We're putting our dog down tomorrow. Update: pg 4

[autumnpalm]

I am just heartbroken. I feel like I can barely function today. I have so many things to do... papers to write, appointments to go to, people to see... and I just want to stay at home and cry.

Our Chow is nine years old. He is the sweetest, gentlest, most loving Chow you could ever hope for. I love him so much. I am going to miss him fiercely and I can't believe this has come so soon. He has an antibiotic resistant infection as well as severe arthritis in his hips and our vet has told us that it's time to let him go. This has all happened so fast... a month ago he was happy and healthy, thriving on his medications and so energetic.

I've said so many prayers for him, hoping that he could stay with us longer but his time on earth is coming to an end. I just so hope he knows how loved and cherished and treasured he is. I know losing pets is a part of life but this is so hard on me. I can't believe I have to say goodbye. I don't know how I'm going to handle being there for the injection tomorrow.

I really believe in the power of prayer and I would so appreciate any prayers for my pup's comfort, that he knows that he is loved and that he is able to enjoy his last night with us. I also pray that our family will be comforted through this and that be able to see the blessings he has given us while he was here.

Here is our beautiful, beautiful boy:

 

[BeachGirlFLA]

I am SO sorry...he is a beautiful dog. You gave him a wonderful nine years of life and your memories of him will be with you forever.

 

[jfoofj]

Oh my.... I am so sorry. My grandfather just had to put his beloved dog down and it was heartbreaking. Your dog is lucky to have had such a loving home, and that you are selfless enough to let him go so he doesn't have to suffer needlessly.

Please take comfort in knowing you are making the right choice, and cherish all your memories with your dog.

 

[debf]

I'm so sorry for what you are going through. We been there and I understand how you are feeling. You and your family will get through this.Your Chow is beautiful and he knows how much you love him.

 

[Angelhalo]

Oh my goodness. I am crying at my desk after reading that. I can't imagine the day when it is time for our Scotty to cross the rainbow bridge. OP I am sooo sorry. It sounds like your boy has had a wonderful love filled life, so I'm sure he knows how much he is cared for and how much you love him. I will be saying a prayer for peace for you and your family. Having such strong sad feelings just shows what amazing happyness and joy he brought to your life.

 

[carone0318]

My thoughts are with you.

I know how difficult it is to do, I did it last November and still think of her all the time. I will say though, it was the best thing to do, she was sick and in pain. To keep her alive would have been very selfish on my part...

Stay strong...

 

[LuvOrlando]

Oh no, I am so very sorry you have to go through this. I had to do the same for my dog because he had cancer I didn't know about and it totally broke my heart. When I brought him in I was expecting all sorts of reasons for his limp but the one I got wasn't one of them. Its too bad our dogs can't grow old with us.

 

[Silent1CB]

I'm so sorry.

 

[live4christp1]

 

[jackemail]

So sorry--your fur baby is still so young! What a beautiful chow--but at least his pain will be over. Today will be a rough day for you also, but he will be getting lots of love today (although obviously he has gotten plenty of love already).

Thoughts are with you tomorrow.

 

[DarthKTrava]

 

[Fabinva]

I'm very sorry

 

[Sandy V.]

I am so sorry. We just put one of our pugs down yesterday because he ate part of a poisonous mushroom in our undergrowth in an area he rarely goes in (we didn't see it in time to remove it), and the toxins were too much for his small system. I really empathize because my heart is breaking right now.

 

[hrh_disney_queen]

I'm so sorry! You will be glad that you stayed with him until the end. I had to have three dogs put down in a matter of 18 months. The first one I left him there, I just couldn't stay. The next two I mustered up my courage and stayed with them. Seeing the release from their pain is very comforting, and now I wish I had stayed with the first one.

It will be OK.

 

[PRINCESS VIJA]

prayers sent... I am so sorry for what you are going through.

 

[Mickeyistheman]

My heart goes out to you....We had to put our little Sassy a Beautiful White Cockerpoo down on my sister's birthday this past Aug. 4th.

It was heartwrenching and heartbreaking.

They become part of your family and it never gets easy. I got all weepy just reading what you wrote about your beauty as well.

 

[Jockaroo]

He is a handsome boy. Know that your heart breaks, so he can take a piece of it with him--he won't be alone. Saying a prayer that he has a gentle and peaceful passing and that you are given strength during this difficult time.

We had to help our beloved 14 year-old Scottie boy cross the bridge less than 2 weeks ago. I truly understand your pain.

If you don't mind, I'd like the share the verse that was on the sympathy card my vet and his office staff sent us. I found comfort in it.

"I'm not there with you today
but know that I haven't gone astray.
I am the wind blowing through your hair
and the warmth you feel in the air.

When that smile creeps on your face,
remember that I am in a good place.
And when you're feeling sad and down,
recall memories of me running around.

You don't need to look low and high,
just search way deep inside.
And know that we'll never be apart,
for I have left my pawprints on your heart."

 

[redrosesix]

I'm so sorry! You will be glad that you stayed with him until the end. I had to have three dogs put down in a matter of 18 months. The first one I left him there, I just couldn't stay. The next two I mustered up my courage and stayed with them. Seeing the release from their pain is very comforting, and now I wish I had stayed with the first one.

It will be OK.

ITA! I was away at school when my dog was put down, and nobody from my family was able to stay with her. Being there for my cats was hard, but so much easier to live with.

To the OP: I'm so sorry you have to go through this. Try to remind yourself that the first injection just puts the animal to sleep -- even that will be a relief from the pain your darling is in. If you can make it through that, you'll be ok because you know you're doing the right thing for your pet.

 

[autumnpalm]

Thank you so much, everyone. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Your responses bring tears to my eyes, but they are tears of gratitude. I am having a really hard time getting through the day and it helps so much to hear of others that have been in this place before.

 

[TanyaLovesPooh]

What a beautiful dog, I am so sorry.

I too believe in the power of prayer and will say extra ones today for for you and your family. He will give you the peace and comfort that you need.