Danny the dog going to sleep tomorrow

[Grumpy Gnomb]

Well our dog who is 16 years old and who we picked up from the SPCA when he was around 6 months old is being put to sleep tomorrow and not going to wake up.

There are a lot of things wrong with him and he is in a lot of pain and latest problems is with his mouth. The vets dont think its wise to operate as he probably wont recover from it and we dont want him to die on the operation table.

My son is taking it very hard and its the wife birthday tomorrow so not a nice birthday present for her, but we cant keep him alive just for our own personal reasons.

In hindsight it should have been done tonight but I wanted to have one more night together as a family. I know that goes in the face of what I said in the previous paragraph but its hard to let a loved one go.

Told my son that I will stay with Danny when the vet puts the injection in as I wish to be with him on his final journal.

I will miss my Danny as he was a great friend and a wonderful pet to us all.

Rest easy my boy and say hi to Niska (our husky) when you see her

[Big Dan]

mate not sure what to say but sorry and hang in there even reading that brought me to tears

:hug:

Take care mate and family

Big Dan

[Supermoto Junkie]

Never a nice call to make, but sounds like you have made the right decision.

Just think that he will be happier and in no pain tomorrow night

[chanceyy]

one of the hardest decisions you ever have to make when you have animals .. just remember that he has had a wonderful life, and as sad as it is, he will not suffer any longer


:hug: the next 24 hours will be the hardest ...

[JimO]

i have had to get 3 dogs put to sleep and while its hard on us its a gentle way to go for the dog, really fast and painless

[Toaster]

Mate, certainly very sorry to hear that. I am sure the dog has had a wonderful life with you all. Memories and photos are great things indeed.

Reminds us all of our own pets that have passed on.
Is it raining inside my helmet?..................................

[Jorja]

Have been in your place. Not a nice place to be but you are doing to right thing.

Will be thinking of you tomorrow. All the best.

[Jantar]

We had the vet in today to see one of our horses, and while she was here she received a phone call from a dog's owner. It was hard not to listen in as she advised the dog's owner that the kindest thing would be to put the dog to sleep. We all accept that animals get older and at some stage we must weigh up the quality of life Vs the quantity.

I understand what you are feeling right now, and I know that what you are doing is for the best. Chin up, and enjoy the wonderfull memories that you have.

[darkwolf]

the next 24 hours will be the hardest ...

I agree - trying not to call out sucks, but these things happen - I assume you'll look at another addition to the family from the same place?

[JMemonic]

Bugger I am not looking forward to that time with my boy, the guy who has saved my life, I can empathise, you can never replace a good friend. Better though to let them go with dignity than to hold on to them.

[nudemetalz]

I had Turbo (my sweet Staffy) put to sleep when she was 12 about 5 years ago. Her nervous system had basically packed up.
She lay on the vets table with her head in my arms as she passed away.
That was one of the hardest things I have ever had to do in my life so I fully sympathise with you, Grumpy Gnomb.

Rest easy, Danny.

[martybabe]

Sorry mate,been there,there is very little more upseting than putting an old mate to sleep.
god speed danny

[Mrs Busa Pete]

My thoughts are with you today gumpy and family this is a very hard thing to do. I payed thousands for my little guy to have chemo and i loked at him one day and thought who am i doing this for me or you.So i put him in the car and took him to the vets. I dont think i could ever do that sort of thing again if i am in that situation pete would have to do it. :hug:


Hope your wife manages to have a good birthday.

[Trudes]

:hug: GG, just remember that you are doing a good thing for an old loyal friend, something we don't get the honour to do for our human friends and family.:hug:

[janno]

I've had to do the same with my old boy (Blue Heeler) four years ago, and I still miss him. But it's an absolute pleasure to keep a great pet from babyhood to old age - so many other people have tragedies along the way or get an older dog so miss out in the delights of having a puppy or kitten.

I'm assuming your mate has lived his whole life in the stable surroundings and love of one family, and you will be there right to the end. He is one lucky dog!

