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[Machinehead]

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Lmaooo I tried to flex to this girl only to find out she has no idea who the Rangers are

Wife material

 

[NickyFotiu]

Music can be incredible. Was missing my dad a bit this morning. Got in car and some cool songs later and my mood is so much better.

 

[NickyFotiu]

Any thoughts on this?

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/49003512/coaches-ads-disgusted-stunned-brendan-sorsby-ruling

 

[Boris Zubov]

Any thoughts on this?

https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/49003512/coaches-ads-disgusted-stunned-brendan-sorsby-ruling

It's abhorrent. Corporate greed is running amok & common sense has completely left the building.

We're all witnessing the next Big Tobacco in real time & the adults in the room are nowhere to be found.

 

[NickyFotiu]

It's abhorrent. Corporate greed is running amok & common sense has completely left the building.

We're all witnessing the next Big Tobacco in real time & the adults in the room are nowhere to be found.

I remember decades ago a group got turned away from the NHL based on gambling concerns. That was nothing compared to whats going on nowadays. Only a matter of time till someone starts shaving points imo.

 

[Boris Zubov]

I remember decades ago a group got turned away from the NHL based on gambling concerns. That was nothing compared to whats going on nowadays. Only a matter of time till someone starts shaving points imo.

Sorry to tell you, but I'm sure it's already happened.

 

[LokiDog]

Loki’s got cancer. The dog, not the person. I don’t think I can afford treatment for him and it’s breaking my heart. We’re doing okay, stable, but hardly well off and I just don’t think I can spend $1500-2000 on my boy. He just turned 9. I’m really, really, really sad today.

Being that he was a stray I’d found at 5 weeks old and he’s been with me through deployments, divorce, children, etc. it’s just killing me. He’s gotten me through times I probably wouldn’t have survived at times. He’s a good boy. I wish I could afford to treat him; soft tissue sarcomas are highly treatable apparently.

Loki at 3 months and at 5 years in the pictures.

 

[80s Kid]

Loki’s got cancer. The dog, not the person. I don’t think I can afford treatment for him and it’s breaking my heart. We’re doing okay, stable, but hardly well off and I just don’t think I can spend $1500-2000 on my boy. He just turned 9. I’m really, really, really sad today.

Sorry to hear this. It's brutal. I just had to put my 9 year old dog down less than two weeks ago because of cancer and it was one of the worst feelings I've ever experienced.

Just spend as much time as you can with him because you don't know how long you've got. We had about six months from the time our dog was diagnosed so hopefully you have better luck.

 

[NickyFotiu]

Loki’s got cancer. The dog, not the person. I don’t think I can afford treatment for him and it’s breaking my heart. We’re doing okay, stable, but hardly well off and I just don’t think I can spend $1500-2000 on my boy. He just turned 9. I’m really, really, really sad today.

Sorry to hear this. It's brutal. I just had to put my 9 year old dog down less than two weeks ago because of cancer and it was one of the worst feelings I've ever experienced.

Just spend as much time as you can with him because you don't know how long you've got. We had about six months from the time our dog was diagnosed so hopefully you have better luck.

I'm sorry guys. This stuff is so hard. I wish I had some magical words to make you feel better.

 

[LokiDog]

Sorry to hear this. It's brutal. I just had to put my 9 year old dog down less than two weeks ago because of cancer and it was one of the worst feelings I've ever experienced.

Just spend as much time as you can with him because you don't know how long you've got. We had about six months from the time our dog was diagnosed so hopefully you have better luck.

I'm sorry guys. This stuff is so hard. I wish I had some magical words to make you feel better.

Thanks guys. As I added to my post above, it hits a little extra. Loki has been my sidekick through thick and thin for a long time.

 

[Machinehead]

Loki’s got cancer. The dog, not the person. I don’t think I can afford treatment for him and it’s breaking my heart. We’re doing okay, stable, but hardly well off and I just don’t think I can spend $1500-2000 on my boy. He just turned 9. I’m really, really, really sad today.

Being that he was a stray I’d found at 5 weeks old and he’s been with me through deployments, divorce, children, etc. it’s just killing me. He’s gotten me through times I probably wouldn’t have survived at times. He’s a good boy. I wish I could afford to treat him; soft tissue sarcomas are highly treatable apparently.

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Don't feel bad. It's not just the money. The treatment just prolongs life where the animal is in a lot of pain, and you can't explain it to them.

