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urbnalbino · 03-05-2008, 05:34 AM

Hi everyone -- we have a old black lab, Paddy Dog, whom we are taking to the vet tomorrow to have her put down. She's partially blind, can't hear very well, doesn't have many teeth and has a tumor on her mouth.

Well, we have three watch dogs, Paddy (lab/aussie shepherd rescue), Cleo (greyhound/lab rescue) and Cane, a pitbull (rescue) All of which are extremely friendly, but have scary barks. One day last week, Paddy and Cane were in the front fenced yard when the UPS man arrived up our drive way (OMG lets all freak out!) So Paddy and Cane started barking. Well, Paddy is very dominant over Cane and Cleo and so she thought it would be a good idea to snap at Cane because she wanted to bark at the UPS man by herself. She didn't need any help. She has few teeth and can't do any harm. So Cane, in self defense, started a dog fight. He tore off half of her mouth tumor, and got her on her neck pretty good. After they were done fighting, Paddy came back in the house and layed down. (No one saw the incident, but heard it - it didn't last long) We thought everyone was okay, until Cane came in and was covered in blood. So we went and checked Paddy and she was messed up pretty badly. So we got her cleaned up, but it was obvious she was in a state of shock and wouldn't really respond really.

So now its been a week, she's still acting funny, and her neck has become infected. We love Paddy very much and hate to see her in so much discomfort, so we have decided to put her down. We've had her since she was a puppy and she's 13 years old. Isn't that like, 80 in dog years? We are going to miss her so very much.

If you would, please say a prayer for her. She's visiting the vet tomorrow morning. Thanks everyone.

Knockz · 03-05-2008, 08:48 AM

Its always hard to make a decision like this. Good luck with everything. I'll keep you in my prayers tonight.

3 years ago I had to put down my cat which was 21 years old. I took it pretty bad but it had to be done.

Hang in there.

saphire · 03-05-2008, 01:17 PM

I'm sorry you're having to do this. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and Paddy.

Sheilagh

MICKEYK · 03-05-2008, 01:27 PM

aww that is so sad but you know when its time and when its best for the dog

i have a 10yr old lab and hes not sick or any thing but its getting harder and harder for him to get up and down.i have had him sense he was 6 weeks old
it will break my heart to.sending hugs your way.

marcerella02 · 03-05-2008, 01:45 PM

Sending our prayers. It is always so hard to make that decision, especially when death might not be on their doorstep. But you are right, you don't want him to suffer anymore than he has to. I hope his last night with you is a restful one.

omega · 03-05-2008, 04:12 PM

I'm sorry you have to go through this. Nothing can really take away the pain inside when this happens. Just remember the wonderful chance at life you gave him by rescuing him. Bless you for doing that.

Take care

amr333 · 03-05-2008, 04:18 PM

I am sorry you are having to go through this..I have a Lab who is 9 years old and she is having hard times getting around..just not as active and I dread having to make a decision about her health one day.

winstonw · 03-05-2008, 04:32 PM

I am so very sorry for your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Brianna2191 · 03-05-2008, 04:39 PM

I am soo sorry, You all will be in my prayers. I know what a hard decision that is to make but you know what's best for him.

sexiixtc · 03-05-2008, 04:39 PM

I'm having a difficult time seeing the letters I type. I am so sorry you have to do this. It must be so hard.. My thoughts and prayers go out to Paddy and your family

Layla's Mom · 03-05-2008, 04:54 PM

Sending prayers your way....

Peters · 03-05-2008, 05:23 PM

the poor dog

tjdmom · 03-05-2008, 05:44 PM

Poor baby. It's always hard to make that decision. I pray that when my 11 year old collie goes, she just goes quietly in her sleep. As hard as it is, I would rather that than having to make the decision you are making even though I think you are doing the right and humane thing.

KathyinCali · 03-05-2008, 07:10 PM

I am so sorry you have to make a decision like this. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family and Paddy

scrappysmom · 03-05-2008, 07:42 PM

I'm so sorry you have to put your dog down ,you are in my prayers.

