How do I kill my dog?

[Unit]

My 12 year old 'ol girl', Tai, has cancer, and I have to put her down tomorrow.
I could keep her alive with modern intervention. The cost is steep to say the least, and she's 12, she's still in good health otherwise, mobile, bouncy and happy, but her diagnosis is grim. Its a major operation right now to keep her alive, which she will suffer through, and it will only aggrivate her condition and cause the cancer to spread to her vital organs quickly.
So the only humane thing to do is have her put down. But what is the best way to go about this?

[spookytooth]

I feel sorry for you.I have had to make that decision 3 times and took the easy way out by taking them to the vets.There's no way i could have looked my dogs in the eye and pull the trigger

[idb]

My old man used to use a rag impregnated with chloroform over the muzzle.
Put 'em to sleep.

[sAsLEX]

Dad put one of cats down with the rifle....... the dog saw and never liked guns after that!

[Katman]

Firstly, I sympathise with your dilemma, as my wife and I may well have to face a similar decision in the near future. However, I can tell you for a fact that I will not be making the choice of putting our dog down until he shows he's in definite pain. Until then, I can say without doubt that he would far prefer to still be here with us.

[yod]

drowning in a sack full of rocks??

you consider this humane enough to include it as an option?

[Katman]

Actually, looking closer at the poll options, I don't think I should have bothered to take this thread seriously enough to offer a reply.

[Unit]

drowning in a sack full of rocks??

you consider this humane enough to include it as an option?
Well maybe Im not thinking straight tonight, I am upset and no matter how it happens, I have to face making the decision.


Firstly, I sympathise with your dilemma, as my wife and I may well have to face a similar decision in the near future. However, I can tell you for a fact that I will not be making the choice of putting our dog down until he shows he's in definite pain. Until then, I can say without doubt that he would far prefer to still be here with us.
Thing is, she is uncomfortable as it is an external abscess on her chest, which has been monitored by the vets for five years, and they have always decided it was fine, not bothering her and OK to leave. It suddenly turned nasty within three days, and now I face this. It is located close to her vital organs and will be a major operation with complications.
I feel there is only one humane choice to make

[scumdog]

Maybe not everybodys cup of tea but if was me I'd use a .22 to the back of the head.
A tad messy but instant.

[doc]

Most humane way is at the vets, after 12 years surely the cost is not a problem.

[Zuki Bandit]

Take your dog to the vet dude!!!

[Goblin]

Awww This on top of everything else.:grouphug: I had to kill my 13 year old dog a few years ago now. Was the hardest thing i ever did but she was suffering. Came home one day and she just lay there on the driveway. There was nothing left in her eyes like she had already died. Took her to the vet and she had cancer of the pancreas. Was the saddest thing and I cried for months.:crybaby: Just a photo or looking out the kitchen window would set me off.:crybaby:
But time does heal and you will mourn and life will go on. I swear I will never own another dog tho. Too much hurt when they die.:slap:

[Unit]

Actually, looking closer at the poll options, I don't think I should have bothered to take this thread seriously enough to offer a reply.
Yep there is a bit of deliberate piss take at a genuine time of grief (including the thread catogory selection), I cried at morning tea in front of all my workmates. All I state is true. We all deal with things in different ways, I see KB facilitate a lot more than motorcycles, generally the only think I actually post about

[deanohit]

Sorry to hear this mate, I'd suggest the vets, easy on the animal, a wee prick and all done with.

[doc]

Sorry to hear this mate, I'd suggest the vets, easy on the animal, a wee prick and all done with.

Bet you have got DMNTD worried about dropping the MV now.

[Unit]

Bet you have got DMNTD worried about dropping the MV now.
I promise I wont drop the MV while Im riding it while he's away on my beautiful ZX14 cause I cant see through my tears.

[Ocean1]

I swear I will never own another dog tho. Too much hurt when they die.:slap:

Yeah. That's what the Mrs said when ours died about 3 years ago.

Just looking at the new one now, wee 10 week old Schnauzer, cute.

Better to have loved...

