My old American Bulldog Rex just cant hardly walk anymore and has quit eating. He was a fearsome protecter of the house when I traveled for work, kept small game an feral cats in check. Probably the most amazing thing he did was kill a dimondback rattlesnake in the garage tht my toddler was 4 ft from getting on his tricycle. Rex"s head looked like a basketball after he tooa few strikes to the face. Got a spot picked out under a big oak he liked to lay under. Gonna be pretty tough for me, never had a dog quite like this one.
- Thread starter JBMac
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Anonymous-0
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I feel for you, I have put down a few dogs over the last six years or so and it is never easy.
Phil in Pa
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I know how tough it is. I respect you doing the right thing.
We just inherited a wandering old dog 3 days ago because somebody did the wrong thing.
We just inherited a wandering old dog 3 days ago because somebody did the wrong thing.
Tom in TN
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- Southern Middle Tennessee
JBMac,
I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. I had to have my 11 year old boxer, Mollie Lou, put down last Saturday. My heart is broken and I'm sure that yours will be too.
Pets, in my case, especially dogs, become so precious to us. I suppose that "time heals all ills", but right now my heart-sickness is still flourishing.
God bless you for doing the right thing with your friend in spite of the dread you face.
Tom in TN
I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. I had to have my 11 year old boxer, Mollie Lou, put down last Saturday. My heart is broken and I'm sure that yours will be too.
Pets, in my case, especially dogs, become so precious to us. I suppose that "time heals all ills", but right now my heart-sickness is still flourishing.
God bless you for doing the right thing with your friend in spite of the dread you face.
Tom in TN
ShadetreeRet
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Sorry to hear that, it isn't easy to lose a faithful friend. About three years ago one of my daughter's dogs developed kidney problems and the vet said there was no chance for her. We had the vet put her to sleep. I don't think I could have done it. I don't remember just what it cost just to put her to sleep, but my daughter had her remains cremated and has her ashes in a little urn, They also made a plaster paw print for her.
Had to put down both my English Mastiffs two years apart. I know exactly how you feel. Miss them all the time, but now (3 years later) I have two Mountain Fiest Terriers staring at me wanting my dinner.
Take a little time off, then get another. It will be the best thing you can do.
Rick
Take a little time off, then get another. It will be the best thing you can do.
Rick
Yea me too. 1st time was at age 8 when my dog was very sick and my dad was wise enough to know that if he made the decision I would hate him. Last couple were humanitarian. That made it a bit better but it was still hard. The best one was an old worthless Lab. When I was grilling he would set at my feet not looking for hand outs but his ears rubbed. After he was gone the 1st time I grilled I about lost it without him being there. Another was a little terrier that belonged to my youngest daughter. He was scared of his shadow, but would risk it all to defend my new born grandson (wasn't hers but her older brothers).....the brother wasn't mean but made sure that the dog knew that he didn't like the dog......the dog got revenge by not letting my son near his son unless me or the wife helped. My daughter had to have him put down this last fall.....me the 56 year old dad cried like a baby in the vets office.....we planted him under the tree he liked to lay under the most....nice old oak!
Rick
Rick
Mark - IN.
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Sorry to hear that. Very sorry.
Two of my last three dogs were scheduled to be put down the following day, in the afternoon, after work. And both times I showed up for work with that on my mind, and both times I checked in just long enough to check out and go home. The last one I had put down was failing, I took him into the vet to see what the vet could do, but made the decision right there to be humane, and put him out of his misery for him. I could have been selfish and kept him alive longer for me, a day or two, but I love my dogs more so. Ended his suffering because I could, for him, them.
One thing that might help? Did me. With all of my dogs, my buddies, my companions, I held and talked to and petted the whole time they were being put down from the start. From my perspective, they were always there for me. When I'd get home, tails wagging, they were always there for me. As their master that they always came to, I was there for them to sed them off into the next world, whatever that may be.
Good luck. I have two more right now, and Macy my golden, she's starting to get up there, and she's my girl. I get home, she's all over everywhere I go and move I make. I guess it has something to do with being kind to her after her original owners when she was a pup, beating and torturing her, hanging her by her hind legs and breaking them, literally. She walks a bit funny back there, but she's a happy girl these days. I don't make a move without her getting up to follow me. I will be there to send her out one day, darn it when that day comes.
