Sad day.. Putting my dog to sleep

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  • meg7399
    meg7399 Posts: 672 Member
    My dog is truly a part of my family as well. You should be proud you gave your dog such a happy life. So many dogs do not have this luxury. I understand your pain! HUGS!
  • jwshmoe75
    jwshmoe75 Posts: 119
    So sorry. I was in your shoes last yr. June 9th will make it a yr since my baby Jazz has been gone. Your dog sounds like he was wonderful and very loyal to you all. As much as it break you inside your doing the right thing and ending his suffering. I hope you find the comfort and peace you need through this.
  • steph124ny
    steph124ny Posts: 238 Member
    Aww......I'm sorry. Putting a pet down is one of the hardest, but one of the most important things you can do. A life of constant pain is no life at all. Hugs!!!!!
  • allysabee
    allysabee Posts: 123
    I'm sorry to hear about your doggy :( We had to put our 2 year old poodle down last July because he had liver disease. It was a really hard time and in only 2 years we honestly felt like he had been in our family forever. I love you Joey <3

    My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family and your pooch! Stay strong :) And just remember that time heals all.
  • MrsSWW
    MrsSWW Posts: 1,585 Member
    I am so sorry for your pain. We had our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Pip, put to sleep only 8 days ago so I understand completely what you are going through. They are your companions, never judging, giving unconditional love and loyalty.

    My heart breaks for you. We are lucky to have two other dogs (Jack Russell Terriers) who have been a great comfort to us in the past week. To be able to bury your face in their fur and feel their warmth is a true blessing. About 6 years ago we lost our 2 dogs in the space of 5 weeks, from a personal viewpoint I can only say that coming home to a quiet house was awful, and though we swore we'd never have another dog we somehow ended up with another three.

    I hope that you and your family you can take some comfort in the fact that Kevlar owned people capable of returning the love and loyalty he gave to them :cry: :heart:

    And by the way, I have held all three of ours while they've been put to sleep, but my husband hasn't been able to come with me as he was just too upset. I just felt that I wanted them to be with their family at the end and couldn't let them be on their own x
  • mooglysmom
    mooglysmom Posts: 319 Member
    Aw I'm so sorry!! It's such a hard decision, but it sounds like he's in a lot of pain :(. I feel for you, and for your son. I was his age when we had to put my dalmatian down due to cancer. It's rough.
  • pedraz
    pedraz Posts: 173
    It's the hardest decision. Sucks to play God. For this I truly think I will not bring another pet home. We had to put our Corgy down in October....I was devastated and stopped all forms of exercise and just ate out of boredom and sadness... She's still just around the corner for me. It takes time to heal, as it does for any forever parting. I now enjoy watching and listening to the birds that share our garden. They come and go free as the birds they are and I'm grateful to be able to be there to enjoy it.
    Big hugs to you and your family.
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    My heart aches for you. My Missy is 15. One day, I'll have to make this same decision.

    If It Should Be

    If it should be that I grow frail and weak
    And pain should keep me from my sleep
    Then you must do what must be done
    For this, the last battle, cannot be won.

    You will be sad, I understand
    Don't let your grief then stay your hand.
    For this day, more than the rest
    Your love and friendship stand the test.

    We've had so many happy years
    What is to come can hold no fears
    You would not want me to suffer so
    The time has come, please let me go.

    Take me where my needs they'll tend
    Only, stay with me til the end
    And hold me firm and speak to me
    Until my eyes no longer see.

    I know in time you will see
    It is a kindness you do to me
    Although my tail its last has waved
    From pain and suffering I have been saved.

    Don't grieve it should be you
    Who has to decide this thing to do
    We've been so close we two these years
    Don't let your heart hold any tears.
  • Katie1951
    Katie1951 Posts: 312 Member
    That is probably one of the hardest decisions we have to make for our furbabies. It's the final act of love that we provide for them. Thoughts are with you.
  • Barbellsandthimbles
    Barbellsandthimbles Posts: 205 Member
    I'm so sorry. You're making the right decision, even though it's heartbreaking. May you and your family find peace in all of this.
  • drmryder
    drmryder Posts: 181 Member
    It's the one thing about pet ownership that truly sucks. We just put our 16 year old cat down last Friday. It isn't something I like having to make the decision on, but good for you to not let him suffer. It's the best gift we can give to them when it's time. Just remember all the great times you had these 14 years and know that he had the best life ever!
  • johnlatv
    johnlatv Posts: 654 Member
    sorry for your loss.
  • kimnsc
    kimnsc Posts: 560 Member
    For those of us who know the pleasure of taking care of our four legged children, we are also acutely aware of the fact that they will one day break our hearts. My thoughts are with you and your family today as you watch your loved one cross the rainbow bridge.
  • goldfinger88
    goldfinger88 Posts: 686 Member
    Oh how awful for you and your wife. What a loss. I've been through that and share your pain. You and your wife have each other to share this and get each other through it. It's one of the hardest things we have to do for our pets. But, we are doing it "for" them as hard as that is to believe. I recently put my little cat to sleep. I had her 20 years. I've gone through that with many pets and it doesn't get easier. I'm so sorry my friend.
  • luvmydog2
    luvmydog2 Posts: 243 Member
    The Last Battle

    If it should be that I grow frail and weak
    And pain should keep me from my sleep,
    Then will you do what must be done,
    For this -- the last battle -- can't be won.
    You will be sad I understand,
    But don't let grief then stay your hand,
    For on this day, more than the rest,
    Your love and friendship must stand the test.
    We have had so many happy years,
    You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
    When the time comes, please, let me go.
    Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
    Only, stay with me till the end
    And hold me firm and speak to me
    Until my eyes no longer see.
    I know in time you will agree
    It is a kindness you do to me.
    Although my tail its last has waved,
    From pain and suffering I have been saved.
    Don't grieve that it must be you
    Who has to decide this thing to do;
    We've been so close -- we two -- these years,
    Don't let your heart hold any tears