I had a cat that had the early stages of kidney disease. He was still happy and mobile, but we could see it in his litter habits. The vet said they could treat it for god knows how much money, and I'm just like, he's 17. I'm gonna put him through monthly vet visits (which he hated) so he can live to be 18 and he's battling a crippling illness? I decided not to treat it.

You're doing right by him by letting it take its course.

 

[NickyFotiu]

Thanks guys. As I added to my post above, it hits a little extra. Loki has been my sidekick through thick and thin for a long time.

Just saw your edit. Looks like a very nice companion. We had a cancer situation where we paid the money but it did not help. Based on your post this may be a different more treatable situation. How confident is your vet in the treatment? Have you asked your vet if they have any payment plans?

 

[mrmovies779]

Loki’s got cancer. The dog, not the person. I don’t think I can afford treatment for him and it’s breaking my heart. We’re doing okay, stable, but hardly well off and I just don’t think I can spend $1500-2000 on my boy. He just turned 9. I’m really, really, really sad today.

Being that he was a stray I’d found at 5 weeks old and he’s been with me through deployments, divorce, children, etc. it’s just killing me. He’s gotten me through times I probably wouldn’t have survived at times. He’s a good boy. I wish I could afford to treat him; soft tissue sarcomas are highly treatable apparently.

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So sorry to hear man.I know the feeling unfortunately all too well with my 13 year old Lab.The toughest thing I had to do was explain it to my children and put her down shortly after.The pain and discomfort she was in so much made it a little easier to decide not to try to squeeze a little more time out of her if she was going to be miserable every second of every day

 

[LokiDog]

Just saw your edit. Looks like a very nice companion. We had a cancer situation where we paid the money but it did not help. Based on your post this may be a different more treatable situation. How confident is your vet in the treatment? Have you asked your vet if they have any payment plans?

They do have payment plans, but even so it’s just one of those things that doesn’t really fit the budget. Without expecting this news, we got a small pool for the boys this year - not the little kiddie pool BS, but a solid 12x12 3’ deep heavy duty inflatable with an actual pump. It’s Texas summer and we have 3 kids. It seemed like a good investment and probably is aside from unexpected expenses. We don’t really have a safety net. We’re fine for day to day. Even with the payment plan, it’s something like telling Asher he can’t do hockey summer camp he’s been looking forward to, or canceling vacation next month that the whole family is looking forward to. It’s just quite unfortunate.

Loki is still nimble and happy and seems so young. So puppy-like still. He’s just turned 9 this spring. It feels like he’s been my best friend for a decade and I owe him more than this. If it were a child or family member we’d move mountains to make treatment affordable and since he’s “just a dog” to everyone but me (he’s been around almost 7 years longer than wifey) I’m supposed to just be okay with it somehow. It’s painful. He was with me during the military years. He was there when I came home after bad shifts, seeing horrible things. He was always there.

 

[NickyFotiu]

They do have payment plans, but even so it’s just one of those things that doesn’t really fit the budget. Without expecting this news, we got a small pool for the boys this year - not the little kiddie pool BS, but a solid 12x12 3’ deep heavy duty inflatable with an actual pump. It’s Texas summer and we have 3 kids. It seemed like a good investment and probably is aside from unexpected expenses. We don’t really have a safety net. We’re fine for day to day. Even with the payment plan, it’s something like telling Asher he can’t do hockey summer camp he’s been looking forward to, or canceling vacation next month that the whole family is looking forward to. It’s just quite unfortunate.

Loki is still nimble and happy and seems so young. So puppy-like still. He’s just turned 9 this spring. It feels like he’s been my best friend for a decade and I owe him more than this. If it were a child or family member we’d move mountains to make treatment affordable and since he’s “just a dog” to everyone but me (he’s been around almost 7 years longer than wifey) I’m supposed to just be okay with it somehow. It’s painful. He was with me during the military years. He was there when I came home after bad shifts, seeing horrible things. He was always there.

Feelings are feelings. There is no right way to feel in situations like this. You are human. I haven't gotten over my dad passing and its been 4.5 years. Its 100% normal for you to feel upset. What kind of person would you be if you weren't upset after 7 years. I may have encouraged you to try to make it happen in the past but I remember my family paying a lot for surgery and our dog dying anyway so I'm honestly not sure what you should do in this situation.

 

[Row I Goon]

Hey Loki - feel your pain, man; pets only experience a part of OUR lives, but we are very often their ENTIRE life. Stay strong.