Lost a close family member today

[scesnick]

Well, today We had to put down our beloved Shepherd/lab mix. He was my stepson's first dog when we built our house up here in the sticks 13 years ago. He was our bear and coyote repellent, our babysitter for our two younger daughters, our security system and the offical porch "holder downer".

He only left our farm 3 times in 13 years. Twice for porcupine quills that needed a vets attention and just recently for a misdiagnosed (by me) absessed tooth which turned out to be jaw cancer.

Since he was such a home body, the wife and flat out refused for his last breath to be in some unfamiliar vets office. Not to mention he was a big dog, over 100 lbs, and flat out refused to get into any vehicle. He would do anything to NOT get in the truck, up to and including biting the holy crap out of me if need be!! lol.

We had a problem finding a vet that was willing to come to our farm and perform this undesireable task. We finally called our horse vet and asked him and he agreed to help us out. The vet looked him over and agreed it was time for sure.
We will miss our "Jeter Pup" He was dearly loved.... ( yes, he was a huge Yankee fan....lol )

 

[sam5570]

scesnick sorry about your dog i'm sure you will miss him. I still miss mine and she been gone 2 years. why we get so attached I don't know but i'm the worst for that. may he RIP.

 

[newbury]

My sympathies. I've had to have several put down in over 60 years and have one right now that's very close. It's part of the great cycle of life.

 

[dmccarty]

Sorry to hear about his passing. Danged cancer has taken one of our dogs and the other died of some strange nerve problem....

We have been lucky in that both dogs where put to sleep at our house. Much easier on the dog that is for sure.

Later,
Dan

 

[MoKelly]

I am also sorry. Sounds like he was a fantastic pet and member of the family. It is sad but just try to focus on all the good times. I love good dogs.

MoKelly

 

[dusty3030]

I had to put my boy Dusty down a couple of years ago and I still miss him every day.

 

[polo1665]

Sorry for your loss scesnick, but glad he was able to go in the comfort of his home. Will be hard to get over the loss, but time heals. Our dog Cody passed a year and a half ago, and there are still times I expect to see him when I open the door after getting home from work.

 

[Cub 7274]

Sorry to read about your loss no more suffering though

 

[jmurray01]

He is in a better place now.

It is a very hard decision to make but you have to do what is best for the animal, and you did.

May he Rest In Peace.

 

[ncnurseryman]

Sorry for your loss. I had to do the same thing with our lab mix a couple of years back. It had to be the hardest I've ever done. He was with us for 15 years. I know its a painful time for all of you. Take care.