putting my dog down

:sad:

Sorry to hear that.
Not much else can be said except know your friends here are with you in spirit.

 

Aw man. I went through this exact thing a couple of years ago. I know exactly what you mean when you say you wished she'd die in her sleep. It was the hardest fucking thing I've ever had to do. I felt like a fucking traitor for a long time and it still gets me. I swear, I heard my dog for months after I had him put to sleep. I stayed up the last 24 hours before I had to take him in and just held him and tried to comfort him. There was a moment, when he put his head on my shoulder and kind of sighed and I knew he was ready. When I took him in, the vet wouldn't allow me to go in when they did it, and I've never forgiven myself for not being there with him. Still regret not taking him to someone who would, but I couldn't justify waiting any longer. So sorry man.

 

My vet let me be with Sunny when he was put down. He was very calm and the experience was peaceful. I, of course went home and cried for days...weeks. When I think of him now it is good thoughts but I still miss him very much.

 

Sorry to hear this. 15 years is a long life for dog, and it sounds like you were good to her and gave her a good life. I bet she's lucky to have had you as an owner.

It's not likely that you could extend her life or quality of life much.

 

I'm so sorry to hear this . It's one of the hardest things to do in life . They ARE part of our family , just like children . If she is in pain , then it's time my friend . At 15 , she has had a long happy life . The circle of life rolls on and on . You will see her again . It's hard and sucks for sure . I have had to do it as well , and still miss him very much . We love them so much ,we do the compassionate thing and set them free . Even though it hurts like hell .

just know you aren't alone .

 

Thank you all for the kind words. It was helpful to share my misery. She just got put down and it was very difficult. Fortunately the vet came to our house and gave her a sedative first. We all cried and we buried her under our tree.

Thanks again. Mahalo.

 

:grouphug: I thought about you and your dog today.

 

Good that she passed at home instead of a cold metal table in a place she's not fond off. Nice of the Vet to do that, never heard of that before.

Keep remembering her as she was when young, remember those good times... She will always be with you.

 

Thanks. Yeah there's an upcharge of $100 for house calls but it was worth it. My dogs always shake and tremble at the vets office, so we wanted her to be at home. I fed her cheese and turkey just before.

 

mahalo!

 

it,s sad i feel ya i had to put down mine last year, still makes me sad, its like losing a person.

 

I am so sorry, man, and know just how you feel. Back on Feb 7 me and the wife had to put down our basset hound (Spartacus) who was 14. He too was to the point where his mind had gone, he was nearly blind, couldnt control his blatter etc... It took weeks before we were over it. Just know he's going on to a better place.

 

Good that you had the vet come to your place, sounds like the best option by far. Hope you're doing okay.

I guess having chihuahuas, they'll probably have massive explosive heart attacks when someone walks up to the front door..... Won't have to call the vet though, just scrape up the bits of ribcage....

 

i was thinking of you today. (yesterday as it's now after midnight here)

that was so great that your vet came to your home. i know there are some that do that.

we've always had to take our kids to the vet when it was their time. the drive there was harder than the drive home.

i hope you can find peace. you did the right thing.

sometimes i think having control over the situation (when/where) is actually harder than if they just go to sleep on their own.

the pain will ease but will never completely go away. keep the good memories alive!!!

 

Im am so sorry buddy

:grouphug:

 

When I lived in Ithaca, NY I had a vet who would come to the home for all visits. At that time I had cats and it truly was a blessing. I didn't know that some vets still did that. I am so glad that you were able to have that opportunity. That is the best option for her. Know you did the right thing. Be well and remember to take care of yourself. Thinking of you.