Had to put my dog down

[rilkil23]

Dorie was a fantastic dog. I found her at the rescue nine years ago and she has been a constant companion to me and my two boys. She has been slowing down over the last few months but didn't show any signs of health issues. She came in from the yard and toppled over like she had lost her motor skills and her back legs quit working. Long story short the Veterinarian thinks she has a brain tumor and felt it best to put her down to keep her from suffering. I am so lucky to have had her in my life and I feel good about providing for her for the last nine years. I will always miss my "Fat Girl", Dorie.

 

[ajgibb]

Sorry

I am sorry about the loss of your dog. I have loved a series of dogs over the last almost 40 years and I grieved over every one of them.
Here is a poem I found years ago. I send it to my friends as they suffer the loss of their "lovesome hounds". I'll hope you like it.
Austin

On the Early Retirement of Dogs

Dogs, in their job of being man's best friend,
die young in human years, retire to
a scent-filled place where well-fed pets attend
and lick the sores of mangy Lazari.
I have outlived, in order: Cole, the Cocker;
Morry, Dachshund; Gertie, Airdale; Jenny,
Collie; Smitty, Ridgeback; I've watched the dogs
of others die: Granny's shepherd Blitz;
Barney, her fox terrier; Aunt Happy's
Great Dane, Inge, a pair of scotties, Duncan
and Fife; my brother's Mike, from Mexico;
a neighbor's corgi, Keesh, who bit my father.
Aging with me now, the bloodhound, Cleo,
and pointer-spaniel, Dotty, who thinks I am
her pup. She watches to make sure I don't
escape, and licks me when I'm near. I'd almost
let her take me with her when she goes.
Her nose is sound enough to find the dead
I'd want to throw my arms around. God grant
me in the afterlife a home with gracious
hearth and grounds for all these lovesome hounds.

Joyce S. Brown

 

[2hawk]

Condolences, friend. For some reason losing our dogs can be harder to bear than a lot of other of life's troubles. Be thankful for the time you had, and know that you did right by her.

 

[chief38]

Sorry about your loss. I know how it feels - I have been through it 4 times already. Every time I go through his I swear that I will not do it again.... but of course I do. We now have our 5th Golden Retriever and he will be 5 this summer. The good news is the love & comfort they give over their lifetime really outweighs the sadness in the end.

When you are ready, and that is something you will know, the best healing comes from a new puppy. The new pup is never going to replace you old dog, but it will be a different dog owning experience.

Chief38

 

[GregG]

Sorry to hear of your loss.

One of my parrots died suddenly (an accident) this past week. Hurts.

 

[ArcticFox]

Sorry to hear of your loss. It is a grief well known to us and one that never gets easier.

 

[quneur]

I'm sorry for your loss. I don't know what I'll do when my little girl passes.

 

[JcMack]

I'm sorry for your loss. I've been there. I chose to get 2 more dogs the next day.

 

[rebs081]

I am sorry to hear about your pet, you have my condolences.
Its not an easy thing to go through, I have been there several times over the years, but I have always adopted another dog. My life wouldn't be complete with a dog by my side

 

[Bib]

Thanks for rescuing her and giving her a good life.

 

[doublesharp]

I'm very sorry for your loss.

 

[Cocked & Locked]

Sorry for the loss of your Good Ole Dog Pal. Having to put them down is a rough thing to do. But the time to do so does come.

I had to put Zoe (light colored Lab in pic) down almost three years ago. She was 12 and could not stand up or get up. I couldn't do the ride to the vet and have to deal with that. That would have bothered me bad.

So after giving it some thought I did it myself. Zoe never knew what happened and wasn't stressed out from the ride to the vet and having to deal with the folks there and that process...and I didn't either. It was best for both of us.

 

[frbeall]

I'm so sorry, we went through the same ordeal a year and a half ago, it's horrible. We just adopted another 6 months ago, just keep her in your thoughts.

 

[Iggy]

You performed the last, and hardest, and greatest gift of love you can for a pet. You rescued her, gave her a safe and happy home, and then you prevented her from suffering during her last days.

She will be waiting at the bridge for you.

When the hurt gets better, there is another wonderful hound out there looking for a job taking care of a human in need.

 

[epj]

Had to do that with my dog a couple of years ago. Still one of the most painful events of my life.

 

[pawncop]

Please accept my condolences along with the others and a prayer that she finds the Rainbow Bridge quickly.

 

[stevet1]

Definitely brings tears to my eyes. It's too easy to feel the pain felt all over again when even just reading about your loss. Sometimes I think dogs are the only one that know what true love really is all the time.

 

[Arik]

Im very sorry for your loss. Thank you for rescuing her and giving her the life and love she deserved. I have a 2 year old American Eskimo/Pomeranian mix who has come to be known as "The Monster" because of her mischievous behaviour. I could not imagine coming home and not having her there! Dogs are truly mans best friend!

 

[Mickey D]

My condolences to you and family.

 

[thndrchiken]

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one.