Thoughts are with you all. :(

[ynot slow]

Can sympathise with you,as kids we had a neat dog,we left home as you do but the dog would always greet us when we saw mum and dad.She lost control of her organs and mum said can you take her to the vets,me being ok said yep,in the end dad dropped her off. Myself I could take my dog to the vet,but wouldn't be happy afterwards.Part of ownership I spose,good and bad.

[judecatmad]

:hug: :hug: :hug:

It's one of the hardest things you ever have to do as a pet owner, but also one of the kindest. So many times we hang onto our beloved pets out of our own need to keep them in our lives. To put them to sleep while they still have quality and dignity in their lives is the greatest gift you can give back to them after all their years of love and devotion.

I hope things get easier for you and your family in the coming weeks.

[Mully]

Sorry to hear that GG.

[Stickchick]

My thoughts are with you GG. Unless I can find a loving home for my 10yo Cat I will have to do the same in a couple of weeks. Not looking forward to it at all as he has been with me through some of the hardest times of my life.

[timorang]

Hi, I hope you got some sleep last night and it goes OK today. Had my mate of 15 years put down a year ago. Your post is a reminder that I still miss the old boy. Find a nice spot to bury Danny so you can still have the odd chat. Celebrate his life along with your wifes birthday.

[justsomeguy]

Mate, been there and done that many years ago....

You are doing the right thing.

Life goes on....one step at a time.

[LilSel]

My thoughts are with you... it is so very sad when our animals reach the end.
It is a hard thing to do, however the kindest thing one can do for them.


Our cat got put down on saturday just been :crybaby:... I am so glad I gave him lots of cuddles n kisses on thursday night as I didnt know he was going to be put to sleep. we knew he had kidney issues, but he wasnt in pain or anything, but then he got sick so did the kindest thing. He was 9.

my fav memory of him is....

When our Alaskan Malamute had puppies (6 of them)... Kimpton (aka kimmy) was in the litter box with bitch & puppies... & he was cleaning them as they were being born. All 6 of them survived etc... & I kept one from the litter the rest went to good homes, she is now 7 (Daphney)... my little girl is missing her furry mate Kimmy.

R.I.P Kimmy

& R.I.P Danny

[one-speed]

thats sad.
my dog's mean alot to me.
ya just wish they could be with ya forever.
unfortunately that's the way it go's.
R.I.P danny
best wishes

[Mikkel]

Yeah, it's one of the harder facts in life - it's going to end one day. And most pets have such a short lifespan that we can count on having to experience their passing.

Our good old labrador Indy was put to sleep some years ago now. It bothered me since I was living on the other side of the country and wasn't there for it... On the other hand, he had deterioated quite rapidly in the last weeks before the call was made - and I hadn't been around to see it. At least I only got personal memories of a happy dog that was just getting a bit old and weak.

I still reckon dogs, cats, etc. are lucky in that we allow them to die if they only have suffering left. I'd wish I could count on being extended the same courtesey and dignity when I'm about to pass on.

[Daffyd]

Yeah, it's one of the harder facts in life - it's going to end one day. And most pets have such a short lifespan that we can count on having to experience their passing.

Our good old labrador Indy was put to sleep some years ago now. It bothered me since I was living on the other side of the country and wasn't there for it... On the other hand, he had deterioated quite rapidly in the last weeks before the call was made - and I hadn't been around to see it. At least I only got personal memories of a happy dog that was just getting a bit old and weak.

I still reckon dogs, cats, etc. are lucky in that we allow them to die if they only have suffering left. I'd wish I could count on being extended the same courtesey and dignity when I'm about to pass on.

I couldn't agree more. My only company is a 14 yo Foxy and a 10 yo JR x. I love them both to bits, but they have health issues too. I guess the time will come too soon that I have to make the same decision, and I'm dreading it.

God rest, Danny.

[MotoGirl]

Better though to let them go with dignity than to hold on to them.

To add to this, you should feel comfort in knowing that what you're doing is a selfless act and it's what's best for your mate. Unfortunately, what causes us pain can sometimes be the kindest thing thing to do.

