Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Flossie! I hope for you and her both that she does slip away to be with your Mother tonight...It is very hard either way, if she goes on her own or if you have to make that decision for her. But rest assured, if you have to have her put down, it is what she would ask of you. She has been your loyal friend all these years and now it is your turn to be loyal back to her. She has lived a long and good life and it is just time. I am gad you brought her inside. A bath would not hurt her at this point and would most likely make her feel more soothed. Warm some towels in the microwave and just wrap her and hold her when you are done...I would think it would certainly relax her and make her smell better all at the same time. God Bless you for caring for her and showing her mercy in her final hours.

I am so glad you brought her in the house. Is there any way to talk to a vet to see if they can help ease her suffering. I know it is the hardest decision to make but if she is in pain you can make her final day easier for her. My heart goes out to you and I can imagine your pain.

It is so sad - I would have put her to sleep before now. I'm probably faster at doing this then many people might be, but I just can't stand to have my dogs suffer --even if it isn't a lot. When their days are no longer pain-free or enjoyable....I just drag myself to the vet...it's hard.

It is never easy - I'm sure that that is why some people keep their dogs much longer. No matter when, where, or how --it always breaks our hearts.

I'm very sorry for your experience with your little dog.

Carol Jean

I feel so bad for both you and the dog. Good luck.

This thread really made me cry. It is like reliving Lacey's last moments all over again. We kept putting off putting my yorkie Lacey to sleep. Even though she was 13 and suffering from chronic kidney failure. She seemed so healthy and the fluids seemed to be helping. Until I only 5 days after my birthday, after returning from a fishing trip, she took a turn for the worse. She would not eat or drink. Fluid was coming from her mouth. I was hoping that she would die in her sleep. Because I felt too guilty having her put to sleep like it was murder. I had to work in the morning, so I could not bring myself to painful task of driving her to the vet. She did not die in her sleep, so my mom had to do it in the morning. I cried and cried. Here it is nearly 8 months later, and the pain is still there. I have a new yorkie puppy that I love dearly but I will never forget my Lacey. And how much she touched my life.

Just give Flossy lots of petting, tell her you love her and it is okay to go to Rainbow Bridge. When the time is right, we will see all our furry friends again. The love and time you gave each other in this lifetime is priceless and will last forever.

Your situation is so sad. It is so hard to say goodbye. My heart breaks for you and Flossie.Try and remember that she will always be with you in spirit and will soon join your Mom as your guardian angel.

I've read this thread with a heavy heart...I also remember the one you posted earlier and was just thinking about Flossie the other day. My heart aches for you and I wish there was something I could say to make you feel better. It is so hard losing a family member, but poor Flossie has no quality of life any more and the most unselfish act of love you can show her now is to get her put to sleep. I will be thinking of you and Flossie and also will pray for you both. Big hugs sent your way!

I'm SO GLAD You brought that angel inside...I was so worried about her last night thinking about her all alone and you did the right thing keeping her with you.

Please know you have many prayers coming to you and Flossie.....

this thread is so heartbreaking I'm in tears again.....

Bless your little Heart Flossie....I hope you are at Rainbow Bridge as I type this....and if not....may your passing be peaceful...you can go be with your mommy now...

I remember your original post on Flossie, It is so hard, I'm wondering how things are today,and hoping she went in her sleep last night, to end her suffering. You're in my prayers and thoughts, and poor Flossie too.

I believe she was your angel also, and she was there for you in your time of need, and now you must be there for her, in hers. :(

I am so sorry...
 

Kerri... I am so sorry to hear about Fossie. Thats got to be so hard for bothof you. Our 12 yrs Male Lhasa passed away Jan 2nd of Kidney failure... But his was quick... and he passed in his sleep.

It is always hard to say good bye. I hope she does not suffer much longer.

Kerry

Thanks for everyone for being here and all the support. Flossie will be with me one more day and she will be going to the vet. in the morning. My sister it taking her. I'm sorry but I can not do it myself. Flossie knows my sister well so I'm sure she will be fine. I have had to hold back tears all day long, being that I am at work today. Goodbye is going to be tough but she will be much more comfortable and her struggling days will be over.

Bless you and Flossie , hope your heart eases and your joy returns swiftly you have been such a good mom for her in this time of need , Take time to refelect on that and know love is eternal ..in lovenlight :animal-pa

Getting prepared here for the worst for me but the best for Flossie. I have chosen to bring Flossie back and bury here at our house. We live way out in the secluded country and I will be a little more at peace knowing she will always be nearby when I want to visit her. As I pulled in our driveway after getting home from work, I noticed the wooden box my husband had built for Flossie to be placed in. My heart shattered but the box is perfect and she will be safe there. He has also dug the hole for her but I don't want to know where it is just yet. I have picked out two brand new baby flannel receiving blankets to wrap her in. As I stated earlier, my sister will be taking her but she will be just as comfortable with her as she would with me. I can not bear the thought of taking her. This is just a personal preference of mine.
Today Flossie is in the worse shape ever. She still can't use the bathroom and refuses to eat. She is just lying there lifeless and confused. I have spent some time with her this afternoon and might even be up all night. THIS IS REALLY HARD!

Just remember the good memories and keep her alive in her heart with all those wonderful memories.

God bless you.