Mark
Two of my last three dogs were scheduled to be put down the following day, in the afternoon, after work. And both times I showed up for work with that on my mind, and both times I checked in just long enough to check out and go home. The last one I had put down was failing, I took him into the vet to see what the vet could do, but made the decision right there to be humane, and put him out of his misery for him. I could have been selfish and kept him alive longer for me, a day or two, but I love my dogs more so. Ended his suffering because I could, for him, them.
One thing that might help? Did me. With all of my dogs, my buddies, my companions, I held and talked to and petted the whole time they were being put down from the start. From my perspective, they were always there for me. When I'd get home, tails wagging, they were always there for me. As their master that they always came to, I was there for them to sed them off into the next world, whatever that may be.
Good luck. I have two more right now, and Macy my golden, she's starting to get up there, and she's my girl. I get home, she's all over everywhere I go and move I make. I guess it has something to do with being kind to her after her original owners when she was a pup, beating and torturing her, hanging her by her hind legs and breaking them, literally. She walks a bit funny back there, but she's a happy girl these days. I don't make a move without her getting up to follow me. I will be there to send her out one day, darn it when that day comes.
Mark
Mark - IN.
Well-known Member
"Makes a grown man cry".
Sure does.
Mark
Sure does.
Mark
37chief
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- California
These animals become part of the family. It is a hard thing to do. Just remember the good times. Stan
James Howell
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Sorry to hear about your good dog.
Anonymous-0
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Have a friend do it.This is never a do it your self thing.Then go find a pup that needs a good home.
Couple years ago I had to take my setter to the vet for his last visit. Throat cancer. The vet came out and gave Tater the shot in his reguaar travel kennel in the back of my pickup. I held his paw.
When he was gone, I couldn't see for tears and I was shaking with grief. Tater and I had been down hundreds of trails for 12 years, seeking upland game birds.
I was wondering how I was going to make the drive home, standing there in the parking lot, when a young man walked up to me and asked if I was going west toward the next town. I asked him if he could drive a stick, and he said, "Mister, if it's got wheels i can drive it" So I told him, "hop in and drive us wherever you want to go.
He did that, and we chatted the whole way to his house, and I felt so much better.
Someone was looking over my shoulder that day.
When he was gone, I couldn't see for tears and I was shaking with grief. Tater and I had been down hundreds of trails for 12 years, seeking upland game birds.
I was wondering how I was going to make the drive home, standing there in the parking lot, when a young man walked up to me and asked if I was going west toward the next town. I asked him if he could drive a stick, and he said, "Mister, if it's got wheels i can drive it" So I told him, "hop in and drive us wherever you want to go.
He did that, and we chatted the whole way to his house, and I felt so much better.
Someone was looking over my shoulder that day.
This is true... I take pet ownership seriously and think that I can give a dog the very best life that they could possibly have... I'll "save" another as soon as this one goes (which may be soon... her diabetes is out of control - has the vet stumped - and her eyesight is fading)...
Ok, who's cutting onions?!?!?
I still get choked when I think about my last border, Wizard. Super pest. When I had to make the trip, he was about 16. Vet had a fostered border and asked me to take him. Acts the same as Wiz, lot of the same bad habits, and just as dumb. But Wiz was still one of a kind. I guess Willie may get there in about fourteen years, but Wiz was still 'the boss'. Life goes on, but there sure is a big hole there for a while---
Nancy Howell
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I understand. I had to put one of my horses down Feb. 4. It was a rough deal.
Glad I had James to lean on.
We put her in a secluded spot at the back of the property.
I had her 18 yrs.
Glad I had James to lean on.
We put her in a secluded spot at the back of the property.
I had her 18 yrs.
jason, NW Ontario
Member
My heart goes out to you.
September 20 of last year was the day I put down my pet and buried her. They fill a large part of our hearts, and then leave a large hole once they're gone.
September 20 of last year was the day I put down my pet and buried her. They fill a large part of our hearts, and then leave a large hole once they're gone.
Anonymous-0
Well-known Member
I got a new pup the day after Riley died.Takes away the hurt and I know that Gus has a good home and is well treated.
DENNIS MIN
Member
They gotta way of getting into your....
life, heart, family, sense of purpose;
They give oyu their all, but then remove themselves, which pain I'd rather not mention.
My sympathy for your loss.
D.
life, heart, family, sense of purpose;
They give oyu their all, but then remove themselves, which pain I'd rather not mention.
My sympathy for your loss.
D.
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