Rest In Peace
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.
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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.
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Sorry to hear that GG.
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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.
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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.
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You are doing the right thing.
Life goes on....one step at a time.
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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... 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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Grass wedges its way between the closest blocks of marble and it brings them down. This power of feeble life which can creep in anywhere is greater than that of the mighty behind their cannons....... - Honore de Balzac
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That is very sad... Rest Danny...
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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
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