My dad is an ex paratrooper. And even today hes the toughest guy i know. Nothing bothers him or scares him. He's always got a smile, but putting our family dog down duke broke him. The first time iv ever seen him cry . He sat in the car just looking at him in the rear view mirror before going in . He told me its the hardest thing he's ever had to do. They are not pets they are family and best freinds.
ive never cried harder than when putting my best friend down...and it happens roughly every 10-12 years...i swear ive been scarred permanently by each one. saying 'good boy' over and over again, petting and holding him/her and not breaking eye contact - looking into his/her soul with all the love in my heart - until its clear that the lights have gone out...thats the least you can do when you say goodbye to a soul that's shown you nothing but unconditional love for life.
Every time I think, "I should rewatch Derek!" I'm only thinking of the comfy setting and the funny bits... I always forget that every single episode somehow has the power to make you appreciate your life several times over. Best show ever. Everyone needs to see this.
How can the same person make people laugh so hard and also have the ability to make those same people cry so hard? Ricky Gervais said after the event, "I knew I had to do this in one take" because he wouldn't have been able to do it again. He's a dog owner and has probably been through this in real life.
I reacted the same way when I had to put my cat down, it's heartbreaking. Ricky Gervais definately brought up past experiences for this scene, no doubt.
The first time I saw this I was bawling my eyes out just because of the scene oc and because I love dogs, but it fucked me up for days thinking of getting to live this with my own dog. Then it happened and it was unmeasurably worse. Not only because of the fact but because he was attacked and left parallelised from the hind legs, ribs broken and barely any teeth left so add the rage to the grief. He was old and weak yeah (13 years), and I would have been sad anyway but managed it since this scene sort of prepared me and because I'd been waiting it for a while by then. It is that it happened as it did that fucked my up for months. 2 days ago I managed the courage to watch the show again and even the thought of skipping this crossed my mind tbh but I ended up watching it and even tho it hurt like hell at least the rage was gone, because the show helped me to focus out of the rage and remember as they say, the good things. That's what's so beautiful about this show and the character! It makes you cry for all the good reasons and helps you push out the bad and focus on the good, just like Derek himself does. Ricky is just as good at that as he is at making humor. What a fucking legend. PS: In case someone dreads the moment and is hesitant about being there... BE. It will be painful and trust me, I know this very well BUT, it'll be worth it. You'll just see them go to sleep completely painless and in peace having you with them, and to them it will just be like feeling sleepy and closing their eyes with the person they love the most in front. I even got sort of a bragging moment out of it if you will. My dog had to take TWO shots to get him to sleep because even after a complete and utter beat down he only wanted to show strength in front of me the little fucker. The first one barely managed to slow his heart a bit and THAT is the reason you have to be there, because they would if it were the other way around. They will fight to the end just to see you smile one last time.
Had to do this three times to my beloved dogs.....heartbreaking dosn't even come close to how I felt and still think about them every day....I know Ricky really loves dogs. All good folk do...
The thing is this. My cat was injected first to relax her. I felt her react. The part that was hardest was taking here there. She was frsil being 23. I foubted that she would come back. But she totally trusted me. After a bit, the vet came to take her into another room to do a more powerful injection. This bit was the end. I was very upset. But my cat couldnt tell me if she was in ongoing pain. But her coat had become dull, her teeth worn down and the vet, who was super kind. Told me her kidneys had shrunk. She had, had a long life with me. Maybe a little too long in a way. I know it was time. In fact, that's what i adked the vet. Is it time. She said yes i think so. To have held on would have been cruel. So i did her the last kindness i could. When Derek asks. Does he know. That thought crossed my mind. I wished yhat my little cat knew what it took for me to let her go. But i had to. This scene is very true to my feelings that day and when as a kid, when my mother and i took a previous cat. The moral is. When it is time. No matter how you feel, you are doing it for them because they can't ask. But it does break your heart, even when you know.
Holy cow. I had to do the same thing (12 years ago) with a standard poodle whose kidneys had failed almost literally within a week. The vet offered me the chance to try dialysis, which my kids tried to tell me wouldn't be the kind thing to do. I didn't listen, and he was put down the next day. Great dog, still miss him.
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Why when a dog or a cat has to be put down for whatever reason I care and cry.....but when a human is in death row, in the electric chair, death penalty etc I can't care any less for humans
My grandmother had intellectual disability & very likely autism too, and she lived a long time in care facilities. My uncle and my 6yo child have autism & developmental delays too, and I love Derek. The show & Ricky Gervais are in no way offensive. I feel the show's writing & performances are responsible, sensitive & an accurate representation of people with disabilities, the people who care for & support them, and the communities they live in. There's plenty of humour in my family & the circles we move in - it's nice to see it reflected in this show.
I couldn't take it back then man because we have lost our dog a couple weeks prior to watching this and it was so fucking hard scene to watch I nearly sent *one* up my nose. 🤯 Fuck you Ricky, you evil genius, you always shatter me to pieces. 😅 Every time I pet my dog or any dog on the belly I still have bloody Derek in front on my eyes.
Last night we did just this. Poor dog gave us so much more than he asked of us in his 12 years. Hardest decision we've ever had to make, but the kindest one for our dear boy Georg. 😢❤🐕 I hope we gave him a lifetime of fun. This clip is gutting and perfect. Bravo Mr Gervais.
I was literally bawling my eyes out 😢😢😭😭 it was the saddest scene in Derek. The vet was amazing as well. He was really patient and understanding. I lost my dog last year and I’m still not over it. Dogs are such an important part of life. They show so much more compassion and love than humans. They don’t judge. They just love you unconditionally. 😍😍😢😢🥲
