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i had to put down our 14 yr old dog weve had sence she was a puppy. she lost a back leg 5 yrs ago due to a collision with a 4-wheeler but she got around pretty good about 4 months ago she started losing control of her bathroom duties then lost about 30 lbs then couldnt walk anymore just laid around in urine and the other mess finally couldnt watch her suffer anymore and had to do what needed done. the wifes taking it pretty hard. RICK
 
Rick,

I am sorry for your loss. I went through the same thing a few years ago and still have a saddness for the old dog. She was intensely loyal, and good with the kids and grandkids. She was a far more frequent rider in the passenger seat of the PU than my "too good for that truck" wife was.

We need to focus on the "good memories" and be thankful for the many good years the family pet has brought us.

Best Wishes,

Paul in MN
 
Sorry to hear. Had to put down one dog last year at 7.5 years. And I am looking at one right now that is not far behind.
Took quite a while to only call for one dog not two, and get food ready etc. It was just habit.

Sometimes training a new dog helps, other times it makes you really miss the old dog!

Having to put one down never makes for a good day. Or weeks after for that matter.

Rick
 
I am sorry to hear of your loss, these animals become part of the family, wether it's a dog, or a cat. I had to put my favorite cat down a few months ago. She would always be by me when I made the fire in our wood stove, and would always be around my computor, most of time blocking the screen. Just last week our Pug had to be put down. She was 13 years old. It just isn't something we like to do, but there is a time when when we need to take over in the animals best interest. Just remember the good times. Stan
 
Im sorry to hear about you losing your best friend. I experienced the same two years ago and still often think of the friendship we shared.I have ofen thought my dog was better than some people I have known. He never asks for anything but your friendship and will follow you thru hell and high water.He will protect you, your family and your property while thinking nothing of his own safety.There are not too many people that I know that will do the same.I found solace by getting another friend and continuing the friendship.
 
Amazing how attached you can get to those animals ain't it. We had a heck of a nice,super smart 10 month old pup get hit by a car a few months ago. He'd never been near the road before,but something got his interest that morning. I don't know what was worse,burying him or coming in the house to tell everybody what happened. A lot of tears that day around here. You have my sympathy.
 
Sorry to hear about your dog when we had to put our dog down I was balling my eyesout and then everyone at the vet started crying too.Tell your wife Im sorry for her loss as well.
 
Hi rick,

That's a tuff road. One thing I found that helps is to name the new puppy with the same name. This sure helps ease the pain for some reason.

Were on our 3rd Sam right now but I still remember #1 & #2, and maybe that's why it works as it always makes you think of the memories you had with each dog.

T_Bone
 
May I offer my condolances, they say that "he men" don't cry,............till they lose their faithful companion. My "Abby" a yellow lab, just turned six in August. She is a non-conformist, non-listener, super mischevious, lazy, worthless, best friend I ever had. And I wouldn't take a million for her. Once again, super sorry for your loss.
 
Yes, that's a very tough loss to take, to lose a dog. We had to have a 13 year old Golden Retriever named Penny put down 8/27/07 (I still remember the date). The good dogs do just about everything you ask & their lives seem to go by so fast. We still have one Golden with us, so that helps. I wish you well- Mark.
 
As you lay her to rest, remember the good times and fine companionship she provided. Your choice was correct, quality of life is a determinant of living itself. Look forward to a new opportunity to get a pup. and develop that same feeling. Memories are always of the best! Jim
 
It is the hardest thing in the world. We lost both of our "boys" in a two month period a bout 3 years ago. My wife cried for days. We got two more now and they brighten my day. Hope you find solace in all the good memories.
 
It also helps get you through it to make sure you spend some time and thought on the pets final resting place and a worthy marker (statues are nice). Kinda brings a peacefull closure to things and since we all owe our pets a lot this is the least we could do for them and the memories they leave behind. As you can tell we have quite a graveyard at our place.Sorry for your loss.Hope you have lots of pictures.
 
Good dogs are hard to come by. I had Rusty a red & white Ausralian Shepard I got him as a puppy and carried him to the pasture to bring in the Dairy cows. It wasn't long till he would go out and bring them in. He alway walked them yet when he had to be firm he was. When he was about four I found out he had Heart worms. Back then there was not all of the medicine available. One morning when he was about 15 I went to the barn and he greeted me. I notice he did not look well for the first time. He laid down in a little water puttle and I could he was warm. I said "Just a minute Rusty I get you a shot of Penniciln. and walked in the barn to get it. When I cam back he was gone. I called and he did not come. I went on and milked and he did not show up as he usually did. Later in the morning I was going to take care of some calves and there was Rusty dead.It was hard to realize his loyalty but he had come to see me before he died. Really makes it hard. We have always had good cow dogs expect some out of a Rusty son this year. gitrib
 

Rick,
I"m truly sorry and like everyone else here have been there too many times. Sometimes you just need to cry. The following might help you and your wife get through this.
Chuck


Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...
 
