Comments on: Addie Update #2: The Youth in Asia Debate http://www.thehumanaught.com/blog/general/addie-update-2-the-youth-in-asia-debate/ by Ryan McLaughlin ~ The Humanaught Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:28:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: davesgonechina http://www.thehumanaught.com/blog/general/addie-update-2-the-youth-in-asia-debate/#comment-26564 davesgonechina Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:44:36 +0000 http://www.thehumanaught.com/blog/?p=1167#comment-26564 I really feel for you, Ryan. I had the same questions when my family's dog died a few years back (of old age, luckily). The question of whether to put her down was hard. In the end we didn't, and the last days were definitely painful for all of us. But on the other hand, she died at home - putting her down would have meant going to the vet, who wouldn't do a housecall (in NYC). She hated the vet - if you walked her down that street she started to turn around because she knew where she was and didn't want to go near. Nice vet, she just didn't like the experience in general. The other thought we had was just as you said, it didn't feel like we had the right to decide for her when the fight was over. It was her life. Addie looked like a real sweetie. My condolences. I really feel for you, Ryan. I had the same questions when my family’s dog died a few years back (of old age, luckily). The question of whether to put her down was hard. In the end we didn’t, and the last days were definitely painful for all of us. But on the other hand, she died at home – putting her down would have meant going to the vet, who wouldn’t do a housecall (in NYC). She hated the vet – if you walked her down that street she started to turn around because she knew where she was and didn’t want to go near. Nice vet, she just didn’t like the experience in general. The other thought we had was just as you said, it didn’t feel like we had the right to decide for her when the fight was over. It was her life.

Addie looked like a real sweetie. My condolences.

]]> By: Jason http://www.thehumanaught.com/blog/general/addie-update-2-the-youth-in-asia-debate/#comment-26530 Jason Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:42:50 +0000 http://www.thehumanaught.com/blog/?p=1167#comment-26530 Good luck as you guys push through this with her. What a way for her to start the New Year, huh? Sounds like she's a fighter though and she's definitely got some good ass parents. Best wishes Good luck as you guys push through this with her. What a way for her to start the New Year, huh? Sounds like she’s a fighter though and she’s definitely got some good ass parents.
Best wishes

]]> By: Richard http://www.thehumanaught.com/blog/general/addie-update-2-the-youth-in-asia-debate/#comment-26529 Richard Fri, 02 Jan 2009 07:07:33 +0000 http://www.thehumanaught.com/blog/?p=1167#comment-26529 Tough choices: made me weep to think about it. I think you said it best: "if she’s willing to fight, I’m going to keep fighting for her too". Maggie's question still stands: how will you know if she's given up? Logically, I have no idea, but intuitively, I think you'll know. You know that little fur ball better than anyone. Studying each other, deciphering each other's moods, and communicating non-verbally with each other has been central to your relationship for as long as you've know each other. I believe that if it ever comes to a time when she's had enough, she'll tell you. Until then, we'll embrace her in love. Tough choices: made me weep to think about it. I think you said it best: “if she’s willing to fight, I’m going to keep fighting for her too”. Maggie’s question still stands: how will you know if she’s given up? Logically, I have no idea, but intuitively, I think you’ll know. You know that little fur ball better than anyone. Studying each other, deciphering each other’s moods, and communicating non-verbally with each other has been central to your relationship for as long as you’ve know each other. I believe that if it ever comes to a time when she’s had enough, she’ll tell you. Until then, we’ll embrace her in love.

]]> By: Amanda http://www.thehumanaught.com/blog/general/addie-update-2-the-youth-in-asia-debate/#comment-26528 Amanda Thu, 01 Jan 2009 06:21:54 +0000 http://www.thehumanaught.com/blog/?p=1167#comment-26528 Happy New Year my dear friends. I wish all the best for the THREE of you in 2009. Thinking good thoughts for Addie..xox Happy New Year my dear friends. I wish all the best for the THREE of you in 2009. Thinking good thoughts for Addie..xox

]]> By: ChinaMatt http://www.thehumanaught.com/blog/general/addie-update-2-the-youth-in-asia-debate/#comment-26525 ChinaMatt Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:56:09 +0000 http://www.thehumanaught.com/blog/?p=1167#comment-26525 Happy New Year! I hope things go better in 2009 for Addie. Happy New Year! I hope things go better in 2009 for Addie.

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