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My poor dog

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  • So sorry for you, it is really hard having to have a pet put down. One of the things I always used to say to people who were struggling to make a decision about whether to have their pet put down is about quality of life. If you no longer feel that you pet has a good quality of life then it is time to say goodbye.
    It also effects the vet/nurses involved in putting the pet down, I often had to go out the back and have a good cry after putting a pet to sleep.
    Due to the sudden deterioration you made the right decision, take solace in the fact you did the right thing.
    Big ((((hugs))):cry:
  • Enormous ((((((hugs))))))
    You did the right thing, as there's no point to see the animal suffer. Your dog had a good life and a quick and painless death - you can't do much more for anyone than that.

    I do know how hard it is, as I've lost several pets over the years (some at the vets and some naturally). I'm so very sorry.

    Big ((((((hugs)))))) again.
  • Mumstheword
    Mumstheword Posts: 3,766 Forumite
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    Well done, you put the needs of your pet first. xx
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  • looby75
    looby75 Posts: 23,387 Forumite
    (((hugs))) it's so sad when you have to let a freind and family member go, but its for the best and she is at peace now.
  • iceicebaby
    iceicebaby Posts: 3,633 Forumite
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    (((westy))) Its so sad but you have done the right thing.. just think of all the happy yappy memories you had with him

    xx
    Baby Ice arrived 17th April 2011. Tired.com! :j
  • Sorry about your dog, but you did the right thing. I had to do the same last year for a beloved animal and I was shocked at how much it affected me.
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  • Yes it really does affect you. My hubbie was putting on his shoes just now ready to take her for her last walk of the day :o I asked what he was doing & his face just crumpled.

    I know I've done the right thing, & I know she must have been in pain, but it just hurts so much seeing her place in the lounge empty. She has left us with so many happy memories though & I'm gonna get some piccies of her blown up.

    Thanks again for so many kind words, I'm really touched. x
    Now thanks to Tommix & Queen Bear, now Lady Westy of Woodpecker :)
  • Agutka
    Agutka Posts: 2,376 Forumite
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    Soooo sorry for you, I can't imagine how I will react. Off to hug my pup while I can, if she lets me...
    :wall:
  • mleonard79
    mleonard79 Posts: 1,616 Forumite
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    I'm in tears reading that thread - it really is gut-wrenching losing a pet. You have been an extremely brave and responsible owner who did the hardest but absolutely right thing when the time came and you gave an animal a lovely and loving home for 12 years. I only wish there were more people like you owning animals - so sorry for your loss xxx
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  • You've just got me sobbing again....:o but thank you x
    Now thanks to Tommix & Queen Bear, now Lady Westy of Woodpecker :)
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