Had to put my dog down

[BigBill]

I feel your pain. A few years back i put down my blacklab SAM we had since a pup. He was a very loyal friendly dog. We took it really hard. But when they get so old, blind and a diabetic for many years we had no choice. His ashes and paw print are on our fireplace mantle so we'll never forget him.

We just got a yellow lab pup to replace him. I named him MAX thats as close to SAM as we could get. He's another loyal lab.

We tried to get an older dog from a shelter/rescue but they make it so hard. I figured if we rescued one and it worked out we'd get another.

 

[Mike 1911]

Sorry for your loss. I know how it feels and I've been down that road before. Just know that ur little buddy is looking down on you : )

 

[deralte]

Think of all the good times - it won't stop the pain but it does help. Dorie will be waiting the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.

 

[ChuckS1]

Truly sorry for your loss. I had to put Dusty, my 12 year old golden retriever down almost 2 years ago. It still brings tears to my eyes thinking about him. He was a great dog. I told myself I'd never go through that again and yet, at my feet, is a year old husky and a year old chihuahua/bichon mix.

 

[gunlovingirl]

You have my heartfelt sympathy.

 

[pete950]

You Have my deepest sympathy.

Pete

 

[Indiana George]

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.

rilkil23;

The gentleman from Wyoming said it best for me.

With understanding . . . George

 

[Fishslayer]

Oh no! I'm terribly sorry for your loss. You rescued her and gave her a great life filled with love.

RIP Dorie. If you meet my Shovelhead at The Bridge, he's a darn fine gentleman.

 

[4506517]

It hurts because you have a heart and you're good person. If you weren't, you would have never given her a home. Just know that the best and happiest years of her life were the ones she spent with you and your family. Thank you for the second chance you gave her.

 

[Magnum-Krazy]

My condolences along with the others.
Hardest thing is to have to put down what I refer to as a Family Member.
These were my babys, Min-Pins. Rudy (Male) and Tinker (Female) I lost 1 1/2 years ago and 4 1/2 years ago.
Now buried between my deck and heat pump, with their own shared headstone.

And heres my replacement Min-Pins, Ginger (Female) 4 1/2 years old and Hofner (Male) 1 1/2 years old.
Both just a spoiled as my first ones !

Ginger liked to scratch the drywall which I have yet to fix -------



Ernie

 

[Armyphotog]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I have 3 rescued dogs and I dread that day. So unconditional love, such treasures, and such a hole in your heart when they leave you for good. Sounds like you already know to remember the good they brought, and the love you gave. That's all that really matters. Rejoice for the comfortable life you gave her and the treasured memories you will always have.

 

[cjw3]

The Power of the Dog - Rudyard Kipling

There is sorrow enough in the natural way
From men and women to fill our day;
But when we are certain of sorrow in store,
Why do we always arrange for more?
Brothers and sisters I bid you beware
Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.

Buy a pup and your money will buy
Love unflinching that cannot lie--
Perfect passion and worship fed
By a kick in the ribs or a pat on the head.
Nevertheless it is hardly fair
To risk your heart for a dog to tear.

When the fourteen years that nature permits
Are closing in asthma or tumors or fits
And the vet's unspoken prescription runs
To lethal chambers, or loaded guns.
Then you will find--its your own affair
But--you've given your heart to a dog to tear.

When the body that lived at your single will
When the whimper of welcome is stilled (how still!)
When the spirit that answered your every mood
Is gone--wherever it goes--for good,
You still discover how much you care
And will give your heart to a dog to tear.

We've sorrow enough in the natural way
When it comes to burying Christian clay.
Our loves are not given, but only lent,
At compound interest of cent per cent.
Though it is not always the case, I believe,
That the longer we've kept 'em the more do we grieve;
For when debts are payable, right or wrong,
A short time loan is as bad as a long--
So why in Heaven (before we are there)
Should we give our hearts to a dog to tear?

 

[monet61]

You have our deepest sympathies. It is a painful part of having our animal companions and we wish you the best.

 

[spoonltz28]

Words can not fill the sorrow in your heart, so I will not try.
RIP Dorie.

 

[rilkil23]

Thanks everyone, I went to work and had a pretty good day. Had a hard time when I walked in the door since my howling buddy was nowhere to be seen/heard. It is going to take a while to feel better but I can't help but feel blessed I had the opportunity to be her friend. My kids are wearing her tags in her memory. I am sure I will be ready for another friend in the coming weeks/months. Eating dinner without having to wrestle for my plate was an interesting experience, she used to put up a pretty good fight by pushing my arm with her nose. She always got her fair share but I guess I didn't feed her fast enough. Thanks again.

 

[Sprefix]

I'm sorry for your loss also. I had to put my black lab, Hoss down and it sucked as bad as anything has in my life. Know they are running where the temperature is just right and they always have a fresh bowl of water and a big bone to chew on.

 

[2fingers]

Sorry for the loss of your furry friend.