Put the dog down today....

[riverrat55]

Sorry to hear about your loss.
5 years ago had to put down our beloved golden at 13 years.
Hardest decision of our lives.
Now we look back and smile at such a wonderful life she had
with us. We have those memories and pictures to console us.

[justplugit]

Sorry for your loss Labrax. You did the right thing for your dog, as hard as that was.

Time is the only thing that will ease the pain of losing a member of your family.

[labrax]

Thanks folks - today is definitely better for the whole family. We have a whole lot of great memories that definitely dwarf the short-term feeling of loss.

My wife had a good idea to memorialize the dog for our daughter by getting one of those cement-like handprint things at the craft store - where you make an impression of your kids hands (or dogs paws) and decorate it and give it to the grandparents, etc. Well we got one and had my daughter design it. Picked up some beach glass, beach rocks and the tags from the dog's collar and decorated it up with her name and date. When it dries we will put it in one of the mulch beds outside as a sort of headstone/memorial. My daughter is happy and is fully into the project, which is great.

Bad part is - I am going to have to keep the broom handy now in the kitchen - whenever a scrap of food used to hit the floor she was like a shop-vac.

Have a good night and thanks again.

Pete

[Clammer]

Man --i can feel the pain

I have to great {old] dogs a 13 Y/O golden & a mixed /pound of the week dog //age unknown //
Both are having hip problems along with some other issues // I swell right up thinking about when that time comes ;; I hope I won,t be selfish & can let them go ,.,.,,
they are far better than most people I,ve met & they are my roomates ;;

[Duke41]

Near this spot
Are deposited the Remains
Of one
Who possessed Beauty
Without Vanity,
Strength without Insolence,
Courage without Ferocity,
And all the Virtues of Man
Without his Vices.

The Price, which would be unmeaning flattery
If inscribed over Human Ashes,
Is but a just tribute to the Memory of
“Boatswain,” a Dog
Who was born at Newfoundland,
May, 1803,
And died in Newstead Abbey,

[JFigliuolo]

The other will probably not make it through winter. It's a tough decision, but as long as you do what is right for them you can be confident you id the right thing. I am deeply sorry for what you are going through. I does get better.