[goodguy8]

Sorry to hear that mate, pets do become a part of the family.. but does it really mean u can give them any of the things you have suggested?? Really depends how much is your dog worth to you.. good luck with you decision and hope u make the right choice..:mellow:

[Unit]

Weirdest thing is my brother had his pet cat stuff, NZ had Phar Lap stuffed, (takes a whole museum for that one though) and neither has disturbed me, hence the suggestion for that option.
Point is using the vet to put her quietly to sleep never to wake again seems to be the only option.

[Duke girl]

I think the best way to have your dog put down is by leathal injection as it is quick and such a painless way to die. Dont u think that u owe it to your dog 2 let it be done this way. I think most of us have been in the same situation as u sometime in our lives and even thou we wish our pets could live forever making the right decision in the end is 1 of the hardest decisions we have to make but 1 that has to be made.

[toebug]

The vet is a nice quiet option. Stuffed, and lying asleep on the floor would be cute? My grandfather used to keep birds, he used to stuff them when they died! And hey there is also a pet crematorium in town too, so maybe a vase of ashes is a bit more practical?

[98tls]

A bullet is the cheapest easiest option but if mine i would be going to the vet.Good luck with it,i dont envy you at all.

[avgas]

Bullet - That way you wont be lying to her.
Its the saddest and hardest thing you will ever have to do - but you know in some way she will thank you for it.

[nodrog]

well since i grew up in a rural enviroment on a farm, and have had many dogs, sick animals, neighbours cats, quad bike theives, etc, I would say bullet.

i would offer my services, but for some reason the police dont think its a good idea for me to own firearms anymore.

[inlinefour]

Sorry to hear this mate, I'd suggest the vets, easy on the animal, a wee prick and all done with.

+ 1 here. I had to do the same when my mate got hit by a car. I really wish I'd got another dog straight away when I had the chance and want as it was along time ago.:bye:

[idb]

Wouldn't it be easier to drown him in a sack full of water?


Just asking.

[MyGSXF]

Sorry to hear your news.. having to make a decision like this & saying goodbye to a precious member of the family can be truly devastating :(

PLEASE take her to the vet.. above all the other ( horrid :eek5:& terrifying for her ) options!!!!!!! :blink:

It is the most humane & peaceful way for her to go. Even ask the vet to come to your/her home to do it also!!:yes: that way it will be less stressful for her, rather than having to go on a car ride.. which if she is sensing that you are upset (which animals do!!) she may become stressed herself if she "feels" something is up with the car ride.. ie: NOT going for a walk in the park...

Sit in the sun with her, give her cuddles & say a quiet goodbye, while the vet gives her a jab & she can go to sleep in peace, in your arms.. after 12 years companionship.. I think that would be a nice way for her to go.. :niceone:

I won't say "all the best" for tomorrow.. coz it won't be a nice day :no: but hopefully, you get my meaning! :hug:


Jen :rockon:

[heyjoe]

Go to the vets. Injection will allow your pet to go to sleep peacefully.

[SixPackBack]

+1 for the vet.

Place your dog in the boot or back of the car on some bedding and ask the vet to come out to the car, by the time doggy has had time to think WTF its all over. This makes it easy for you [transportation, removal etc] and easy on the dog.

If the animal ment that much to you consider cremation, some how having ashes makes it feel like the dog still belongs, from experience burying a pooch is not the same.

Good luck Annette, best wishes to you and the other 'alf, sounds like an all round shit week for you both.

[Mom]

Hey girl, sorry to hear this. Always a horrible time. Our vet makes house calls in cases like this. He simply comes to the house sits down while you are petting the dog and one little needle and it is all over. No stress on the poor dog at all. Very hard on the owner though. Love and hugs Anne

[Mrs Busa Pete]

+1 for the vet:

I had a dog with cancer and i spent at lest $5000 on chemo and at the end of the day i still had to have him put down. We had him cremated and i have his ashes i still talk to those.

Good luck Annette:grouphug:

[Maha]

I have heard of someone getting their dog stuffed and using it as a foot stool etc, (bit like what Stirts would do for Nodrog) but i would go the injection way :love:

[Unit]

But with what you two spend on bikes I dont see how putting down your dog at the vets is that much of a financial issue.


