Old dog being PTS

WolfSong2000

Thanks everyone....vet came a little while ago and "did the deed". He's known the old boy all his life, and when he said "okay, my old friend" to him my heart just broke. This vet is normally a complete a**hole, bu was so genuinely tender with him at the end.

I didn't watch - the old boy was lying behind the chair I was sitting in, and I was holding onto our two other dogs to make sure they didn't interfere. Am glad I wasn't watching as the vet struggled to find a vein (circulation was almost non-existant) and the old boy struggled a little from what I heard as they (my mother and vet) kept having to reassure him.

I know it was the right decision to put him to sleep, but it hasn't stopped me from crying more or less non-stop all morning (and yesterday evening). I'm just so grateful I had our other two dogs for support...the "puppy" (now full grown) hadn't left the old boy's side all night, whilst our rescue pointer was completely oblivious to it all. It would have been so much worse if I hadn't had those two to console me.

RIP Chance, old boy - go be with your dad (we're burying him beside his dad, or old Golden retriever who died two years ago).

chatbug

So sorry. Tears here, he will be very much missed and i know your heart will be breaking.
Big (((hugs)))

RIP Chance

Froglet

Me too.It brings it all back ,I wept buckets for my wonderful faithful 2 dogs i have loved in the past.BUt you can't let them go on suffering to stop your own pain.

Now if only we could do the same for our human loved ones,when there is no hope..

sazzybum

I'm so sorry.

But he knows you loved him, and it really is the hardest and bravest thing anyone can do for their pet.

Sob as much as you like, rant as much as you like, don't let anyone tell you that it's wrong, and it's time you 'got over it'. That's balls! Take all the time in the world to grieve.

RIP Chance old man.

Aileen
xx

puppypants

Tears here too, I'm so sorry you have lost your boy, but take comfort in the fact that it was an act of love to end his suffering.

I had to go through this three times in two years, so I know what you are going through.

(((HUGS)))
Rosie X

WolfSong2000

JUST A DOG

From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog,"
or "that's a lot of money for just a dog."

They don't understand the distance travelled, the time spent,
or the costs involved for "just a dog."

Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog."

Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog,"
but I did not once feel slighted.

Some of my saddest moments have been brought aobut by
"just a dog," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch
of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you probably understand
phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise."

"Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship,
trust, and pure unbridled joy.
"Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience
that make me a better person.
Because of "just a dog" I will rise early, take long walks and look
longingly to the future.

So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog"
but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future,
the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.

"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts
away from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday they can understand that its' not "just a dog"
but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being
"just a man" or "just a woman."

So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog,"
just smile,
because they "just don't understand."

~Unknown Author~

pawsies

Omg I'm in total tears now!

I'm still in a moral dilemma with my deaf, blind and finding it hard to walk Bichon. He still loves his food though! I was so close to having him PTS last year but family said no. It's been horrible seeing him getting worse, knowing that I can't do anything (I'm the one that lives with him, family don't) and I do wonder if he is in pain.

I really hope he passes peacefully in his sleep aswell but the vets say he is immortal : nothing kills him.

I believe you made the right decision, I think you should let the other dogs see the body as well so they understand what has happened- there's nothing worse than a dog with separation anxiety because they can't find their friend
Also try and put something up to prevent the other dogs digging their friends up, as horrifying as that may sound!

bugslet

As long as they are eating pawsies, I think they are fairly happy!

Wolfsong, I'd hate not having another dog about as well, it helps take the edge off.

All I can suggest is to remember the happy times with him and know that you gave him a happy life.

Froglet

WolfSong2000 wrote: »

JUST A DOG

From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog,"
or "that's a lot of money for just a dog."

They don't understand the distance travelled, the time spent,
or the costs involved for "just a dog."

Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a dog."

Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a dog,"
but I did not once feel slighted.

Some of my saddest moments have been brought aobut by
"just a dog," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch
of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you probably understand
phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise."

"Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship,
trust, and pure unbridled joy.
"Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience
that make me a better person.
Because of "just a dog" I will rise early, take long walks and look
longingly to the future.

So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog"
but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future,
the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.

"Just a dog" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts
away from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday they can understand that its' not "just a dog"
but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being
"just a man" or "just a woman."

So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog,"
just smile,
because they "just don't understand."

~Unknown Author~

That's lovely,i have never heard that before but it's oh so true.

MagicCats

Sometimes doing the right thing isn't doing the easy thing.

A hard, horrible decision I'm glad you have the other dogs for company. They may need you too as they realise the old lad is gone.

Best wishes to you all. X