How do I kill my dog?

**DMNTD:Me** · 22nd March 2008, 22:33

Originally Posted by 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...

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** · 22nd March 2008, 23:03

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** · 22nd March 2008, 23:20

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** · 23rd March 2008, 00:24

Originally Posted by 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...

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

**terbang** · 23rd March 2008, 04:09

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** · 23rd March 2008, 12:08

Originally Posted by flame

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** · 23rd March 2008, 12:37

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** · 23rd March 2008, 14:50

Originally Posted by mstriumph

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

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.

**Wolf** · 23rd March 2008, 17:41

Originally Posted by Goblin

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.

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..."

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** · 23rd March 2008, 18:56

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.

**Unit:Me** · 25th March 2008, 18:06

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** · 26th March 2008, 21:46

aww, so beautiful :'(

**Iggy** · 26th March 2008, 22:32

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** · 4th May 2009, 10:29

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.