thinking of you and your precious pup

I'm so sorry about your precious Toto. When I lost Abigale my others just seem to know. It's been 6 mos and her bed is still where it was but the other three have not gotten in it once. They just seem to know whether they are present or not. Give your sweet baby a kiss from us.

So sorry that it has come to this but as I and anyone who has struggle with this decision all know, we do what is best for them. It is one of the most selfless acts of love that we can show for our sweet babies.

It is so hard to know in this type of situation and no one can know what is best but you. I understand your wanting to let your other pup have the chance to say goodbye but I also think that the fear of the vet will have a horrible impression on him and do more harm than good once he sees that Toto did not return home with you. If he already associated the vet with something bad this may only add to that fear and make getting him there even more traumatic for him.

I forgot to add that I intentionally took them to a vet where they had never been & I knew they'd not go there again. I know that sounds odd, but it really worked for us. I was afraid that the experience wouldn't be "right" since I didn't know the employees, but it was a very caring & loving day for us.
Take care tomorrow.

Thank you, everybody. I appreciate all the input. We have decided not to bring Scout with us this afternoon. I think she already senses something is up.

I can't say much else right now. I have been crying a lot. I plan to cry more. I'll be 31 in two weeks and this is the hardest thing I have ever had to do.

I'm so sorry you're hurting :(. My thoughts are with you as you face this extremely difficult afternoon. Love and hugs to you and Toto. :love:

Take care, my thought are with you {{Hugs}}

Very sad post. I feel so bad for you during this difficult time. I pray that you find peace and comfort very soon.

Thank you again, everyone. Toto went peacefully late this afternoon. Mom and I held him and I felt him take his last breath. I am relieved that he is no longer stumbling around, lost, confused and bumping into things. I hope he felt our love as his spirit left his body. He will always be my boy--the first dog I ever loved.

I first posted here a year ago when I was rushing back here to Florida from Los Angeles because my mom thought Toto was dying (he had a skin allergy that became infected). I moved back home a month after that visit (mom was in bad shape too and needed me) and I'm so grateful I did, as I got to spend this last year caring for "Totes" and helping out my mom.

Scout seems to be enjoying the extra attention. She has already begun her nutrition and exercise regimen (per my insistence). Toto wasn't much of a walker this past year and Scout had to deal with that, unfortunately. She also got a lot of extra "cookies" because Toto would beg for them whenever they came in the house and it was always a losing battle with him. She and I (and Mom!) could use some healthy lifestyle changes so we're going to focus on that now. :)

Thank you all so much for your thoughts, kind words and prayers. This community has been such a comfort to me in the last year as my little guy's health declined. Know that I am truly grateful for the support. Love to you all and to your furbabes.

I'm glad things went well today with what you did. It seems like you're a very strong person & a great dog lover. Take care.

I am so very sorry for your loss :( It is never easy when we lose our furbabies - they truly are our family. I can relate so much to what you're feeling, as so many of us here do. I lost my very first baby girl in November due to congestive heart failure - two days after she enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving with us (minus the turkey and people food of course) :)


I lost my Yorkie girl last April, so losing my Chi girl (who was my first dog and my first love) in November was difficult. You and I are close in age (I turned 29 last month) and I can honestly say losing my baby girls was the most difficult thing I have faced in my life as of yet. I am so sorry you are facing the same pain. Though we always miss them, it will ease with time. You made the right decision and it is amazing that he had such a wonderful, long and loving life with you. Prayers and hugs to you!

We are thinking of u and your family at this very sad time xxxx R.I.P toto xxx