I have to put Guliver down today - Page 6 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

shoefelmeyer · 07-09-2010, 04:28 PM

My heart goes out to you and making this decision.

I had to make this very same decision a few months ago for one of my kitties. This kitty was like a Mommy kitty to all the other kitties I have rescued. To lose her just broke our hearts.

And I know how it feels to lose a precious little dog also. We lost our precious yorkie, "Cricket" in 1995. I was so heartbroken all these years and was not able to bring myself to have another dog until this year. In January I bought a sweet little Pomeranian puppy and in April I bought a sweet little yorkie puppy. I am loving every moment of being Mommy to my two puppies.

You are a good Mom to know putting your little dog to rest was the right choice.

Praying for you during your time of loss.

Rhetts_mama · 07-09-2010, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by guliverandmaya

Your postings really help me. I was working from home today just to keep myself busy and not to think and cry. I could hear his steps and sometimes he was drinking water. I have so many nick name for him that I used to like saying them out loud, and now I cant say them to anyone. I know I did the right thing so why am I feeling so guilty?

There is no reason to feel guilty. You made the decision to put his needs ahead of your own. You did the most loving thing you could do for him and that was to give him peace.

There isn't a day that goes by without me thinking about my lovely Jasmine. I would even talk to her when no one else was around. But gradually, the overwhelming sadness was replaced with more and more memories of the funny things she would do. Now, every time I think of her, it's always with a smile.

The same will happen to you with Guliver's memory.

Ringo1 · 07-09-2010, 05:02 PM

RIP sweet Guliver. So sorry you had to make this very hard decision. It seems that it comes all too soon sometimes for our beloved pets.

Mysweetbabies · 07-09-2010, 05:18 PM

I am so sorry for your lose. My heart goes out to you. Rest in peace Guliver.

gemy · 07-15-2010, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by guliverandmaya

The Vet wanted to try few more days but today he pee and pooped all over himself, and deep down I know it wont get better. I dont want that my last memories will be of him holding his needs until he couldnt take it anymore.

I asked the Vet to put him down. I couldnt watch it. Just gave him a warm pet and left the clinic to cry. I asked for private cremation and to get his ashes back, so I can put it somewhere here close to my house along with a piece of his hair that I took.

My dear Guliver, I hope you had a wonderful life with me and I am so sorry for all the times I made you feel sad. I love you so much my baby... rest in peace!

I too watched and hoped and prayed. May your memories of Gulliver one day warm your soul and heart. Today, tomorrow maybe the memories might be too painfull. But today is hurt and pain and sorrow, embrace those, and then let go as you can moment by moment.

Princes mom · 07-17-2010, 11:19 AM

I am so very sorry.

The Last Battle
Author Unknown

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done,
For this -- the last battle -- can't be won.
You will be sad I understand,
But don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest,
Your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years,
You wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go.
Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end
And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved.
Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close -- we two -- these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

gemy · 07-17-2010, 11:38 AM

So very sorry for your loss RIP Gulliver

AMD · 07-17-2010, 11:44 AM

This thread made me cry...my heart is breaking for you.
I am so very sorry for your loss.

Beamers Mom · 07-17-2010, 12:02 PM

So sorry, know that he is at Rainbows Bridge playing happily with all the other loved ones.

Have you a dog in Heaven, Lord?
And do you pat its head?
Does he sit up and beg each night
before he goes to bed?
Does he look up with shining eyes
when he sees Your smiling face?
Does he wag his stubby little tail
when he wants to run a race?
Have You a dog in Heaven, Lord?
Is there room for just one more?
Cause my little dog died today;
he'll be waiting at Your door.
Please take him into Heaven, Lord.
And keep him there for me,
just feed him, pet him, love him, Lord,
that's all he'll ask of Thee.

chestermama · 07-17-2010, 05:25 PM

Im so sorry, they leave paw prints on you heart in a big way

spiritwings1202 · 07-17-2010, 05:30 PM

I am so sorry that you had to make this decision. I know how hard it is. Know that you gave him a good life and your love was one of the greatest gifts.
Every dog is different and we love them all, and when we have to say our final good byes it is never easy,
Sending prayers of comfort your way

cathys · 07-17-2010, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by spiritwings1202

I am so sorry that you had to make this decision. I know how hard it is. Know that you gave him a good life and your love was one of the greatest gifts.
Every dog is different and we love them all, and when we have to say our final good byes it is never easy,
Sending prayers of comfort your way

Couldn't say it any better, I'll keep you in my prayers.

ruby2sday · 07-18-2010, 01:11 PM

I know what you mean about feeling guilty. I had to put down an old rescue poodle. We'd had her for 8 or 9 years and she was an old dog when we got her. I still have guilty feelings. I took her in to see if the vet could do anything for her. He said it would be humane to euthenize her. I feel like I let her down. The vet estimated her age at 18 or 19.

The only other dog I ever had to put down had kidney failure and there was no hope for her. She was so sick. I hated it but she was suffering so badly.

