Dog lovers...putting a dog down is tougher than I thought

Enfuego · Sep 11, 2012

My old girl has to go.

She is older and has a tumor and because of her advanced age, the vet has recommended we put her down. I've already paid to have one tumor removed about 18 months ago and the vet is unsure she'll survive a 2nd surgery let alone give us some assurance the tumors won't return or how long she'll have if she survives surgery.

I didn't think this would be that hard. Boy was I mistaken. Tough decision and going to be a tough day.

boatboatboat · Sep 11, 2012

pets rule.

always in a good mood.

always ready to please

always there for us.

I hope in some way, this can help and make you smile.

Enfuego · Sep 11, 2012

Tough deal Boat. She has been with us longer than two of my kids have been alive.

CujoLatte · Sep 11, 2012

I have done this 2x both for old age issues. Same type of thing. Very very very hard to do.... The first one I had cremated and I have the ashes ...... Good Luck my friend. Time heals it.

loomis41973 · Sep 11, 2012

Tough stuff for sure...got 1 close to the end and it's sad to see.

Enfuego · Sep 11, 2012

CujoLatte said:
I have done this 2x both for old age issues. Same type of thing. Very very very hard to do.... The first one I had cremated and I have the ashes ...... Good Luck my friend. Time heals it.

We're having her cremated as well. The vet will make a mold from her paw for us.

maxdemo · Sep 11, 2012

Sorry to hear....not looking forward to the same thing

I have a 12 yr old female....and 11 yr old male....both r from a shelter...and as soon as i put them down ( when the time comes)...i will go get another from a shelter...just seem to be better dogs than buying a pure breed....jmo

KillaRSox · Sep 11, 2012

Sorry to hear

CFBFan · Sep 11, 2012

Very hard to do, we had to put our 15yo Samoyed down three years ago and taking him to the vet was one of the hardest things I've ever done.

celticGreen+ · Sep 11, 2012

Sorry to hear man - it´s a member of the family, at least that´s how I feel. Do take some comfort in the fact that you gave her a better life than most owners would.

Buster · Sep 11, 2012

miniature dachshund of 18 years here on 11-18-05...Still to this day not over it...

douglas · Sep 11, 2012

Very sad ..............I had to do it a while back .
It would be easier for me to put my next door neighbor down .

Enfuego · Sep 11, 2012

CFB Fan said:
Very hard to do, we had to put our 15yo Samoyed down three years ago and taking him to the vet was one of the hardest things I've ever done.

I have to do it Thursday and they told me I can at least hold her during the procedure. I know it sounds corny but I really do owe her that much I think.

ZJP6050 · Sep 11, 2012

my dog, roscoe (my baby), is around 10 years old...he is suffering from cushing's and excess weight and is always having trouble breathing. it breaks my heart. i couldn't ask for a more loyal dog. any chance i get i'll pick him up and put him on the couch, etc. i'd have a fucking elevator put in for him if it helped. i hope he outlives me, seriously.

Bourn · Sep 11, 2012

Enfuego said:
I have to do it Thursday and they told me I can at least hold her during the procedure. I know it sounds corny but I really do owe her that much I think.

I put down my Blueheeler 3 years ago due to cancer. I first paid to have it removed, but it wasn't getting better. He was 12 so i'm glad we had that long. It was one of the hardest things i've ever done. I balled like a baby. The vet guy asked if i wanted to spend some time with him alone and of course i did. Sucked bad. Still not over it, but just recently have considered the possibility of getting another dog. Time heals all.

Oh the vet asked me if i wanted to stay in there with him while they do their thing. I couldn't do it at the time, but now i regret not being there in the room. My gf actually stayed in there with him. She said it was also one of the hardest things she had to do. His name was Bodie.

REDEYE · Sep 11, 2012

feel for you man... Pets are family... My golden retriever will be 12 this spring so the thoughts are entering into my mind that we are getting closer to the end....... not looking forward to that dreadful day...

sparticus · Sep 12, 2012

RED EYE said:
feel for you man... Pets are family... My golden retriever will be 12 this spring so the thoughts are entering into my mind that we are getting closer to the end....... not looking forward to that dreadful day...

I feel for you, as i had the same pet & had to put him down,i still miss him after 2years,gl bud

wadd · Sep 12, 2012

Get another pet right away...

sparticus said:
I feel for you, as i had the same pet & had to put him down,i still miss him after 2years,gl bud

I hAve 3 cats. Got the cats for each children had. I never liked cats until I owned 1, 2, then 3.
The oldest cat we got for our oldest son was 18. Had to put her down and it was very sad. The next day I called shelters all over the Chicago area. Our second cat is a Flame Point Siamese, and they are very smart and beautiful. I found a Siamese kitten in Crystal Lake IL and drove 45 miles to buy it as a small kitty.
I brought this little beautiful kitty into the house, and he immediately put smiles on very sad faces. He is the best little animal, and even tho he is not the cat we put down, he brings smiles to everyone in my house everyday, multiple times and I really love him as he has filled a void and is just awesome.
If you can, go and get another dog or animal ASAP. It really will help you bigtime.

Betallsports · Sep 12, 2012

Sorry to hear this. You really need to be a Pet lover to Understand how hard this is to do.

I'm sure we have all gone through this a few times in our lives.
Between Dogs, Cats and even Horses I probably went through this a dozen times.
and No, it doesn't get easier.

I have always posted this link to people who have lost a Pet http://rainbowbridge.com/

I know this has help plenty in the past, and hope it does for you and your family

CFBFan · Sep 12, 2012

Enfuego said:
I have to do it Thursday and they told me I can at least hold her during the procedure. I know it sounds corny but I really do owe her that much I think.

I held Cubbie, I wouldn't have it any other way. He went knowing how much he was loved.

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