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Location: Phoenix | larnerich - 2016-09-12 10:16 PM
Our border collie was 14 this year when we had to put her down on leap day. Hard of hearing, starting to loose her vision but still the happiest and most loyal dog there could be. She started to slow down last year and we asked our neighbor vet when we would know. She told us that "Annie" will let you know. Everytime I left the house I said a special goodbye becuase I knew she was getting older.
One morning I was getting ready for work and she hadn't eaten in a few days and was just sleeping a lot more. I went and sat on the floor with her and it literally was like she told me. I was late to work that day and on the verge of tears all day knowing I had to tell my family. She was a surprise from my dad when my brother and I were little. First dog we ever had. That night we all made the decision as a family to put her down.
In the end it was the best experience. I didn't cry much because it felt so right in such a weird way. There was a sense of peace. We brought her home and buried her in her favorite corner of the arena. The next day, my grandpa ended up in the hospital for 6 weeks and now lives with us. I swear she knew we had bigger battles coming and didn't want us to worry about her any longer.
It's never easy but when it is time, you will know!
Cue the tears......this has me bawling. :(
So sorry you are experiencing this. We lost 2 of our dogs during surgery so I've never had to make the call. I get emotional thinking about making the call for the boyfriend's gosh darn CAT for goodness sake..... |
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| I'm sorry that you are having to make the decision. I made the same decision 2 weeks ago. My corgi had large tumors all over his body. The problematic tumors were under his chin. They started out about the size of half dollars and grew within about 2 months to one large mass all the way across his throat from ear to ear. He would pant a lot and had a hard time getting up and moving around. I opted to take and have him put to sleep rather than let him suffocate. It's the hardest decision I've ever made and unfortunately I've made it multiple times lately. I miss him every day, but I know he was able to go peacefully and he doesn't hurt any more. Many prayers for you! |
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| I know exactly what you are going through, just this past weekend we had made the very long time coming decision to finally put down our 24-ish year old pomeranian, even though we ended up not having to. She was given less than 6 months to live over 4 years ago (severe congestive heart failure) - Previcox and heart meds saved her life and she was like a puppy again until these past few weeks. We saw she was starting to go downhill very quickly and we were preparing ourselves for it. She was blind, deaf, losing weight, and really just not as active as she had been. Well, this past Saturday, she was having trouble standing up. We gave her some extra previcox and some more painkillers (per the vet's instructions of course) and made the appointment to put her down for the following morning. We sat with her well into the night and just talked to her, let her know everything was going to be ok, and how it was ok to go. Well, when we woke up the next morning, she had passed away in her sleep. She was a puppy mill rescue (the puppy mill said she was 11-12 years old - vet said she might've even been older than that), and so we expected to just give her a good last few months/years and let her be a dog, and we had her another 12 years. |
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 My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | Y'all are making me cry as I'm going to check fish---do you know how hard it is to read an oxygen meter thru blurry eyes?? I am so sorry for everyone dealing with or that has dealt with this. It's such a heart breaking thing even tho we know we're doing right by our babies. . . |
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  Independent Cuss
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Location: Dearing, GA | Hank told me last night that it was time to go. I have been calling and calling my 2 coworkers, and couldn't get either of them to answer so I'm stuck here at work until someone else shows up. I need to take him today, because he is in incredible pain.
ETA: My work relief is on her way, and I've called the vet. We are heading that way.
Edited by Just Let Me Run 2016-10-03 8:23 AM
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Go Get Em!
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Location: OH. IO | I'm really sorry:((((my prayers are with both of you.just know you are doing the right thing for him. |
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Money Eating Baggage Owner
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Location: Phoenix | So sorry. :( At least he told you. Our darn cat is hanging on. She let out a couple of sad "upset tummy" meows yesterday morning but was alert and hanging out with us last night and kept her food down. She is just skin and bones and wobbles every once in a while when walking. But still eating heartily. I hope she tells us soon. I don't want her to be on her death bed but I also don't want to put a functioning animal down only because she stumbles every once in a while. |
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Go Get Em!
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Location: OH. IO | thinking of you tonight.prayers for peace and healing in your heart. |
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My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | I am so sorry for you and your baby. I'm praying for God to give you peace and comfort during this time. |
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Industrial Srength Barrel Racer
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| I am SO very sorry! Big hugs! |
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My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | Thinking of you. . . . |
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Independent Cuss
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Location: Dearing, GA | Thanks everyone. I had a very hard day yesterday, didn't get out of bed once we got home from the vet. I have other animals, including a dog, at home, so I've been trying to focus on them. My friend has also roped me into babysitting her two puppies while she is out of town this weekend, and I'm looking forward to the puppy love for a couple of days. |
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My Heart Be Happy
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Location: Arkansas | Those puppies will help your heart heal. And your boy is watching over you from up above thanking you for doing the right thing for him. . . Many prayers coming your way. |
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