Our old man 2-bits
 

I have said in several threads that we have a large mixed breed dog that is 15 1/2yrs old. We have known that the day was coming that we would have to make that "oh so hard" decision. Before Christmas,we told our family that they needed to try to prepare their hearts for the inevatable. It has been so hard to watch the big guy (70lbs in his youth) to become a mere 50lbs,not wanting to eat,not wanting to walk because it hurts,not able to really see us,not able to play. He is beginning to have kidney failure and Saturday he had a nose bleed. So tomarrow is the day. The people at our vets office are so kind and loving. There will be noone else there but us and the staff. I already gave them his information and they told me to not try to pay when we left,to take care of that when I felt I could come back.
I said that we would not do this until I looked in his eyes and he let me know that it was time. I made that apt. last Friday,our entire family was here Sunday and each of the children got to have a moment with him. He has had a truely ruff weekend.

I need a hug!! Im having a tuff time being strong for my 16yr old.DD,2-bits has been here almost her entire life. He has been here half of our marriage. My husband named him 2-bits because he said that was all he was worth. 2-bits comforted my son (now 18) every 2hrs for 2yrs when he was so sick and had to be still for breathing treatments,he kept my DD (now 16) from escaping the house and yard when she was 2 and 3,he has guarded my house and been my alarm system,he has inspected every worker that has ever come to my house and even followed them around if he didnt trust them around his mommie. He pottie trained the 3 poodle puppys that I brought home 10yrs ago and allowed them to crawl on him and chew on him. There will NEVER be another dog and friend like 2-bits.

Sending a big hug your way. I'm so sorry you are facing this decision. Last June I went thru this with my Sammy and it is so hard. Like you, my vets office was wonderful, kind and caring. The girls there were crying with me. I will be thinking of you tomorrow. I know how difficult this is.

:cry::hug:I know, we've been exactly where you are right now. My heart is bleeding for you and I'm in tears. But you know it's the right thing to do - and you're being brave and wonderful enough to do it. I wish you strength - and ultimately peace, for you all. You'll be in my prayers tonight. Stay strong. Sally x

awww very sorry you have to make that decision. it is always harder on the heart. just hold on to all those memories and he will always be with you in spirit and running pain free in his new world.

{{{Hugs}}} I know how hard this is.

Sorry the time has come, it's not an easy decision to have to make.Sending hugs your way....

Im sorry My thoughts and prayers will be with you tomorrow. Tonight I would make him a dinner to remember and have some special time with him. I hope you find peace in knowing hes not in pain or discomfort anymore. God bless

You have my deepest sympathy. It's one of the toughest things on earth to do. Having been through that I know how your heart aches. Big hugs to you:rose40:Prayers for your family and 2-bits.

Keeping 2-bits, you and your family in my prayers.

So sorry sending prayers your way :(.

sending you a big hug it will not be a good day that is for sure It is so hard to say goodbye but he will be waiting for you on the other side. sending prayers

Final act of love we give to our best friends....I know it's so hard. Let your comfort in knowing that you are making the right decision for 2-bits be your guide to help your children get through it. Sending (hugs) to your whole family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sharing your thoughts my friend. I am saying prayers for you, your family and your faithful Two Bits. You are doing the right thing.
Hugs and Love to you and yours, Teresa and the Just Right Yorkies

You know you have hugs from me. I've been there and I know the pain involved. It's the hardest thing to go through ever. Please know I'll be thinking about you during this time.:(

So sorry. Not an easy thing to do yet it gives relief to all. Been there last June. Your vets office sounds so much like mine. Hugs to you and your family.

Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I know this must be such a difficult time and my heart goes out to you.

I'm so sorry. I'll be thinking of you and your family today.

Thank you for all of your kind words. Each of my 3 younger kids (20,18,16) had a moment with 2-bits last night. I laid in the floor with him after everyone went to bed. I did this with him everyday when he was a puppy and to big for my lap. My DH got up this morning and had his moment with him.
At 9am this morning 2bits went peacefully to sleep. I told him to go play with Bunkey. My DH said that he has only been to the vets twice in the past year and he really needs to find another reason to go visit the vet. Our pack is now 5.
Please keep my two younger kids in your prayers. 2-bits had been here most of or all of their lives. My 18yr old has to go to work and be a grownup today. I am keeping my 16yr old with me all day,an advantage to homeschooling. Although I am still crying,I know in my heart that this was the right thing to do. He would of only been more miserable from here on out.
Blessings to each of you.

I know this is a difficult time, but if it helps, I think this is one of the most important lessons my dogs (and other pets) have taught me.

It's important to be able to love with your whole heart, grieve when it is over, and then learn to love again. For your younger children this might be their first "close" experience to grieving, and it is necessary for all of us to learn to go through the process, and that it is possible to come out the other side, and learn to love again. Nothing makes my heart sadder than to hear someone say, "I can't go through that pain again, I'll never love again (whether pet or human)"...to close yourself to the pain of loss is to close yourself to the power of love...

I believe that Two-bits would thank-you for putting him first this time, and letting him go...and in order to pay him back for the lessons and love he has shared with you and your children, he'd want you to grieve, and then love again....

He'll be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge...

Sending hugs and prayers to you and your family. Rest in Peace, 2 bits.

Great post!

RIP Two-bits!!

(((HUGS))), I know what you are going through. Sending up prayers to give your family strength in the days ahead.

I feel your pain, ((((hugs))))making a decision like you did is the hardest yet most loving and unselfish act you can do for a beloved pet. How comforting for him it was to go to sleep with your arms around him.

After going through this 4 times, when I was planning on getting Lola my mom asked me why I would subject myself to the pain that eventually would come again. I said after knowing the love and joy a pet brings to my life, the emptiness without one would be far worse.

Take comfort in your family, your memories, and your other pets, your heart will slowly heal and your many years of memories will be with you forever.

My heart is breaking for your loss. Prayers and hugs to you and your family today.

It is the worst part of owning a pet. Their life span is so much shorter than ours.
I'll say a prayer for you and everyone else with an elderly pet. It is best to let them go before they have to suffer the indignity of the loss of their ability to function as they would like to.
Your doing what you is best for him as painful as it may be for you and the family.

I'm crying as I read this because I know the pain you and your family is feeling. Having a dog for 15 or more years...it's soooo hard to let go.

You know you did the right thing, but it hurts...it hurts real bad. And not only do you have to live with your grief, you see your kids hurting and that is so hard as a mother. I feel you.

May your baby rest in peace. I'm sure he had a great life living with you and your family.

I send you great big hugs from me and my crew
:ghug:

RIP 2 Bits, I will keep your family in my prayers.

It sounds like 2 Bits was an awesome member of your family and was loved well. I am sure he will be missed.

I hope my pets feel as loved as I am sure 2 Bits did.

Sending love thoughts and prayers for you and your family!!! (((hug))) RlP 2-bit