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YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Corvallis, OR
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| ![]() I dont think I can add anymore helpful advice but I also thought maybe you would find it easier if you find a Vet who will do a home visit and do the injection at home. Just a thought....
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Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NC
Posts: 121
| ![]() I so have puddles of tears streaming down my face right now!! Thank you alot for the feedback. We actually live out in the country and have a place to bury her which I prefer. I need to visit her ya know??? It is just going to be so hard. We have horses, chickens, goats, here etc. So, my husband has a housecall vet. that is going to put her to sleep and he is going to do the bad deed while I am not here. I said I didn't want to know when but I'm not so sure now. I talk to her everyday because I'm not sure when my husband is going to surprise me that she is gone. |
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YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA
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| ![]() I know exactly how you feel. I put a little dog to sleep last October. It broke my heart. Maybe this will help you. When I put my dog to sleep, the vet cried also, and said to me, "You are a very brave person." Well, I felt like the least brave person in the world right then. I was crying also and couldn't even talk. But she went on to say through her own tears as she put my little dog to sleep, "You know, we are kinder to our little animals than we are to people" meaning, of course, that putting Dutchess to sleep was the kindest thing to do. But - it is such a hard thing to do. I have the feeling that your little poodle isn't going to live much longer regardless of what you choose to do. If her days are no longer comfortable, I would put her to sleep. I know it will break your heart, but it is the kindest thing to do for her. And -- you know that she had a good and long life. I am sure that she has lived a longer and better life than 99% of the dogs in the world. Take comfort in this. Albert Payson Terhune (an author who bred collies and wrote dog stories) said that it is ". . . the worst shame in the world that our best chums don't live as long as we do." This is so true. I still remember and love the dogs I lost when I was a little girl over 50 years ago. Your little poodle has lived a natural and even longer length of life than most dogs. Instead of feeling guiltly about putting her to sleep or her dying - please realize that she lived as long as she did because of you and the love and care you have given her over the years. Whichever choice you make - it's because you love her. I think your choice should be based on her comfort and quality of life at this time. She has had such a good long life. I know how sad it is to reach the point you are at now. So many of us have shared your heartbreak and the difficulty you're having making a decision right now. Sometimes it's helpful to try and be a little more objective. Think of another person and your little dog being theirs -- what would you advise them to do? Maybe this will help you make make your decision. None of us can tell you what to do. But, I am sure we all know how much you love your little dog and the wonderful long life you have given her. And, we would all certainly understand your putting her to sleep and would feel that you are doing a kind thing for her. We all all very sorry because so many of us have experienced what you're going through. Whichever decision you make - be resolved - and followthrough with it. It is much harder for you to be torn back and forth. So sorry..... Carol Jean |
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Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NC
Posts: 121
| ![]() Oh my Gosh!!! That was so heart-warming! I don't know what I would do without YT right now. You are all so great! I'm still on the fence here and waiting for the moment. She is definitely detiorating from the inside out. I have to let her go, I have to. The tears have only begun I guess. Flossie is like my Mother's trademark here. She has been such a joy in my life like my Mother was and now I have to let both go!!! Major tears here...Sorry! I have never had to do such a horrible thing. |
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Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD
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| ![]() I a so sorry that you are having to make this decision, but I know from personal experience, that when the time is right and you have to say good-bye, it will be the kindest act of caring that you can perform. Last year when I held my heart Jesse in my arms and watched him drift peacefully away, I was so sad. My dear vet was crying and I was crying but we both had to do the kindest thing for Jese. He was only 3 years old and I had tried so many things to help him even when the vet thought he might do better in less stressful home..That did not work either so he had to be allowed to not hurt anymore. I have his pic taped on my puter desk and look at him every few minutes....He is at peace across Rainbow Bridge and is buried under a holly tree in my back woods. I do have one regret and that relates to what I buried him in. I will use a small water proof container from now on..The cold weather, snow, rain makes me so sad because I don't want him to feel it. He is in a wee wooden box but he is buried with so many of our other pets that I know they are all keeping each other comfortable. You have the power to make a very kind decision for your little loved one even though it will break your heart. You will be in my prayers as you struggle with this.. |
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Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | ![]() The hardest thing we can do for them is let them go...it's also the kindest. I've been thru this also and it's very hard to do....but it IS peaceful. Love means knowing when to let go... and I can tell you love her very much. Though you'll be crying...I really believe we need to be there with them telling them they are loved as they cross into Rainbow Bridge... I'm so sorry for what you're going to go thru. It sounds like it's her time and she understands....and.... she loves you. She also trusts you to do what's best for her and will be looking down on your for all your days..... |
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YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Arkansas
Posts: 360
| ![]() We recently had to make the same decision about our 14 yr. old Yorkie, Raven. It is heartbreaking, but remember that you are continuing the kind care you have given Flossie for years by deciding to put her down. She will still live with you, as Raven continues to live with us. My thoughts are with you. ![]() |
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YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Michigan
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| Our thoughts are with you as well!
