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Just put my dog down

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I am terribly sorry to hear about your loss. Just thinking about having to put my dog down got me a little misty-eyed. He's only 4 right now, but he will eventually get to that point
 
for me, not better to have loved and lost... staying away from pets from this point forth. Parents still have a Pomeranian I helped bring up.
 
Sorry for your loss. I dread that day too, my Molly is a lab we've had for 11 years now, she was 1 when we got her. Starting to slow down quite a bit, enjoying every day with her while we can. She is actually my pillow when i sleep, she sleeps on my pillow, i lay my head on her, for 11 years now...
 
Very sorry for the loss.

Unfortunately I'll probably need to put one of these threads up soon. Our older girl looks like she might have liver issues and just keeps losing weight. Not looking good for her.
 
Very very sorry to hear that. Loss of a pet can be every bit as hard as loosing a family member. My thoughts are with you.
 
You know, it never ceases to amaze me how much of a bond we experience with our pets. From the smallest mouse, to the biggest dog I can never comprehend the bond that us as a human race have with our domestic pets. It's a blessing to have them in your life, and become part of your family, and we weep for them as if they are our blood relatives. They depend on us to do the right thing for them, and to keep them safe and happy. In my humble opinion OP, you did just that and then some. 15 years is a great life for a dog to live, and you did the #1 most un-selfish thing you could do for him. I promise he will be waiting for you on the other side, and you will pick up where you left off. Keep your chin held high, and be blessed just knowing that he was an important part of your family.
 
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You are fortunate to have a vet that came to your house for a dignified last visit. There is nothing more heart wrenching than to have to carry your pet out to the car to drive over to the vets office for the ultimate goodbye.
 
Don't want to thread crap or raise a provocative topic, but it is interesting how it's ok to put down a dog that's suffering but not ok to put down a man, even if he is begging for it... All of a sudden we have BS like religion come into play...
 
Sorry OP, that time always sucks, I think I get more upset when it's time to have a pet put down then when a person dies. My wife is currently in the hospital with serious issues and the dog is the only thing in my life that's keeping me sane..
 
ibex333 said:
Don't want to thread crap or raise a provocative topic, but it is interesting how it's ok to put down a dog that's suffering but not ok to put down a man, even if he is begging for it... All of a sudden we have BS like religion come into play...
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i too was thinking about this while reading op
 
As hard as it is to do(I had to two months ago), the amount of joy and love they bring us when they're alive outweighs this sorrow 100x! It's ridiculous how hard it is to get through the first few days/weeks. But after a while, the sadness slightly fades and the good memories start flooding in.

You made the right choice, there's no use letting our friends suffer like that.
 
ibex333 said:
Don't want to thread crap or raise a provocative topic, but it is interesting how it's ok to put down a dog that's suffering but not ok to put down a man, even if he is begging for it... All of a sudden we have BS like religion come into play...
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That's changing. Far too slowly sadly but there are lots of people out there who think like you/I do on this.
 
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