It is so difficult to know what to do because he still gets excited to see me when I come home to my parents' house from college and will still act like his old self sometimes. There is no set time or limit or one-for-all decision that everyone can make as to when to put the dog to sleep. she has demintia , yesterday was be birthday. I know her quality of life was nothing like it used to be & she had suffered years of ear problems & other stuff & it was keeping her up at night crying & she looked constantly depressed. I … But given the options we opted to go the steroid route. It does get easier. Need help please. On Monday I was put in the position to make the hardest decision I hope to ever have to make. In the morning, we will be taking her in to be euthanized. This morning he actually stood and wobbled outside and back in but that was the extent of his energy. We play with them, exercise them, train them, feed them, and in many cases sleep with them. The kindest thing to do is to put the dog to rest..... Its only you with the answers.... Hardest thing is you got to do it. This is the worst part about being a pet owner :(. We're putting our 13 year old Golden Retreiver down tomorrow. A few days ago he could barely walk and couldn't hunch down to poop. IT JUST IS SO HARD - I have been crying for weeks now. In my case, I am somewhat eager to have my elderly dog put down.He was adopted 5 years ago and is now 11. I know deep down it was the right thing but its so hard making that choice knowing she could still be here walking round breathing & alive but keeping her here till she suffered unbearably would of just been selfish. Originally published June 2015. His groomer comes to the house to clean him in her mobile unit. She will always be in my heart. As his care take and to be responsible for his dignity and well being I need to make the "decision" Vet also said he has the start of cateracts, and he doesn't hear well, and his walks are much shorter these days. I see how she's moving. We have be going back and forth about putting her down. To everyone who has lost a pet...I know your pain..have faith...and you will see your pet or in some cases pets in the next life...you just need to believe. He continued to play, eat until 2 days ago. If you don’t want to put your dog through physical therapy or give them medications, some products can help. RIP Thunder. He was pooing and weeing in the house, and he would stare into space. Within the last week her quality of life decreased rapidly. Well I read and cried through all the others stories, because he has fallen on stairs, has been pooping in the house cause he can't get up in time to get himself outside. I love him and he has been a companion to me that it is hard for others to understand if they don't bond with the pet. I’m sorry Pierre. We had to put my dog down due to the extent of his injuries. He's been generally the same Cody we've always known him to be...but the lymph nodes swelled back up to giant size in the past couple of days and his bowels aren't the same...appears he's not fully digesting his food and losing control of his bowels and bladder. He also has dementia, and is confused and pees in the house. But, we all know when it is time. Rest in peace Howie.... 7/17/99-3/17/12. I think there is a special place in Heaven for the moms and dads who have given their best friend such a great and loving life. i just put my best friend down two hours ago. Than I have a Lab 10 years old, was hit by a car at 8mos. Yes we think this was his time to go he was 13 but91 in dog years. It was the most hardest thing to go through. I'm heartbroken and question my decision because I miss him. She was so much part of our family and was loved by everyone who knew her. I know she's in pain. Thank you everyone for sharing your stories, Im putting down my 6yr old black lab who has cancer, and reading all this helped :). He is so restless and we don't want him to suffer. Depending on the circumstances your vet may agree to put your dog put down at home, in which case he or she will travel to your house and perform the procedure there. Our Gordon Setter of 10 years is losing her battle with MAST cell tumors. He has lost most of his site and hearing and his back legs are failing him. when ever i'm down i read this. To prepare for the loss of your pet, read There Are No Sad Dogs in Heaven: Finding Comfort After the Loss of a Pet by Sonya Fitzpatrick. We miss him so much, we come into the house expecting for him to greet us at the top of the stairs. My dog Jack was 13 and had diabetes, having to have two insulin shots a day. But it is not pleasant to watch. He knows your dog NEEDS to be humanely euthanized to end that suffering. Our beloved 12 year old beagle, Sara, was diagnosed with lymphoma only 2 weeks ago. Bully breeds can be targeted fo… I put my dog down yesterday. If the signs