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 I honestly can't think of something much worse than losing a pet. I luckily have never had to make the decision to put an animal to sleep. It's really fortunate in a way, because I know I couldn't do it. The 3 dogs that I've lost were unexpected deaths and couldn't be prevented. I personally have a really hard time with it and usually feel guilty for some reason, but ultimately I become deliriously happy thinking about the memories I've had with them. I wish I could come up with some comforting words, but it just isn't an easy thing to go through. I'm praying for you and your pup. I hope that you can find some peace with this. Much love. | |
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I lost a dog one time. She was 15 and she never got better. My mom was in the room when they were "putting her to sleep". When my mom and dog were going to the vet I gave her a hug and kissed her and I could not bring myself to say "goodbye"  I was after that.
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Raspberry said: ... and my heart is breaking. I didn't think it would be this bad.
It's a decision I've been putting off for the past days and weeks and now it's come to it I just can't handle it. If anyone has lost a pet or has any words of comfort they can offer, I'd really appreciate it right now. x 
I'm so sorry for you.  I hope your pain passes quickly. | |
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I've lost two dogs until now. One by strychnine poisoning and the other one, well that's a long story too. It sucks when your pet dies. They become such good friends over time and it's hard to make do without them. There really isn't much I can say to make you feel better. I just wish you a lot of strength. and true love lives on lollipops and crisps | |
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Thank you all once again. I can't imagine having to go through this again when it's time for my other dog to leave me. Everything feels very empty at home right now - I guess it's something I just have to work through.
to all of you who've left messages to me. It's been really important to me as right now I don't want to talk to anyone in person ... I'm really sorry to all of you who've lost pets. I knew it would be tough but until yesterday didn't realise just how bad it could get.
Love and thanks, Kiren x My Charlie:  | |
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Oh my goodness. Beautiful. I'm crying so hard right now. | |
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Kiren, we approached this on another thread a little while ago. I truly know how you feel, my Ollie was my life. Charlie will always be in your heart, and in time you will be able to look back on your time together with smiles not accompanied by tears. Remember that he is better off now, he was probably at least in some pain and he was very old. It was your responsibility to do this, and you rose to the occasion. You made the right decision. Charlie will now be unburdened by his years, chasing squirrels on the evergreen meadows.
I will orgnote you my phone numbers, in case you need to talk to somebody.
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lovemachine said: I've had to put my dog to sleep a few years ago and it was heartbreaking, but the silver lining is that it is EXTREMELY quick so he didn't suffer. Make sure that you are in the room holding your dog while they do it so he doesn't have to spend his last moments in fear with strangers.
It will be hard for a while, but soon you will only remember the good times. Here is a picture of me and my Dallas. Notice we had the same smile 
 I agree - as painful and upsetting as it truly is 2 have 2 do it, I could never let one of my pets be put down without me being their - not at the moment they needed me the MOST 2 be there with them. I will ALWAYS ensure that happens regardless of how much I blub or hurt afterwards. They give of themselves completely 2 us during their lifetimes - so hey, its the least I can do - y'know? Bless 'em. Hope ur holdin up babe.  | |
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I had to do the same thing once with my dog. 
She was in pain and going blind...just old age catching up, but it didn't make it any easier for me. It hurts...and will for a while. I'm thinking of you Raspberry. | |
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i'm so sorry
i've never had to go through that so i can only imagine your pain. i'm sure Charlie served you to the best of his abilities as a best friend in his lifetime...i'm sure you've made him proud by being the best friend to him you could be...by easing his pain and letting him go. be strong...remember him with fondness and love. its hard to lose a pet...and friend.
 you're only as old as you feel..............so how old do i feel 
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Lammastide said: Ras, my condolences.
Around 1997, my wife's rabbit had bunnies. One, the runt of the bunch, was particularly endearing. He was so small that he couldn't compete with his siblings to nurse, so we'd often have to separate him with his mom to allow one-on-one time. He alone was tiny enough that often when his siblings slept, he'd squeeze through the bars of the cage to venture around our apartment. The first time he did this, we were shocked! We had no idea he could do that -- or would have the courage to! (Bunnies aren't exactly known for their bravery.) Anyway, whenever he wished and totally without prompting he'd come sit next to us on the floor as we watched TV. He sipped water out of a small saucer and slept snuggled up to us. While his siblings were a typical roudy, aloof bunch, he was so serene and affectionate that at times it seemed downright uncanny. We were absolutely enchanted by him, but knew that he was failing to thrive. He eventually died, and it was like we'd lost a human child. We named him "Raga" for his calming nature and had a formal burial at sea (or rather Lake Erie). This'll sound corny, but I totally think Raga served his purpose here... At the time, my wife and I were both running around like meth addicts -- constantly working, exhausting ourselves in graduate programs we hated and just generally not taking time to enjoy life. For the months Raga was alive, he made us sit still, be quiet and enjoy the smallest joys again.  | |
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oh, Raspberry that's so sad
we had to put our family dog to sleep this past year, and it was really rough on all of us. my prayers are with you  We are the heat and the light in the forest. Without us this is only a place. With us it becomes an adventure. | |
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It's a horrible thing to go through. I've gone through this on more than one occasion. It's hard... God bless you...
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I've had the same decision to make some years ago (and I think I made this decision too late as it just hurt so much ) and it was one of the very worst days of my life . A loved pet is like a family member and it's so hard to say good-bye to someone you love. I wish you strength for going through this hard times With a very special thank you to Tina: Is hammer already absolute, how much some people verändern...ICH hope is never so I will be! And if, then I hope that I would then have wen in my environment who joins me in the A.... | |
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Just don't let the vet keep the body, take it home and bury it or something. You don't want to know what they do with euthanized bodies. | |
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A very big hug for you I know what you feel, I felt the same not a long time ago, and my heart is still broken.
Be strong. | |
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