Bittersweet day

[Argus Plexus]

I don't even know how old my dog is, the day could come at any time.

[The Saltman]

:(

[Rip Saw]

Sorry to hear about your friend liquid - it sounds like youve done what is best for him and thats all a pet can ask for. I a facing the same thing right now - I have a 12 year old plus mixed breed that has really had some problems the last couple days getting around - shes already crippled with only 3 legs, so any little bit more of her hind quarters not working really takes a toll. Ive upped her tramadol ( pain med )dose and if she isnt going to get over this spell I hope/pray that she goes peacefully here at home when she's ready. All the best to you in your time of grief.

[4Corners]

sucks bro but 14 is a long time in doggy years. We had a full blooded 9 yr old yellow lab that had to be put down a few years ago because he could barely get up.

[CatofWar]

My dads gsd was about 10 when he had a stroke and was paralyzed in his back two legs. My dad had to carry him (130 lbs of dead weight) outside to relieve himself. He took him to the vet that day and it was decided he would be put down that monday. Pops took him home for the weekend to eat steak and drink beer. Monday morning my dad awoke to the dog in the bed. The paralysis was apparently temporary and got to spend another year with him.

[Anybodyhome]

FYI- ask your vet about a house call euthanasia. Our vet came to our home for our lab, so she got to be on her favorite blanket and sleeping place. As she got older and the trips to the vet more frequent, she was a nervous wreck everytime we got within half a mile from the place. So we decided not to put her thru that for her last trip.

[nickzz]

we had to put my cat down earlier this year, very tough.. especially because i was away at school. didn't get to see him before it happened. he was 17.

luckily, we still have a dog. unfortunately, i hate his guts.

[88 Bronco]

My condolences. This is by far the worst part of having a pet. I had to make this decision about 2 years ago and I still miss that little guy. Get a new furry family member when you are ready.

[pOpCoRnPoPpEr]

:(