AimeeM Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Yesterday was the appointment. I made it to NC just in time (bad weather). My parents met me at the vet's office with Rusty and my step mom went in with me. In the end, my father opted to stay outside in the SUV with the kiddos. Before leaving their house with Rusty, they assured me that they gave him treats he had never been able to have - hot dogs, bologna... things the younger, faster dogs grabbed before our Old Boy ever had a chance. When the time came, just as you all promised, it was quick and peaceful. The vet tech held Rusty in a bear hug while the vet gave him the injection, kissing him and showing him compassion comparable to it being his own family pet. I held Rusty's paw and looked in his eyes the whole time. I talked to him, but I thought it more important to maintain eye contact since we know he is deaf. The absolute most difficult part was that he never stopped looking at me. His eyes never closed. They stayed locked on mine even after he was gone. I felt like he trusted me and I let him down. Thank you all so much for your kind words in my other post ("for those who have had to put a pet down", or something to that effect). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachGirl Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I am so sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Aww, you didn't let him down. You gave him the gift of an easy passing when his time came, because you loved him. It's never easy, though. And, it shouldn't be. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 You didn't let him down, you did what was best for him. That doesn't mean it was easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Yesterday was the appointment. I made it to NC just in time (bad weather). My parents met me at the vet's office with Rusty and my step mom went in with me. In the end, my father opted to stay outside in the SUV with the kiddos. Before leaving their house with Rusty, they assured me that they gave him treats he had never been able to have - hot dogs, bologna... things the younger, faster dogs grabbed before our Old Boy ever had a chance. When the time came, just as you all promised, it was quick and peaceful. The vet tech held Rusty in a bear hug while the vet gave him the injection, kissing him and showing him compassion comparable to it being his own family pet. I held Rusty's paw and looked in his eyes the whole time. I talked to him, but I thought it more important to maintain eye contact since we know he is deaf. The absolute most difficult part was that he never stopped looking at me. His eyes never closed. They stayed locked on mine even after he was gone. I felt like he trusted me and I let him down. Thank you all so much for your kind words in my other post ("for those who have had to put a pet down", or something to that effect). :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkett Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Buckin' Longhorn Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug:I'm so sorry for your loss. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houseofkids&pets Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug: I know how difficulty it is to put a pet to sleep. I am so sorry for your loss. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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