K in MI Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 We had to put down our 11 1/2 yr old lab this morning. She has been such a sweet dog. She'd had arthritis for the past 6 years, and things were getting worse. She also developed diabetes. She just wasn't a happy or comfortable girl. Many tears in this family today, esp dh: Daisy was his dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SailorMom Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Our lab is 11.5 - we know his days are numbered :( :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: They are wonderful dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwickimom Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 :grouphug: We raise labs and I am going to be crushed the day we lose ours. She is our baby, i love her like a child. I am so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 :grouphug: That's so very hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Mouse Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 :grouphug: We are lab people, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 i still cry when I remember the day our lab died and it was over four years ago. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I am so sorry. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: A friend in co-op was told yesterday that their cat (who is their 'cuddle' cat) has to be put down today. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 We had to put down our 11 1/2 yr old lab this morning. She has been such a sweet dog. She'd had arthritis for the past 6 years, and things were getting worse. She also developed diabetes. She just wasn't a happy or comfortable girl. Many tears in this family today, esp dh: Daisy was his dog. :grouphug: I am so sorry. My black lab died in my arms in 2001. He was 13.5 years old. He was a My Good Boy who was by my side for some the best and worst times of my life. Daisy was probably a yellow lab, right? Poor girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 We had to put down our 11 1/2 yr old lab this morning. She has been such a sweet dog. She'd had arthritis for the past 6 years, and things were getting worse. She also developed diabetes. She just wasn't a happy or comfortable girl. Many tears in this family today, esp dh: Daisy was his dog. :grouphug: My old girl had more manners and perceptiveness than many humans. A good dog does everything but talk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4wildberrys Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug: So sorry---we just went through this too on Thursday morning, having to put our 7 1/2 yo Aussie boy down. It leaves such an empty hole in your heart and house....they really are such a wonderful part of our family, aren't they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forevergrace Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Gosh, my heart just breaks for you. No kidding, we just went through this w/my baby. He's not a baby, but nine-years-old. My Bear (giant-German rottie), weighs in at 135 lb. and for the last several month he's been dragging his back legs. Continually getting worse until he cries. I was sure when we brought him into the vet. (hubby and I had to actually put him in the back seat) that they were gonna tell us this is what we needed to do. After x-rays, pain meds, and a bill that makes me wish we had insurance for our animals he's home. Still not energetic and running, mostly dragging. But, I'm so grateful. I know the time is coming, and I could just cry right now. Please know you and your family are in my prayers, sending you much love and light. ~~always~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I'm so sorry. Losing a pet is hard. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonNative Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I'm so sorry:(:( We lost our lab several years ago and he was my DH's dog as well. It leaves such a big hole in your heat. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I am so, so sorry for your loss. :grouphug: We had to put our 14.5 year old girl down (she was a small dog, not a lab) this past June and I still cry when I think about it too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K in MI Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 Thanks, everyone. Yes, Daisy was a yellow lab. We got her when my baby was 3 or 4, and all 6 children grew up with her. Our tabby cat, Kitty, had to be put down this past October; she was 17. Only pet-lovers can understand the hurt that comes from losing those furry family members; it truly does leave a hole in the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I am so sorry! We have an old lab, too, who is very uncomfortable. I know we're looking at the same thing soon. Hugs to you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Buckin' Longhorn Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I'm so so sorry. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I am so sorry! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 That is so hard :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalicoKat Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmulcahy Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hugs and prayers for your comfort. We are dog people here. They are family. I am sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarrieF Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 So sorry for the loss of your dog. One of the hardest things DH and I have had to do was make a similar decision for our Chessie. I am tearing up just typing about it and that was 4 years ago. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I am sorry. That sort of thing is always so hard.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I had two great labs that weathered my single life, my marriage, my divorce, my next marriage and one even got to meet my first child! Talk about companionship! (They were 2 years apart and each lived 15 1/2 yrs) Many many :grouphug: to you as you adjust to the new normal. You will never forget Daisy. We still talk about my Irish Setter who died in 1983, let alone my labs. Great dogs are just that. GREAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
---- Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I'm sad for you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patches Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annlaura Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 So sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 :grouphug: I'm so sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
journeytolily Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 :grouphug: I'm really sorry - my thoughts are with you and your family. Veronica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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