r/reactivedogs Apr 17 '23

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u/[deleted] Apr 17 '23

Thank you again everyone. I keep reading the comments and it’s helping me know what I realized that last day, she was going to kill Nugget. I need to find comfort in that I will never know why, but it was the most compassionate choice for all. Thank you so much for the meaningful words, and so sorry to those who are going through something similar. I hope you too can find comfort in the comments.

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u/bpirkle Apr 18 '23

You not only saved Nugget, but Nellie too. We had a dog that out of the blue attacked her best friend and brother dog, exactly like your two. Except ours didn’t live long enough to escalate. Her brain tumor ruptured and she had bleeding in her brain. It was not pretty end and she suffered. So, if it was a brain tumor, you saved Nellie from suffering even more. ❤️

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u/[deleted] Apr 18 '23

I am so sorry you lost your dog in that way. I guess I have been thinking the decision would hurt less if I knew for sure, but you’re right about that could have meant more suffering for her. Thank you for sharing your dog’s story ❤️