Tonight is going to really SUCK!

[jacksonsmom]

I am so sorry!!
I know what you are going through. I had to make the very same decision with my dog 10 years ago & I still remember what that day was like.

It was awful, but I know in my heart it was the right thing to do.
Your pet will Thank you & will be at peace.
You will always have the memories, not even death can take those away!

I was there with my dog. I was holding him & talking to him. Although it was VERY HARD, I don't regret being there. I would do again.

Pets are such a part of our lives.
It is OK to greive for them. They love us unconditionally & it hurts when they are gone.

BUG HUGS to you!!!!!

 

[jx3smom]

I m so sorry. I lost 4 cats in less than a year and it just broke our hearts. I know what you are going through and even though you know it is for the best it is such a hard thing to do.

 

[Big V]

It's never an easy thing to do. So sorry.

 

[tmq2766]

Thanks everyone!!!!!! Barney is going to have Burger King and go for a long walk before we go. His 2 favorite things, food and walks.

 

[MickeysMommy]

So sorry for what you have to do. Been there, done that. I had to put down my almost 21 year old cat in 2000 (I had had him since I was 4) and it just about killed me. But, he is always with me in my heart as your dog will be. My heart goes out to you.

 

[shortbun]

So sorry. Seems like you are really working on making this
a celebration of Barney's life. I've done this twice and I want
you to know that it was a peaceful thing to witness. Our loved
ones trust us to be kind to them in all things. You obviously love
Barney very much. Hugs to all of you.

 

[gemmie214]

That is so hard I will keep you in my thoughts

 

[welovedisneyx4]

Good luck w/ this. So sorry you have to do this.

I had to take our dog several years ago to be put down. Chauncey was a black cocker and had been DH's best friend for about 10 years and then my good friend when DH and I got married. He was blind, but could get around fine as long as you didn't move the furniture! LOL! Chauncey was a wonderful dog, but his kidneys were failing and he was getting too sick to get better. I had to take him b/c DH couldn't handle it. I know that really meant alot to DH. I stayed w/ Chauncey when they did it and cried and cried, but it was for the best. We kept his bowl, leash, and toy frog.

We don't have very good luck w/ the timing of our pets deaths. (Not that you can really choose that) We had to put Chauncey down the day before DH bday and last year, our cat Rascal died on DD bday! DH thought I was being insensitive b/c I wasn't getting upset over Rascal when we came home and found her, but I was trying to focus on DD bday, so that her day wouldn't be ruined any more than it was. Rascal was DD's favorite cat (we had 4) and I didn't want her bday to be remembered just for that. She did o.k. w/ it. Both kids knew she was sick and were somewhat prepared for it.

I really miss both of them.

 

[Girls Scout Leader]

I have had to put down two elderly comapnions over the years, and I was so glad to be there for both of them.

I figured that they would be confused and me being there would be a source of comfort.

So sorrry it has to be done. But I am glad that you are not going to let him suffer.

 

[two4ruff]

I'm so sorry...I know how hard it is and sometimes its even harder knowing its coming.

I had to put my horse down, I had owned her for 25 years. The phone calls to arrange the vet were the hardest calls I've ever made.

Allow yourself to grieve, even when people say "its only a pet".

 

[disdreams]

I am so sorry to hear about your dog. Just remember, your dog will waiting for you at the "Rainbow bridge". I think I'm going to start crying now!! I think I will have to be facing the same thing soon

 

[tmq2766]

Again thank you to everyone who has responded! It really means alot to me to know that you are all there for me! Not only is this going to be hard on DD and myself but I have a Jack Russell Terrier (Casey) who will also be going to be going through the grieving process with us. He gets really upset when Barney would go for his grooming (spa) sessions.

 

[Danauk]

I'm so sorry.

 

[UncleKyle]

So sorry, been there before, it isn't easy.

 

[Feralpeg]

I'm so sorry to hear this. I know how hard this is. On Saturday, I will be putting Scout, one of my Golden Retrievers, down. She has always been in poor health. She is only 8 years old and you would think she was 15 by looking at her. We are moving at the end of the month and the vet said she would not make it through the trip. I know that she is suffering and it is time for me to let her go, but it is very hard. I will be thinking of you.

 

[theSurlyMermaid]

I am now crying...the rainbow bridge thing gets me every time.

The thought of having to one day go through this with my two dogs is too much to bear. Both me and DH start crying even at the thought of it.

But it is good for you to be there...even though that will be the hardest thing. You'll be in my thoughts.

 

[tmq2766]

On Saturday, I will be putting Scout, one of my Golden Retrievers, down.

I too will be thinking about you. I know it is the best thing to do but until he is gone I am just sick to my stomach! literally. Not that after it is done I will feel better.

 

[Feralpeg]

I don't know if this will help you feel better, it helps me some. Over the past 30 years, I've lost several beloved pets. I like to think that when my time comes, they will all be there waiting for me when I walk into heaven. Scout will be there with Mystery, Baron, Dodger and Mittens. I think of them often and feel like they are always here with me. Someday, we will all be together again forever.

 

[Beth E. (NJ)]

sorry to hear about your dog. I'm sending pixie dust your way.

 

[Tinkbell]

I'm very sorry. I know exactly how you are feeling.