and although it was expected i feel so bad. In the end i had to take the decision as life was such a struggle for her with various ilnesses etc. I miss her dreafudlly and feel awful for having to make the decision too. I'm sure lots of others of you out there have been through the same and its really awful isn't it.
2007-12-19 00:10:26 · 37 answers · asked by Harriett M 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes, I feel the pain you are going through. My 13-year-old Samoyed/Spitz mix was like a brother to me. He was two months older than me, and I'd had him since I was born, literally. We grew up together. He was a protective older brother: playing with me when I was bored, protecting me when I was in danger, licking my face when I was sad, and just being there, being my friend. A few months after my, and his, thirteenth birthday, he got sick. He started losing all of his fur, in big white clumps. His weight dropped drastically, and even though his health was slipping, his face still held that same kind, gentle look that it always had. One morning, I opened the door to go to school, and he was standing there, red stuff smeared all over his nose. At first, I thought it might have been some kind of sauce or something that he's gotten into, but when I looked closer, I realized that it was blood. I started crying because I knew something was wrong, and Mom sent me up the hill to my grandma's. When I got home that afternoon, she told me that she'd let him go into the woods to go to heaven. I cried, but I was happy that he would be in heaven. I knew he had died, but I didn't know until two years later that Mom never actually let him go. She'd taken him behind the house, waited until she heard my grandma's car crank up and take me to school, and then shot him. I cried so hard, I had to be taken into my room. At first, I didn't know why she'd done it, but then she explained that he was slowly dying anyway, and that he would only suffer if he'd lived. I guess that I was satisfied with that, but my heart still aches when I think about it. You never truly get over an incident like this. A special friend usually can't be replaced once they are gone. But make yourself and your dog happy, by giving that love that you once gave to her to another dog, a puppy that needs a home, an elderly dog that needs love, or even a young stray with no place to go. You'll never get over the dog, but you can make yourself feel better my loving on.
2007-12-19 00:37:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Harriett....I empathize with you completly. I had to move from a 3 bedroom mobile home into a small 1 bedroom flat that doesn't allow pets. As a result, my 12 year old Manchester Terrier couldn't come with me. I tried sooo hard to find someone to take her. She was well trained and behaved.
As my moving day came closer I had no choice but to take her to SPCA. As an older dog, they classified her as a dog with "special needs". I don't know if she found a good home or not. She was such a good dog. My best friend. I miss her so much.
I don't know if this means much to you. You did the only thing that could be done. She is not in pain anymore. You have closure. You know where she is.
I don't have closure. I wish Sabrina had been ill. I know it is a terrible thought. But at least I would know where she was. I'll always wonder what happened to her.
The best thing for us both to do is to get another dog. We have to fill that gap in our lives. I want to get another dog because I know it will help me move on. I just have to find somewhere to live that I can have a dog.
I wish I was there with you. We both need a hug and share stories about our best friends. Dogs are womens best friends too. They have to revise that statement, lol.
God Bless and Merry Christmas..
May you have dreams of puppies in yer head.....
2007-12-19 00:48:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry for your loss - I have a dog and am dreading the day. Take comfort from the fact that you gave her a good life and she also enriched your life too. The most humane decision is to put a dog to sleep when their pain is too much so there suffering is no more. Don't feel awful for making this decision because you did the right thing and what every good dog owner would do. x
2007-12-19 00:17:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Harriett, if this is the first time you've had to go through this I agree it's horrible. I had to put down the family dog some years ago, and all you can do is reassure yourself it's for the best. My only regret is that I didn't quite stay to the end. As the vet came in I left. Though a very confident business person I don't do death very well! Console yourself with the thought you will get over it and keep your memories of her alive. My hectic lifestyle now wouldn't be fair for a pet - unless it was a goldfish...
Paul
2007-12-19 00:30:27 · answer #4 · answered by topadman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been through it too .I had a Springer Spaniel named Rusty who was the same age. I hoped to wake up and find him dead so I would not have to make the decision but I finally did. He was such a good dog and in such miserary that keeping him alive was only for my benefit so I gave back to him the love that he always gave to us and had him put to sleep. He will NEVER be forgotten by anyone who knew him. That was 16 yr. ago.
2007-12-19 00:22:45 · answer #5 · answered by Penny M 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
im so sorry! im an animal lover mainly dogs and goats. i think u r a very strong person to be able to make that decision i couldnt! i hope u get over the upset of having her put down but never get over the good memories and love u both shared! maybe u could get another dog in a few weeks time so u can give another dog a chance in life!
2007-12-19 09:37:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, but the only thing I can say to ease the pain is think about the good times you had and remember all the days you spent with her. 14 years old for a dog is a ripe good age. Hope you feel better soon.
2007-12-19 00:18:14 · answer #7 · answered by simmoref72 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im sorry for your loss! it is sad when we have to make decisions like that but its the right one even though to us it feels awful and sad. My dog was 10 when I had to put her to sleep because she was sick and lethargic. I still miss her. Its been 3 years but it will be 4 in February 25th.
It takes time to grive but remember the memories will always be there.
RainbowsBridge.com
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
Author unknown...
This poem helped me. I couldn't read it after my dog died but soon I could.
2007-12-19 00:43:27 · answer #8 · answered by Koter Boters misses Rufus! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry for you, only 2 months ago we had our beauty put to sleep. She was also 14. We mourned her and still mourn her but after 5 weeks we couldn't take it any more and we got a new puppy. We still talk about Scrunch but the pain is lessened. I The puppy has us totally distracted. f you could, I would strongly suggest and advise you to get a puppy. It is not and never could be a replacement but life is too short to be miserable and lonely.
2007-12-19 04:34:45 · answer #9 · answered by Raceylady 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I took my dog to the vets to be put down about 7 months ago...yes it's bad but you have to make a decision as to what's the best for your dog and in the majority of cases like this it's the most humane thing to do...Animals do not know how to describe their feelings or how much they are in pain to their owners but it's very very apparent when your pet is desperately ill and you have to do the right thing.
You did the right thing..the pain goes soon enough.
2007-12-19 00:16:51 · answer #10 · answered by Mr Tripod 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