Deciding to put my dog down - Page 2

[tug]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Emily said it beautifully. I hope the happy memories of your dog will make this difficult time a little easier to bear.

[jacksmama]

Ann-Marita: I am so sorry for your loss. This wasn't just your dog, she was part of your heart and a comforting friend. I too am deeply bonded to my dogs. They are my family in the fullest sense and were also my babies before ds was born. I still have a framed photo of a pet I lost 10 years ago. But I believe that our pets, like people, have eternal souls - and I believe they stay with us to an extent. I imagine your beautiful girl, running free and full of happiness and light, flying through the stars, tongue out and a little goofy grin on her face! Hugs to your whole family. I'm going to lay down with my doggies right now and we'll say a little prayer for your sweet one. :

[boricuaqueen327]

I'm so sorry about your loss. It's so hard when we lose our pets.... they are a big part of our families.

[rainsmom]

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Know that you did the absolute right thing for your dear dog. I really believe its the last, unselfish act of love we do for them, after theyve given us years of unconditional love.

Ill be facing the same situation soon, my dog has a terminal kidney disease that is very advanced. The last thing I want is for her to suffer even a minute. It still doesnt make the decision any easier.

So sorry again for your loss..........((((HUGS)))))))

[Jaydedeyz]

Ann-Marita. I have to congratulate you. For not only being an honorable pet owner and animal lover,but for knowing when and how to best help your beloved dog. It takes a truly devoted pet owner,as well as an unselfish and considerate soul to do what's best for your companion[s]. I know it's hard. I've gone through this 3 times already. The first time was when I was 10 yr. old. I had a husky mix [my 1st dog] whom I adored. When she was 4yrs. old she started having seizures back to back. She had 5 seizures in a 30 minute time span,and we had her euthanized at the E.R. Vet's office. [The seizure meds wouldn't work on her type of seizures,they were uncontrolable.] It cost ALOT more than the day time vet,but no one here could handle her pitiful looks,or my wails of despair. That's the hardest decision I EVER had to make in my childhood years,and it's been the hardest decision each time in my adult life as well. My mom had a 22yr. old pekingese [sp?] that we finally had euthanized b/c of irreversible renal failure. Then we adopted an old beagle about a year after that,who quickly became my first son's guardian doggie angel [he was 1yr. old then]. Sadly,we had to put her down as well,cancer. Each and every time I held them and cried and apologized to them while they were drifting off,and explained to them that I did the best I could. I think all of them understood that. Just as I think your baby understands that too. My coping method that's worked the best for me is to remember the memories we had/have together,and takes LOTS of pictures of all of my animals when I have them. I have a 12yr. old feist who's quickly slowing down,and I know her day is coming closer and closer. A piece of me will die when she does,but I'll know that she's lived a long happy life with us,and we'll never forget her. The best thing you can do for your dog now is to always remember them. That way they'll never completely die.
If I were a dog I'd hope I had such a caring and compassionate mother as you.