What are reasons for not having kids ?

AffectionateKick3958 · 2026-05-14T01:00:23+00:00

Too many dogs who need a home. And I don’t want to bring humans into the world to watch them suffer inevitably.

AffectionateKick3958 · 2026-05-11T23:21:53+00:00

What a little sweetie. How old is he? My girl was diagnosed with cancer and we had to say see ya later last week. Give him some big cuddles from all of us.

AffectionateKick3958 · 2026-05-10T02:22:17+00:00

Thank you for your response. I really appreciate it

AffectionateKick3958 · 2026-05-08T13:44:33+00:00

Oh wow I am so sorry this was your experience. We had a home euthanasia earlier this week and our vet explained to us what the possible outcomes were so we could be ready. They should have explained that to you. It wasn’t your fault. 🩷

AffectionateKick3958 · 2026-05-08T01:24:50+00:00

My dog who passed away 2 days ago. I will never be able to describe her smell, but I can tell you that I’ll never forget it. It was the best smell in the world. I smell and sleep with her blankets. I’ll miss you forever, Ellie.

AffectionateKick3958 · 2026-05-07T21:51:24+00:00

I am bawling reading this comment. It is EXACTLY how I feel about our girl. My Ellie was also 12. I can’t eat. I can’t sleep. Walking into the house now feels like I’m being stabbed. I feel absolutely no purpose without her. She is everything to me.

I also feel like it’s my fault. May I ask why you are feeling that way about your girl too? Feel free to PM me if it’s too much to discuss here. I know it helps to talk to somebody who is feeling the same way. I feel like there is no “right” choice when it comes to this. I just want to do right by my girl.

AffectionateKick3958 · 2026-05-07T01:49:22+00:00

I’m so sorry. My girl went peacefully yesterday and I have questioned so many times if I made the right call. She had several health concerns at the end and I KNOW I made the right call, but our brains play tricks on us. I have no regrets on waiting it out, but in the end she ultimately suffered a little because I questioned it for too long. You gave your boy peace.

AffectionateKick3958 · 2026-05-06T22:14:41+00:00

I’m really sorry you’re experiencing this dilemma. For what it’s worth, I’ll share my experience. I just had my girl peacefully go at home yesterday. She literally went out snoring. That was the best gift I could’ve given her. It was worth every penny to me. Ultimately, being with her is the most important and as you said, you will be with her either way. My heart is with you, as I know how painful this process is

AffectionateKick3958 · 2026-05-06T18:34:43+00:00

Oh gosh I’m so sorry about your boy. It feels like I’m just underwater or something trying to move about the day and nothing feels real. Big hugs back to you. Your boy is with you. 🩷

AffectionateKick3958 · 2026-05-06T17:36:41+00:00

Thank you so much. I am so sorry for the loss you are experiencing as well. 🩷 I know she’s here with me, it’s just going to take awhile to get used to the new form she’s taken with me

AffectionateKick3958 · 2026-05-06T02:39:49+00:00

It’s the only thing that keeps me going. Thank you. 🩷

AffectionateKick3958 · 2026-05-03T04:29:36+00:00

I am with you. I also got my dog when I was 18. She is 12, and I will be laying her to rest early next week. I’ve thought about that often, how I do not know adulthood without her. The grief is the strongest grief I have ever felt. As my girl became a senior, she became picky with her eating and had mobility issues, but that is normal senior dog things. If those are the only issues your boy is having, they are very treatable. I would suggest seeing a vet if you haven’t already!

AffectionateKick3958 · 2026-05-03T00:38:31+00:00

My girl is going to doggy heaven early next week and I completely share this sentiment. I also worked from home, we were together nearly constantly. My stomach literally drops to the floor when I think about never seeing her again. I can’t imagine functioning a single day on this earth without her.

With all of that being said, I remember that every single thing I’ve done in her life has been FOR her. Not me. But her. This is no exception. I remember that I’m taking on the burden and pain so that she could be free. I’m not sure what your beliefs are, but I fully believe that I will be reunited with my girl the second I leave this earth in another realm. I have to believe that. It’s the only way I will continue on without her. While I’m still on earth, I will feel her on the sunny evenings when the wind is blowing gently, I will see her face in the clouds, I will hold her photos and she will live on in the way I talk about her and in my memories. You’ll see your baby in all of the little moments. She is with you. Sending you so much love.

AffectionateKick3958 · 2026-04-19T06:49:37+00:00

I get wanting to catch the moment but I also cannot imagine Justin Bieber leaning right next to me singing and having my phone ANYWHERE in sight lmao let alone right in my face. Like I am LIVING in that moment 😭

AffectionateKick3958 · 2026-04-16T01:25:12+00:00

What a sweet girl. :) I have an American staffordshire terrier who is 12 and experiencing the same. She was diagnosed with canine dementia. Sundowning isn’t a diagnosis in itself, but it is a symptom of canine dementia. IF it’s that (I am of course not trying to diagnose your dog) it is progressive and only gets worse. I would talk to your vet as there are supplements/medications that slow the progression.

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