So sorry pax101. My lab is 12 and doing great, but I am dreading the day. I have had two other dogs, one of whom I had to put down and it is a tough experience, but someone, who is usually crass made the best comment on the day I had my dog put to sleep. He said “You know I wish I had that option for myself”. And it’s true. When I got up the morning of the last day of my dog’s; life, I knew it was time. I knew she was miserable. And while I still burst into tears when the vet put her to sleep, I knew that I had spared her misery. I am sorry for the emptiness that comes with your loss, but you did what needed to be done and you enjoyed the company of a good companion.
Edcole1961 about 15 years ago
The note probably says, “Oops!”
farren about 15 years ago
You did. Embarrassment made you lose ‘em.
mrprongs about 15 years ago
No halo?
Viking793 about 15 years ago
We just had our dog–Pax–put to sleep on Friday–thanks for the smile.
cleokaya about 15 years ago
So sorry pax101. My lab is 12 and doing great, but I am dreading the day. I have had two other dogs, one of whom I had to put down and it is a tough experience, but someone, who is usually crass made the best comment on the day I had my dog put to sleep. He said “You know I wish I had that option for myself”. And it’s true. When I got up the morning of the last day of my dog’s; life, I knew it was time. I knew she was miserable. And while I still burst into tears when the vet put her to sleep, I knew that I had spared her misery. I am sorry for the emptiness that comes with your loss, but you did what needed to be done and you enjoyed the company of a good companion.
Viking793 about 15 years ago
cleokaya–thank you
bobdalebaker about 15 years ago
The pain we feel when we lose a beloved pet is the price we pay for all the love we recieved while they where in our lives.
lincolnhyde about 15 years ago
Well said, bobdalebaker and cleoka.
alife about 15 years ago
I notice no one, animal, people, or even plants ever really dies there right there in your heart :..)