I am so sorry. Please try to be strong while he is still with you. He may pick up on your anxiety. There is plenty of time to cry later, and you have many friends on YT who will cry with you.

....:(...I'm sad that you are sad and hurting but 16 years - Wow! What a blessing that is and each and every day now is a gift with Buddy. Give him an extra hug and kiss!!

I am so heartbroken for what you are going through. I am crying reading these posts. God bless you and your decision. You are in my prayers!

Lucky mommy
 

Consider yourself lucky most of us never owned a dog for as many years as you im sure you have so many happy memories of you and your baby so when the time comes and he gets his wings just remember he will always live in your heart forever

I am so sorry it is time for Buddy. How wonderful that you and he have had each other for 16 years. You have my deepest sympathy.

Oh I am so sorry for the pain you are feeling right now. We just had to put Max down. He was my husband's rat terrior he had for years. he was blind and crippled to the point of hurt himself. We had to let him go and it was the hardest thing ever for everyone but mostly dad and it had to be around father's day. I don't know if it will help any but I pray it will. Here is a poem I gave to my husband on father's day and it helped him feel alittle better. Our prayer's are with you!


If it should be that I grow weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep;
Then you must do what must be done,
for this battle can't be won.
You will be sad, I uderstand;
But don't let grief then stay your hand.
For this day more than all the rest,
Your love for me must stand the test.
We've had so many happy years;
What is to come can hold no fears.
You don't want me to suffer so;
The time has come, please let me go.
Send me to the bridge where my needs they'll tend,
But please stay with me 'til the end
To hold me close and speak to me
Then send me quick where my eyes will again see.
I know in time you will agree,
It was a kindness done for me.
Although my tail it's last has waved,
From pain and suffering I am saved.
Please do not grieve that it was you
Who had this painful thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years;
Don't let your heart hold any tears.
I could not have had a better Dad---
Happy Father's Day!
Love Max

Oh, that made me cry. And it is so right.

:lovewings So sorry to hear about your Buddy.

aaww hon....I know what you're feeling...its hurts so much doesn't it..I lost my 14 year old girl 2 years ago..its the hardest thing watching them grow old...you want them to go on forever...you are so lucky to have your baby still at 16...I hope to god my Pixie is with me for that long....hugs to you, Kerry xxx

I wish I could give you a hug. Just two nights ago you were asking about tents and now I just wish I could hug you. That poem was so moving and now I am in tears. Try to be strong for Buddy. I wish I had more comforting words.:(

I truly am so sorry and I'm praying for you both. I too went through the same thing two weeks ago and understand how much it hurts. I'm crying right now as I write this because it has stirred so much emotions. Please feel free to write to me if you wish to share stories of your baby. I thank the wonderful people of this community for their support.

((Hugz))

I am so sorry.
Many of us have gone through what you are facing and know exactly how you feel. Just know that we understand and you will always have friends here to talk to.

We had to have my our beloved German Shepherd put down a couple of weeks ago and it hurts deeply. I had to leave the board for a week because I couldn't deal with all of the dog conversations without crying.
The pain is lessening but I still cry (like right now.)

Someday we will be able to think about our furkids without the pain but it is hard. Be strong and remember that even though it is almost killing you, you are doing the right thing - the kindest thing. Our pets deserve no less.

Hugs

Had this song come to mind and found it perfect!
 

For you and your Buddy:


For all those times you stood by me
For all the truth that you made me see
For all the joy you brought to my life
For all the wrong that you made right

For every dream you made come true
For all the love I found in you
I'll be forever thankful, baby

You're the one who held me up
Never let me fall
You're the one who saw me through
Through it all

You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me

Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'cause you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me, ooh, baby

You gave me wings and made me fly
You touched my hand I could touch the sky:lovewings:rbyorkie:
I lost my faith, you gave it back to me
You said no star was out of reach

You stood by me and I stood tall
I had your love, I had it all
I'm grateful for each day you gave me

Maybe, I don't know that much
But I know this much is true
I was blessed because
I was loved by you

(chorus)

You were always there for me, the tender wind that carried me
The light in the dark shining your love into my life
You've been my inspiration through the lies you were the truth
My world is a better place because of you

(chorus 2x)

I'm everything I am
Because you loved me

I feel for you because I have been in your shoes. It is so hard to face but at least we have the option of easing their suffering. We will be praying for you and Buddy.

I am so sorry. No matter how long they are with us it is never enough. Just be there when the time comes and send him away with your loving embrace.