Archive through June 15, 2001

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Max

Thursday, February 22, 2001 - 09:09 pm Click here to edit this post

SOrry for your loss, Jana.

IMHO, stuff happens, good and bad. God helps us get through it all. :)

Soeur

Thursday, February 22, 2001 - 09:23 pm Click here to edit this post

Amen to that.

Nancy091158

Friday, February 23, 2001 - 07:53 pm Click here to edit this post

awww jana...i resurrected this thread when i had to put my kitty suddenly to sleep last week..sh was almost 6 and had cancer(i had no idea!) and i know what you mean about being sad...especially for me at night when im used to havinig two warm bodies(cats) sleeping next to me...now i only hav one....

i got a nice card in the mail from my vet this week tho...that was nice ;-)

Cinnamongirl

Thursday, March 22, 2001 - 03:17 pm Click here to edit this post

Not sure if this is posted already......


Losing A Pet

If it should be that I grow weak,
And pain should keep me from my sleep,

Then you must do what must be done,
For this last battle cannot be won.

You will be sad, I understand;
Don't let your grief then stay your hand.

For this day more than all the rest,
Your love for me must stand the test.

We've had so many happy years -
What is to come can hold no fears.

You'd not want me to suffer so;
The time has come, so let me go.

Take me where my needs they'll tend
And please stay with me till the end

Hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time that you will see
The kindness that you did for me.

Although my tail its last has wagged,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Please do not grieve - it must be you
Who had this painful thing to do.

We've been so close, we two, these years -
Don't let your heart hold back its tears

Moondance

Thursday, March 22, 2001 - 03:26 pm Click here to edit this post

Thanks, that is really sweet Cgirl...

I had to put a stray cat out of his pain this week... broke my heart because I have very few unsuccessful rescues so it was so upseting but I know he (I named him Stanley) is not in any more pain and is looking after me... I think pets make great Angels.

Thanks again for posting that.

Nancy091158

Thursday, March 22, 2001 - 06:54 pm Click here to edit this post

aww Moon

Backhome

Sunday, March 25, 2001 - 09:31 pm Click here to edit this post

I stumbled across this site while looking for something else. It offers one person's thoughts on the criteria she used in determining "when to let go" and I thought it might prove useful to those of us who watch this particular discussion board.

http://www.terriarnold.com/demo/Whentoletgo.htm

Admin

Monday, April 09, 2001 - 06:59 pm Click here to edit this post
How do you know when it's time to euthanize your dog?

Digilady

Monday, April 09, 2001 - 07:01 pm Click here to edit this post
The dog himself will let you know, beyond a shadow of a doubt. When the quality of life for your dog becomes so degraded... you'll know.

Tukuul

Monday, April 09, 2001 - 11:52 pm Click here to edit this post
How do you know when it's time to Baptise your dog?

Twiggyish

Tuesday, April 10, 2001 - 05:23 am Click here to edit this post
Neil, I think when the animal is suffering..and as Digi said about quality of life. It is one of the hardest things you will ever do.

Admin

Tuesday, April 10, 2001 - 06:16 am Click here to edit this post
Well actually I'm suffering.....too bad the dog isn't. :) (please don't hate me!)

Elitist

Tuesday, April 10, 2001 - 08:14 am Click here to edit this post
Does that mean we should euthanize you?

Digilady

Tuesday, April 10, 2001 - 08:19 am Click here to edit this post
Neil, what's wrong with your dog??

Dilligaf

Tuesday, April 10, 2001 - 09:25 am Click here to edit this post
Cinnamongirl....I'm sitting at my desk crying like a baby. I miss my Levi

Tukuul

Tuesday, April 10, 2001 - 09:33 am Click here to edit this post
Oh, you mean "put to sleep"? <slaps forehead>

I thought you were making a joke.

Digilady

Tuesday, April 10, 2001 - 09:49 am Click here to edit this post
Gee, Tuk, your postings in this thread sound familiar.

Dilli, me too RE Cinnamon's post!!

Admin

Thursday, April 12, 2001 - 12:17 pm Click here to edit this post
My dog is blind and doesn't do much but sleep and bark. It's almost impossible to take her for a walk because she walks into things and gets afraid...then she puts on the brakes and won't walk. She still wags her tail and seems generally happy, but she doesn't like affection much and offers no rewards to me really. I've thought of euthanizing her, it would make my life easier, but I don't think those are the right reasons.

Rollerboy

Thursday, April 12, 2001 - 12:35 pm Click here to edit this post
We put our 16 yr old Golden Retriever, Amber, down about 4 yrs ago. The Vet came out to the house and did it here and we were with her the whole time. It was one of the worst experiences of my life and I've buried both parents, my first wife and a younger brother. I know it was the right thing to do (part of being a responsible pet owner) and the right time to do it, but even now I still feel like a murderer. Hopefully I'll go before our current dog fails, because I never want to play "doggie god" again. Think long and hard before you take that step Neil. Twiggyish and Digi are right you'll know when.

Enbwife

Wednesday, May 30, 2001 - 04:09 pm Click here to edit this post
Well... it looks like the time has come for Neil and I to put our dog Chloe down... She now has a skin infection, peed inside the house today, and is unpredictable around other dogs and our friends baby boy. I took her to our vet whom we trust, on Monday, and told him what's been going on over the last couple of months. He asked about her quality of life, as mentioned above, and asked if the dog is happy, and if we're happy. When I said no to both, he said if it was his dog, he would put her down. :(

Rollerboy... I HATE playing "doggie god"!!! It's awful. I brought her home with me and paid $80.00 for antibiotics so that we wouldn't have to hurry our decision, but I know we've made it. We just now have to pick a date. Urgghhhhhh! It's awful.

I'm glad this thread is here so I can get my thoughts down. Neil, it's the right thing to do. Don't feel guilty about it. :(

Nancy

Wednesday, May 30, 2001 - 04:13 pm Click here to edit this post
{{{{lisa}}}}}}

I know its hard to do--I've been thru it as you know--but you've made the right decision..


Tksoard

Wednesday, May 30, 2001 - 05:22 pm Click here to edit this post
I start getting teary when I see the title of this thread come up. So sorry to hear that Lisa!! You're a bigger person than I. I know you'll do the right thing. {{{Lisa and Neil}}}

Backhome

Wednesday, May 30, 2001 - 06:38 pm Click here to edit this post
Ditto

Enbwife

Friday, June 15, 2001 - 06:42 pm Click here to edit this post
So our little puppy dog, Chloe, is gone. :(

We took her in last Friday at 6:00 and the vet put her to sleep with both of us with her, talking to her the whole time. It was terribly difficult and completely heartbreaking to watch her stop breathing. She was always such a good dog, very trusting and loyal. There's a certain amount of guilt that goes with making a decision for something that has no say in it's own life.

I cried all week leading up to the appointment, and of course the whole night, the weekend and every day this week (except yesterday)... I'm crying now . It's really quiet around the house -- a completely empty feeling. I know deep inside it was the right decision and if there was ever a good time for this to happen, it's now.

Thanks for all of your support here. I'm glad this thread was started so I could share here. Chloe's in a better place now, where she can see and run and has tons of energy. That makes me feel better.

Soeur

Friday, June 15, 2001 - 07:01 pm Click here to edit this post
My condolences Lisa. You took the humane course of action. I hope you feel better soon.