    This was a poem that was sent to me when i lost my 10 yr old Chihuahua to Canine Cushing's disease.
    We to had to put her to sleep ...as she had ...had enough , we miss her dearly ...but we Dont miss watching her suffer .
    Hope this helps in your loss ...
  • keden7
    keden7 Posts: 12 Member
    I'm sorry to hear that:( I will have to put my long time friend down soon too as he has kidney disease and is very old too, but I am as prepared as I can be knowing this. I know it is hard to have to make that decision, but Kevlar has been a good friend to you and needs you to do the right thing by him, even when it's hard. If he is sick and cannot get well, this is the best thing to do for him so he doesn't suffer. Sometimes being a good friend means doing the hardest thing of all. I truly do not believe this is the end of us all though, and with that in mind, you will see him again before you know it in a much better place so try to keep that in mind too! Be good to yourself in the meantime. Caring for and about those around you is the only thing in this world that truly makes sense.
  • DonaA123
    DonaA123 Posts: 337 Member
    thats so sad...srry for your loss
  • BodyRockerVT
    BodyRockerVT Posts: 323 Member
    Kevlar has been such a HUGE part of your life for such a long time <3 I am sorry you have to go through this but know that he was no doubt treated like a very special member of the family (evidenced by the munchkins at DD).

    Your 11 year old will grieve the loss just like you will but you may grieve differently. Some people need some time between pets to feel like they aren't "replacing" the one they lost. Others do better with having a new pup to keep the house feeling full of life and not so lonely.

    Know that Kevlar would want you to be happy, no matter what that means in terms of another pet, and know that he feels loved. <3
  • Ritzbrit
    Ritzbrit Posts: 211 Member
    Awwww :( I'm so sorry! It's never easy when you have to put down a pet. But I'm glad you notice he is in pain and it's for the best.
  • PurpleGyrl13
    PurpleGyrl13 Posts: 84 Member
    So, so sorry for your loss. I know how tough it is. We had to make the decision a few years ago to put our dog, of 12 years. I was a total wreck at work, so much so they told me to leave early. We both cried for days. The hurt will eventually pass but you will always have the wonderful memories.

    It took us about a year and a half to eventually get another dog.

    Even though we don't "birth" them, they are our children (especially if you can't have any).

    You and your family are in my prayers and just remember, Kevlar is now pain free and is running around playing with all of our beloved pets who have passed on.
  • Harley_Dog
    Harley_Dog Posts: 16
    Sorry to hear, and I am also dealing with the same thing right now. If they are suffering, we have to help them. My sincere thoughts go out to you and your family,
  • Skyla08
    Skyla08 Posts: 32 Member
    I am so sorry for your loss. I know to well what it is like to put down a dog, and it is extremely difficult. Your wonderful story brought tears to my eyes, as I think about my own two young dogs at home (4 & 2). They are part of the family, and I love them like they are my children. Be thankful for the 14yrs you had him, and know that you are doing the right thing by getting him out of pain.
  • thecazstewart
    thecazstewart Posts: 131 Member
    I'm so very sorry. He's been there for you throughout his life and I really feel for you.

    You are doing the right thing - you cannot allow him to stay in so much pain.

    We have a Westie who will be 14 this year and we are dreading this time.

    All my thoughts and positivity to you.
  • parys1
    parys1 Posts: 2,072 Member
    I am so sorry for your loss. Your Kevlar sounds wonderful. We had to make that same decision for our dog, Gadget, back in November. It still hurts.

    We are so blessed to share our lives with these wonderful creatures who love us, warts and all. Hold your family close. A new puppy is a great thing, but make sure the time is right, don't be afraid to grieve and a puppy is very, very different from a mature dog.

    Take care.
  • morganhccstudent724
    morganhccstudent724 Posts: 1,261 Member
    Jada and I do the same thing at Dunkin Donuts. :heart:

    My heart aches for you and your family. Sending goodness.
  • reddi2roll
    reddi2roll Posts: 356 Member
    Tears over here too for your loss and the loss of all of us who have had to do this for our loving pets. I have had to do it 4 times and it is the hardest time. The last one was my dearest friend Cinder who was 18 yo. She could not get up after laying down and like your dog, was suffering. I did not think I would get another dog and was not looking for one..but...when you least expect it...one will work it's magic on you and you will be able to open your heart again. My friend now is Katie and she is my joy. Her picture is on my profile page with her brother Tucker (she is the little one). Like your pup, she is gentle and loving. I will keep you in my thoughts today. Hoping to cross that Rainbow Bridge too. Boy, it's gonna be crowded on that bridge. Hugs to you and your family.
  • Jessaustx
    Jessaustx Posts: 130
    Heart breaking. I'm so sorry :( I had to put my dog down last year and it was one of the worst things I've ever done. This makes me want to give you a hug, it seems like you guys have had some great years together though.
    And yes, it's an insanely hard decision but you know when it's time and they know and he doesn't need to be in that pain anymore. x
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    I'm a big animal lover. I couldn't even read through your entire post:cry:

    Hugs to you, may your memories comfort you in time:flowerforyou:
  • lilmissmonroe
    lilmissmonroe Posts: 6
    RIP run free at the bridge xxxx
  • Captain_Tightpants
    Captain_Tightpants Posts: 2,215 Member
    Sorry for your loss man, pets are always family to me and it's just as hard when they leave than when a person leaves imo. Sounds like you are making the right and merciful decision though, take some solace in that.
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