Oh dear I am feeling your pain deep in my heart.. takes my breath away reading this post. I know what you are feeling and how your are struggling..I had to put down my sassie a year ago December.. It was so hard.. she had be soo abused and was by my side all the time.. as long as she was with me she was not afraid.. I still hurt and you post can make those feelings come alive again.. But she was so old, we did not know her age.. she was not living just existing.. I have lost 3 others also.. and not one of them leave my heart..
Just think what a great life he had with you..think of all the places he could have ended up at.
It is always so easy to comfort others, but when it is really our turn it is not as easy...
Hugs going to you, he knows you love him.. anne

I am so sorry that you are at this point. I have been there before, and it is agonizing.

The only thing I would ask, have you considered taking him to an acupuncturist? I used to breed Bichons, my Andre had a stroke & was paralyzed, I was going to have to let him go, when I found a veterinary acupuncture clinic - after 2 treatments, he got up & walked, unstable but progress, with subsequent treatments, he later ran and moved with ease. He lived for almost 2 more yrs before he had a very severe stroke that made the decision evident.

It is never easy finding the right time to say goodbye

I was heartbroken reading your post. I do know how you feel though. This past July I had to put to sleep my 12yr Malamute cross and it was the hardest thing to do! No one else in my family had the courage to come but a good friend came with me. The hardest part was because he didn't really act sick. He had a basketball size tumour on his side and was losing weight like crazy, vomiting everytime he ate. He would run around and play like nothing was wrong then when he went to lay down he would whine in pain. It was heartbreaking. I cried all the way to the vet and all the way home but I know in my heart it was best for him. I still miss him everyday. Good luck and remember he will thank you when he is looking down from doggy heaven:)

I will say a prayer for you and will have you in my thoughts today.
We will be here for you when you get home.

Hugs,Sheilagh

My heart goes out to you. I wish you the best. I have never been through this, so I don't have any advice. Follow your heart.

Thinking of you today....What a selfless thing to do for your Rocky

I am sending my prayers for you and your baby.

RIP Rocky
 

At 10:30am, I said goodbye to my little boy :cry:. He was in such bad shape. There was no quality of life. I cried the entire way there and as he layed on the table like such a good boy as he got examined. Never once did he even complain. I believe in my heart he was ready to go.
i held him close until his body grew limp. I will never forget that moment when his cloudy eyes looked blank and i placed him on the table.
He filled my life with nothing but love and it was so hard to say goodbye.
It is just so unfair that they are here for such a short amount of time.

Prayer's are on their way to you to heal your broken heart.
I am so sorry but you did the right thing for him. He is no
longer suffering. RIP sweet boy. You had 12 years of love
for each other. May those memories help you get threw this
difficult time. We are here for you.

I am sending you healing prayers. Remeber all of the good times and you will soon think of him and smile thru the tears. He knew you loved him and he will be waiting for you. RIP little man.

Hugs and prayers for you. I am so sorry. He knew how much he was loved and cared for.

My heart is just breaking for you, and I am so sorry for the pain I know you are in at this time. Just know that you did the right thing, and what was best for your beloved little guy. He is now at peace, and free from pain.
Try to remember all the fun times that you had together, it helps a little.
I can hardly see to type this for tears, I've been down this road as well, and it's not easy.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Hugs
Janice

I cry buckets of tears with each posting I read in this section, but those like this one are the ones that tug at my heart the most, because I can relate.
I am so sorry and I hope you know that you did what was best and he is now running, playing and waiting for you at Rainbow Bridge.
Prayers for comfort and peace .... :heart to

Hugs ....Janie
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I am so sorry, but you did the very best thing for your sweetheart.
I have been thinking of you all day, and praying for your breaking heart.

Hugs,
Sheilagh

My heart goes out to you. Try to think of him playing at the Rainbow Bridge.
:hug:

I just sent this poem to my friend a month ago when she had to have her pug, Frazier put down.

The Last Battle
If it should be that I grow frail and weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
then you must do what must be done
For this, the last battle, can't be won.

You will be sad, I understand,
Don't let the grief then stay your hand,
For this day more than all the rest
Your love and friendship stand the test.

We've had so many happy years,
What is to come can hold no fears.
You'd not want me to suffer so;
When the time comes, please let me go.

Take me where my needs they'll tend
And stay with me, if you can, to the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time, you will see,
It is a kindness you do for me.
Although my tail its last was waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Don't grieve that it should be you,
Who must decide this thing to do,
We've been so close, we two, these years;
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

Smile, for we walked together for a little while.