Interestingly enough, I never said putting her down was a financial issue, its not, the cost of ongoing treatment is high if I choose to keep her alive.

[NZsarge]

Use lethal injection, i've had to put a cat down after it got run over, used a .22 rifle, yes it's quick but you feel like utter shit even though it was what had to be done to stop the suffering.
RIP poor Minky.:(
Best let the vet do it.

[Swoop]

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[R6_kid]

At the vet, then cremation, go buy a nice pot plant/tree and put the ashes in the pot with the plant.

Also helps to get the dog basket etc out of the way for a bit.

[Finn]

Maybe not everybodys cup of tea but if was me I'd use a .22 to the back of the head.
A tad messy but instant.

The dark side of Scummy... Under normal circumstances, I could never shoot my dog. Neighbours, ex-girlfriends, thieves and skateboarders no problem, but not me mutt.

[one-speed]

well said finn.
sorry to hear annette
vet would be best

[ManDownUnder]

Say your farewells, and have a friend put the dog down. Without going into details, shooting is a quick and humane way to go. I'd do it for you if I was in Tga

Perhaps put a request in the firearms thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=42615)? Someone local may be able to help.

Sorry to hear of the situation - that sucks.

[Mr Merde]

Personally I would use a .22 to the back of the head as per SD's post.

Its hard to do but it is quick.

Had a cat run over outside of my house one time and could see it wasnt going to make it. Under the pretence of patting it I quickly snapped its neck and ended its suffering. It was very hard to do as we had that cat for 15 years but the suffering was over.

[Virago]

Bullet - probably quick - IF it's done right. Want to take that chance?

Drowning - you're not serious about putting your beloved pet through that are you...?

Lethal injection at the vet is the ONLY option.

[98tls]

Interestingly enough, I never said putting her down was a financial issue, its not, the cost of ongoing treatment is high if I choose to keep her alive. Really have to weigh up her quality of life even with expensive treatment i guess,after seeing an Aunt go through the chemo thing recently i wouldnt wish it on anyone or a dog.If as you say the operation is going to have it spread then if mine i would save her some misery with a trip to the vet,the injection costs little and somehow seems more fitting after 12 years of friendship than a bullet.

[EJK]

Vet or bullet...

I think I wouldn't go for the bullet. Honestly I couldn't possibly aim right at the back of the head. Not all that, It would be next to impossible to pull the trigger and see it happening.


Thats another vote for the Vet

[Kittyhawk]

Sorry to hear...I'd go for the vet option...

Big hugs....chick..

[Ocean1]

Occurs to me... Our dog had multiple cancers, (most common cause of age related death in dogs btw) and it became obvious he had only days left. The vet offered some sort of IV steroid, apparently temporarily shrinks the tumor/s and relieves the effects somewhat. Two days later he was like a puppy again, wanted to walk, chase sticks, swim etc. Lasted 5 weeks, then he crashed, woke up one morning and he couldn't see, (probably a stroke relating to the cancer). We put him down that day, but the extra time was gold, gave the family time to say goodbye properly.

[MidnightMike]

Interestingly enough, I never said putting her down was a financial issue, its not, the cost of ongoing treatment is high if I choose to keep her alive.

Ah, my bad. Didnt read it properly. :weird:

[Stirts]

A few years ago I had to make that same horrible descision with my dog.....absolutely broke my heart.

At the time I wasn't strong enough to stay and watch the vet inject him, I said my goodbyes and left.

I like the idea of what Mom said! Vet doing a house call would be nicer, more expensive probably, but nicer for all (including Tai).

Hugs to you Sweetpea!

[LilSel]

Sorry to hear about your dog :hug:

Go to the vet, it's painless & the most humane way.

I went with mum last time we had to put down one of our dogs, similar situation. She just went to sleep... Wasnt in pain when the vet did it etc

[MsKABC]

If you know there's no hope for her and you'd be saving her from pain and a poor quality of life, then it's time to let her go. She's given you a dozen great years, the least you owe her is to stay with her at the vets and reassure her while she falls asleep peacefully for the last time. I said goodbye to my beloved Boxer this way 3 years ago when his heart was giving out, as it was the last thing I could do for him. Bloody hard thing to do though.

