Why am I here?

[Thumper]

Over the weekend, we found ourselves at a popular, quirky, neighborhood bookstore. A book caught my eye by Chris Spielman titled, "That's Why I'm Here." Spielman was an All American at OSU, and went on to be All Pro in the NFL. Currently he's an analyst on ESPN. But the book is about his late wife's struggle with cancer. I'll probably get it, cry through it, then give it to my sister, a seven year cancer survivor.
The next day, Mrs. T. and I are making a somber trip to the vet with one of our dogs. Long story short, she's been having behavior problems and has been attacking one of our other dogs. Before we get rid of her, I wanted to explore every possibility to see if we could fix the problem. So I wanted to rule out something medical and get a referral to a dog behaviorist. I've never given up on a dog. As we pull up in the rain, a couple is struggling to get their dog out of the back of their pickup. It's on a blanket and doggie bed. It's clear this dog is old crippled and can't move. The vet techs are holding the doors open for them, so Jade and I stand off to the side to let them through. They go straight in to an exam room, so I close their tailgate and shut the cap lid. I meet the bleary eyed man as Jade and I walk in. I let him know he doesn't have to worry about the truck, he thanks me and rushes back into the exam room. Some people may not get it. But we're dog people. That's why we're here.

[Swift]

Look for the Helpers. You will always find people who are helping.
-Mr. Rogers' Mom

You're a good man Charlie Brown. Hope you find a solution for your dog.

[Thumper]

We're gonna do the best for all the animals. I just hope we can keep her. All medical came back normal. Contacting the veterinary behavior center (who knew there was such a thing?) at OSU today. We got a whopping 4" inches of snow this morning (stop laughing at me PumpkinPi) so pretty much everything is shut down. Didn't hear anything about the university though.

[Rommie]

Good luck with your furry member of the family, Thumper.

[Sigma_Orionis]

What she said

[geonuc]

Good people are those who care about animals, especially the animals we've invited into our homes and into our hearts.

[Swift]

We're gonna do the best for all the animals. I just hope we can keep her. All medical came back normal. Contacting the veterinary behavior center (who knew there was such a thing?) at OSU today.

OSU has a great veterinary college.

Good people are those who care about animals, especially the animals we've invited into our homes and into our hearts.

“He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals.”
― Immanuel Kant

[Thumper]

I have failed.

[Cyborg Girl]

I'm pretty sure you did everything you could.

*hugs*

[SciFiFisher]

I have failed.

*Failure* would have been not caring.

[Sigma_Orionis]

What he said

[Swift]

I have failed.

To paraphrase Mission Control, you considering yourself a failure is not a option. There is no doubt in my mind you did everything you could.

[geonuc]

I have failed.

*Failure* would have been not caring.

Yes. You do what you can in life. It doesn't always work out.

[Thumper]

No it doesn't. And it feels pretty $hitty.
If I could just understand what suddenly and horrifically changed, maybe, maybe it would help me cope a little.
Thanks guys.

[code monkey]

thumper, you did your best. you did everything that you could think of. you tried to find a solution to the problem and there was none. what would have happened if you'd continued? nothing good. for anyone.

if you didn't feel awful you wouldn't be the good, caring person that you are.