I am going to put my dog to sleep today I have had her for 15 years (she has numerous health issues) and I know that she will be better off but I was wondering if anyone had any ifo that might help make this easier on me and my family.
2007-03-28 02:49:04 · 16 answers · asked by Heather 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Oh Heather, first of all, I am very sorry you have to go through this. I KNOW it hurts. I have had several dogs and guinea pigs who have died or that I had to do the right thing, the unselfish thing and put the pet to rest. If your dog is suffering, you are doing the right thing. I felt so much guilt for putting my pets to sleep but in the long run, I knew I did what was right and best for them. Unfortunately, there is no right or wrong way to grieve or a right length of time for grief. It may be weeks or months. I can tell you, your pet will always be in your heart and although you will still be sad about it months later, the pain will ease with time. Some people are helped just by talking about it to others who have gone through the same experience. Try to remember the good times. Email me if you need to talk.
2007-03-28 02:56:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a very difficult thing to have to do. I have had to do it twice and it is horrible. You have to do the right thing for the dog. They really do go right to sleep. I went with my mom the first time we put down our old dog. She was so depressed all the time because she lost all bladder control. She would just stay in her bed and look sad. She had been on a special diet for a long time but after a while it didn't help any more. Even as a teen I knew it was the right thing to do, but I know it doesn't make the loss much easier. Remembering the times when you dog was young and healthy is best. Put up pictures of the dogs happy times.
2007-03-28 09:59:23 · answer #2 · answered by JAN 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, first off- I feel terribly sorry for you. I have had to give away numerous pets because my dog had puppies, but never had to go through a death. Just be happy that your dog is going to the best possible place anyone or anything can go to- heaven. Take pictures of your doggie and be with her all day today. I have found that starting to cry about it just makes it worse, because I can't countrol it then I make myself sick. But, you also have to be strong for your family and try not to cry so much, I know it's hard- but you need to do it. Maybe when you and your family settles down a little, you can get another puppy. Puppies are always cute and cuddly, and you can become very close to them- I know you can't be as close to another dog as you are to your dog know, but it will make you feel a little better.
Good luck and I'm very sorry for what you are going through.
2007-03-28 09:59:09 · answer #3 · answered by *~<3~* Дпﺃмдℓ ℓo٧ε٢ *~<3~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We lost our dog of 13 years & had another dog for about 1 year prior to the loss of the older dog. I felt guilty giving the second dog my attention because it felt like betraying. I got over it with time as my grief also lessened. Your pet has been a member of your family for a long time. Take out pictures of the dog when she was little & at other times of her life. Share memories of her you each have. It will be sad but you have given her a long & happy life so keep reminding yourself of this. It just doesn't seem fair they have so little time here on Earth with us compared to our time. We will remember our pets with all the love & loyalty that was bestowed upon us during their lifetime. I'm sorry you have to go thru this. Peace.
2007-03-28 10:03:24 · answer #4 · answered by curiousgeorge 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you should get another pet right away. People always seem to feel silly for grieving for a pet, but they shouldn't - after having a dog for 15 years they become part of the family. I think that only time can make you feel better and remembering them when they were well rather than when they were ill. Think of the great life you gave her.
2007-03-28 09:55:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I had a teacup pomeranian named Trixie who lived to be 19. She belonged to my granma who got her when she was 9 and i got her at 13 when granma passed on. She loved elderly people as that is all she knew from 2 previous owners so I took her to the nursing home where i worked.She fell in love with Velma,who looked so much like my granma and a few other women who resembled her also. In the time I had her she lost sight in one eye and had a cataract in the other,jumped out of my arms and hit her head and somehow lived,ate only milkbones and loved chocolate(yes, I know, it is bad for dogs!) I lost her 1 and half years ago and it felt like losing granma all over again. My whole family said I should have had her put down but I just couldn't. She died gently in my arms as she took her last breath on her favourite fluffy blankie beside her Elmo Dolly. As you can see, this is gonna have to be your desicion and I wish you all the best luck.
2007-03-28 12:14:43 · answer #6 · answered by Butterfly100 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a copy of The Rainbow Bridge The author is anonymous. I'm sorry I don't have a site where you can get it but try your vet he might have a copy or know where to get it I lost my dog hobo 2 years ago He was OK till i boarded him at Petsmart what a mistake!! I'm very sorry for the loss of your dog Take Care
2007-03-28 09:59:23 · answer #7 · answered by hobo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wht u need to realise is now is no doubt one of yr lowest and saddest moment of life.
pain is necessary for us in-order for our Brain to convert it into a memory.
one day u will realised that the sadness has changed into one of the sweetest memory u will ever posses.
by that time u might be ready for a new dog or remain as u are because no other dog will be a replacement.
for me i would not want to go through the grief again, though the sweet memory will be with me forever,.....
2007-03-28 10:03:38 · answer #8 · answered by yipee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just the thought that this will be better for her can be very comforting. Cry for happiness, this isn't a loss, it's a gift your giving her to erase her suffering. Keep momentos of the good things that you've done with her. If you keep holding on how can she go? Aside from that maybe try volunteering at your local shelter.
2007-03-28 10:35:51 · answer #9 · answered by faithndragons 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may sound silly but it helped me to create a page on my geocities site dedicated to him. I had him for 16 years. There is also a website for pet loss support that I found very helpful, I am very sorry. I know it can sometimes be like losing a family member
2007-03-28 10:10:35 · answer #10 · answered by Netta M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