Take her home and bury her, plant a nice tree over her grave. Or do what I did and have her cremated. I have my boy's ashes on my dresser in a wooden box with a photo on the lid. Whatever you do, don't leave her body at the vets - they send them to a landfill or an offal hole somewhere :(

[T.W.R]

Get the vet to come out to your home :msn-wink: done it twice with dogs I've had in the past. It's easier on the dog and you, dogs & pets in general smell the vet's premises and have a sense of what is happening, plus if you're attached to the dog it's easier for you in your own surroundings.

A .22 slug behind the lug is quicker & just as painless but pretty heartless when it comes to easing a companions pain.

Only something halfway between a Neanderthal & human drowns animals

[doc]

Maybe not everybodys cup of tea but if was me I'd use a .22 to the back of the head.
A tad messy but instant.

Phffft you and your work stories. This thread is about mans best friend not one of your clients. Did CB ever catch the prick that tried to make off in her car ?

[Smokin]

I was once asked to put a close friends dog down as money wasn't flowing so freely for her and a the vet was a bit expensive, well I picked her dog up and took him away for his last car ride, put him to sleep instantly with very little blood from the .22
Upon returning she was bloody upset and called me a couple of names that werent very flash either. Turned out that as soon as I had left the drive she changed her mind and didn't want it done. oops

Never again.

Next time a mate askes me to put a pet down I think I'll give them the money myself and they can take it to the vet.

[Al]

Hard decision after having your best mate for 12 years, but IMHO the vet / injection is the least stressful for you and your beloved pooch.
Say your goodbyes and don't watch the vet injecting...

Done this a few times too and it is extremely traumatic!

Al

[Laava]

Despite your humour in putting up this thread, Unit, definately go for the jab. You do not want to be there for the other options and I am guessing you want to bury the old girl respectfully.
Chin up, I will get you a puppy!:msn-wink:

[scumdog]

The dark side of Scummy... Under normal circumstances, I could never shoot my dog. Neighbours, ex-girlfriends, thieves and skateboarders no problem, but not me mutt.

I hear where you're coming from.

But me? - no sweat, just imagine favourite criminals face on the back of the dogs head.

Tip: A lot of blood comes out the nostrils using my method - not for the fastidious or squeamish.

[Subike]

Use the vet and the leathal injection.
Last October I had to put down my Staffy Dog at 17 years old.
Heart attack had left him blind and patially crippled, from a run all day dog to being able to do nothing was heartbreaking for us all.
I took him to the vet and he is now sleeping under an Oak sappling at the bottom of the garden.
When the sappling is big enough I will put his name in Brass letters on the trunk.
BOSS
I can sit on my porch and see the tree, and know my mate will always be there in its green leaves.
Looking back now, taking him to the Vet was the best thing I could do for a mate who had been with me nearly every day since the day he was born.
I have a tear in my eye thinking of him right now.
The injection is clean, calm and peacefull.

[98tls]

I hear where you're coming from.

But me? - no sweat, just imagine favourite criminals face on the back of the dogs head.

Tip: A lot of blood comes out the nostrils using my method - not for the fastidious or squeamish. Stop playing the hardarse,i saw ya blubbing over a tube of American tin on the coast:innocent:

[scumdog]

Phffft you and your work stories. This thread is about mans best friend not one of your clients. Did CB ever catch the prick that tried to make off in her car ?

Minor thread hi-jack: Yeah, he was meant to appear in Ch-ch court but srprise-suprise, he never fronted up.
One .22 bullet waiting at Chez Scumdog for him should he re-visit.

[Mom]

Tip: A lot of blood comes out the nostrils using my method - not for the fastidious or squeamish.

Normally appreciate your humour, but think this was not a good place to display it. Fucken disgusting thing to say!

Not impressed at all!

