ScoutTN Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I am so sad. The yellow lab in my avatar pic has been my friend and companion for 15 years. She has had major trouble standing and walking the last couple days. She can't get outside without help. DH dug her grave last night and we're going to the vet this morning. This is really hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HappyLady Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I'm so sorry. I know what you're going through. Once she crosses the rainbow bridge though, she'll be happy and pain free. Just try to picture her like that. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I am so sorry, it's tough to lose a faithful companion. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamajudy Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I'm so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 That must be so hard. My first dog is only six and I already dread the day. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I'm so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 :grouphug: It's never an easy thing. I'm sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Mouse Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I'm sorry. It IS hard. It always is, no matter how many times you've been through it. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 :grouphug: We will be facing that day sooner rather than later. Our dog is now 14. She is a mixed breed but on the larger side so we are thrilled that we've had her this long. I dread the day when we are faced with this. Hugs to you and your family. Elise in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ellie Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I'm sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 II am so sorry. My poodle is/was 12 plus years. We don't know exactly how old since he was a rescue and we adopted him in 2006 and told he was about 3. But in 2008, he developed a condition and at a stage that made the vets think he was at the very minimum 7 and maybe 8 or 9. Well it is 2013 and he had the same heart issue that was found in 2008, plus a tumor in his eye, the other eye was almost blind from the lens slipping down, arthritis, and finally canine dementia. He was taking lots of medications and I was considering putting him down. However, he still liked to eat and was happy doing so. I waited too long. Unfortunately, he disappeared on Sunday and mainly due to his condition and the lack of any leads at all, we do think he snuck out of the house to go off and die alone. I think putting a dog down with family is the better option. Because with us, if we do find him, the only good thing will be that we can say goodbye and give him a proper burial. :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I am so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Hugs to both Scout and Chris. I'm so sorry for both of you and will be keeping you and your four-legged companions close to my heart today. As someone else said, my dog -- the only one I've had in adulthood -- is considerably younger, and I have moments when I can already feel panicky and desperately sad that will lose her someday. Having her has enriched my life more than I can express. I can imagine how difficult this must be for you and your families. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbeym Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Hugs and prayers to both Scout and Chris. It's so hard to lose a beloved furbaby. Our 12yo dog passed away last year, and we've had to put a couple cats down in the past. Somedays thinking about them still brings tears to my eyes because I miss them so very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne115 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I am so sorry. It is incredibly hard. We had to put my 19 year old toy poodle to sleep several years ago and it was heartbreaking. Losing a pet is so hard. I lost my beloved Madeline a year and a half and I still miss her. Hugs, Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 So very sad for you. I know just how hard this is. Thinking of you . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 :grouphug: It's so hard. I know. :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Goodbyes are so hard, but you will see him again. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheApprentice Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 :crying: So sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: I'm so sorry. It's very hard - we had to have our female, yellow lab put down for similar reasons when she was just turning 12. That was 11 years ago and I still miss her. She will always be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I'm so sorry. It's a hard thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamzanne Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 :grouphug: I'm so very sorry. I have been in the same situation with two beloved yellow labs. They are such wonderful companions and friends. Sending prayers your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts and prayers! I know so many people here have walked this same path. My sweet dog had a peaceful death and her body is buried in our backyard. The people at the vet were so nice. I put away all the dog things for now. In a year or so maybe we'll get a new dog. One of my friends said that a dog worth loving is worth grieving. I am thankful to have had such a good dog and to have had so much joy with her. Thankful that DH was with me 100% through all this. Thankful that my kids have grown from babies to 5 and 7 with a gentle, fun dog. Now it is pouring rain. Suits my mood. :crying: Off to the library through the downpour to get our weekly heap o'books. Then a rest time with the kids. Take out for dinner. I'm exhausted. School tomorrow. Kind of a relief to do multiplication and phonics after all this emotion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datgh Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 I am so sorry. Our old dog crawled under the porch and died this week. It's hard. He was with us for 12 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curlygirlzx2 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I'm very sorry. It's so difficult to lose a family pet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I am so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 :crying: :crying: :crying: I am so very, very sorry. :( :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2scouts Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 :crying: I'm sorry. I'm an animal lover and I know how hard it is to lose a furbaby. Try to remember that you gave her a long, happy life full of love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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