Mommyfaithe Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I am sad. She is over 15. Blind, deaf & in pain. I know it is merciful, but I feel like cr@p. Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeneralMom Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 :grouphug: May you find peace in her long, happy life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I'm so sorry.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvnlattes Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 :grouphug: I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) If you bawl through the whole thing, the vet will not care. And if you are still teary when you go through the Starbucks drive-through on the way home, they will give you your tea for free. And your dog will not be traumatized. You will, but she will be calm. Terri Edited February 8, 2012 by plansrme Hit "done" too early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessed3x Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I was in your shoes the first week of January -ours was 16. I knew it was better for her, but hated it and felt like you do. No words, just :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 This may sound odd, but if you plan on bringing her home to bury, please dig the hole first...the worst part for us was the incredibly long time it took my dh to penetrate our hard clay...it just prolonged the sadness...our first pet of 16 years died 3 years ago, her successor drpped dead in front of me at 3 years old of a suspected arrythmia...losing them at any age is so hard!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I'm sorry. We went through the same thing with one of our dogs a few years ago, and it was honestly one of the most difficult things I've ever done. But, it was the right thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlylocks Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 :grouphug: We're facing the same thing with our Molly. She is about 16 -- partially blind and deaf. She has good days and bad days...right now more good than bad. I can't imagine life without her...but I know we will be making the same hard decision you've made soon enough. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Charlotte Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I had to do this on Saturday with my sweet friend of 18 years. I kept hoping that she would go on her own, that I wouldn't have to take the action to actually do it, kwim? In the end, it was the right thing to do. It was quick and peaceful. The vets were very compassionate. We were able to be there to love her in her last moments, as we have always before. It was hard, but it was a blessing to be able to bring her relief. And now I keep looking at all her favorite spots, or hearing noises that sound like her, and missing her. :grouphug::grouphug: I will pray for you and your family, as I pray for my own. It is hard to let them go.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: I have had to do that. It is SO incredibly hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 That is the hardest thing to do, yet so loving. I'm so sorry.:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbkaren Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Lots of treats and scratches; it's a peaceful journey for the pet. Not so for the person. It's so much kinder than waiting for her to pass of natural causes; maybe alone and fearful... But it's so often the right thing to do. I want to thank you for being brave and loving your fuzzball enough to let her go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherMayI Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula in PA Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 :grouphug: We will be in the same position soon. It is merciful, but still sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 Just know, that if she could, she would thank you. you have given her a wonderful life but it sounds like she's ready. I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuirkyKapers Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 I'm sorry. I put my good old Hank down after Christmas, and now I'm watching 17 yr old Felix cat fade. I'm just about to the point where I never want another pet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeBeaks Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 :grouphug: We had to do that to two dogs in the last 5 years. So hard. One had cancer and one intestinal strangulation (apparently happens to very elderly dogs). Awful. My kids withstood it so well though, better than me. My older dog I had from before I was even married to my husband. Still miss him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 8, 2012 Share Posted February 8, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'm so very sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 :grouphug: Our furry family lives so short a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 :grouphug: We had to do the same thing about 4 years ago with our 15yo lab. I still miss her sometimes. She was my first baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLBMom Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 :grouphug: I was in your shoes last fall. My baby of 14 years had cancer. My biggest regret was waiting so long to do it.One day she looked at me and I realized she needed me to help her. She had been there for us her whole life, it was time for us to be there for her. I took her to PETA, a lot of people say bad things about them but they were WONDERFUL. I cried the entire time but the last thing she saw and heard was my face and my voice telling her how much I loved her. It was almost as hard to bring her home and letting my other 14 year old dog seeing her. They have been together since they were puppies and if I hadn't let her partner see she was gone she would have died looking for her:( I also recommend digging the hole ahead of time. My dh dug it the night before and it was a huge relief to not have to worry about it when we got home. I am saying prayers for you, your family and your baby.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: So sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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