anyone have to put down there pet and watch it being put down?

Question

i had to put down my german shepard shasta

she was beautiful and loving and when we put her down my dad watched her be put down and she nodded at my dad and my dad realized that she knew she was goin i still cry about it now and i will never stop thinking about her

any animals u had to put down exclain plz how u dealed with it please

Answer 1

The first pet one loses is often the first experience with loss of a friend. It is as painful as losing a person. Only time will ease your pain, and after a while you will remember happy times and realize that your dog had a wonderful life with you. As a final kindness to an animal you loved, you did not allow her to continue to suffer. As you get older and have more pets, you will come to realize that a pet has a shorter life span. Not long ago I had to have my own German Shepherd, Poppy, put down. She went quickly and peacefully while I petted her. She will join the list of very good dogs I have been privileged to live with, and who will live forever in my memory. Look at pictures of Shasta, remember how she was when she was young and active. Know she loved you too. This is just how life goes. In a perfect world there would be no sadness. Try to look at this as part of the big picture that will be your life. You will have other good dogs and the fact that you loved Shasta will have taught you how to treat them. Growing up is not easy, but you will make it. My dad had a lot of sayings, but one that made sense is that the way to judge a person is by the way he treats his animals. What he meant was that a person who loves animals and is kind to them is most probably a good person. And you are a good person.

Answer 2

Yes, I had to do it with my cat, which I had raised from a kitten. So I can empathize completely.

She got a fibrosarcoma between her shoulder blades, the result of something used in killing the rabies virus for the vaccine she was given in the early 1980's. It was a very aggressive tumor. Had it removed once, but they didn't get all the cancer and it grew back. Finally realized that the cat, 14½ years old, just really had no quality of life any longer -- she didn't complain, but she must have been in terrible pain.

My daughter and I took her to the vet for the procedure. It convinced my daughter that there was no way she could ever be a vet. I cried, and swore I'd never get another cat. Six months later, I had a new cat who has been with us for 11 years now.

Answer 3

I had to put down my cat Lucky two years ago. It was the hardest thing I ever had to do. he was diagnosed with Cance, and I knew tha he wouldn't live much longer. Instead of letting him go off in the woods and die alone, I wanted him to know that I was there and that I loved him. See, Lucky was a stray and he was abused, so he had a hard time trusting people. He and I finally bonded after a long while, and that made the detachment that much harder. Lucky was a good cat. He was a ;lap cat and love to cuddle. I still miss him tremendously. It was quick and painless. Lucky just laid his head down and it was over. My Aunt closed his eyes for me. Not a doy goes by that I don't think about him.

Answer 4

I had to have my 18 year old cat, Bear, put down due to diabetes that ran into complications. It was difficult, but I believe that she was ready. She'd had enough of the needle pokes twice a day and slowly losing mobility. I think animals let us know, just like your dog did. Just know that she is at peace, running through a field with those who have gone before her. When it is your time to pass on, you will see her again. They await us over the rainbow bridge....just waiting for the day they see their masters coming. I dealt with her death by remembering her kind and sometimes sassy spirit, and by knowing that we did right by her. We had her cremated and bought an urn for her ashes. Her picture and name are on the urn and she sits in her favorite room (my old bedroom) at my parents house. The remaining two cats still act like she is around, moving out of the way at times where she used to sit. Just know that you now have an angel watching over you, and what better angel than a dog. Loyal to the end. I'm so sorry for your loss. Keep a picture of her near and think about her fondly....and often.

Answer 5

I was there so she was with someone who loved her. I wanted her last moments to be as calm and as peaceful as possible. It was very hard, but I knew she was suffering and that this was best for her. She licked my hand-her kiss goodbye, closed her eyes one last time and went to eternal sleep. I cried for days because I missed her, but eventually, I was able to remember all the good things about Bridgie.

Go ahead and cry. She was a wonderful part of your life, as you were hers, and grief is not a bad thing. Eventually you will be able to remember her with fewer tears. It doesn't mean you miss her less or that you didn't love her, just that the initial ache is gone. You will be able to focus on the happy memories and know that she lives on in your heart.

Answer 6

I know its very hard for you right now. I had a loving beagle for 16 years and he was in so much pain but I didnt want that guilty feeling of taking his life away by my choice. The vet felt he was suffering so much. I stayed with him in the room and watched him pass away. Like you, I went outside and just cried my heart out. The very next day, I went to the humane society and wanted to rescue a life. I found another beagle, he stuck his paws out grabbed my hands and he came home with me from that moment. His name is Mack and after 8 years...he's the greatest little guy. Alot of people told me it was to soon...however, at least, I could give a loving home to a healthy dog who wanted to be loved as well. Cathy

Answer 7

Here are a couple links to support groups you could join
and then pick the one you feel is best:
http://www.petloss.com/
http://www.chancesspot.org/supportgroup.htm
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/ccab/petloss.html
http://www.winrosevet.com/Pet_Loss.htm

If none of these appeal to you, just go to a search engine and type in pet loss support
Many will come up, some in cities and possibly in your area. So type in Pet Loss Support (your town or state)

Good luck because it is very hard. I remember each and every old guy who went to the bridge around 14 years.

Answer 8

we had to put my sons golden lab down she also looked at us begging us to let her quit suffering, we waited till my son who's dog it was arrived before the vet administered the shot and although we all cried we were glad the shot just put her to sleep with no more pain, she was getting old, had arthritis, hip problems and bowel problems, but she was a wonderful dog and we had her since she was a few weeks old, we had a family burial and that helped us all and we talked for a long time about her life. it really helped all of us god bless and get another dog my son now has 3

Answer 9

Other than burying a family loved one, it is the hardest thing you will do. But, most necessary in life. It will make you a better person. My Ob/Gyn told me yesterday he was unable to go with his wife last weekend to do this. Being a doctor doesn't make it easier. Or, for that matter, possible.

Answer 10

My wife and I put down our 12 year old cat 4 years ago. It hurt terribly, but he was ready to go, and lay there peacefully with both of us petting him as he was put down. We both cried as we said goodbye to him, and we still think of him from time to time. But, we are comforted by knowing that he is at peace, and free of pain, and we know we will see him again someday.