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BANNED! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kentucky
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| ![]() i am so sorry you are going thru this. I guess in times like this, we all second guess ourselves. My hubby thinks it's time to put my mini poo down. She is 17 years old, has lost her sense of smell, she is deaf, she has severe skin allergies that makes her keep the hair eat off her hips and back and the scratching makes her legs so sore she can hardly walk. Sometimes she goes outside to potty and we have to go and get her and i don't know if she can't walk at that moment or has forgotten how to get back. She has spells that for some reason she just slowly walks and walks like for twenty four hours and won't even lay down. her ordor is so bad and the vet says it is coming from inside but he also told me that her heart is good and strong and she MIGHT live a couple more years. My husband says she is suffering and I know she is but I don't think she is suffereing to the point of putting her down. her little eyes are clear and she looks at me and wags her little tail as if I am the love of my life. I guess I am and she is mine (in the doggie world). Hard decision and i feel for you having to make it. |
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YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chattanooga, TN
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| ![]() So reading your post and everyone elses here has tears in my eyes now! It is such a hard decision to make, but one that will be the best for Flossie. I have a lady who brings her bichon to us for grooming and I also petsit for her when she goes out of town. She found out recently her baby had skin cancer, went thourgh the surgery to remove the tumor and now it's back....along with more. She's facing the decision of putting her furbaby through painful vet visits every two months or putting her down and making her more comfortable. It's so tough...but just know she'll be happier on the other side. You'll know in your heart when it is time for her. If it's more comfortable for you to not know when your husband has it done, that's your choice. I know me personally, as much as it would hurt and as much as I would cry, I would want to be with her when it's done. My heart and prayers go out to you as I've had to put down a few of my furbabies in the past. *hugs*
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Luv My Bug! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: california
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| ![]() This is my first post and I have reading everyone replies and they what I would suggest. So I will pray for your little poodle and you. |
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BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005
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| ![]() Oh Kerri~ It sounds like you have made the right decision to let your H have the vet come to the house. It sounds like it is time for you to let Flossie go and have the cherished memories to sustain you. You mentioned the magic words when you said she has no quality of life and you were being selfish for the sake of your mother's memory and your 7 year old. Let her friend, the other yorkie, be with her and she will mourn less as she will know she is gone and not wait for her to come back or wonder where she went like Cindy said. As hard as it is you are doing the right thing. ![]() ((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))) ))))))))) |
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Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: canada
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| ![]() i want to be able to say so much to be you comfort, but all that comes to my heart is that (Pray to our Heavenly father for guideness) my heart goes to you!
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Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 202
| ![]() ![]() We are so sorry that you are having to say goodbye to your sweet little friend. Of course this is so much more difficult because she was part of your mother's life. Actually she has had a very long "dog life" filled with love but it is painful to let them go. It will be a comfort to have her close to you. We have always buried our beloved pets in our yard. It helps to sit by their little stones when we miss them. We send our love, thoughts and prayers from Oklahoma. Max and Maggie's Mom
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