03-05-2008, 05:34 AM	#1
urbnalbino Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 498	Dog being put down tomorrow Hi everyone -- we have a old black lab, Paddy Dog, whom we are taking to the vet tomorrow to have her put down. She's partially blind, can't hear very well, doesn't have many teeth and has a tumor on her mouth. Well, we have three watch dogs, Paddy (lab/aussie shepherd rescue), Cleo (greyhound/lab rescue) and Cane, a pitbull (rescue) All of which are extremely friendly, but have scary barks. One day last week, Paddy and Cane were in the front fenced yard when the UPS man arrived up our drive way (OMG lets all freak out!) So Paddy and Cane started barking. Well, Paddy is very dominant over Cane and Cleo and so she thought it would be a good idea to snap at Cane because she wanted to bark at the UPS man by herself. She didn't need any help. She has few teeth and can't do any harm. So Cane, in self defense, started a dog fight. He tore off half of her mouth tumor, and got her on her neck pretty good. After they were done fighting, Paddy came back in the house and layed down. (No one saw the incident, but heard it - it didn't last long) We thought everyone was okay, until Cane came in and was covered in blood. So we went and checked Paddy and she was messed up pretty badly. So we got her cleaned up, but it was obvious she was in a state of shock and wouldn't really respond really. So now its been a week, she's still acting funny, and her neck has become infected. We love Paddy very much and hate to see her in so much discomfort, so we have decided to put her down. We've had her since she was a puppy and she's 13 years old. Isn't that like, 80 in dog years? We are going to miss her so very much. If you would, please say a prayer for her. She's visiting the vet tomorrow morning. Thanks everyone. __________________ Glory (Yorkie) India (Biewer) and Callie (Yorkie) Last edited by urbnalbino; 03-05-2008 at 05:36 AM.

03-05-2008, 08:48 AM	#2
Knockz Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto (Brampton to be exact) Posts: 135 Blog Entries: 1	Its always hard to make a decision like this. Good luck with everything. I'll keep you in my prayers tonight. 3 years ago I had to put down my cat which was 21 years old. I took it pretty bad but it had to be done. Hang in there. __________________ Dim Sum's Daddy. Proud member of the Little Gentlemen's Club!

03-05-2008, 01:17 PM	#3
saphire Lil' CoCo, Lotta Coffee. Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 3,115	I'm sorry you're having to do this. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and Paddy. Sheilagh __________________ Sheilagh CoffeeAbigail-Ceana. CoCoMurfee & Winston

03-05-2008, 01:45 PM	#5
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	Sending our prayers. It is always so hard to make that decision, especially when death might not be on their doorstep. But you are right, you don't want him to suffer anymore than he has to. I hope his last night with you is a restful one. __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

03-05-2008, 04:32 PM	#8
winstonw Donating YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Boonville, IN Posts: 2,018	I am so very sorry for your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. __________________ Winston Packer & Pokey Proud member of the CrAzYcLuB Winston Abby

03-05-2008, 01:27 PM	#4
MICKEYK BANNED FOR STEALING YORKIETALK CONTENT! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MI Posts: 2,052	aww that is so sad but you know when its time and when its best for the dog i have a 10yr old lab and hes not sick or any thing but its getting harder and harder for him to get up and down.i have had him sense he was 6 weeks old it will break my heart to.sending hugs your way.

03-05-2008, 04:12 PM	#6
omega Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 7,575	I'm sorry you have to go through this. Nothing can really take away the pain inside when this happens. Just remember the wonderful chance at life you gave him by rescuing him. Bless you for doing that. Take care

03-05-2008, 04:18 PM	#7
amr333 Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2007 Location: TN Posts: 320	I am sorry you are having to go through this..I have a Lab who is 9 years old and she is having hard times getting around..just not as active and I dread having to make a decision about her health one day.

03-05-2008, 04:39 PM	#9
Brianna2191 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 133	I am soo sorry, You all will be in my prayers. I know what a hard decision that is to make but you know what's best for him.

03-05-2008, 04:39 PM	#10
sexiixtc Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,145	I'm having a difficult time seeing the letters I type. I am so sorry you have to do this. It must be so hard.. My thoughts and prayers go out to Paddy and your family __________________ Edith and my two Princesses Kayah and Evie Proud Member of "The Pink Club"

03-05-2008, 04:54 PM	#11
Layla's Mom Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bryan Tx Posts: 681	Sending prayers your way.... __________________ Dogs are not our whole life but they make our lives whole...

03-05-2008, 05:23 PM	#12
Peters YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,225	the poor dog __________________ A pet's love is true right from the start, through good times and bad, like sharing one heart.

03-05-2008, 05:44 PM	#13
tjdmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: upstate ny Posts: 5,847	Poor baby. It's always hard to make that decision. I pray that when my 11 year old collie goes, she just goes quietly in her sleep. As hard as it is, I would rather that than having to make the decision you are making even though I think you are doing the right and humane thing.

03-05-2008, 07:10 PM	#14
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,700	I am so sorry you have to make a decision like this. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family and Paddy __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy and Jammies Rest in Peace my Sweet Buster

03-05-2008, 07:42 PM	#15
scrappysmom Mommy's Baby Doo Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DesMoines ,Ia Posts: 5,318	I'm so sorry you have to put your dog down ,you are in my prayers. __________________ mommy to Lizzie, charliegirl Rip Scrappy doo, Rip Sunday.