Help Maybe? I'm not quite sure in which thread I should put this, so bear with me. :thumbup: My fifteen year old Lab/Shepherd mix's health is deteriorating. He's on a wet/dry dog food diet now, with the occasional left over chicken from dinner. (As a source of protein and nutrients that might not be in his dog food.) He's having trouble chewing hard things, which is why we add wet food to his dry food to make it easier to chew, because his teeth are old and worn down from lack of care. (Also because the wet food just goes right through his system and, as gross as it is, it just comes out like it went in.. like it was just out of the can. He's fine when it comes to wet/dry food mixed, however.) My thoughts were, though he isn't in any pain, he cannot live a full, happy life like he could just a few months ago. While in this condition, and ridden in cancer, he will never be the dog he was before. He used to love going outside, but now all he does is potty and collapse due to the heat. Here's the thing, however, he refuses to die. Not that that's a bad thing, but he's been through so much. (Being shot twice, attacked by other dogs multiple times, and living on the streets for the first 6-12 months of his life.) I feel as though the best thing to do would be to put him down, but my family wants to have someone shoot him. I keep refusing, because that's not a humane way to let a dog go, but they don't listen. That dog deserves to go in a respected, painless way, but they refuse to listen. He's fifteen years old, he's been my dog since I was a toddler. He's been nothing but loyal to us, and they think the best way to let him go is to shoot him? I'm sorry for the long thread, and I hope it wasn't a pain to read! |
It's your dog...you know what is right. I can't imagine that if you love your dog, that you would question doing what is best for him. I try never to post negative or harsh words, so this is all I will say. |
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I completely understand what you mean, though, and I'm sorry for making it seem as though I wanted to know what I should do to let him go. I guess this was more of a "how do I cope with losing him?" type thing. I guess I should have been more specific. My bad! |
Woah... If it was my dog I'd put him down at the vet. Now, I know a lot of people shoot their dog in the mid-west states as I've seen it done when I used to live there. I would take the most painless humane route. Also, since your dog is suffering and no longer can go outside or play.. I say put him out of his misery. It's selfish to let him suffer for your own personal reason (fear of losing him). |
I would do the humane non-violent option of peacefully putting him to sleep...where you can be holding him while he goes, and he feels safe and secure. Personally, I think shooting him would make you feel horrible, and why should you be required to live w/ that feeling just to appease others??? Why should you have to have the memory of putting a bullet in your dog / in your dog's little head??!! NO way. |
Its so hard to know when the time has really come to gently let your beloved dog go to sleep. I'm going through something similar and just wait for signs from my dog. So far mine is not in pain, or soiling and still has an appetite. So, I don't think its time yet. I feel this is a really hard and confusing decision to make, even when everyone in your life supports you and your feelings. It must be awful for you to not be supported right now, so I understand the need to ask others what they think. I don't think you were asking should you shoot the dog but were saying thats what your family says. It seems like it may be time to let him rest, so I would take him to the vet and hold him while he falls asleep. On the way, don't forget to get him a burger and fries or some other treat. I'm sorry to hear you are going through this. |
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Wylie's Mom said it perfectly and she is %100 right! You would be wise to heed her excellent advice. It was the best thing for both my German Shepherds and me when that time came...I sat on the floor and held each in my lap, the vet gave an injection which put them to sleep (like night-night sleep), followed by the final letting-them-go injection. The entire procedure was quiet, loving, calm and done with reverence. After 15 years with your much-loved companion, I don't think that is too much to provide; it's the right thing to do (for you both). |
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There are vets that will come to your home. Do a google search for your area and make the arrangements. Presumably you have the money for the procedure. Are you of legal age to make this decision and the owner/primary care giver to this dog? |
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I completely agree . i couldnt imagine shooting one of my furbutts ! |
I am sick over this post. It sounds like your dog has been through a lot in his life, please do him the service of letting him go peacefully in the most humane way. Pets are family members. |
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