Topic: dogs who die alone
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Fri 06/08/12 01:25 AM

dogs know when they are going to die and they often go off to die alone. Why do they do this, when their beloved master is inside...


solitude. you're leaving, with only your thoughts. my desire for parting, not that of yours. sadness.


you are greatly missed, charlie (paw prints)

Ladywind7's photo
Fri 06/08/12 01:41 AM
Perhaps they dont want us to witness their suffering? Or a claustophobic thing? Hugs. Sorry for your loss.

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Fri 06/08/12 01:46 AM
Yes - sorry to hear of your loss : ( Mine did the same not so long ago - hugs

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Fri 06/08/12 10:36 AM
Sorry about your loss.

However, dogs die alone because they are able to get away and do so. People who have their dogs in the house, watch over them, and are lovingly involved with them as they get closer to the time of the dogs death, will usually be holding them in their arms, loving them, as they breath their last.

I've never let a dog die alone.

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Fri 06/08/12 12:21 PM


dogs know when they are going to die and they often go off to die alone. Why do they do this, when their beloved master is inside...


solitude. you're leaving, with only your thoughts. my desire for parting, not that of yours. sadness.


you are greatly missed, charlie (paw prints)


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All animals are like that.

It's their instinct to go off and be alone when sick or passing. They will also cover up symptoms such as trying to avoid limping when they have a broken leg.

My cat has digestive issues and will hide somewhere when feeling sick.

Nature can be cruel and animals are preprogrammed for survival.

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Fri 07/06/12 06:26 PM
Edited by Sunshine_in_Florida on Fri 07/06/12 06:37 PM
I am so sorry for you loss Northern, I just lost my Aussie Ingrid on the 15 of June. She broke her humerus and they found osteosarcoma on the xray. Never did we think that morning was to be her last. "2 Paws Up" to both of them, your beloved doggie Charlie too......