It is so painful. I never knew i could love a dog so much. She had a tumor in her hind leg, we took her in to see what it was when we received the bad news. They said they could amputate her leg but the cancer would still keep spreading. We decided to put her down to end her suffering. I could see it in her eyes that she was ready to go. When they gave her the shot she was so peaceful. Its just so hard to go home and not see her there anymore. Please pray for our family. She loved my dad so much and my dad loved her.
2006-11-30 12:07:57 · 19 answers · asked by Expecting 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Google "The Rainbow Bridge" It will probably make you feel a little better.
2006-11-30 12:52:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I put my rottie down I was inconsolable! I still tear up whenever I think of her. Right after she passed, 2 things happened.
The first thing that happened is that I found a website where you can post a memorial to a lost pet. I wrote my dog a letter telling her how much I love and miss her and now it's just kind of out there forever. I figure that now that she's beyond this world she can read and understand my message!
The second thing was that I read a story about the Rainbow Bridge. I had never heard of this before. The Rainbow Bridge is a place where all animals go when they die to wait for the people who loved them. They can run and play with the other animals like when they were young - in no pain. Then they meet us when we die and we're with them forever. If I miss her too much I picture her there and I can't wait to see her again.
2006-11-30 13:38:47 · answer #2 · answered by tee_walton 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry for your loss. I understand exactly what you are going through!! I had two dogs that died from osteosarcoma (cancer). One had it in his hip and he died on his own. The other dog had the tumor in his lower leg.I did choose to amputate the leg, he did fine for about six months and he got really bad. I ended up taking him to the vet ( my regular vet) and had her end his suffering.I stayed in the room with him because I loved him oh so deeply and dearly, but the pain in my heart was terrible. The vet that amputated his leg was a surgeon and I think he did the surgery for the $$$$$$ even though he knew it would not save his life. Only good thing out of this is that vet isn't doing business in this city any longer. I had also gone to a cancer specialist, on his wall in a frame I read a poem that really touched my heart. Go to the web and check rainbow bridge that's all you have to type in. It will make you cry when you read it, but print it out and hang it somewhere where it will remind you every day. Three years later I still have this poem on my refrigerator. My heart goes out to you. Remember ALL the love you shared with your dog,he'll forever live on in your heart!!!! Get another dog, it's NEVER too soon. I hope your pain eases up soon. It will believe me, but you will still ALWAYS miss your friend.
2006-11-30 13:21:26 · answer #3 · answered by ® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry for your family's loss. I am in tears just reading about it. It is hard to know what to say in a time like this. Allow yourselves to grieve for her. It is like losing a family member or friend because that is what a dog is. Do some special things for your dad. Maybe put a scrapbook together of him and the dog. Give it to him as an early Christmas present. He will be ready for a new dog one of these days. Go with him to pick out anew friend. Maybe get a sgelter dog. My prayers are with you and your family. May you find peace in your loss.
2006-11-30 12:17:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it's hard. My husband and I had to put down a rescue that we only had for 2 years because of cancer. We had expected many more years with TJ than that.
Your dog was lucky to have an owner who understood that it was best to help her cross the rainbow bridge and not to suffer anymore. And even more lucky that you stayed with her to the end....that's what matters. You were there for her at a very difficult time.
I will definately be thinking of you.
When you are ready, maybe you can let another dog into your life to receive and give that perfect love.
http://www.libertydogtraining.com
2006-11-30 13:45:14 · answer #5 · answered by libertydogtraining 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im so sorry. i know how bad your feeling. i think you made the best and most unselfish decision. your pain will pass. your baby is looking down on you from heaven and thanking you for being such a good friend and owner. she is no longer suffering or in pain. she is also up there with a bunch of other dogs running....jumping...
playing.... and having a great time. im sure she misses you and your dad but she still looks down on you. talk to her. she can hear you. i pray that you and your family will find comfort during this hard time. GOD BLESS
2006-11-30 12:34:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry about your loss. I myself just had to put down my dog, however he was old and went senile and attacked my mother in law. He went from being so sweet to a monster and that was hard still for us to put him down. Just know that it was the right decision you had made and yes, there will not be any other dog that will replace your dog. I have worked for a vet clinic for many years, and when their quality of life is no longer good, that is the right time. What you did was humane and do not reget the choice you have made. My thoughts are with you.
2006-11-30 12:14:22 · answer #7 · answered by Julez81 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i know exactly how you feel about losing a pet...i had to put my cat down this past february...my mom woke up in the morning and the cat had no use of his back legs and was dragging then...so when my mom got off work we took him to the vet and had him put down...the only thing i can say to make you feel better is to remember the good times and not that thier gone...this might sound weird but that when ever you feel something touch you in the spot or area that your dog did know thats its thier way or letting you know thier okay and they love you...hope this helped if you need an ear of sympathy or strength IM me and i'll chat with you as soon as i'm on next...good luck and i hope you feel better
2006-11-30 12:30:14 · answer #8 · answered by ali 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog died of cancer last year. It is tough. I agree, coming home to the empty house is the hardest part. The best thing I can tell you is that it does get easier in time. You will always miss her, but she will still be a part of your life as long as you remember her. You did the right thing by her to end her suffering.
2006-11-30 12:24:38 · answer #9 · answered by Edward K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will take some time to heal over the loss of your dog. I know personally that you never forget the fun times with your dog. It will get a little easier but you will never forget. Just give it some time but don't even try to forget. Good luck and I will pray for you and your family.
2006-11-30 12:22:06 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to be the one that had to hold the animals when the vet put the animals down... they are very relaxed and just fade away. Your dog is in a better place now. At least you weren't 7 and watch your dad shoot the dog like I did.
2006-11-30 12:19:18 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