putting dog down this afternoon.

[D-Rock425]

I'm putting my 12 year old lab rocky down today.  He has been on meds for a few weeks for his week heart but results are going down hill.  He has lost almost 20 pounds and stopped eating.  The last 2 days his legs have been a bit shaky.  So I think it is time.  I have to be honest I might cry when I bring him in.  I guess I'm a big baby like that.

[Goldeneye]

Hang in there.  Yes you might shed a tear or two.  We love our labs.  I had to take my dad's dog in over Christmas.  He's 83 and was very attached to her too.  Remember the good times...

[Wenatcheejay]

Sorry man, one of the toughest things I have ever had to do. I feel the pain. I am 6'8 and cried like a baby in front of my wife and everyone. It is OK.

[vandeman17]

I agree with Wenatcheejay, there is nothing wrong with crying. Dogs are part of the family and losing one is like losing a family member. Just try and remember all the goods times and things will get better.

[quadrafire]

Sorry dude!
Tears are healthy.

[Rhinoron247]

Have shed far more tears for the loss of a dog or horse than for most ppl.  Tough times, wish you the best.

[singleshot12]

 

Cry for a month if you have to.. but don't hold back the tears

[gotshot]

My prayers are with you. When we took our little coco in I couldn't talk. I cried like a baby, but I held her till she went to sleep. Other than the surprise passing of my mother when I was 30 yrs. old nothing has been harder. Just remember they are not suffering anymore and are thanking you all the way to heaven.

[elkaholic]

I feel your pain as I type this.  Last week on the 13th we took our dog rosie in to pet er. same scenaio, not eating lost weight... After several xrays there was nothing that could be done. I figured we had a few days. I was wrong. That night the look in her eyes said it all. She didnt want to be inside anymore. I put on the carharts and made my self  a stiff drink. I laid out back with her for quite some time.  We were alble to get her in and monday morning she hung on long enough so I could carry her ina nd my wife make it to say goodbye..... 12 long great years, our first kid!  We are still heart broke and 1 week seems like it was yesterday. my 3 year old doesnt understand why she wont come back home, its breaking are hearts.
I am sorry about your loss....

[littlemac]

We're in the same boat and not looking forward to it either.

Been down this road too many times already but can't be with out our best friends. 

Our Annie is nearly 13 and starting to have bladder issues although she seems to go in spurts.  She still gets around fine although hearing and dementia seems to be issues lately.

Nothing harder than that final ride in the car with an old companion.

Thinking of the good times and letting the water works go seems to work best in the short term.

[rtspring]

Hang in there man.
Had  a Golden Lab for 14 years and when the time came I called my sister to take her to the vet. I could not have done it.
You a better man than me.

I still miss you "SANDY"  I hope your still running them birds upstairs......

[elkaholic]

Littlemac u aint lying about that last ride. I even wore my dduck jacket and brought along the calls. sad.
D-Rock hang in there

[D-Rock425]

It is done.  still can't believe it he went down hill so fast.  At least he was still hunting all the way up to December.

[Smokepole]

Sorry to hear, man.  Tough thing to do.  I had to put down my lab this year after 16 years.  I feel your pain, but it's what you got to do for the best.

[Fetch em up]

So sorry to hear.  I have had to put 2 Labs down so far, and I cried like a baby both times.  Just know that your dog loved you unconditionally, and it wouldn't be fair to let her suffer.  It's the right thing to do, even though it SUCKS!  Hang in there.