We Have To Put One Of Our Dogs To Sleep On Monday

[LoneKiller]

Hey.

I'm making this thread because on Monday we have to put one of our dogs to sleep due to cancer. (Our vet doesn't come back from some convention or something until then.) Our dog is around 11yo if memory serves.

We have put down pets before, but this time it's different. For over the past 25-30 years of pets, my father would be the one to do it. It breaks his heart to do it, but he does to save us the pain of the trip.

Monday, for the 1st time, I'll be going with him for support. He certainly deserves it. I've never attended the procedure and I'm not sure how I am going to deal with it. We will have him until Monday. It breaks my heart when he comes into the room and snuggles up to me, without any idea about what is coming.

Have any of you had to bring your own pets to the procedure? Is it really that difficult? Is there anything to help soften the blow? We have one other dog who is around 6yo. It bothers me that afterwards, when we get home, she will be looking for him and will never find him.

 

[lolgirl]

I am so sorry you have to do this. I really don't know if there is anything to soften this for you. But for your other dog.... maybe have something that smells like this dog..... maybe that will help the transition.

This really stinks.

 

[Parabolani]

Sorry LK. Sounds like your losing a good friend.

 

[LoneKiller]

Who would rate this thread at 5 stars!? I didn't post it for entertainment value.

 

[IgnoredOne]

You have my sincere sympathies. Its never easy.

 

[Gutted]

D: That is the saddest thing I've read in a long time >_>' I can only imagine how you're feeling. You have to be strong though. Give your pet the best weekend it's ever had.

 

[LoneKiller]

Thank you everyone. I'm very touched. I am going to make his weekend the best ever. Steak, chicken, Munchos, and Pizza Pops. It's amazing at how attached a person can get to pets.

 

[Lone Apothecary]

"Have any of you had to bring your own pets to the procedure?"

Yes. Last December I made the decision to get my cat "put to sleep". It was due to cancer & a few other complications.


"Is it really that difficult?"

In my opinion, yes. I was 17 at the time, the cat was roughly 22. She was around for my entire life, & as pathetic as it sounds, she was the best friend I ever had. The weeks leading up to the procedure were awful, but I had been bracing myself for the worst. I watched the procedure, but I didn't cry until I left the building. The weeks & months after it were unbearable. I'm surprised I'm still here, as I was very deeply depressed.


"Is there anything to help soften the blow?"

I don't know. Nobody even asked me if I was okay, let alone talked to me about it. Talking it over with someone might be a good place to start. It was an extremely negative turning point in my life. All peace of mind vanished, depression & anxiety took over, & I've never really recovered. Nobody should ever be left all alone after losing someone that they can't live without, be it a person or an animal.

Anyways, now I'm just rambling. I know what it's like & I truly hope you handle it better than I did.

 

[fox]

I wish you strength to deal with such a difficult thing LoneKiller. Your dog surely will know he is loved all the way to the end of it, it sounds like.

 

[Barbaloot]

I'm sorry you will have to go through that. Nothing will make it easier - time and the knowledge that they are no longer suffering are the only things that can soften the grief, but even those are not enough.

 

[SophiaGrace]

I don't think I want to be in the room when my dog is put down.

 

[lonelyfairy]

I am sorry, that sounds so sad. :<

 

[Phaedron]

I've been through the death of 3 animals, 2 of them were dogs, and I've been forced to get rid of another 4. It's never easy. It's not a blow one can soften, its a soft wound that grows deeper with time, through absense, and is only healed through forgetfulness. I can't think of anything that would help. Try to stay busy, I guess. I also went through the death of my father, and it happened in a way that made me feel to blame. That aspect is really going to suck.

Maybe you are jumping the gun... Then again I'm not saying you should waste a lot of time and money for what might turn out to be nothing, or inaccessible:

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My grandmother died of cancer...

Now I'm going to end this post with a sad dog movie, many of you probably haven't seen.

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[Bob Arctor]

I'm really sorry to hear that LK.

 

[TheSolitaryMan]

Hey.Monday, for the 1st time, I'll be going with him for support. He certainly deserves it. I've never attended the procedure and I'm not sure how I am going to deal with it. We will have him until Monday. It breaks my heart when he comes into the room and snuggles up to me, without any idea about what is coming.

Sorry to hear about this, how sad

My dog was pretty ill recently, she had to have an operation and now fortunately she seems fine again. I find that over time you grow to love dogs like almost another human extension of the family.

They have their own wonderful personality traits - and of course, unlike some humans, they love you with no reserve or condition.

I hope you cope okay with it. It must be very difficult.

 

[MissGuided]

I'm so sorry, LK. I had to make that decision 3 years ago next month, I understand your trepidation.

I carried her in in her favorite blanket and petted her while the medication took effect. It was very quick and for the first time in the last couple of years, she had a look of peacefulness. She actually wagged her tail right up until she left.

My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. I know it sounds cliche, but if your little baby is in that much pain, this is truly the kindest thing you can do to repay him for every moment that he has been there for you.