[Unit]

As Ive said before in this thread, I only ever post about biking, this is well out of the square for me in this respect. Im very appreciative of all the caring comments I have received, and the supportive messages.
I had my dear old girl put to sleep at the vets today at 12.15pm. I had photos taken of her this morning, I have kept her collar, and had her cremated and will do something soon with her ashes.
Planting a tree somewhere seems fitting.
Yep, she was my mate, I got her when I was single and back in the day into running. She used to run beside me for 5ks to work, in peak traffic with no lead on, she would just look up and listen to my voice. I originally saved her from a farmers bullet in a add in the paper, cause she used to run home instead of bringing in the cows.
She was a Kelpy-hunterway cross but was the Kelpy chocolate brown with white pores the size of huterway feet and a white tip on her tail.
A true cross-breed with a big personality. Right to the end she was silly as a puppy, and had a nice feed of mince last night for her last supper.
She has added to my heart beats, and has given me a deeper empathy for anyone who has to let go of a good mate. I had a drink in her memory tonight.

[discotex]

She was a Kelpy-hunterway cross but was the Kelpy chocolate brown with white pores the size of huterway feet and a white tip on her tail.
A true cross-breed with a big personality. Right to the end she was silly as a puppy, and had a nice feed of mince last night for her last supper.
She has added to my heart beats, and has given me a deeper empathy for anyone who has to let go of a good mate. I had a drink in her memory tonight.

I love kelpies. They're almost as cool as blue healers.

Sucks to have to make the call between natural causes and being humane when it comes to pets. So far I've been lucky they all died happy in their sleep or ran away.

[Mom]

She has added to my heart beats, and has given me a deeper empathy for anyone who has to let go of a good mate.

Interesting thing about mates, even when they are far away they still have influence. I am sorry you had to say good bye to her today, very sad mate. Take care.

:love: Anne

[Unit]

Thank you Anne, I know your heart, and appreciate your thoughts

[dangerous]

Minor thread hi-jack: Yeah, he was meant to appear in Ch-ch court but srprise-suprise, he never fronted up.
One .22 bullet waiting at Chez Scumdog for him should he re-visit.

JOKING of course SD ya forgot ya winkie smilie... remember the pigers with stripes and pips are watching at the mo. :rolleyes:
ps: Ill hold em down for ya ;) ;) ;) bloody ;)


Normally appreciate your humour, but think this was not a good place to display it. Fucken disgusting thing to say!

Not impressed at all!

Point taken and I agree but with less agression and more understanding... could you handle SD's job? I couldnt so slack needed at times Mom, read between the lines, SD wouldent do it.

Injection is the correct answer, some older generation would use a gun, in there eyes its the most humain means and has the way they grew up... the poll speaks for its self.
Anyone taking the resopnsability of owning a pet has to relise responsability goes right to the last day, so enjoy every day inbetween.

[elle-f]

I am sorry to hear you had to put her to sleep.

[revvinkevin]

Had to have my 13 year old mutt put to sleep around a year ago, still miss her every day:crybaby: but on a lighter note




A man takes his Rottweiler to the vet.
"My dog's cross-eyed, is there anything you can do for him?"
"Well," says the vet, "let's have a look at him".
So he picks the dog up and examines his eyes, then checks his teeth.
Finally, he says "I'm going to have to put him down."
"What? Because he's cross-eyed?"
"No, because he's really heavy":bleh::bleh:

[Unit]

Good one Kev, a bit of light humour always helps

[vifferman]

My condolences, Unit. :(
Dogs are the best - so loyal and accepting. I still miss mine, and he died nearly 9 years ago.

[Strider]

I had to get my girl (dog) of 11 years put down 3 weeks ago as her hips had gone. Watching her trying to walk really hurt. I took the day of work and spoilet her big time all day. Got her cremated and got the ashes at home. The boy of 8 years really missed her, but he he has being getting lots of cuddles. he got the cat to anoey or vice versa.

[MyGSXF]

I'm glad you chose the Vet to help your dear friend Annette.. :yes: sending you a big hug.. she will always be with you.. :hug:

Jen

[Curious_AJ]

yeah i'm also glad you chose the vet... poor doggy...

a dog of ours a few years back had cancer of the eyes, but it was all started by a huge brain tumor :( poor old german shepherd cross Jen-Jen... she was a sweet old biddy... When she got put down i cried for an entire day...

