Post by flbabychin on Jan 26, 2015 21:48:51 GMT -5
I am definitely sending you thoughts and prayers. I have no different advice than PPs, but I have a cat and dog myself who mean the world to me, and I grew up with the world's best little dog who we had to let go about 4 years ago. It still makes me sad. I'm sure whatever decision you decide to make will be the best one, and I hope all your time with your girl is cherished. She seems like a true loving companion.
Post by tahitiandreamin on Jan 26, 2015 21:55:39 GMT -5
I am so, so, so sorry! Great big giant creepy hugs to you! I understand how you feel. I had to put my beloved cat to rest in July. He developed a mass in his abdomen and stopped eating. Even now I cry thinking about him. He was my pal. I had hi before DH. He slept with me every night cuddled up in my arms or trying to take over my pillow. The hardest decision that I have ever had to make was the one where I had to tell the vet to put my beloved Willow to sleep. (Ok, I'm crying now just typing this). I had to really focus on how he was feeling and he did let me know that it was time. The toughest thing to do is to think about how much your baby is hurting right now. I really do wish you the best. I know how incredibly hard this must be for you.
I'm so sorry! My parents have a blind, arthritic bichon that has a tumor and is going deaf. We got him when I was 15, almost 15 years ago. Right now, the vet said he's in no pain, so my parents just love him the best they can and do hamburger Fridays for him. I can't imagine putting him down and I can't imagine what you're going through. My mom said that the vet said something that helped her process everything. Hopefully it helps you too. He said that our dog loves us and wants to stay with us the longest he can, but that he hopes we will know when he's telling us to let him go. I'm thinking of you.
Well...after getting her blood work back, it doesn't look good at all. We did blood work last week before her dental, and it was okay. Not great, but nothing alarming. Today showed a massive change in her kidneys and apparently her calcium level is high or something. I don't know. I mentally checked out of the terminology. Judging by her kidneys alone, she doesn't have much left.
We decided to let her go before she has to suffer any more. DH went to get her one last burger from In N Out before we say goodbye. I am full on ugly crying, so hard that it hurts my stomach. I don't know how to say goodbye to her. I don't know how I am going to sleep without her tonight. But I can't watch her suffer for my own needs...and I know this wouldn't be any easier if I had another 10 years to prepare anyway.
So I'm hoping that one day we will be together again, in a place where she can eat hamburger all day and jump without pain, where she can see and hear and be happy.
I have tears as I read this update. Know that you are doing the right thing for your pup as she will no longer be in pain. Pets are such a part of our families, but try and think that now your LO will have a guardian angel pup looking over your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you right now!
I am so sorry to read your latest update. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your H, and your sweet puppy. I'll be thinking about you today. Hang in there, I know how hard this is.
So sad. I hope you can all find peace soon. I'm not religious but I like to think there is a doggy heaven and when we die we get to be reunited with our buddies. Lots of love to you, your husband, and your sweet puppy girl.
I'm so sorry about your loss. You did such a selfless thing by putting her needs above yours. Prayers to you and your family as you grieve. Your sweet fur baby knew how loved she was.
Post by billyhorrible on Jan 27, 2015 12:56:47 GMT -5
Oh Brenna, I am so sorry. I logged in this morning hoping for a happier update. What a terrible night for you. I hope you're home today and not at work so you can cry and grieve as much as you need to.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Having to say goodbye to our pets is the worst. I always try to remind myself that we are lucky we can choose to end their suffering - there is nothing more selfless in the world then ending their pain knowing it will cause us so much. ((Hugs))
Post by flbabychin on Jan 27, 2015 20:35:06 GMT -5
I read your update and just wanted to send creepy hugs your way. I know this sucks and I hope you're getting support and taking care of yourself during this time. You're in my thoughts!
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