Thread: My dog is very ill

I understand. It's very difficult saying good-bye to our friends

Lisa

I am so sorry to hear this news. It is difficult when it comes to be, even though we know it will happen in our minds. May you have good times with your friend in the remaining time. You have made this dog's remaining life on earth much better.

So sorry MAry. It was kind of you to adopt the older dog. So many people won't or can't. How good of you to have given it some happiness in those last months.

I had to put my little Maggie to sleep Tuesday. I've had dogs all of my life, but this was the first time I had to make this decision, all of the others have just passed on peacefully in their sleep.

It was most decidedly in the top 10 most horrible experiences of my life.

I am so sorry that you had to put your baby to sleep. My Lucy's kidneys failed and I put her to sleep in November 2003. It was not an easy thing to do, but it gave me some comfort that I could save her from pain. You have my sympathy.

Mary,

I know that this is an extremely difficult decision to make. You made a wonderful decision when you decided to take this old pooch into your home knowing that the end was coming. You gave the dog loving care and a supportive environment in the twilight times, and that was a wonderful gift to the dog.

It is also unkind to have the dog suffer painfully, and I hear the kidneys can be painful. We made that decision with Bananas years ago, and I struggled with it for two weeks. Both hubby and I went in with him, and it was a peaceful experience. Hard to let go. The most difficult part was helping our 8 year old daughter adjust and realize the need for that decision. I still remember her screaming at me how mean a mommy I was through her sobbing tears. She has long since understood this.

May you find some good memories to carry you through your grief.

Mary, I'm sorry. It must have been so hard, but you know it's for the best. A big hug for you, my friend.