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Heartbroken I am currently agonizing over the heart breaking decision of putting my 12 yr old baby down. He is simply so sick and it is apparent that he is suffering. He has several different issues but has recently lost the ability to stand. He stands for a moment and then falls on his face or simply goes belly side up. My heart just breaks every time i see him or look into his eyes. I've never been faced with such a difficult decision. My last yorkie died of congestive heart failure and died in his sleep. I'm sure some of you have been in this predicament. How do you find the courage to say goodbye? |
O honey! How awful! I have no advice to offer, but I am sure you are doing whats best for him. I'm so sorry! (((hugs your way))) |
I'm so sorry you have to go through this. I always said my goodbyes at home and had my hubby take then in and hold them while they were put to sleep. In over 30 years we had three dogs put to sleep and it gets harder each time. They were all old and needed to be free from pain so that made it easier. In your heart you know it is best for your baby so you just make yourself do it..... |
You must find the courage by simply saying, I don't want my baby to suffer because of me. That's the only way IMO to get through this tragic time. I had a GS who was 17 and couldn't get up one day. We got him to the vet's in a sheet and was told it was kidney failure. We said goodbye and I held him kissing him. It was awful but you have to keep thinking of what is best for your baby. I hope you find the strength. Prayer's coming that you do. I'm so very sorry, Hugs, |
A little over a year ago I had to make this same decision for my cat ...Rebel. She was almost 18 years old and was failing fast. We knew at Christmas time that this would be her last with us, but i had no idea how fast she would fail right after the holiday. I agonized for quite a few days and called my vet to ask her opinion and she told me that I would absolutely know in my heart when it was time to let her go. For two days I watched her move so slowly and then go to sit in her chair. I thought to myself ... is it time now? I still did not know, but one day she walked over to her chair and then looked at me with a look in her eyes that distinctly told me everything I needed to know. It was very hard and very painful, but it was the best thing for Rebel and I was ever so grateful that we had a relationship where I could understand her needs. She was such a good friend and not a day goes by that I don't think of her. My advice is just to follow what your heart tells you ... Hugs to you..... :heart to |
I am so sorry. It never is easy even though we know we are doing the best for our babies. I always hold mine at the end. As hard as it is I want them to know I am there. I just had to put my 6 month old puppy to sleep in January and my heart broke so bad, but they will be healthy again and running free at the rainbow bridge. My heart goes out to you as you struggle with this decision. |
I always think about what they would do for me if it were reversed. They would want me to be free and happy. They would be by my side licking me until the last "until we meet again" had been said. As we love each other thru the years, we learn to speak from heart to heart and I always knew in my heart when their heart was ready. I ache for you b/c I know how heartbreaking it is. Hugs and prayers for comfort. And know you are not alone. Elizabeth Duncan and Piper |
I'm so sorry, what a horrible decision to have to make:( :girl_hug: |
I am so sorry! Words just can\'t express. Sometimes the right thing is the hardest thing to do. You will be in my thoughts. |
I\'m so sorry that you have this decision to make. I will also pray you find the strength to do what is best for your baby! |
I know from experience this is a hard, hard decision to make. I am so sorry you are going through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your little one. Janice |
I am so sorry. I feel for you, as I too have been in that position. My prayers are with you |
Thanks so much for all your kind words and prayers. I know deep inside that its the right thing to do. It\'s just so very hard. Although he has been sick, in the last few days he has deteriorated immensely. I just took him outside and he couldn\'t even stand to pee. I will find the strength to take him tomorrow. I really have no choice. |
I was faced with this decision 2x within the last year for each of my 13 almost 14 year old cats. What was said to me was that, "it is an act of love for me to let them go and be at peace". It may not be of comfort to hear that but it is very true. All the love that your baby has given you over the years can be given back by letting him rest. Be assured that he knows how much you love him. I am so very sorry you are faced with this decision, it was 2 of the hardest ones that I have ever made. Hugs and prayers. |
We had to put down our 5 yo cat due to kidney failure, and it was one of the hardest things I have ever done. I know someday that I may have to make that decision again, and it won\'t be easy. My heart breaks for you. All I can say is that no matter how hard it is and how much we suffer, I know we love them enough to not allow them to suffer. They gave us so much in their short lifetime. Hugs to you. |
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