I held them as they died. I felt I owed it to them.

kjc · 07-19-2010, 06:02 AM

R.I.P. Guliver. My heart is breaking for you...

jenn1381 · 07-22-2010, 04:59 PM

I am so sorry that you had to make this decision... We do it as a kindness to our furbabies, but it is heartbreaking, no matter the situation. I still feel guilty, too... 5 years later. I'm not sure I'll ever completely let it go. The intellectual part of me knows that we did the right thing as he was suffering so, but the emotional part of me feels as though I let them kill my baby. It gets a little easier, in time, to believe the intellectual part a little more.

RIP sweet boy...

07-09-2010, 05:02 PM	#78
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	RIP sweet Guliver. So sorry you had to make this very hard decision. It seems that it comes all too soon sometimes for our beloved pets. __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew

07-09-2010, 05:18 PM	#79
Mysweetbabies YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,236	I am so sorry for your lose. My heart goes out to you. Rest in peace Guliver. __________________ DaisyRoscoBo

07-17-2010, 11:19 AM	#81
Princes mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,566	I am so very sorry. The Last Battle Author Unknown If it should be that I grow frail and weak And pain should keep me from my sleep, Then will you do what must be done, For this -- the last battle -- can't be won. You will be sad I understand, But don't let grief then stay your hand, For on this day, more than the rest, Your love and friendship must stand the test. We have had so many happy years, You wouldn't want me to suffer so. When the time comes, please, let me go. Take me to where to my needs they'll tend, Only, stay with me till the end And hold me firm and speak to me Until my eyes no longer see. I know in time you will agree It is a kindness you do to me. Although my tail its last has waved, From pain and suffering I have been saved. Don't grieve that it must be you Who has to decide this thing to do; We've been so close -- we two -- these years, Don't let your heart hold any tears. __________________ Prince, rest in peace. We miss you and love you so much.

07-17-2010, 11:38 AM	#82
gemy YT 2000 Club Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntsville,Ont,Canaada Posts: 12,340 Blog Entries: 2	So very sorry for your loss RIP Gulliver __________________ Razzle and Dara. Our clan. RIP Karma Dec 24th 2004-July 14 2013 RIP Zoey Jun9 th 2008-May 12 2012. RIP Magic,Mar 26 2006July 1st 2018

07-17-2010, 12:02 PM	#84
Beamers Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Palm Bay, Fl, USA Posts: 5,957	So sorry, know that he is at Rainbows Bridge playing happily with all the other loved ones. Have you a dog in Heaven, Lord? And do you pat its head? Does he sit up and beg each night before he goes to bed? Does he look up with shining eyes when he sees Your smiling face? Does he wag his stubby little tail when he wants to run a race? Have You a dog in Heaven, Lord? Is there room for just one more? Cause my little dog died today; he'll be waiting at Your door. Please take him into Heaven, Lord. And keep him there for me, just feed him, pet him, love him, Lord, that's all he'll ask of Thee. __________________ Help control the pet population. Have your pet spayed or neutered. - Bob Barker

07-09-2010, 04:28 PM	#76
shoefelmeyer Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 839	My heart goes out to you and making this decision. I had to make this very same decision a few months ago for one of my kitties. This kitty was like a Mommy kitty to all the other kitties I have rescued. To lose her just broke our hearts. And I know how it feels to lose a precious little dog also. We lost our precious yorkie, "Cricket" in 1995. I was so heartbroken all these years and was not able to bring myself to have another dog until this year. In January I bought a sweet little Pomeranian puppy and in April I bought a sweet little yorkie puppy. I am loving every moment of being Mommy to my two puppies. You are a good Mom to know putting your little dog to rest was the right choice. Praying for you during your time of loss.

07-17-2010, 11:44 AM	#83
AMD Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: USA Posts: 8,986	This thread made me cry...my heart is breaking for you. I am so very sorry for your loss.

07-17-2010, 05:25 PM	#85
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	Im so sorry, they leave paw prints on you heart in a big way

07-17-2010, 05:30 PM	#86
spiritwings1202 Pixie and Daisy Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT USA Posts: 2,680	I am so sorry that you had to make this decision. I know how hard it is. Know that you gave him a good life and your love was one of the greatest gifts. Every dog is different and we love them all, and when we have to say our final good byes it is never easy, Sending prayers of comfort your way __________________ Proud Mom of Daisy and Pixie

07-18-2010, 01:11 PM	#88
ruby2sday Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Salome, Az, USA Posts: 101	I know what you mean about feeling guilty. I had to put down an old rescue poodle. We'd had her for 8 or 9 years and she was an old dog when we got her. I still have guilty feelings. I took her in to see if the vet could do anything for her. He said it would be humane to euthenize her. I feel like I let her down. The vet estimated her age at 18 or 19. The only other dog I ever had to put down had kidney failure and there was no hope for her. She was so sick. I hated it but she was suffering so badly. I held them as they died. I felt I owed it to them.

07-19-2010, 06:02 AM	#89
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	R.I.P. Guliver. My heart is breaking for you... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

07-22-2010, 04:59 PM	#90
jenn1381 YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 427	I am so sorry that you had to make this decision... We do it as a kindness to our furbabies, but it is heartbreaking, no matter the situation. I still feel guilty, too... 5 years later. I'm not sure I'll ever completely let it go. The intellectual part of me knows that we did the right thing as he was suffering so, but the emotional part of me feels as though I let them kill my baby. It gets a little easier, in time, to believe the intellectual part a little more. RIP sweet boy... __________________ Oliver & Mya are my