I'm just scared about my rats now... I only just got them, they're still young and I want them to have the best life possible... they're not a dog... but them being my only pets... Pinky and Goliath mean the world to me... pitty they only live on max about 3 years :(

[Street Gerbil]

The most humane option I am aware of for small animals is gas followed by an injection. Gas costs extra but the fact that the last thing the animal is registering is sleepiness rather than a needle in the stomach makes it worthwhile.

[SixPackBack]

yeah i'm also glad you chose the vet... poor doggy...

a dog of ours a few years back had cancer of the eyes, but it was all started by a huge brain tumor :( poor old german shepherd cross Jen-Jen... she was a sweet old biddy... When she got put down i cried for an entire day...

I'm just scared about my rats now... I only just got them, they're still young and I want them to have the best life possible... they're not a dog... but them being my only pets... Pinky and Goliath mean the world to me... pitty they only live on max about 3 years :(

Rats...someone say Rats?

Used to breed heaps of the buggers in Ozzie, cute little animals they is. Course mine used to get fed to me water Python, but hey thats another story!

[Curious_AJ]

Rats...someone say Rats?

Used to breed heaps of the buggers in Ozzie, cute little animals they is. Course mine used to get fed to me water Python, but hey thats another story!

yeah, i couldn't have a snake.. only because i'd have to feed it mice/rats and things... i couldn't do it... I'd cry every time!!...

*doh* I'm too soft for my own good.

[rufusdion]

Bullet the only way to go my friend. Had a few dogs and stuff, always loved my pets, but when it comes down to it they are only a animal. Injection costs heaps and you take your dog to the vets and they freaking out, then they get jabbed, some more freaking, takes a few minutes before it works and then they gone.
With a bullet the pets happily having a feed or a walk and then BOOM.
Know which way i would rather go.
Each to there own tho, and i do live in the country.
Interesting to see peoples views tho.

[DMNTD]

Bullet the only way to go my friend. Had a few dogs and stuff, always loved my pets, but when it comes down to it they are only a animal...

Nah this dog was more than "just a pet" in this particular case. Unit and her had been through a shit load together etc so many a fond memory etc.
However I do see a .22 as a humane way to put an animal to sleep. Maybe it's because I've lived in the country for so long and have had to do it a number of times for others and twice for a couple of my dogs.
Unit wanted to take the vet option...I supported her choice 100%

[Wolf]

Never a pleasant thing to have to do. All strength to you, Unit.

Had to have my dog put down as she was ailing so I took her to the vet. She sensed something was up and the smells of the vet clinic freaked her out so she started struggling and I had to pin her down while the vet injected her. She looked at me as though I had betrayed her in the most horrible way possible and she was obviously stressed due to the strange behaviour, smells, being pinned down and injected.

I vowed after that I'd use a bullet next time - far more humane.

The next time I had to put a dog down, I took her outside, gave her a big hug and some food and, once she had finished, I shot her through the head - she didn't even know what struck her.

Can't stand animals suffering unnecessarily - fuck, I once even captured a wounded wild rabbit whose spine had been snapped after being hit by a car, took it home and despatched it with the rifle rather than let it die in pain.

[Curious_AJ]

personally I couldn't do any of the above.. I couldnt go to the vet and watch them doing it.. i could NEVER shoot a pet of mine no matter how quick the death... I'd never forgive myself for seeing the look in their eyes before they died...

but then again, that's just me...

[flame]

personally I couldn't do any of the above.. I couldnt go to the vet and watch them doing it.. i could NEVER shoot a pet of mine no matter how quick the death... I'd never forgive myself for seeing the look in their eyes before they died...

but then again, that's just me...

you'll never make a vet nurse then chick!!! but we already guessed that.

[terbang]

To the Vet I reckon. My old man (farmer for 50 yrs) used to shoot all the work dogs horses and pets when they were terminally ill, but as he got older he just couldn't anymore and his last ones went to the vet.