[Katman]

My sincerest condolences - I can imagine just how you're feeling. It is an issue that my wife and I may have to face in the not too distant future with the dog that we got from the SPCA as not much more than a pup. Personally, I'm pinning my hopes on a heart-attack while he's playing with our other dog.

[mstriumph]

Well our dog who is 16 years old and who we picked up from the SPCA when he was around 6 months old is being put to sleep tomorrow and not going to wake up.

There are a lot of things wrong with him and he is in a lot of pain and latest problems is with his mouth. The vets dont think its wise to operate as he probably wont recover from it and we dont want him to die on the operation table.

My son is taking it very hard and its the wife birthday tomorrow so not a nice birthday present for her, but we cant keep him alive just for our own personal reasons.

In hindsight it should have been done tonight but I wanted to have one more night together as a family. I know that goes in the face of what I said in the previous paragraph but its hard to let a loved one go.

Told my son that I will stay with Danny when the vet puts the injection in as I wish to be with him on his final journal.

I will miss my Danny as he was a great friend and a wonderful pet to us all.

Rest easy my boy and say hi to Niska (our husky) when you see her
hey Grumpy
missed this yesterday
so sorry that it's down to this :(

you ARE doing the right thing, the only thing you CAN do for an old and trusting friend ...
sometimes the 'right' thing to do is the hardest :grouphug:

[EJK]

That is very sad... Rest Danny...

[NighthawkNZ]

Sorry to hear and read... They become a member of your family and it is dificult

I had a dog put to sleep a while back... its not a nice thing to do, but she was old, and in pain... was the best thing for her to tell the truth,(Though not at the time) she had a good life and a good run... she was17 years old for a dog

[banditrider]

My old man reckons the hardest thing he had to do was to take our old family dog to the vet and have her put down. He was in tears remembering how much she'd meant to us kids as we grew up etc. Now I've got my own SPCA mutt (best $100 I ever spent) and can't even imagine how hard it may be to have him put down.

Sincerst commiserations, hope you'll find another great dog some day.

[ynot slow]

My old man reckons the hardest thing he had to do was to take our old family dog to the vet and have her put down. He was in tears remembering how much she'd meant to us kids as we grew up etc. Now I've got my own SPCA mutt (best $100 I ever spent) and can't even imagine how hard it may be to have him put down.
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Dad is similar with racehorses,as his dad was a trainer all his life,dad and his brothers used to work them,he and his older were jockeys,said never got used to them breaking down.He is fine with raising calves and them dying,but when he has lost a horse (3 -4so far)in last 15 years and his dogs he takes it hard,usually the dogs are farm bred,but his special one was an alsation,he ran him over twice with the bloody massey ferg 35 tractor(ground was muddy)both times dog ok,but at lest the alsation was brought home and buried,you knew where dad was on the farmlet as the dog was always by him.

[chanceyy]

my two horses have been buried at a friends place .. hardest decision was putting my first old horse down .. I got him when i was 16 & had him for 16 yrs ..but also realising that he had a damn good life & I could ease his suffering made it a wee bit easier to deal with

then lost my dream horse who was only 6yrs when he burst a blood vessell in his brain & dropped dead in front of my eyes .. that one was devestating for sure .. & its where my handle comes from .. his name was chance

As upset as I am to lose a pet I can handle losing them to old age .. much harder to accept when you lose them unexpectedly .. you do not have time to get your head around it or say good bye

[Grumpy Gnomb]

Just an update and special thanks to everyone that has said something and sent some thoughts via PM as it helps not much but it does.

Danny went to sleep at 1.45pm today with Mrs GG and GG holding onto him as he left us for the last time. Was very quick and peaceful and he is no longer in any pain.

Im sure he is now playing with Niska in the big green field in the sky and he will always be with us.

