Sorry to hear...I just put down my chocolate lab down on Tuesday night. He had been having trouble getting up recently and when I got home on Tuesday he was on his side and couldn't get up anymore. I knew it was coming and thought I was ready but holding him in my arms while he got the shot...it was the worst feeling I have ever felt. He was 16 years old. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
But you are definitely doing the right thing my dog was in pain and keeping him around was selfish. It definitely hurts but we gotta let them rest in peace. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
Thanks everybody. This is a hard day. Right now he is lying at my feet for the last morning of his life. This is not an easy thing to have to do...my heart aches.
I know this day will come fore and my kids when our dogs get up in age. It's hard to even think about, let alone actually deal with the situation. Why is it that the right decisions in life comes with the most pain and sorrow? We never think about these times when we get the little puppies that bring joy, laughter, anger, the best friend you could ever have and companionship. The kind of friend that you can bead at one second, the next they are breathing in your face asking for a ear rub. You are doing the right thing! Its our responsibility to help them to rest when they can't help themselves. I think that's part of a pets expectation of their owners. To be loved, fed, and loved. Prayers to you and your family in this tough time.
Rest in Peace Scruffy...I will miss you buddy. Thanks once again everybody. Hopefully, I won't have to go through this for another 10-12 years, as I still have two more at my feet.
Brian, you are right. We got our Chocolate Lab from the breeder just before my son's second birthday. That dog lived 15 years, and was a huge presence in our lives. He literally grew up with my son, and was the most heartbreaking thing to endure when he held that dog in his lap as the Vet gave him that shot to end it. I regret nothing about it, but man that was tough
Sorry to hear this bud,it's not easy to put a family pet down,but it's also selfish to make them suffer.You might remember our cat,Oliver,was in a lot of pain at the end.Our daughter couldn't put him down and our son found him under a table one morning,lifeless.Poor guy died alone under a table.You were there with Scruffy
