i just put down my dog

[LastKnight]

her suffering is ended, she lasted just short of 17 years, almost as old as i am. i grew up with her. but the suffering is over now, and im happy that shes no longer in pain. i was there till the end, although im not sure she knew it. but i was there nonetheless. cleaning up her stuff and throwing away what we dont want anymore is the hardest part, ive still got her collar in my pocket as well.

-LK

[kikiek]

1. I am so sorry. I am glad you were there for her.

[Jon8503]

2. Your Best Friend

LastKnight, you have my deepest sympathy, I had to do that and I still miss him a lot. I know and feel what you are going through. But you are right no more suffering. Take Care.

[medeak]

3. oh dear

what a horrible thing to go through. Our dogs are not dogs...but family and it's obvious yours was. You did the right thing...if only we could do that for our human relatives.

Am thinking of you...I cried for 3 months so don't worry about indulging feelings.

[bigwillq]

4. Sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved pet

At least, like you said, the suffering is over.

She knew you were there at the end. I would keep that collar in my pocket for awhile, just to remember her by or if you have a car, put it around the windshield mirror, you know like how some people hang air freshers around it.

[Padraig18]

5. You two will met again some day, at the Rainbow Bridge

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...



:hug:

[LDS Jock]

14. now you've got me crying

that is so beautiful to think about.

[ET Awful]

6. I'm sorry to hear it LK. . .

It's a hard thing to go through. You were there for her at the end though, and that's what counts.

You did right by her.

[Beaverhausen]

7. I know how hard this is. You did the right thing

Go right ahead and grieve your loss. She was part of the family.

:hug:

[likesmountains 52]

8. sorry

I had to put my dog to sleep (cancer) 5 years ago...her collar and leash still hang on my coat rack...

[arwalden]

9. Sorry To Hear The Sad News, LastKnight.

I read your other thread also... I know this has been difficult and heartbreaking for you. When we lose a beloved and loyal member of our family, it's only a small comfort to know that the difficult decision was the right decision to make. You obviously loved her very much and I'll bet she loved you right back. You were lucky to have her in your life, and she was lucky to have parents like you. You gave her a full lifetime of love and care. Goodbyes are hard, and I share your sadness with you.

-- Allen

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

10. I just did that a couple of months ago.

It sucks.
But it gets better. keep the good memories alive as long as you live. write down things your dog did you enjoyed and share them with your children years from now.

don't rush into getting another dog, give it time. when the time is right, don't be afraid to get another one.

here is our new puppy for some eye candy for now

[shance]

11. Oh LN*** Im sorry. She sounds like she was quite a happy dog

to have lived as long as she did.

Seventeen years is alot of years for a pupster***

Im sorry about your loss. Im sure she was a wonderful dog. I have two retrievers, 12 and 13, and they are definitely up in their golden years!

Take care of yourself, and when the time is right I hope you will give another canine compadre a home and your love. As you know, theres nothing like it.

:)

[RebelOne]

12. I always feel saddened when I hear that someone has

lost a beloved pet. But 17 years is a long time for a doggie. Most dogs do not live that long. I am sure she had a good life while she was with you. May your furbaby rest in peace.

[KC]

13. I'm sorry

you had to go through that, but you did the right thing.
I had a sweet dog that lived nearly 18 yrs but I finally had to put her down because she was suffering so much and couldn't even get up anymore.
I still miss her.

KC

[LDS Jock]

15. I'm so sorry LastKnight

Its so hard to do that, even if you know its for the best for your friend. I've had to do it before and know how hard it is. Like another poster said, do allow yourself time to grieve and don't rush into another dog too soon. You won't be able to replace your lost friend but in time you'll be able to accept and make a new one. :grouphug:

[Tom_Foolery]

16. That's the hardest thing to do...

to love them enough to let them go. I got my dog Inky when I was 5 years old, and I put him to sleep when I was 21. He's been gone for over 23 years now, and I wake up everyday thinking about him along with my grandmother and favorite aunt. We never get over losing our loved ones, but that's what keeps them alive. My wife and I send you our deepest condolences.

[Mandate My Ass]

17. So sorry

She is at peace and I hope you will be soon.

[Dookus]

18. I'm so sorry, LastKnight

You did a merciful thing. I'm sure she knew you were there.

[flamingyouth]

19. I'm so sorry, LastKnight

Been there twice this year, and it's so hard to do, but you did the right thing, and as you said, her suffering is over. I saw your thread yesterday and didn't even know what to say to you.

I'm very, very sorry. :hug:

[Wcross]

20. That must have been a hard thing to do.

It was also the kindest thing you could have done. You could have been selfish and kept her in pain to prevent the pain of losing her. You did the right thing, she will be with you again someday.