Redditor Is Devastated For Not Taking His Beloved Family Dog To The Vet Before It Died
It is such a good thing to have pets around us, as they offer us companionship and unreserved love. Humans love their pets with the same measure, and we can literally do anything within our power for them.
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Humans find solace in pets in situations of loss of loved ones, separation, or solitary life, and these furry friends work the magic all the way by giving us emotional support and fun through day-to-day life. No wonder it is really hurtful to the owners of these pets if anything happens to them—be it sickness, aging, accident, or loss.
These pets don’t talk like we humans, and sometimes when they are sick, you wouldn’t know, or the little signs they show might downplay the seriousness of the illness. In some cases, this can lead to worse outcomes for the pet or even death if care is not taken.
This is the exact scenario a redditor, Embarrassed-Low8170, found himself in after his beloved family dog fell sick and suddenly died. This redditor felt really devastated because he thought the dog’s sickness wasn’t serious enough to take its life that quickly.
We have compiled snapshots from the original post and also comments from the AITA subreddit group. Scroll down to read how the entire event unfolded.
Redditor u/Embarrassed-Low-8170 shared a story on how he messed up and it's quite a lengthy post
The OP's Grandma had just lost his grandpa in 2014, so she was looking for companionship
This was the family dog, even though my sister would say it was hers
We had lost our grandfather and a pet we had already fallen in love with
She would always be there if you needed a laugh or a cuddle
The OP's grandma never fully got over his grandfather as they were married their whole lives
The ground hadn't started freezing yet so we buried her
She's been crying lately, but she's doing better today
My grandma cant handle big dogs because of how tiny she is
And to summarize the whole story...
Redditors sympathized with the OP as they dropped their takes on the story. Below are a few of the comments we've gathered from the Reddit thread for you to read through.
Taking Maggie to the vet would have made any difference at that point, according to this redditor
This Redditor is sorry for the OP's loss
We are different people and we don't know one another
This Redditor is guessing that it was likely neurological and clearly far gone
The knowledge that our beloved pets are living things that get old and one will die prepares us if such a thing happens. Even with this knowledge, you can’t help but feel bad about their deaths, be they natural or accidental.
What are your thoughts on this touching story? Let us know in the comments section below.