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 Texas Tenderheart
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Location: Red Raiderland | Well, we had to make the decision to euthanize one of our dogs today. I know it was the right thing but I have never had to euthanize a completely healthy dog before and it's painful. Chicken was dumped at our place several years ago with his brother and we decided to keep them but over the years they would find their way out of the very secure yard and off they would go. While we were able to keep Chicken's brother, Murphy, in and our old Basset/Corgi mix, Henry, there was no way to contain Chicken unless we put him in a covered kennel which I just couldn't do. We moved to our new house last week and it was evident that he was going to terrorize the areas wildlife and the nearby neighbor's livestock or ours for that matter. We tried to put him in the barn to figure out something but he scaled the 10 foot high stall and that was that. We will really miss that boy because he was so sweet to us and so happy but it just wasn't meant to be. I'm sorry Chicky, we will really miss you. 
Edited by Kaycee 2014-03-12 10:43 PM
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Location: Texas | Hugs to you. I have been in a similar situation and it just stinks... Jus remember you made his time here a good one. |
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  Angel in a Sorrel Coat
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Location: In a happy place | So sorry. But just know you did your best for him from the moment you found him. That's all anyone could do. |
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 Whack and Roll
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Location: NE Texas | So sorry to hear this! Hugs and prayers to you guys....that's a rough decision for sure. |
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Blessed 
Location: Here |   You did the responsible thing. Doesn't make it any easier... |
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Texas Tenderheart
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Location: Red Raiderland | Thanks everyone. I really appreciate the support and for anyone else that has had to do this, dang I am so sorry. I just keep thinking of how he used to be the first one to meet me at the gate when I would come home to the old house. Ugh, I am just heart broken. |
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Location: Kansas | Not an easy decision, but you DID do right by this pup. Better to be let go, with a loving touch and kind hand. I have been in your shoes and it is heartbreaking. |
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 Max is Back
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Location: Flat Rock,IL | I just read this quote the other day:...sometimes the right decision is the hardest....so sorry on your loss. |
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 Own It and Move On
Location: The edge of no where | I'm so sorry..... You did the right thing. It takes a very strong person to make the tough calls like that. I know he felt loved the whole time he was with you. |
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| I'm so sorry and HUGS! You did the right thing by being responsible. From one livestock owner to another, Thank you and prayers be with you all. |
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| It is such a tough decision but in the end it is the right decision. He knew love and kindness till the end. |
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 Shelter Dog Lover
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| Hugs, but I agree the right decision. You showed him love and kindness. He did not suffer and he had a happy life. |
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Texas Tenderheart
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Location: Red Raiderland | My heart goes out to those that have faced the same senario.  The other boys have not strayed anywhere since Chicken was here to lead them off so I am very happy about that. It doesn't seem as though Murphy misses Chicken like I was worried he would. They are both laying in the sun right next to the barn as I type this. Henry keeps Murphy in great company and vice versa. |
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