It's always sad when you have to say good bye to your best friend. At least they don't have to suffer anymore. That's one of the best benefits there is. My grandpa caught pneumonia when he was 95 yrs. old and they had him hooked up to all kinds of tubes and stuff. He wanted to take them out but couldn't. Being able to end an animals suffering is a blessing and I'm sure the pet is very grateful to you. Dave
 
My condolences for the loss. Seems like pets and faithful companions are as important as anyone else in the family and can be missed as much or not more.
 
Hi Rick,
Man I know how you all feel, my cowgirl got hit by a car back in June. I believe I lost the best friend I have ever had that day. I miss her so much, I have another border collie now, carrying on the cowgirl name. It will never be the same but this one now is a good one too.
The first one will never be replaced for sure but time has helped with the loss.
I cried for at least a week off and on when I thought about her, I really lost my little girl when she got hit as she was more of a child to me than a pet, she was my family really almost all I had at the time. I hope the rainbow bridge will come true because I cannot think of many other things other than family and close friends I would like to see waiting for me if my life has been lived good enough to make it too heaven. I want cowgirl with me if at all possible, she was really that special to me as I know yours was too you.
God bless
Gary
 
sorry to hear..i got a old american hound had her sense she was a pup she 14yrs old now and getting harder for her to get around , when i was younger my pop would put them down the old fashion way , but i dont think i will be able to do it.. times are changing and im getting softer..puts a lump in my throat just thinking about it , hope time helps it get easier for you .
 
Sorry to here of the loss. Paul Harvey once said that everyone should see puppies being born, and an old dog put too sleep. To everything there is a season.
 
I am so honored to be a part of this board and to add to this post. Most of the guys on this site are tough as nails, their skin tough as leather, hands rough and calloused from years of hard honest work. We can work till we drop in the heat of summer or the keep on till the blizzrd wind rubs our face raw in the cold. A limb hits us in the face as we brush-hog as close as possible to the treeline, and we don't even stop the tractor. We drop a t-post on our foot and don't even flinch. We can lose a fingernail to the hammer strike and never miss a beat. But............if we lose a pet we all are reduced to a bunch of crying children. Such in the power of the unconditional love bestowed on us by our pets. They are more than a friend they are in some ways more than family...they are the very best of what we have in our hearts reflected back to us. They are the the gift of love that we don't deserve but are so fortunate to receive. They care not for our bloodline, nor our pedigree...just that we know the special spot to scratch or rub. They give volumes while asking so little. We here are all better men and women because we have loved them and they have loved us.

Now just try to convince me that there is no God................
 
SKYBOW SAID THIS ONE RIGHT,AFTER 25 YEARS LOGGING I HAD TO PUT MY BEST FRIEND DOWN I JUST COULD NOT DO TI MYSELF HAD TO HAVE THE VET DO IT, I JUST COULLD'T DO IT TO MY BEST FRIEND, AND YES I'AM SUPPOSE TO BE TOUGH AS NAILS BEING A ROUGH & TOUGH LOGGER BUT HE WAS FAMILY TO ME AND I DO UNDERSTAND WHAT YOUR GOING THROUGH. IT'S HARD BUT TRY TO REMBER THE GOOD TIMES YOU HAD. I WISH YOU ALL THE LUCK, MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
 
Sorry to hear about your loss. We had a Lab put down a few years ago just before she turned 14. Wonderful dog. You could make a sandwich, leave it on the coffeetable and go to town. It would still be there, untouched, when we returned. She was a back rest and cushion when the kids began walking. At camp grounds I'd put my son in the wagon and hitch the wagon to Molly when we went for water at the pump. On the return trip, I put the filled five-gallon pail in the wagon and she'd pull it back to camp while I carried my son. I now have three beagles and an English setter. Dogs are such wonderful creatures. Like someone else said, true, unconditional love.

Larry in Michigan
 
We went through this 3 years ago when our Keeshond Smokie Bear had to be put to sleep. You need to get another pup, that's what we did a few days later. Bear was our second Keeshond so we bought Boots. We have a black Chow Chow too and she became an instant step mother to Boots. We have Bear in an urn on the shelf in the living room. Hal
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Know what you mean. I have an appointment with the vet today to have my daughters sixteen year old maltese put down. Its not easy to do but its the right thing to do. She got the puppy when she was seven. Its going to be rough on all of us.
 
Ask your vet for a supplement called "geriatric formula". It gave our german shepard mix two more years when he started having trouble getting around.
 
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