Putting my dog to sleep today

[Cuttinedge]

Very sorry to hear. I've had to do it several times and it's a tough thing to deal with. But they don't deserve to suffer after all the years of loyal companionship

Sounds like you provided her with a great life. She's was lucky to have you and you her.

[chknwing]

had to put mine down when she had twisted stomache.  one of the hardest things I have ever done.

[Lumps]

Just put my 16 year old lab down a couple months ago. I had that dog since I was 13. She was so well behaved and had a great life. I fed her treats with her head in my lap as it was happening. She looked up at me at the last moment and I could tell she knew what was happening and she nudged me with her nose and nestled her head further into my lap, closed her eyes and left. I got a urn of her ashes and keep them on my kitchen mantle. Every week I bring her fresh flowers. It still hurts a lot, and I wish she was still here.

I contemplated not being there and it was really hard for me but she deserved it, she was by my side from 13 to 30 and I owed it to her to be with her when she left.

I don't think I'll be ready for a new dog for a while, but you have to do the right thing when the time is right. Hopefully one day we will allow humans the same compassion without forced morals and judgment. Life is very fragile and it's moments like this with our loved four legged friends that we realize time is a very real thing and catches up to everyone.

Sorry for your loss and while it may get better with time, this loss will always be a part of you as will all that you gained from your best friend's companionship.

[cookinwithgas]

We just got a lab mix last weekend, she's about 4 months old. Sweet disposition.

Lost my Scottie, Monty, over 2 years ago and I still get sad about it, that dog kept me going through some bad times.

[SmokinwithWilly]

Sorry for your loss. It fuggin hurts.

[BelgianPantherFan]

Sorry for your loss man. I'm sure you did everything to give him a great life. Once lost our 15y old dog (had him since I was 8) while I was on vacation, never had the opportunity to say him goodbye. Now my girlfriend an I have an Australian Shepherd running around.

[Hawk]

had to put my shepherd down last fall and it was the first time in a long time that I cried...not an easy thing to do but I'm sure he's grateful I did it.

[RealBitsOfPanther]

I'm sorry to hear that bro.  Losing pet's suck. 

[teeray]

That sucks man.

[Mol3m4n]

I've buried two dogs and a cat by myself. It hurts to have to do it, but it always gives you comfort to know you handled it on your own.

[BigBoss]

So sorry. Two years ago during Christmas time my dog became an absolute wreck. We fought so hard to keep her alive but when it's time it's time. We planned on having her put down the day after Christmas... But she didn't make it she died about hour before Christmas Day in my arms. It just ate me alive for all of December and some January. It's a very hard thing to go through..... Hang in there boss better days are ahead

[PntherPryd]

As a dog owner for 40+ years..... who always has 2-3 dogs at a time, I've said farewell to some awesome pets.

 

Absolutely nothing anyone can say will make it better.  But the sad fact is,  dogs don't live as long as people.

 

If we can all say "we were loved" at the end, I call that a successful life.  Be it dog or man.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cats don't count.

 

 

 

[332nd]

Sorry to hear that man. We had to put one of our cats down last Friday. It hurt especially because she was a major part in my wife & I getting together. Its never easy, but always remember you're doing what's best for them.

[Hawk]

bouncing back in to say we had to put my daughter's cat down yesterday....she's devastated of course which really sucks.  Hate to see her hurt.