncontrollable, barking, crying that we just learned to live with because we love him.

Once we knew that meant it was paying in confirmation of where it was coming from, we knew it was just now instead of trying to wait a day or two
Because of that, it haunts me, I didn’t give him another day or two of life and buy a great old steak
Because when I left for the vet, I said don’t worry you’re coming home with me, buddy and he didn’t come home with me
That will always haunt me but the same time people say it’s worse if you bring them home and take them back again

Man, I cried. I've lost too many dogs. It's horrible to own them because when you lose them it's like your child. I loved my husky, she died far too young at 7. They are different, really cool dogs.

I usually type a book length response about things that are important to me, this would normally be one of those posts but if I go on for too long I'll cry again so instead, I will tell you something that has helped me through the passing of 12 of our precious dogs over the years.

Here it goes, remember this when you are feeling bad.

He was your dog. What life may he have had if he wasn't? What if he didn't end up with you and instead was adopted by someone with no time for a dog and neglected him? Probably not near the life full of love you obviously showed him. Don't be sad that he's gone, because he's with you, always. Instead, be happy that he and you existed at the same time and place in this universe and were both so fortunate to have eachother. You gave him the best life he could have had, your story reminds me of how I treat my dogs, like family. Stay strong, time will not make it go away, but you'll feel a lot less bad about it as time goes on as you realize more and more that he's with you. And, you do have to keep moving, your buddy wouldn't want you to halt life just because he's not around physically.

I know you feel bad about saying you were taking him home and going to give him a steak and it never happened. Don't worry, he is at home more than anyone else, in your heart and I'm sure the lord who created him made up for that steak.

I know I'll be reunited with my family and pets who have moved on to the next world. I hope you know the same. His soul can never die, ever.

Now stop crying, remember the good times you were able to give him and remember that he lived a very long dog life. You wouldn't have wanted him to suffer, you did the right thing.

Go get a puppy

 

[Jayplug77]

I lawyered up, Zoletis is trying to offer a settlement but we refused and are headed into litigation. First actual case to proceed against Zoletis from adverse simpatico reaction. Catch me on the news turning down the 250k “gesture of good will” from Zoletis because I refuse to sign their NDA and want to see them torn apart in court instead

That offer of $250k was an admission of fault as far as I'm concerned. 250k is a lot of money that can change peoples lives, but it doesn't bring your dog back. The fact they said it was a gesture of good will is laughable, I probably would have blew it right there and got put in cuffs after reaching across the table and grabbing that defense attorney by the neck, that's the gesture I'd offer him.

Bring it to trial, get millions, donate to your causes and use their money to spread the word and prevent these deaths from happening that are avoidable. Lots of canine medication reads like the back of a refrigerant bottle. Horrible chemicals.

Kick
Their
Ass

You got this! Keep us posted.

 

[Mokachin0]

That offer of $250k was an admission of fault as far as I'm concerned. 250k is a lot of money that can change peoples lives, but it doesn't bring your dog back. The fact they said it was a gesture of good will is laughable, I probably would have blew it right there and got put in cuffs after reaching across the table and grabbing that defense attorney by the neck, that's the gesture I'd offer him.

Bring it to trial, get millions, donate to your causes and use their money to spread the word and prevent these deaths from happening that are avoidable. Lots of canine medication reads like the back of a refrigerant bottle. Horrible chemicals.

Kick
Their
Ass

You got this! Keep us posted.

Nope they said it was a “gesture of good will” not compensation and required an NDA. NOPE. And we don’t want their money (although we are getting buckets of it) we want litigation to hang them out to dry in public! Our lawyers chose to take it on contingency alone rather than up Front payment in full and are going full steam litigation! Estimated settlement is 26 million conservatively (no wonder they chose contingency) we already offered 50% of all winnings to fund a program to cover bills and losses for pets and pet parents in similar situations. Not to mention it’s paved the path for the bigger class action for all those folks and ideally increased safety testing for medication. Things are moving much quicker than expected, my dog has 6 attorneys (mind boggling) who all have experience litigating with Zoletis with 100% success rates !