I can't do it! They are just old, not in pain?

[Genie]

Awful place to be in. Sorry for this night, it'll be a long one, I'd suppose.

You've known these two for years, they're your family. I was faced with the same choice many years ago, about this time of year. what settled it for me, was the fact another cold winter was coming and my boy would have suffered more with the cold. I'm comfortable with the decision I made, I set him free.

Your answer is perhaps in the title of this thread, you can't do it.

Maybe you need time, take the time and do what you need to do, when they tell you.

[98tls]

Hoping for a happy ending on this,mate it doesnt sound like there ready for the off by any means to me and hopefully it turns out that way at the vets.If it comes to the worst remember you ave given them a great life and in a world where many get treated very badly thats a wonderful thing good on you.All the best eh and as i say hoping for a happy ending.6.30 and here in Ommers its pissing down and am off on a walk with my Border Collie Sam...one of the not so pleasurable joys of dog ownership he could care less about the rain.

[Akzle]

he could care less about the rain.

given that it will be raining for about half your life, so should you!

[PrincessBandit]

Hoping for a happy ending on this,mate...If it comes to the worst remember you ave given them a great life and in a world where many get treated very badly thats a wonderful thing good on you.

I'm sure everyone here who cherishes their pets will agree with that sentiment.

[Moi]

Hey WT, just read your comment about your kids else where - that's great news for you and for them...

As others have wisely said, you'll know when it's time, they'll let you know -

meantime enjoy their companionship, go for a run, a swim, and roll in cow poo... [the kids, not you - you daft basket!]

[98tls]

Hey WT, just read your comment about your kids else where - that's great news for you and for them...

As others have wisely said, you'll know when it's time, they'll let you know -

meantime enjoy their companionship, go for a run, a swim, and roll in cow poo... [the kids, not you - you daft basket!]

I take it we have a happy ending then...if so great news.

[bluninja]

During my life I have had 3 dogs and 1 cat euthanized by the vet. On all but 1 occasion it was a release for all involved; that involved an 18 year almost deaf and blind spallie who would sometimes be cold and couldn't be roused on many mornings. One morning I thought she'd died; I picked her cold body up and carried her outside so the kids wouldn't see her. I went inside to get a bin liner and went out to put her in only to have her wag her tail and lift her head as I started to move her again. She's the only one I thought maybe I should have waited longer before the trip to the vet.

As many have said; consider the life you have given them, and the gifts they have given you in return. Removing them from lifelong pain and suffering is one of the gifts you can give when it's needed.

[Murray]

Totally agree with the last three words especially.

WT - Hope its good news and the anxiety has gone

[Waihou Thumper]

Totally agree with the last three words especially.

WT - Hope its good news and the anxiety has gone

Yes, that's why I am awake at 0219.....BUT, all good for a little while yet. Many thanks everyone.

[Murray]

Yes, that's why I am awake at 0219.....BUT, all good for a little while yet. Many thanks everyone.

Reading about the missing dog makes me think of yours

How are they - hope all is well!!!

[Brett]

Keep us up to date. I am suddenly very concerned about these two pooches. I know that I would/will cry like a big baby for a long time if I had to say farewell to my lovely Boxer girl. Funny how much dogs can mean to us...even when there are days she annoys me enough with her naughty antics to want to load the shotgun! Heaven knows I love that dog like a child!

[Waihou Thumper]

I thought I would keep everyone informed...
Sabre wasn't looking good this morning, his breath was laboured and it appears he had a heart attack.
I had both of the kids on the couch and quickly called the vet.
They came and were very professional.
Sallie and Sabre didn't suffer and when Sabre's heart stopped beating Sallie quickly turned and looked at him....Wow....

It was very difficult but for some strange reason I am also relieved.
Rest in peace kids. You are my best friends......

I would like to thank all who commented and were genuinely concerned, for that I am grateful.

Mark

[98tls]

Thoughts to you fella,be proud you gave them a wonderful home.

[Tazz]

Bugger dude. R.I.P.

[Moi]

Thoughts with you...

When we lost our last cat, since replaced by a more impossible black and white tearaway, a friend spoke of the belief held by many that their pets will await them at the Pearly Gates... so guess you'll have a very warm, tali thumping welcome there one day...