[Curious_AJ]

you'll never make a vet nurse then chick!!! but we already guessed that.

well i've gone onto pursuing a career in dog grooming.. will open my own business in about 5 years time... besides, as a vet nurse they are not my animals, i do empathise with the person, but i dont have any attatchment to the animal and dont let myself have any. hence i could be a vet nurse but i couldnt put my own pets down, there is a difference...

that wasn't very nice of you...

[mstriumph]

a bullet if it's an emergency - the vet if it isn't ... what a shitty situation to be in

sorry for you

but sorry too for the peops out there with loved PEOPLE suffering and incurable - people who aren't permitted any 'choice' but to suffer on

chin up, gal

[Goblin]

but sorry too for the peops out there with loved PEOPLE suffering and incurable - people who aren't permitted any 'choice' but to suffer on

chin up, galYes! We can have our pets put down when they're old and suffering but not our Grandparents. Most times when I visit my Omah I ask if she needs anything and the answer is always "Yes...a knock on the head". So sad.:weep:

[Wolf]

Yes! We can have our pets put down when they're old and suffering but not our Grandparents. Most times when I visit my Omah I ask if she needs anything and the answer is always "Yes...a knock on the head". So sad.:weep:
With ya, there, mate. I've always thought it stupid that the "humane" thing to do to an ailing animal is to end its life quickly yet the "humane" thing to do to an ailing human is to attempt to prolong its life with drugs and life support machines.

The most "humane" option allowed for a dying person is to label them "NF"R - Not For Resuscitation - which means if they start to expire painfully, you let them.

Me, I'd rather check out with some dignity, be active and useful and somewhat pain-free with all my marbles right up to the end and go quickly.

"No! You can't commit suicide. Here, we'll prolong your pain-filled existence with medicine and make you stupid with morphine..." :argh:

An ex-girlfriend's grandma was dying of cancer. The days when she was not in extreme pain she was in a stupor. She finally died and they had an open casket. I can honestly say that in death she looked the best I'd ever seen her - her corpse looked healthier than she did when she was alive - face not contorted in pain. On the rare occasions she was lucid, she had also wanted to die.

[PrincessBandit]

Vet all the way. Have been there in those final moments for many of my pets, including our dear first family dog when I's a kid still at high school (me and dad were the ones to take him up for the final farewell). Since then the few of my beloved animals who haven't died of old age have gone to the vets with me staying with them. Bawled my eyes out over every single one of them, including Tinkerbelle (mouse) and Cameo (guinea pig). Will be facing a mass exodus of our dear pets in the next few years - our labbie is already 11 years old, with arthritis and all our cats are going to be 13 soon. So we're going to be up for some dreadful departures before too much longer most likely.:weep:

[Unit]

Well Im not one to normally drag on these sorts of things, but just downloaded some photo's taken the last morning for my old girl. She was so happy, still acting like a little puppy.
She is seen here with her mate Merlot.

[Curious_AJ]

aww, so beautiful :'(

[Iggy]

Sorry to read of your loss Annette, I know what you are going thru as I had to do the hardest but kindest thing to put my dog down last sept 07. Am still missing my little buddy but I have lots of wonderful memories of our time together (14 years). My parents had a kelpie, they are such placid dogs and he loved chasing bunnies. Glad that you made the right choice for your dog.
May your dog rest in peace.
Kind Regards
Iggy

[abcontractors]

Some people don't realise that dogs become a family member especially after 12 years of service. It's hard to do the drive there, but I think the best way is to take her to the vet and let them put her to sleep. Then I would go to the RSPCA and adopt a new best friend. It's not disrespect to your old one, but a way to move on and help another dog find a good home.

[Katman]

It's hard to do the drive there, but I think the best way is to take her to the vet and let them put her to sleep.

Our dog hated the vet clinic.

We had the vet come to our house.

[tigertim20]

stink position man. get the injection. you might not have been bothered by someone elses stuffed animal but it would fuck with your head seeing your dead dog everyday.
My cousin got her dog (was a grand champion too) cremated. believe it or not she sometimes takes the little urn thin with shannon's ashes in the car with her on long drives co "she thought hed like to go for a drive". I swear its true. cant quite get my head round that one.