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In reply to the discussion: Pets are 'scared' and look around for their owners in dying moments. [View all]RichardRay
(2,611 posts)40. Yes, please.
Eight dogs in my 72 years. All have passed at home. Im lucky enough to have a place where theyve been able to rest in a favorite spot, and a vet they know and trust. They all passed in my arms, looking into my eyes, and the vet has permitted me to push the syringe plunger. Its the last act of love and care Ive been allowed to give them.
Making that call for my dogs is my duty and my privilege.
As to a natural death as opposed to helping them pass: I hope that when my Parkinsons Disease reaches the stage where I no longer find my life worthwhile that I live someplace where I can make my own choice. If I cant make that decision, then I beg that my loved ones will be allowed to make the call for me.
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Pets are 'scared' and look around for their owners in dying moments. [View all]
Cattledog
Jul 2019
OP
I stayed with Boudicca, touching and talking to her until she was gone. And for a while, afterwards
Siwsan
Jul 2019
#2
You just reminded me of something. I started bringing home my departed pet in a box
Maraya1969
Jul 2019
#61
Animals have been seen going to high ground before a tsunami, human died because
Blue_true
Jul 2019
#153
"Dogs, cats and other pets have equal standing with human family members and should be treated
WhiskeyGrinder
Jul 2019
#146
You do realize this comes off far more as if you're defending your own actions than anything else
ET Awful
Jul 2019
#92
People have a wide variety of experiences and relationships with their pets, and shaming them
WhiskeyGrinder
Jul 2019
#31
It doesn't matter what they think. There are a lot of people patting themselves
Politicub
Jul 2019
#150
They know. They know so much more than we give them credit for knowing. If you were
japple
Jul 2019
#127
I am so sorry for your experience and I hope you are able to forgive yourself. You did what
WhiskeyGrinder
Jul 2019
#37
Would never do it any other way. The two times I've had to do it, I felt much better for holding
Hoyt
Jul 2019
#11
When my beardie died five years ago, I flew my middle child down from Iowa to say good bye
Gothmog
Jul 2019
#13
Yep, my 5 year old, my wife, and I were all with our beloved dog when she was put to sleep.
cbdo2007
Jul 2019
#23
There are plenty of reasons people can't or won't "be there" and these kinds of posts are
WhiskeyGrinder
Jul 2019
#41
I have been beside my horses, my dogs, and cats when their time came. I would never have it any
in2herbs
Jul 2019
#45
Our whole family, including the grandchildren, came to the vet's to say goodbye.
pnwmom
Jul 2019
#49
The vet could give the pet a tranquilizer, which I have always been told they do first
Maraya1969
Jul 2019
#55
As long as God spares me to, I will be with my beloved animals - and family - from beginning to end.
colorado_ufo
Jul 2019
#115
Sounds like the vets at Hillcrest Vet Hospital need to educate their human clients.
SharonClark
Jul 2019
#140
So a slightly different perspective. I don't think I will get beat up too bad...
GulfCoast66
Jul 2019
#161