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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly  Only you know yourself and how you can best deal with his passing and you know your dog and what distresses him. I always worry that I don't want my dear Yorkie's last thoughts in life to be of his mommie terribly upset and maybe even crying out of control. They are so attuned to us that I think that could be just so scary to a Yorkie to see his mommie so upset and if you cannot stop crying hysterically when that moment comes, it might be kinder to the little one to say goodbye as gently as possible and step out. I think you can live with whatever guilt or whatever you have to and deal with that down the road but just think of what you think is best for your dog and what would give the most comfort to him in that last moments. You know your little dog best and whatever you think will make your baby's last moments the easiest, most peaceful and least stressful to him will probably be the best for him. God bless you and sweet little Rufus. You will both be in my prayers. |
I agree with this statement. I was crying hysterically when my Casper was PTS and I'm pretty sure it wasn't peaceful for anyone. Honestly, he would have been better off if I had hugged and kissed him and let him go with our trusted Vet.
NOW that I'm older, have experienced more of death, I think I could handle it much better.
I will say only that everyone handles and processes things differently and you should NOT feel guilty if you decide to say good-bye sooner.
What matters is how you have loved and treated Rufus throughout his life and not so much at the second he takes his last breath.
I wish you peace with whatever decision you make. Either decision will be the right one because it will be made with love and concern for your Rufus.