A year for losing our dogs....
Thu Nov 07, 2013 8:36 pm
#51997- Kaz--MoneyMember
- Location : Calgary, AB, Canada
Well, seems a few of us have had this conversation this year.
I just spent 30 minutes on the phone with my vet making contingency plans for my pup. He may make it a few more days....maybe another week, but, his journey is being threatened by failing hind legs.
He's battled cancer for nearly 3 years, endured 4 surgeries, and has been on medication for that whole time....but, we wont' lose him to cancer. We'll lose him to old age.
He's enjoyed a wonderful quality of life for 98 people years, and if I were his age, I'd be in a wheelchair, or dead....so, as sad as this is becoming, it's pretty incredible when a large breed (Rotti - Shepherd cross) can make it to a lap dog's age.
Anyway, I'm just sitting here looking at him....hoping that I can do it for another few days....
I just spent 30 minutes on the phone with my vet making contingency plans for my pup. He may make it a few more days....maybe another week, but, his journey is being threatened by failing hind legs.
He's battled cancer for nearly 3 years, endured 4 surgeries, and has been on medication for that whole time....but, we wont' lose him to cancer. We'll lose him to old age.
He's enjoyed a wonderful quality of life for 98 people years, and if I were his age, I'd be in a wheelchair, or dead....so, as sad as this is becoming, it's pretty incredible when a large breed (Rotti - Shepherd cross) can make it to a lap dog's age.
Anyway, I'm just sitting here looking at him....hoping that I can do it for another few days....
Thu Nov 07, 2013 8:43 pm
#51999- hiph0pan0tamusBUNKDRUNK
- Location : In my own little world
when you have a dog live for 14 years relatively healthy and happy, it's only right to do what's best.
Thu Nov 07, 2013 8:49 pm
#52000- moosedawg06Member
- Location : Georgia
Sorry to hear buddy. Lost CJ in 2011 and got Beau in November last year. Little fck will be a year old this month. As bad as he may feel, he won't feel any better than when he's with you. Hope he goes comfortably.
Thu Nov 07, 2013 9:11 pm
#52001- AlphaI like Pink
One of the hardest decisions in getting a dog is knowing you'll get to this road in your lives. Hard to lose a friend. That's what they become.
You hang out, play, you talk to them, they know your life and personality so they respect and act accordingly. Get that dog a peice of filet and puree it for him.
You hang out, play, you talk to them, they know your life and personality so they respect and act accordingly. Get that dog a peice of filet and puree it for him.
Thu Nov 07, 2013 9:39 pm
#52002- ChisaGod Of Boobs
- Location : Boston, MA
Losing a pet is always one of the most difficult things I've experienced, but those furry companions make the pain worth it for all the years of happiness.
I'm sorry you're going through this, but I'm so happy you got to know him
I'm sorry you're going through this, but I'm so happy you got to know him
Thu Nov 07, 2013 10:04 pm
#52003Fri Nov 08, 2013 2:26 am
#52024- SyndromeAdmin
- Location : Ohio, USA
Yeah lost my dog Sept 20 something. Was about a week before her 15th bday. She was a Shepherd Husky mix. She was clearly in pain, even though she showed no physical emotion towards it. Her back legs were really bad. Whenever she stood still her butt would slowly go towards the ground. She couldn't support her weight too well. She had pretty bad arthritis. I remember the vet asking if I wanted to be in the room when they put her down. My initial thought was no, it was going to be too tough ( we didn't take her there to be put down. Its just what came up as the right thing to do). But when I was saying my goodbye to her I changed my mind immediately. I couldn't bare the thought of her being put to sleep held down in a room with people she didn't know. So I told her everything was going to be okay, and that she was going to get to see dad again ( my dad and her were really close, and he passed back in 07). Told her she didn't have to feel no more pain, and made sure to keep petting her and letting her know I was there. It was tough watching her have her head up and it slowly lower down. And have the vet lady wheel her out of the room (she was on a moving table cart thin. We had our own private room).
Its going to be super difficult. But it is what's right.
Got tears typing out this post.
Its going to be super difficult. But it is what's right.
Got tears typing out this post.
Fri Nov 08, 2013 9:39 am
#52030- Kaz--MoneyMember
- Location : Calgary, AB, Canada
Thanks Syn...that must have been some hard sht.
My wife and I talked about that this morning. I don't know if I can be there for it, but I probably will end up being there the whole time.
I just know that every situation is different, my biggest fear is seeing signs of death. For most dogs, it is just quiet and silent, but I know for some they will be twitching, and gasping for air, and then they will release all of their waste.... I'm just worried about having this tainted memory of him as he's going.
But you're right, it's about being there for them right to the very end, independent of how hard or how ugly it ends up being.
I know if he could speak, he would say, don't leave me now, this is when I need you here.
My wife and I talked about that this morning. I don't know if I can be there for it, but I probably will end up being there the whole time.
I just know that every situation is different, my biggest fear is seeing signs of death. For most dogs, it is just quiet and silent, but I know for some they will be twitching, and gasping for air, and then they will release all of their waste.... I'm just worried about having this tainted memory of him as he's going.
But you're right, it's about being there for them right to the very end, independent of how hard or how ugly it ends up being.
I know if he could speak, he would say, don't leave me now, this is when I need you here.
Fri Nov 08, 2013 9:41 am
#52031- AlphaI like Pink
I thought this about half way through. Said this one is gonna resurface alot of memories.Syndrome wrote:
Got tears typing out this post.
Fri Nov 08, 2013 9:42 am
#52032- ChisaGod Of Boobs
- Location : Boston, MA
I was there for each one of my pets being put to sleep. The emotional pain is beyond intense, but I owe it to them to be there, as they have all been there countless times to comfort me.
Fri Nov 08, 2013 10:16 am
#52042- sharpPUSB
- Location : City of Dreams, England
Damn Syn. That brought more tears to my eye than the birth of my son!
Fri Nov 08, 2013 11:19 am
#52048- SyndromeAdmin
- Location : Ohio, USA
Yeah before they put her to sleep they hooked up a catheter to her. And I knew she would possibly react the way you worry about. Vet mentioned that. But she went what looked peacefully. I already mentioned how it went. Hope everything goes as smooth as possible for you.Kaz--Money wrote:Thanks Syn...that must have been some hard sht.
My wife and I talked about that this morning. I don't know if I can be there for it, but I probably will end up being there the whole time.
I just know that every situation is different, my biggest fear is seeing signs of death. For most dogs, it is just quiet and silent, but I know for some they will be twitching, and gasping for air, and then they will release all of their waste.... I'm just worried about having this tainted memory of him as he's going.
But you're right, it's about being there for them right to the very end, independent of how hard or how ugly it ends up being.
I know if he could speak, he would say, don't leave me now, this is when I need you here.
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