Belloved Sandy
- Sandy I had since I was 15. Four days ago I had to make the decision to put my Old Lady Sandy Pup down. From the day that I got her, she always was the boss and a fussy little thing. Always barking to get her point across or to tell us to catch up when we walked to far behind her. She was a handful but I ache from the loss of her. She did suffer from seizures, but what really made me make my decision was her lack of mobility. She had the hardest time getting up from sleeping and to use the bathroom that she started to defecate on herself and she really looked miserable. My sister came down from Pennsylvania to be there for her passing. I really needed the support from my family and it helps to ease the pain. I just can’t wait to receive her ashes. You will always be loved Sandy 11/15/96-12/18/10
- —Guest Judy
So hard to say goodbye
- Sadie is our nearly 9 year old cocker spaniel who came to us at approx 1-2 years old 7 years ago. She had been abused and neglected and found us. She's had her health problems through the years, seizures then blindness and a stroke and now she's no longer eating properly and vomitting fluid on nearly a daily basis. It's so hard to make the decision to put our girl down. I love her so much and my sons adore her. We'll be going to the doctor on Monday, but I don't see that this will end well. Thank you to all of you who share your stories, it's helping me realize that its nearly time.
- —Guest Sadie's Momma
Geronimo 25yr old cat
- Geronimo 25yr old Devon Rex cat I know his time is up and a visit to the vets is needed. It will break my heart to Have him put to sleep. A great cat. It has helped me reading that I am not alone. -Geronimo Radford Coventry UK - king of the cats
- —Guest Jane
We lost our beloved Cooper
- The decision to let our 9 year old beagle Cooper go was among the toughest decisions we've ever had to make. He'd fought and managed epilepsy for 8 years and congestive heart failure for over 2, so we thought that maybe the issue with his kidneys would be treatable as well. The results from the vet proved otherwise. The vet came to our home and my wife and held him tight as we watched him go. I wanted a few more days, but I know that was only self serving. We're going to miss you little fella.
- —Guest Cooper Dad
My Baby Died
- My baby, Nikkie, died at 12:59 a.m. on Thursday, November 11, 2010. She was in my arms, sleeping on my chest and sleeping with me at night constantly. She was comfortable and in peace because she knew I was with her. I'm so glad that I did not have to make the decision to Euthanize her. I would have ... reluctantly ... if it became necessary. She had a proper burial with my neighbors and I am inconsolable right now. There will never be another cat exactly like Nikkie ... just as there are no two humans exactly alike. She was very special and I'm so glad that she found love, affection, peace and safety with me ... so much so that she never wanted to let go of me any more than I wanted to let go of her. Interestingly, I am comforted that she died in bed at home.
- —Guest Rebecca
How to make the final decision
- My dog was 14 1/2, was blind, deaf and arthritic and I was trying to help her with those ailments, however, when she started urinating on herself, I felt that this was the last indignity. How would I feel??? She was my baby. I at least got to take her camping one last time this summer. Thank God for that. She loved it!
- —PTCruzNY
Birds are special too!!
- Megan, I know this has been the most difficult 2 weeks for you since we lost our precious little Ellie! I know in my heart you were the best mommy she could have had!! Even though we only had her for 6 short months nothing can take away the pain of her life cut short! I'm so sorry for all you have been through with this! What will help you is to know that you gave her the best care & the wonderful memories we have of her will never go away!! She was the most beautiful little Conure ever & I hope someday you can love another one in the same way! We are also grateful to Aunt Bonny who helped us through this & understood our grief like no one else could!! Megan, I love you so much, when you cry about Ellie we cry too! She will NEVER be forgotten! Love you with all my heart, Mom
- —Kim.megan
Only a puppy
- We adopted a labradoodle puppy from a breeder, took her home, cared for her. We began to get attached to her but never did get to know her as well as we should. She was kept back 2 weeks early because of problems given she was a runt. She never ate much, but was energetic. Then her tail began to droop all the time, and she began to sleep a lot. She seemed very lethargic. She was about 2 months old. We found out she had genetic kidney disease. It was the hardest thing I've had to watch in a long time, watching her die. I wonder if she knew what was coming. And the sight of her still body, and images of her running around the house tail wagging makes me fall into crying fits. I feel alot of self-guilt and sadness that we never got to spend much more time with her. My heart breaks.
