Aww...Anon, you're a very good person! I'm very sorry you had to put your dog down. I'm sure the jerkoff who dumped their dog is miserable and lonely and it's not worth your time even thinking about them.
I put my 14yr old shelty down right before the new year. Had her her entire life. It completely gutted me. You did a great thing being such a great companion when this dog's original owner failed them. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Look, you could have gotten rid of the dog 16 years ago, had you wanted.
I realize that your emotions are fucking with you over grief, but don't go bitching about taking on the responsibility now - 16 years later, and expect a merit badge.
You had 16 years with a great dog. Focus on that.
I realize that your emotions are fucking with you over grief, but don't go bitching about taking on the responsibility now - 16 years later, and expect a merit badge.
You had 16 years with a great dog. Focus on that.
I can't even be in the room when I've had to put down a couple of my animals in the past.