Putting your partner down.

[Wenatcheejay]

Man, I have a Golden that I hunt with but we had a boxer that was 15. He tried to understand what we were doing for years but just did not have the genes. Anyway, we had to put him down today. I can't believe how hard that is. I mean, it is just a stupid dog. But, They are so important in your life if you let them in. This dog never left my side for 15 years unless I left him behind. Like I said, "I just can't believe how hard it is."

[Gutpile]

feel for you. I've got a lab that'll be 15 in May. He's deaf, going blind and pretty much sleeps all day. But when he does hear you he's still happy as can be............ Unless it's cold.      Poor old fart. I think this will be his last summer. He's not hurting yet but he's starting to lose weight, I think the time is drawing near.

[rasbo]

sorry to hear that,

[bigdave]

Just went through it in Jan. I feel for you and your friend.

[TheKid#10]

Jay,

I've been there.......I think it was the hardest thing I'd ever done. Couldn't keep my eyes from watering for two days.......damn allergies. Some guys sent me these and they helped. Cherish the memories. Here's a pic of my old friend, have one of yours?

IF IT SHOULD BE

If it should be that I grow frail and weak
And pain prevents my peaceful sleep
Then you must do what must be done
When this final battle can't be won.
You will be sad, I understand
Selfishness may stay your hand
But on this day, more than the rest
Your love and friendship will take the test.
We've had so many happy years
That what's to come can hold no fears
You'd not want me to suffer, so,
When the time comes, let me go.
Take me where my needs they'll tend
Only- stay with me til the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.
I know in time you too will see
This is a kindness that you do for me.
Although my tail its last has waved
From pain and suffering I've been saved.
Do not grieve. It should be you
Who must decide this thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.


THE RAINBOW BRIDGE

There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows, hills and valleys with lush green grass. When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm spring weather. The old and frail animals are young again. Those who are maimed are made whole again. They play all day with each other. There is only one thing missing. They are not with their special person who loved them on Earth. So, each day they run and play until the day comes when, one suddenly stops playing and looks up! The nose twitches! The ears are up! The eyes are staring! And this one suddenly runs from the group! You have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet, you take him or her in your arms and embrace, Your face is kissed again and again and again, and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated...

[Red Dawg]

Sorry to hear of your loss. It just about killed me when we put my old yellow lab down. I couldnt even be around my dad had to haul him to the vet to do it.

[jackelope]

we are possibly facing the same decision soon. my lab is 9 years old and has a bum leg, which he does ok with, but we just had to have a tumor removed from his leg(different problem). we decided to have one surgery and see how it went. if it comes back we are likely not going to pursue any more surgeries for multiple reasons, the biggest being it will mean that he will have to deal with it for the rest of his life. the surgery was painful and so was the tumor. we don't want to put him through that. he's had a good life and our lives have been that much better with him in it, and we don't want him to suffer. hopefully the tumors don't come back. i don't want to have to make that decision that you made.

[dontgetcrabs]

Man that SUCKS!  I was 12 when I got my yellow lab pup (Chanda Lear) and I was 27 when I had to put her down. She was my best friend for over half of my life! So sorry for your loss!

[Wayne1]

So sorry for your loss....  But he left you with many great memories. I just had to put down my black lab Christmas eve........  best remidy I know of is...   "Puppy Breath"

[dirty.dan4]

I am really sorry to hear of your loss.   

[coastalghost]

So sorry for your loss....  But he left you with many great memories. I just had to put down my black lab Christmas eve........  best remidy I know of is...   "Puppy Breath"

+1....3 labs in the last 4 years for me.  Way to painful. Just got a new "bud" last week.  As long as you know you gave them the best life they could possibly have.  He is smiling down upon you.

[PacificNWhunter]

Sorry for your lose...one of my least favorite childhood memories was when we had to put down our chessy.

[ICEMAN]

It has just been over a year since we put our beloved dog down. The sadness will fade, and the great memories never do. We still miss him, probably always will.

We started a little word doc on the computer where all the family members could post daily what they missed about our dog. We entered alot at first. Then a bit less later. We havent entered new entries for a while, but really enjoy reading what everyone wrote. Hang in there. Putting a dog down is always tough, but the right thing to do.

[Diehard0123]

I remember when my parents put my bassett hound down, it was really hard on me.  I was 21 at the time.  They didn't tell me even though I was expecting it.  They felt that it would be easier on me if they didn't tell me they were doing it.  I was so hurt that I didn't get to say goodbye.  He was more than just a dog he was my brother, friend, companion.  I cryed in my wife's arms for hours.  One of my fondest memories of that dog was when I was about 14 years old, me and my brother were going to a friends house and then down to a local creek to go fishing.  I told my mom to keep Beau on the chain so he didn't follow us.  The distance from the house to the creek was about 5 miles.  3 hours into our fishing trip that darn dog came waddling down to the creek side, wagging his tail, all excited to see us.  When we got home I asked my mom why she didn't keep Beau on the lead.  She said that she got tired of his barking and howling and let him off the lead about 2 hours after we left.  that bassett had a hell of a nose on him.  He could sniff out our bicycle tire scent and track us anywhere we went.  No dog will ever replace Beau.  He was one of a kind.  Every dog is different,  even though you will never replace a dog like that you will find a new friend, companion and create new memories and maybe, just maybe you will learn to love your new dog as much as your lost pal.

[Happy Gilmore]

Sorry to hear....Never easy.....