jonny thomas Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Taking my old girl to the vets in a bit for her last injection Not looking forward to it to say the least but she's 11 and is struggling to breath so she can't carry on Sad day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aga man Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Sorry to read this, may she rest in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Not a good day. I took mine to the vets for an exploratory op' around four weeks ago now and they found a massive tumour. Had to rush home from work for the kids so they could say bye to her. I shed a tear or two earlier in the year at MIL's funeral, but cried like a baby when my little Border died. Chin up; it's just life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samboy Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Brings a tear to my eyes. Iv'e had about 25 dogs since i was a kid and its the worst thing in the world having them put down. Iv'e always found that having several dogs at the same time makes it a bit easier when you lose one as you can console yourself with the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 The sad part of being a responsible, loving owner is having to take the tough decisions to do what's best for your pet. We all emphasise with your position, good luck and chin up, you gave a dog a great life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Sorry....no words are going to make this any easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Sad sad day..... :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshie Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Sad day, but well done you for doing what's best. Chin up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Sad loss, just remember the good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzicat Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 The kindest act,but never easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingo15 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Not good at all. Totally sad day. Had to do this to our family pet many moons ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny thomas Posted October 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Well it's all done now many thanks for the kind words Betty had to go but it was not nice seeing my son a 22 year old 16 stone prop forward bawling like he hasn't for years RIP "Fatty" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deker Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 As a relatively new dog owner I'm already dreading this day, sorry to hear of your loss :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butchdickason Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sian Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Very sorry to hear you have to endure this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha Bu Le Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 (edited) Not good at all. Totally sad day. Had to do this to our family pet many moons ago. Yes a sad day. Me too Kingo, on the way to the vet took her to the beach and the Leazes at South Shields, the places she used to like but she just could not be bothered. . Wife & kids (now adults) still say from time to time how much they miss Tammy. Not a nice decision to make but with all of her problems had to be taken. Just remember the good times and all the trouble they got you into. (What who me ?? I never did ) Edited October 19, 2016 by Sha Bu Le Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sha Bu Le Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Just to hijack the thread a wee bit, a recent poster said something to the effect of "us" using dogs as tools or some such and doing them in when they were past their best. I think this thread puts his words into the context they deserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Sad but the loss is soon forgotten unlike all the happy and fond funny memories we keep of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Sorry for your loss. We had to have Rollo our Border/Jack terrier cross PTS 5 weeks ago at 8 years old. He was up the woodland with us on the Monday, but a bit quiet and not running around as much as he normally did and went to sleep in the van all afternoon. On Tuesday he was lively again, so we though it was a one off. On Wednesday he was very subdued and his ears inside and gums were pale. Took him to the Vets and had some blood tests and came away with antibiotics. That evening the Vet rang to say his blood cell counts were way out, so it was more than an infection. He went back in for a scan on Thursday and the Vet rang to say he had a massive liver tumour which was rupturing and leaking blood into his abdomen. We were back at the woodland on Friday to bury him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 This poem says it all. The Last Battle If it should be that I grow frail and weakAnd pain should keep me from my sleep,Then will you do what must be done,For this — the last battle — can't be won.You will be sad I understand,But don't let grief then stay your hand,For on this day, more than the rest,Your love and friendship must stand the test. We have had so many happy years,You wouldn't want me to suffer so.When the time comes, please, let me go.Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,Only, stay with me till the endAnd hold me firm and speak to meUntil my eyes no longer see. I know in time you will agreeIt is a kindness you do to me.Although my tail its last has waved,From pain and suffering I have been saved.Don't grieve that it must be youWho has to decide this thing to do;We've been so close — we two — these years,Don't let your heart hold any tears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adge Cutler Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Never easy and always sad... Just console yourself to the fact that you gave her the best life she could possibly of had and the best way out of it too . I spoke to my vet the last time I had to have two dogs put down within 6 months of each other ( both were only 5 and 6) and he said he had carried out countless similarly over 45 years as a vet and not one person had ever told him they had regretted the decision. Have a few in memory of your friend tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'un Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 God, do I feel for you, had working dogs all my life but the last one broke my heart, he was the best dog (mate) I have ever owned (ESS) had him put to sleep at home when he was 7 years old, diagnosed with a inoperable brain tumour, I cried like a child for most of the day, it upset me that much I couldn't go to work the next day. RIP Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harpoonlouis Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 Always a terrible decision but try and go a half a day too soon rather than a half a day too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollieollie Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 It tears us apart, my thoughts are with you!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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