Some reminders from your pet....

[WC145]

Funny this thread should pop back up now. Yesterday I had Angus, my bullmastiff that I mentioned in post #4, to the vet for a check up. He's going to be 12 in a few weeks. The vet says he's about as healthy as a dog his age can be. He's slowed down quite a bit, a little stiffer in the mornings, can't hear or see as well as he used to, and he sleeps a lot. But, he's still good for an afternoon walk or a ride in the jeep and let's anybody that pulls into the driveway know exactly who's in charge around here. He's the best dog I've ever had. I know #10 will come sooner than later and I hate the thought, after all these years I can't imagine life without him.

 

[sonora]

When the dread #10 day arrives please consider having your or finding a vet. that is willing to come to your home. We have done this and I know that it makes a sad and stressful situation easier on your best friend and you. Thank you for this thread, kindness towards animals speaks volumes about a persons character. You guys are number one. Sonora

 

[ibthumper]

All these posted words have touched my heart with the memories of pets, some great and some just plain average, but all loved. My tears begin to dry and sadness of their loss is replaced with a smile and a warm feeling of having these pets and working animals in my life. WC145, thank you for your post.

 

[madmikeb]

When the dread #10 day arrives please consider having your or finding a vet. that is willing to come to your home. We have done this and I know that it makes a sad and stressful situation easier on your best friend and you. Thank you for this thread, kindness towards animals speaks volumes about a persons character. You guys are number one. Sonora

This is what I did when I had to have Dickens, the Bengal cat that is my avatar put down about 3 years ago. He was only five and had been many trips to the vets fighting a battle against cancer. He was my best friend, and I always called him the son I never had. I just couldn't bring myself to take him back to the vets for that final trip.

 

[inthedark]

Good post.

 

[Tam 3]

This should be provided to every pet owner. Can't hurt, might help.

Regards,.

Tam 3

 

[SigFTW]

My wife and I are dog lovers, we have two Rat terriers and they are a huge part of our family. We sometimes talk about how short their lives are and how much it hurts to lose one.

My Domino is always looking for me to pull up in my truck, and he greets me at the door.

My boys BuddyBoy and Domino (BooBoo)

 

[labworm]

#10 For me, an absolutely heart breaking nightmare

 

[carpriver]

about 4 years ago my best friend developed a growth on her spine and was unable to walk and was developing breathing issues. I could not let her suffer anymore. I was with her to the very end, I petted her face and talked to her then cried because she was gone. We had her cremated we spread her ashes in thw yard where she would lay and wait for me to come home from work. I have a golden retriever now she is 5 years old, and a shisu rescued from the shelter and a cat also rescued. They are some thing else, they are loving companion's. the dogs are always ready for a walk or a ride in the truck.

 

[SW_shooter]

Thanks for posting this. I've been through it twice with my own dogs and once with a neighbor/good friend when he couldn't face it and his wife didn't want to go through it alone. I still got tears in my eyes even though it wasn't my dog.

There's still nothing better than the unconditional love and companionship of a pet............................................well maybe my S&Ws.

 

[kozmic]

There's not much better than the unconditional love given by a pet.
The least we can do is return the favor.

 

[Engineer1911]

Something is wrong. Third time this thread has come back to life, and third time I can't see the keyboard. Snuggles will be gone a year in May. It still hurts. http://smith-wessonforum.com/lounge/250073-snuggles-gone.html?highlight=Snuggles

 

[mrbort]

Add me (edited... What autocorrect??) me to the list of those who suddenly can't see the screen so well. I recently said goodbye to the golden who is my avatar. The other dogs have helped but it's still painful in the extreme. He was my first and was always with me whenever I wasn't working. He was the best and I can't type any more. Thanks for sharing.

Ironically my fear of losing him over the years made the reality somewhat easier because it was something I didn't have to fear anymore. Cold comfort but there it is and ill take what I can get.

Thanks again for the OP.