Last trip to the vet's office

[mbrule]

Sorry for your loss....

 

[dmccarty]

Seems like a serious beat down would be less painful than loosing our four legged friends....

Take Care,
Dan

 

[jayste]

My condolences as well! Never easy to lay our four legged friends to rest.

 

[sodamo]

All I can add is "me too" any other words would just fall short.

 

[Jstpssng]

Thanks for the support. :thumbsup:
When we get them we know this day will come. One of the many services our pets give us, is to remind us of our own mortality.

Last fall when she could no longer accompany me into the woods, I asked that we be allowed to spend one more Christmas together. My prayer was answered with a beatiful December day, and she was getting around well; she spent much of the day laying outside in the sun and we took our last walk on the 1/2 mile loop through my property. I believe this was my reward for the care I've given her over the years.

This was my first dog, I got her at a bad time in my life and she was the best thing I could have done for myself. I really thought she would leave a big hole when she was gone...
The first night the house was empty. I woke up the next morning thinking about the way she had been acting the last few weeks; she was in pain and to keep her alive much longer would have been selfish and cruel. Her only enjoyment was the short walks we were able to take together...Realising this, somehow that hole isn't there for me.

I expect to have another dog by fall. However, right now though I have other priorities.

 

[Jstpssng]

My deepest sympathy for your loss. Reading the posts in this thread has left me teary-eyed. My 17 year old lab, best freind and constant companion, Ginger mady her final journey last week.

After 17 years that does have to be hard. She was a nice looking dog.

 

[Mace Canute]

Jstpssng, i can't add to what others have said except to say you have my heartfelt condolence also.

 

[Bison]

Jeez,that is lot of labs dying in this tread
i know the feeling, i had both my 14 yr old labs dying a year apart,the last one last november.
It sure is hard to have to put them down,but they had a good life here on the ranch and where happy dogs till the end.

 

[RobertBrown]

Thanks for the support. :thumbsup:
When we get them we know this day will come. One of the many services our pets give us, is to remind us of our own mortality.

Last fall when she could no longer accompany me into the woods, I asked that we be allowed to spend one more Christmas together. My prayer was answered with a beatiful December day, and she was getting around well; she spent much of the day laying outside in the sun and we took our last walk on the 1/2 mile loop through my property. I believe this was my reward for the care I've given her over the years.

This was my first dog, I got her at a bad time in my life and she was the best thing I could have done for myself. I really thought she would leave a big hole when she was gone...
The first night the house was empty. I woke up the next morning thinking about the way she had been acting the last few weeks; she was in pain and to keep her alive much longer would have been selfish and cruel. Her only enjoyment was the short walks we were able to take together...Realising this, somehow that hole isn't there for me.

I expect to have another dog by fall. However, right now though I have other priorities.

After reading your posts and having my own experience with pet loss that somewhat mimmics yours.....It seems like you've got your mind around it and I salute you for that, sincerely. You could help a lot of people with that mindset, celebrating the life rather than mourning the loss.