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04-04-2007, 11:18 AM | #31 |
Peeka Boo I See You! Donating Member | I guess this sounds mean but i really wish he had something wrong with him besides old age i wouldn't have any issue putting him down. I guess i am huminizing him to much. I guess i feel i wouldn't want to be killed because i was just old. But i am afraid of death. I will be putting him to sleep soon i just have to talk to my mom and explain to her what you all have made me see. It's just his time. Thank you all
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04-04-2007, 11:21 AM | #32 |
DEBRA'S DORKY YORKIES4 Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Highland Scotland
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| There comes a time in every dog's life, where their suffering is constant and far worse, and a peaceful dying, is a release from their horrible existance. Yes, I've put family dogs down three times, and yes, you come out of the vets howling with your poor dog in your arms, but..... 1. you were with them all through the gentle process 2. you spoke to them as the needle went in 3. you see it is over very quick 4. you know they are not suffering anymore. I'd say for about a week you just want to comit suicide yourself to be with them, but other things keep you going, and another puppy is always something else to focus on...... ......BUT YOU NEVER FORGET THEM ! Doing it in the first place is the hardest and most difficult decision, as you never think the time is right, but on reflection, and I and all my friends have agreed with this, you realise that you left it too long, and not for the dog's sake, but for yours. You especially think that when looking at last pictures of your dog, and see how miserable they really were - with pain etched all over them which mostly you were blind to. DO WHATEVER IN YOUR HEART YOU KNOW IS THE BEST FOR YOUR DOG. GOOD LUCK, WILL BE THINKING OF YOU, AND YOU KNOW TO COME HERE TO TALK IF YOU DECIDE TO GO AHEAD Debra x x x x |
04-04-2007, 11:21 AM | #33 | |
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04-04-2007, 11:26 AM | #34 | |
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was 16 and he lost control of body functions. It was so very hard to make that decison but you have to keep in mind how the animal might be suffering in pain and you don't want that. I would not go to a vet who would not allow me to hold or craddle my pet! I did both times kissing them and comforting them. I would not have allowed them to be alone. It was over in 10 sec. No suffering or pain. Only for me but it meant my beloved pets were free of suffering. I hope you get the strength you need for do what you feel is right. If you really feel he is suffering it is your responsiblity to help him. Knowing that you are is what will get you through it. Bless you and your pet. | |
04-04-2007, 11:29 AM | #35 |
DEBRA'S DORKY YORKIES4 Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Highland Scotland
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| Oh Toby'smama - that story is what I dread with my first Yorkie Tara, who is now coming up seven. She is so special, and my heart is full with love for her, even though I now have two other angels as well as her. I too got Tara at 6 weeks(too young too....so I know now !) and she is what has kept me going when I am feeling at my worst. She looks after me, and we call her Nurse York as well as THE QUEEN ! I will always remember all she has done for me when that awful time comes....just as I do when I think of my Beardie Trixie who was my first baby when I married.....I did what needed to be done with her when she was 12 and riddled with Cancer. That was 6 years ago this month, and it's still like she is with us |
04-04-2007, 11:50 AM | #36 |
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| Amber. I feel for you. Went through the same thing with kojak. You just have to make up your mind that it does not need to suffer anymore, YOU WILL, for a long time. I was lucky that I had a friend come get Kojak and he slept all the way to the Vet's office, got the shot, that was it, he was still sleeping. Oh God, all we can do is pray for you to be strong.
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04-04-2007, 12:11 PM | #37 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | Oh amber I'm sorry !! This is hardest things to do as a pet lover and you have to judge his quality of life over your feelings....I don't know what to say but maybe his agression is because he's in pain ? Usually a dog will act that way if they hurt....it could be his way of telling you - 14 is a great age and it sounds like he's had a nice life...but I sure wish we had them longer....it just never seems like enough time when you love a dog I was with my husbands cocker Lady when she went into renal failure & we had to have her PTS .....I cried so hard I ended up on the floor ...and didn't stop crying for a few weeks...but it was peaceful and gentle & I know she loved me for being there... Toby'sMama....that touched me so much reading your post.. Lady was the same way...losing her 'control' was the hardest thing to see and she'd be devestated she didnt make it outside...I can still remember the awful embarrassed look in her eyes.... all we can do is love them thru sickness and health - and in death too Amber. As long as they know we're there talking to them & loving them...they DO go in peace.
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04-04-2007, 12:15 PM | #38 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | gosh I'm sorry...this whole thread has me crying... Amber - you follow your heart and all the best to you...I'm so sorry. |
04-04-2007, 12:24 PM | #39 |
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| I'm so sorry that your going thru this. I and many others on here know what your feeling, your not alone. It is such a very, very hard decision to make. My sister told me these things after I had to have my/my mom's dauxie put to sleep; That if GiGi could talk, she would say, Thank You for taking away her pain and my sister also told me; it's the Circle of Life. Sending you hugs and prayers.
__________________ Rudy, Zoey & Buster's mom (Dawn) Rest In Peace my precious Gracie girl & Lucky buddie Dogster:http://www.dogster.com/dogs/382659 & http://www.dogster.com/dogs/497315 |
04-04-2007, 12:34 PM | #40 | |
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I am so very sorry. I know you are really hurting..... Several years ago our family had to make a similar decision regarding a a family member, our terminally ill Chow Chow -- Sassy was a HUGE part of our family. She had cancer and after bipweekly blood transfusions for several weeks we decided with the vet that it was time to release her from her pain. We hand dug her grave, and the entire family went to the vet. The kids were young so they said goodbye in their own way in the waiting room. Ron (hubby) held Sassy in his arms and I held Sassy's paw while the vet worked his magic. Sassy relaxed and went to sleep and within a few minutes her heart stopped beating. There was not a dry tear anywhere -- we brought her home and had a funeral. There is no doubt in my mind and heart that we made the right decision. She was suffering terribly and it was time..... Sending more hugs your way btw -- Sassy lives on in our hearts..... | |
04-04-2007, 12:39 PM | #41 | |
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04-04-2007, 12:40 PM | #42 | |
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04-04-2007, 12:43 PM | #43 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama
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| Amber, one last thought -- there is NO easy way out. I had always hoped that Sassy would just go to sleep and not wake up..... I wanted so badly to be spared from having to make that decision..... Sometimes life just really hurts. |
04-04-2007, 12:48 PM | #44 |
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| god bless you i just wanted to say god bless you all
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04-04-2007, 12:48 PM | #45 |
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| I'm so sorry you have to go through this.......I did twice last year and when I look back on how selfish I was at the end I'm not sure what makes me cry more.......that I had to have Tito put down......or that I allowed him to suffer.......and then two weeks later his brother just died in my arms......and he had been suffering for a year (at least) with cushings disease......it's NOT easy......the morning Tiny died I begged him to just go to sleep in my arms.......and that night he did......and I was screaming and crying....... Don't let the dog suffer......it's really not fair to him.....as much as it hurts us.....suffering when they can't express themselves is just not fair to them........(gawd am I bawling now) |
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