- Author Unknown

Oh, I am so sorry!:cry:
RIP sweet boy

Aw hon sorry ot hear this but no matter what you decide it will be hard. Just think of what is best for him. Don't let him suffer even if it means you will suffer and hurt a bit.

Sending prayers to help you decide.

This is really such a beautiful poem. Thank you so much for your kind words.

Thank you all for your prayers and warm wishes. This has been the saddest day of my life but your kind words have truly helped.

God bless you all.

I'm so sorry for you. I know how hard it is to lose a little sweetheart. My heart aches for you. Sending you my deepest sympathy and lots of hugs.

I am so very sorry.

You are so very welcome.

Your post touched my heart. I lost my little baby boy, Peanut on Jan. 2 and tomorrow my baby girl, Abby comes home. As happy a day as it will be, it will be bittersweet without Peanut. They just can't be replaced.

I'm truly sorry for your loss.

R.I.P. Sweet Rocky.

Oh ChelseaBaby, I am so very sorry for what you are going through. I too had to make that choice for our 14 yr old mix breed last November and it was VERY difficult. I read these types of posts and offer my condolences in knowing that we will all have to face that point in our babies' lives some day. I have 3 yorkies & another coming home on Monday, and the thought of losing them is unbearable.
Hugs :hug: to you at this difficult time.....and RIP :rbyorkie: Rocky.

Oh sweety i am so sorry this is happening i don't have any advice but i do have prayer and i am sending it your way

My heart is breaking for you. Most of us have had to make that decision at some time in our lives. Sometimes, I think I would have an easier time making it for a human than an animal. It's so easy to be selfish and think "what if things change". But, in the end, we have to think of our baby's life and the quality of it, and go from there. I am so sorry you had to go thru this, but remember, everytime you feel a little whisp of a breeze on your cheek, that's your precious little angel's wing brushing against you to remind you that his spirit will always be watching over you. (((Hugs)))

I am so very sorry for your loss. I had to let two of mine go last year, and I still have a 15 year old with not much time left. I sat here with my head in my hands, gasping for breath in torment with memories and dread for the future. It's such a hard decision to make, but I have to remember it's because *I* fear the loss of them and their companionship, that it's not in THEIR best interest.

My pups have never seen me cry ... they've only seen me laugh (mostly because of their antics). They were worried and upset, kissed away my tears.

When I was grieving for my lost furry friends, my human friends sent me things they hoped would make me feel better. "The Last Battle" was one; here is another that gave me solace:

“I will lend to you for a while, a pup”, God said,
“For you to love him while he lives
“and mourn him when he's dead.
“Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe two or three.
“But will you, 'till I call him back, take care of him for me?

“He'll bring his charms to gladden you,
“and should his stay be brief,
“You'll always have his memories
“as solace for your grief.

“I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return.
“But there are lessons taught below I want this pup to learn.
“I've looked the whole world over in search of teachers true,
“and from the folk that crowds life's land,
“I have chosen you.
“Now, will you give him all your love, nor think the labor vain,
“Nor hate me when I come to take my pup back again?”

I fancied that I heard them say
"Dear Lord, Thy Will Be Done,
“For all the joys this pup will bring, the risk of grief we'll run.
“We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may,
“And for the happiness we have known,
“forever grateful stay.

“But should you call him back much sooner than we've planned
“We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand.
“If, by our love, we've managed, your wishes to achieve,
“The memory of him and his love, will help us while we grieve.
“When our faithful bundle departs this world of strife
“We'll have yet another pup
“and love him all his life.”

Author: Unknown

"We'll have yet another pup and love him all his life."

That's when I got the Yorkies. Nothing eases the pain like a puppy kissing away the tears. They do not take the place of my lost friends, but will carve out their own place in my heart.

Peace to you during your grief.

What a beautiful poem! It just says it all.
Janice

RIP Rocky :( ...

We had to make the tough choice for Mogli on new years eve. Just 1 week shy of his 7th birthday. It is so difficult. You know in your heart that you did everything you could for Rocky, and he knew it was time to cross the rainbow bridge.

It is both painful and great that we have the ability to make decisions like this to stop the pain and suffering. Holding them through it all takes a really strong person.

I too basically start balling whenever I read a thread in this area. But I know how much it helped to read YTers comments ... and I wish to provide the same comfort, when you\'re going through something and can\'t find it.

I am so so sorry. I pray you find peace.:animal-pa