My heart goes out to you and Flosssie. This is one of the hardest decisions you have to make for a beloved family member. I am so glad you can spend her last hours together.

Boy that's a tough thing to go through. My heart goes out to you.

I'm so sorry you are going through this. I had to do the same thing just 2 months ago for my 15 year old Shih Tzu. She was in kidney failure and no hope I didn't want her to suffer anymore. She was only about 2 1/2 months old when we got her. She had brought so much joy to my life. The last month or two of her life was awful. She never wagged her tail anymore she peed(sp) on herself all the time. I had to constantly either bathe her or just get a warm wash cloth and clean around her hips. She was very arthritic and had no quality of life whatsoever.

When I took her to the vet I cried all the way there and all the way home. Cried when I got her out of the car. My husband also built her a box and burried her in our back yard. I wasn't out there with him but I know where she is burried I have been there several times over the past few months.

I didn't realize how sick she truly was until I went back and looked at pictures of her that were only a year old. In those she still had that look where she loved life, her tail was curled upon her back. I hadn't seen her tail curled up on her back in months.

Sorry for rambling. Just know that you are doing the best thing for your beloved Flossie. I know it is hard. I've had to do this twice and I've told my husband that from now on if it had to be done he would be doing it not me.

I have never had to make the decision to end a pet's life. I have had animals since I can remember and they have got run over or something like that. This is so different. Everytime I look at her, I think...she will not be here tomorrow!

dont think about life without her, but how life is with her. all the good memoris. dogs sense stress, and she will sense your stress and worry too. just talk to her alot and pet her. be there for her

Kerri, I know this is a painful time for you but you are making the right decision for Flossie. Your Mom will be proud of you and will take good care of her.

Kerri. my heart cries for you and your family and especially Flossie. I made that decision for the love of my life last winter and it just hurts more than some can imagine. I prayed all night as he lay on my chest struggling to breathe that each breath would be his last but it was not to be.
We are lucky enough to be able to make the kindest decision for our pets to end their suffering. That does not necessarily make it eaier for us, though.
I am glad she was inside and warm and felt love her last night on earth..

Kerri, my heart breaks for you and I'm just so sorry there isn't something we can do to make this easier for you. I wish one of us were close by. Flossie knows you love her and you are doing the last act of kindness you can for her. I'm glad you have your sweet husband to lean on. God bless you and comfort you in the days to come.

{{{{{{{{Keri}}}}}}}}, this is such a sad time for you and I'm so sorry!!! You know you're doing the right thing but it's REALLY hard!!!!

In October, my oldest bulldog suddenly went into heart failure. We rushed him to the vet and he spent hours trying to stabilize him and bring down his fever. Nothing seemed to be working and I was thinking about how I might have to make the big decision. My son was so upset and pleading with Chaucer not to die. I was just about to ask the vet what he thought we should do when he said Chauc was dying and we'd better say our goodbyes. It was so hard, but he slipped away when we were petting him and telling him what a good dog he was.

Flossy will go to sleep, too, and all of her pain will be gone. I'm glad you're burying her close by so you can think of her lovingly.

Julie

I know that this is not only a sad time for you but I do believe that it is time for you to say good bye to a dear old companion and let her rest now.
My heart certainly goes out to you and I pray that all will be well in the end. One day you will be able to cross the rainbow bridge with your old dear friend.

She's gone!! My 5 year old son and I said our goodbyes to Flossie this morning. I'm still holding back the tears at work but it was the right choice.
Thanks to everyone for their support. I never imagined it would be this hard.

I'm so sorry, You will be in my thoughts today. It is so hard, I don't know if I could even go to work. :( .

Rest in Peace little Flossie....

I'm so sorry. It's VERY hard...we had to do this 2 years ago with Lady, my husbands cocker, and I didn't stop crying for 2 weeks.....it will ease ...and you WILL eventually have good memories and Smile again when you think of her...but for now...it's a heartwrenching thing to go thru.

my condolences.

I'm so sorry you're going through this. We had to put our 15 year old poodle down a couple years ago and it really tore me up. I had a hard time knowing when "it was time" but my vet assured me it would be clear to me when it actually happened. Dax was on heart medication for about 5 years or so and it prolonged his life (in a very positive way) for much longer than I expected. He had a stroke one day and was just totally paralyzed. I had to wrap him in a towel until my husband could get home to take us to meet the vet. I hurt so much for him but knew we had to let him go. I was a real mess for a while but then we got Tatum. She helped heal my heart but I will never forget my first baby. I wish you the best and will be thinking of you and your family.

Kerri I am so sorry...
 

I feel so bad for you right now, but please find some peace in knowing that you did the right thing for your old friend. Her suffering on this earth is finished and she has moved on to a peaceful hereafter where she will know pain no more. She lived a good long life and was loved as much as humanly possible. We had to put an 11 month old pup down one time for a heart defect that was so bad that his abdomen had filled with fluid and he could no longer breathe unless he was sitting up. That poor baby would fall asleep and fall over into furniture or whatever was beside him...it was tragic. All we could do was let him go...it is always the right thing to do. May each day give you more and more peace in your decision. May each day bring you happiness in your memories and may your future hold a new Yorkie baby when you are ready.

R.I.P. Dear Flossie - YT thinks a lot of you! We will not forget you. :lovewings :angel: :lovewings

My heart goes out to you. I am so sorry for your loss.