See you mate

[ynot slow]

As upset as I am to lose a pet I can handle losing them to old age .. much harder to accept when you lose them unexpectedly .. you do not have time to get your head around it or say good bye


True,as kids my brother and I had a paddock which was part of dads folks land,our house didn't have a fence as such,mum always knew if we were in the paddock as both the horses would be near us.Apparently the chestnut was my fav(was 4 or so),he went to races at New Plymouth and broke his leg,when the horse float turned up at nanas place and he wasn't on it I was inconsolable for days.Have no problems with shooting a sick calf,but if his horses or dogs are sore we treat em like family(usually are bred and raised).

[chanceyy]

True,as kids my brother and I had a paddock which was part of dads folks land,our house didn't have a fence as such,mum always knew if we were in the paddock as both the horses would be near us.Apparently the chestnut was my fav(was 4 or so),he went to races at New Plymouth and broke his leg,when the horse float turned up at nanas place and he wasn't on it I was inconsolable for days.Have no problems with shooting a sick calf,but if his horses or dogs are sore we treat em like family(usually are bred and raised).

nods Animals are pure .. they are devoted regardless of wot mood your in .. you can always count on them .. unlike ppl .. and they love you regardless of who you are, wot you are, or wot you look like

and most of the time its all to do with food but at least they are non judgmental ..

[Zukin]

Hi GG

We (family) know exactly how you feel :bye:

Here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=721982&postcount=1) is our post when we said goodbye to our family members just over a year ago
Our pets grew up with our daughter, it was a sad day, and you will feel really strange for a few days (I kept going out to feed them)

Chin up
And all the best to the family

Regards Mr & Mrs Zukin

[candor]

Sorry for your loss of Danny today, its horrible - horrible. Dogs live fast but I didn't realise some die so young as his threas revealed, sounds like he had a good innings and a fab life
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[MD]

yep, like the others I've had to do the same. As much as you want to keep him alive, once you realise he is suffering the decision is made.
I posted this poem on a similar thread some time ago. Hits home for me and says it well. Be there for him tomorrow.

IF IT SHOULD BE

If it should be that I grow weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this last battle cannot be won.

You will be sad, I understand.
Don't let your grief then stay your hand.
For this day, more than all the rest,
Your love for me must stand the test.

We've had so many happy years.
What is to come can hold no fears.
You'd not want me to suffer so;
The time has come -- please let me go.

Take me where my need they'll tend,
And please stay with me till the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time that you will see
The kindness that you did for me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Please do not grieve -- it must be you
Who had this painful thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years;
Don't let your heart hold back its tears.

[gijoe1313]

Ah bugger. Know how you feel, been through this with two family dogs now, I was a young 'un when our first golden labrador was taken away to be put to sleep ... I never realised it when I saw my uncle going to "take him for a checkup at the vets", and the dog knew it was going to be his final journey (he kept turning away and trying to run as fast as his painful hip/legs could take him), he eventually relented and just quietly allowed himself to be loaded up in the station wagon :weep:

He had a great life ... first as a duck retriever (my uncles were into duck hunting), then a guard dog and family pet fulltime :yes: He was buried in the rose garden where grandma liked to sit and prune them with him.

The other one was a real mutt, Alsatian and something else! Wasn't half as smart as the labby, but was a real character. Mum found him dead in the back garden by the fence, where he normally used to woof hello to his sausage dog friends next door :weep: Buried him in the back yard under the tree he liked to lie under on hot days.

Yeah, its a kick in the guts when a member of the family goes ... my brother has carried the tradition on, and got a Samoy ... cutest and smartest dog yet (like a combination of both the previous dogs gone before!) :yes:

Time will heal the hurt, and when you are ready, you can allow the next dog to choose you! :chase::hug:

[martybabe]

Aw,three times I've tuned into this thread and three times I've cried, i've never petted me dog so much.All the best mate, heres to happier times:no:

[ynot slow]

Aw,three times I've tuned into this thread and three times I've cried, i've never petted me dog so much.All the best mate, heres to happier times:no:

Did the same to my dog today and yesterday as well,he can annoy the hell out of us at night if he spies a cat over the road and barks at it,then he goes to sleep.Still I wouldn't want to sneak onto our section at night,mean as growl and then not sure what he'd do,don't think he'd bite but who knows the nature of an alsation and his patch.