hardest thing I have ever done

petrymom

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I am putting my dear Princess (toy poodle) to sleep tomorrow morning. She has been wetting the floors for about a year now. We have had her tested for diabetes with no luck. She is 14 and almost blind. I cannot stand to think about tomorrow, but I know we have really no choice. We have tried meds and diapers and anything we could think to contain her, but it is just not working.

There have been loads of tears tonight. DS (11) told me that he cannot believe that when he goes to school tomorrow, he will never see princess again. I feel horrible.

She is sleeping next to me right now, like she has every night. I feel like I am betraying her. I will miss her little warm body next to me at night.

I could just use some pixie dust right now. I feel so lost.

Thanks for listening.
 
:wizard:

I am so sorry you have to go through this! I am going to be going through this really soon with my rottweiler..
 
I am so sorry! What a tough decision, but you know when an animal is in pain and they don't have the quality of life. :grouphug: :(
 
I'm crying with you and sending you pixiedust: and :grouphug: Best wishes for you and your son!
 

my mother had a chiuawawa for 18 years, one day i went to her house and she was stuffing soft food into poor Jesse's mouth with her little finger. i asked what are you doing? she said Jesse cant chew any more and she wont eat by herself and this is the only way i can keep her alive. i asked my mom if she was keeping Jesse alive for Jesse or for herself? after she realized the answer to that question she took poor Jesse to the vet for the final time. im a 53 year old man with a 3 year old friend of my own and there are tears in my eyes as i tell this story. god bless your little bedmate.
 
I'm dreading the day I have to make the choice you've made.
:grouphug: I have no words to help you but you'll be in my thoughts.
 
pixiedust: Maybe if you have a great picture of princess: you could get it framed for DS so tomorrow he could have something special to remember her by. I am sorry you are sad, she's 14 you are not betraying her...you're doing the right thing. I know it's hard, I was 14 when our lab was put down and she was 16. It was really hard but I treasure those memories with my pet too.
 
it is such a hard thing to do, but the right thing. hugs to you and your son!
 
petrymom said:
I am putting my dear Princess (toy poodle) to sleep tomorrow morning. She has been wetting the floors for about a year now. We have had her tested for diabetes with no luck. She is 14 and almost blind. I cannot stand to think about tomorrow, but I know we have really no choice. We have tried meds and diapers and anything we could think to contain her, but it is just not working.

There have been loads of tears tonight. DS (11) told me that he cannot believe that when he goes to school tomorrow, he will never see princess again. I feel horrible.

She is sleeping next to me right now, like she has every night. I feel like I am betraying her. I will miss her little warm body next to me at night.

I could just use some pixie dust right now. I feel so lost.

Thanks for listening.
Oh I am so, so sorry to hear about your dog baby. Being a dog lover myself, I understand what you are going through. I don't have many comforting words to share or make you feel better. Just remember how many great years you had with her. :sad1:
 
I feel for you. I have been there myself (and will undoubtably be there again). The best thing I can say for you is to remember that you are acting out of love, and it obvious from your words that there is a lot of love between you. My best wishes and prayers go out to your family.
 
I have tears in my eyes now, this is a very difficult decision for you. I'll keep you and the family in my thoughts and prayers as your dog is a member of your family.
:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:
 
We will be thinking of you tomorrow and wishing you and your family the best. It is always so sad to lose a pet. :grouphug:
 
Man. This really hit home. We have a toy poodle named Princess. She's black.

:grouphug: I'm so sorry you are having to do this. Just remember she won't be suffering anymore.

:hug: Denise
 
OH that just broke my heart, I feel so bad for you and your DS. It is never easy when we have to do what is right for our fur-babies. I am so sorry for your loss... :grouphug:
 
This is one of those times where you need to choose between what is easy and what is right, you're choosing what is right. It's heartbreaking but you will have so many wonderful memories to get you through the tough times. BIG HUGS!!!!!

Shelby
 
When our toy poodle was about that age we had to have her put down for the same reasons. We think she had dementia. It's hard, but it's the right thing to do. :guilty:
 
I'm very sorry. :grouphug: I've been in your shoes....more than once, unfortunately. It's not easy but your are putting your little dog's needs before your own. :grouphug:

Sending prayers and :wizard: your way to help you through this difficult time.
 
:hug: May she live on in your memories. :hug:
 


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