persephone Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I didn't watch.... I too find it a bit strange that someone would video their dog's dying.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdogs Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 I didn't watch the whole lot, yes it was sad but I couldn't help thinking that it was odd that they had videoed the situation leading up to the death of Oden as well as his final moment. I though it a bit off that they would do that. I took it as a bit of an ode to Oden (no pun intended). I think it's a good video that illustrates well the pain of losing such a close friend. If they simply had the guy talking about how awesome his dog was it wouldn't be nearly as impactful. This was a mini-documentary in honour of his life, no just some random filming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdogs Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 I wonder if you ever really get over losing a dog that was so much a part of your life... Cause it sure does not feel like it yet... I don't think you ever get over it. It's now 3 years and 4 months since I lost Sophie after her battle with cancer. I think of her and miss her every day. I couldn't watch that video. When I think of Sophie's last minutes I still feel the sting of tears. Death can't take my love for her away from me though. Losing her was a life changing event for me. R.I.P Oden I think it depends on the individual and how they respond to grief. I don't think you ever stop missing your dog, but the pain decreases over time. I can look back now and appreciate the good things about my last dog's relationship with me, rather than dwell on the fact that she's not with me anymore. When I think of her now, six years on, I smile rather than cry. I'm not very religious, but I do hope more than anything that there is a place where we will see each other again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I didn't watch the whole lot, yes it was sad but I couldn't help thinking that it was odd that they had videoed the situation leading up to the death of Oden as well as his final moment. I though it a bit off that they would do that. yes I agree. Death, whether it be a person or a dog, should be a personal, diginfied thing. Not something for people to watch on youtubes (especially since there is no educational value). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdogs Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 (edited) I didn't watch the whole lot, yes it was sad but I couldn't help thinking that it was odd that they had videoed the situation leading up to the death of Oden as well as his final moment. I though it a bit off that they would do that. yes I agree. Death, whether it be a person or a dog, should be a personal, diginfied thing. Not something for people to watch on youtubes (especially since there is no educational value). I see where you're coming from, but I think there is educational value. The video tends to illustrate the importance of the dog human relationship and how the life of a dog can change someone's life. Edited January 10, 2012 by Blackdogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I guess we're all different. It is the vouyerer (sp) thing that gets me a bit too. When my dogs go to heaven, which is hoepfully a long way off, I can't imagine whipping out the video camera at the last minute. I want to be there 100% for them, looking them in the eye, whispering secrets in their ear all alone. If I make a video montage to show people the bond between human and dog I'd show agility, zoomies, wrestles and the morning kiss I get from Miss Lucy ever morning (promptly followed by a paw in my eye, demanding a scratch behind the ear). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdogs Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 I guess we're all different. It is the vouyerer (sp) thing that gets me a bit too. When my dogs go to heaven, which is hoepfully a long way off, I can't imagine whipping out the video camera at the last minute. I want to be there 100% for them, looking them in the eye, whispering secrets in their ear all alone. If I make a video montage to show people the bond between human and dog I'd show agility, zoomies, wrestles and the morning kiss I get from Miss Lucy ever morning (promptly followed by a paw in my eye, demanding a scratch behind the ear). You're right; s someone who witnessess euthanasias on a regular basis I can attest to the fact that grief is a very individual thing. I don't think this individual meant any disrespect to his dog by doing things the way he did; just the opposite. I think it was a beautiful tribute. However, I can understand how it would hit close to home and be disturbing to many people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelleva Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I thought it was beautiful and very moving, saying goodbye is never easy, regardless of the species or circumstances. Each one of us deals with that loss in a different way, that doesn't make one's persons way better than another. RIP Oden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I wonder if you ever really get over losing a dog that was so much a part of your life... Cause it sure does not feel like it yet... I don't think you ever get over it. It's now 3 years and 4 months since I lost Sophie after her battle with cancer. I think of her and miss her every day. I couldn't watch that video. When I think of Sophie's last minutes I still feel the sting of tears. Death can't take my love for her away from me though. Losing her was a life changing event for me. R.I.P Oden I think you are right cNr - I can't imagine I will ever 'get' over Ollie dog. He was such a big part of my life for over 14 years.. I didn't even know Sophie and I still think of her from time to time. I honestly don't know why I watched it but once I started, I just felt I had to finish watching it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donatella Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I sent this to my mum who had the family dog who's 15 and its been a real realisation for everyone that this may well be us one day in the next few months/years. She said that she doesn't know if she could go through with it do I have said I will do it as I think it's much kinder to be with them till the end. I have no idea how I will be able to, I can handle human death no problem (under work circumstances) but this will break me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 I wonder if you ever really get over losing a dog that was so much a part of your life... Cause it sure does not feel like it yet... I don't think you ever get over it. It's now 3 years and 4 months since I lost Sophie after her battle with cancer. I think of her and miss her every day. I couldn't watch that video. When I think of Sophie's last minutes I still feel the sting of tears. Death can't take my love for her away from me though. Losing her was a life changing event for me. R.I.P Oden I think it depends on the individual and how they respond to grief. I don't think you ever stop missing your dog, but the pain decreases over time. I can look back now and appreciate the good things about my last dog's relationship with me, rather than dwell on the fact that she's not with me anymore. When I think of her now, six years on, I smile rather than cry. I'm not very religious, but I do hope more than anything that there is a place where we will see each other again. That is what I cry about - the things I miss about him (and I miss him like crazy but it is early days, he only went at the end of October last year).. I miss our early morning walks - they were so slow and chilled out, I miss how happy he was playing under the sprinklers at the park, the way he used to make snuffling noises at my door to wake me up of a morning if he slept on the lounge and not with me... Gee, I could fill this whole thread up with what I miss about the old man.. All those wonderful things that used to make me smile - he bought such joy to my life... I still smile everyday about him.. I also hope there is a place where we will get to see them again.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackdogs Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 I wonder if you ever really get over losing a dog that was so much a part of your life... Cause it sure does not feel like it yet... I don't think you ever get over it. It's now 3 years and 4 months since I lost Sophie after her battle with cancer. I think of her and miss her every day. I couldn't watch that video. When I think of Sophie's last minutes I still feel the sting of tears. Death can't take my love for her away from me though. Losing her was a life changing event for me. R.I.P Oden I think it depends on the individual and how they respond to grief. I don't think you ever stop missing your dog, but the pain decreases over time. I can look back now and appreciate the good things about my last dog's relationship with me, rather than dwell on the fact that she's not with me anymore. When I think of her now, six years on, I smile rather than cry. I'm not very religious, but I do hope more than anything that there is a place where we will see each other again. That is what I cry about - the things I miss about him (and I miss him like crazy but it is early days, he only went at the end of October last year).. I miss our early morning walks - they were so slow and chilled out, I miss how happy he was playing under the sprinklers at the park, the way he used to make snuffling noises at my door to wake me up of a morning if he slept on the lounge and not with me... Gee, I could fill this whole thread up with what I miss about the old man.. All those wonderful things that used to make me smile - he bought such joy to my life... I still smile everyday about him.. I also hope there is a place where we will get to see them again.. If there IS a heaven, they ssurely would be there. Dogs are pure goodness. I'm so sorry for your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melzawelza Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 That was just so stunning and beautiful, and absolutely heartbreaking at the same time. A beautiful tribute to a beautiful dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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