Sad Day

[Tuffcookie]

Peg,

As one who has gone thru this decision,

TC

 

[momrek06]

Hugs and prayers for you and Kendall, Peg.

 

[Kitty 34]

Ahh, I'm so sorry you have to say bye to Griffin.

 

[jwhtewolfd]

Our pets give so much to us in their short lifetimes. I feel like this is one last gift we can give back to them. Remember, animals have no fear of death the way we do. You are giving him a selfless gift of relief and rest.

 

[2MuchOhana]

I am so sorry for your loss!

I know exactly how you feel. Just this past Thursday I was in your shoes. My beautiful seven year old chocolate lab, Abby, became very ill. Test results were inclusive; but our vet said it was mostly likely her liver. We had the option of prolonging her suffering by subjecting her to a lot of tests and 24 hour monitoring or letting her go. Like you, we opted to do what was best for our beloved family member. My husband and I made the choice of doing what was best for her. Abby went quickly and peacefully. She gave us a last smile and wag of her tail before she went. She was letting us know she was ready to go, no longer in pain and she would be there waiting for us at the rainbow bridge.

I wanted to share another great website. I hope that this site will help you and Kendall get through this difficult time. www.in-memory-of-pets.com Be sure to set up a candlelight rose ceremony for Griffin!

Praying you find peace and comfort in this time of sorrow and loss!

Jodi

 

[sorcerormickey]

I'm so sorry Peg.

 

[chisnpeke]

I'm so very sorry.

 

[Feralpeg]

Thank you, everyone. While your words don't take away the hurt, it means a lot to know that I've done the right thing. It was so hard to make the decision. Griffin was such a good dog. He never complained. It was only by watching him trying to get up and falling that I knew he was in pain. Without going into great detail, the past couple of weeks, something happened that made me believe he had a throat tumor. He has had breathing difficulties for the past year. The vet told me that he could not confirm it without tests that I was not willing to put him through. In the long run, it really didn't matter. He would not have lived through the treatment anyway.

I will say that over his 13 years of life, I never heard him growl at anything. In fact, I think I heard him bark twice. He was a big, lovable ball of fur. He loved everyone and everything.

I was really doing okay when I took him in until the vet's assistant started crying. She apologized and left the room, but it was my undoing. She had always loved Griffin and always told me he was her favorite patient at the practice. In the end, he went to sleep in my arms and he is now in a better place. I will be telling Kendall this evening. I'm dreading it, but we will move on together.

Again, thank you all for your compassion!

 

[Lanshark]

My thoughts are with you. They are not pets but members of the family.

 

[JoiseyMom]

We had to do this 3 years ago with our 6 year old golden. I am so sorry!

 

[xoprincessmomxo]

 

[binny]

oh I'm so sorry. I have a 10 year old Golden and she is slowing down. I will pray for peace for all of you.

 

[FINFAN]

so terribly hard, I am so sorry. Worrying about Kendall makes it even more difficult. Allow yourself to grieve, prayers for Griffin and you both.

 

[Belle0101]

Peg, I'm so sorry. You'll forgive me as I'm typing through tears. I've been down the same road as you none too recently and far too often. It's the price we pay for loving our dear canine friends so deeply. They give us so much - complete and unconditional love - and ask so little in return - a warm and comfy place to sleep, food, playtime, kisses and hugs.

Just know that you're not alone and however you feel is okay. I don't want to use the word easy but each day becomes a little less sad. I'm sure others feel the same way but if you ever want to talk - email, PM - whatever you need.

The same as my Kayla, Griffin is no longer in pain.

 

[stella27]

I am so sorry about Griffin. My Stella is also a 13 year old goldie and she's not feeling very good these days.
My heart goes out to you - I know you are going to miss him.

 

[dismom2]

I'm so sorry . I've been there and I know how it hurts to say goodbye.

 

[damo]

It is always so sad to say goodbye but yes you are doing the right thing. We waited too long with our last guy and he had no quality of life at the end. It takes a very brave and loving person to do what you did even though it hurts so bad.

 

[N&B'smom]

I'm sorry. I know our time is coming with our soon to be 13 year old cocker spaniel. I can't even imagine.

 

[tazdev3225]

I have also been in your shoes several times. As much as it hurts take comfort that it was your final act of love for your furbaby. My sympathies on the loss of your beloved pet.

 

[MissyDVC]

I am crying as I type this but I want to say that you made an unselfish choice for your dog today and that is a wonderful thing. Griffin, and you and your daughter will be in my prayers.