- —Guest Joey
THANK YOU LARRY! (who posted Old Friend)
- My baby (11) has cancer. I got her at 8-ish. I won't leg go of her too soon and I won't keep her too long. She is such a sweet kitty. I cry every day. I've had a cat (cancer) and a dog (Endocarditis) die. Yes, we put them to sleep at the Vet's. We had time with them alone as a family and we held them to their end. We took them home, had a proper funeral and buried them. Our cat (11) had a tragic death and our cat (20) died of old age. My pets loved us and my kitty now, is sitting on my lap as I type. She loves me and knows she is safe with me. She holds her head tightly against my head (fur to hair), letting me know she loves me and doesn't want to let go, either. Letting go is hard. She's been a good friend and great companion. I'll remember your words Larry. I'm glad I have her at this time in her life and not the one who gave her up. I have pain when I think of my pets and lots of warm happy memories, too! It's better to have loved and lost than not at all! Bittersweet memories.
- —Guest Rebecca
pain management
- I personnally can NOT euthanize at a vets office. I know a couple vets who will come to your home. It's the only way I can manage the pain of euthanizing one of my children. I still grieve years after. It hurts so much!
- —Guest Keeta
precious samson
- When my precious cat Samson was found december 2004, the doctor thought he was still young maybe 2 or 3yrs. On January 4th 2010 he was diagnosed with chronic kidney failure, the doctor told us he was a lot older than we thought. He fought very bravely, took his fluids each day without complaint even ate his prescription food eagerly. He was so brave I knew that I could not let him suffer, our purpose of the medication was to prolong his happy little life for as long as possible. I put my baby boy peacefully to sleep on august 7th 2010, his heart was being affected and on his last day he could eat a little bit but could barely move. It was the hardest thing I've ever had to do, he was the 1st face I saw in the morning and last face at night before he snuggled in beside me. I'm still crying everyday but I know in my heart and soul that I put his needs 1st and not my own and gave him to god. He was far too precious for me to give him any less than a peaceful ending.
- —Guest lynne7700
When the Cycle of Life turns
- I have a very close relationship with all my dogs. Every one of them has told me themselves when they wanted to go, when they had stayed with me long enough to be sure that I was all right. It is always the same: a sweet, almost as being-healthy morning, then a quiet, intense moment together - and then a gentle letting go, their eyes full of love saying to me 'Ok, time to love me enough to let me go. And no, this is not goodbye but we'll meet again'. And you know what is so weird? I know that we will, it is as sure as a morning following a night. Einstein said that Love is Energy. He also scientifically proved that energy can't disappear, only change form. I miss all my four-legged friends more than I can say, but I also have a certainty that they will all be there to welcome me when my own Cycle turns.
- —Turkmeniangazehounds
Kramer
- It was a sad Saturday as our best friend Kramer passed. It was a very difficult decision to euthanize our Kramer, but he was having a difficult week prior to. We will always have his spirit with us, 17 years of beautiful memories, we miss you, we love you doggiedoo. Nov.5/93-Oct.16/10
- —Guest Kramer
Missing my Buffy
- The hardest thing I have ever ever done. I think the reason it's harder to see an family pet be put down vs. a human...the pet can't talk and tell us what hurts or if we are doing the right thing...you have to look in their eyes and feel the soul and determine. That is a very hard hard thing to accomplish and knowing in your heart it's right. I miss my Buffy so much it hurts. My 13 year old Lhaso Apso developed kidney issues, then dementia, went blind and deaf and then finally what seemed to be seizures. I hope I never have to put another animal down...if I do, never on a weekend. I feel everyones pain and big void in your hearts. It's only been 2 weeks for me..it's got to start getting easier now that I have her ashes back home...I just cry alot. ALOT!! I miss my dear companion.
- —Guest Lois M
Old Freind
- I have had to put down a couple horses in my life and a few dogs. It is a sad thing to have to do. I always look at it as "the last favor I can do for an old friend."
- —Guest Larry