are clear, it’s time to let your dog go; you need to prepare yourself to put your dog down. She had huge tumors that were spreading along the bottom of her stomach and barely walked. My dog had cancer, had lived a full and happy life and was starting to suffer as the cancer ate away at him. We are so broken hearted over this. I am so thankful to have found this site as it has been comforting to know there are so many of you that love your babies with so much compassion and only want to do the right thing for their best friend. He had stones in his bladder and in his urethra and it was completely blocked. This dog came to us set in his ways and we have been cleaning up his accidents regularly, since he came to us and increasingly as he ages. Just beginning my journey of dealing with my grief of putting our beloved Golden, Sally to rest yesterday. The answer is actually pretty simple. Good luck! My baby girl. it is very heart breaking and i have lost a dear friend, he will forever be in my heart. She has watched my two girls come home from the hospital and be their best bud. Thinking of all who are going through this. He almost died 2 1/2 years ago from his intestines leaking fluids into his tummy. You were the best of the best and you now live in my heart. Charlie was a trooper. I decided to put Annabelle, our 14-year-old family dog, to sleep. Vet said she had a mass on her spleen that was bleeding into her stomach. We opted to put her down. thanks... micky , I know what your feeling And yes i know its hard your dog is suffering and he can't tell you that is the problem if only the could talk. It was for comfort, he would beg for food even though he had food in his bowl 1 minute he wanted then he didnt want, his bones was pertruding from his spine and collor bone his tail hair was shredding. I'm not handling this very well. In addition, almost daily poo or pee accidents in the house, most of which he just lays there and will eat it if you don't take watch (the senility) He also does the staring into space and walking into corners. I cried like a baby and hugged and kissed her until my husband took her to the vet to see what the prognosis was. Hi is blind and deaf and has been sick. one of the hardest things you have to do is let go of a loved animal. She's deaf, pretty much blind, snaps at everything and evryone and urinates more inside than out. He had been through so much, but was still acting fine. The next morning we euthanized the foster dog. his name is snoopy and he was a very active happy dog. I will eventually make my decision. Euthanasia is a very simple and pain free process. There is no way I can leave him with someone else. we will never forget her,and she will always be one of the best friends I ever had. ever since i have tortured myself thinking that maybe he would have improved. I had to have my beautiful and faithful collie , put down 4 weeks ago He was 13 past, had arthritis so bad I would cary him up the steps so we could go for our two walks every day, then something happened, the vet said he had a stroke, his lower jaw quivered so bad he couldent hardly eat, we had a bond so close if I was in the bathroom to long he would push the door open to check on me, I am a man 79, and I still cry for my tanner dog,or his nick name puppy dog, I am crying as I write this I hurt so bad. I don't want him to suffer but I don't want him to go too soon. he hadnt drunk all day which was unusual. The doctor said he will not recover from kidney failure. He is skin and bones even though he gets plenty of food and treats - I know the tumors are taking all the nutrients. She will be here tomorrow morning to give him his last bath. He is sleeping a lot more as if he is worn out. It is hard, I am not there yet. His brothers and sister died at 12 years old - each one was so difficult for me to do. The vet is asking a ridiculous price to put him down. A few days ago she was fine and then got sick and did not eat or drink for a couple of days. I have been watching him get worse by the day and it breaks my heart to even think that I have to do this. He was not sick. We were given additional pain meds which seem to be helping, he has been able to poop and isn't limping . The better you can plan for the financial repercussions of putting a dog down, the easier it will be to stay in the moment and say good-bye. This is what it's like to grieve for your pet. But he has a hard time breathing and he's not eating much anymore..and has gained a lot of weight. The vet came in with the paperwork and the shot and explained gently what would happen. He has a problem with the 2 we have. Are we doing the right thing? Looks anorexic. It's the hardest decision ever but someone said to me, I had been protecting him for years and it was the last kind thing I could do for him. But I just don't know if I can do it for another 2 months. We took her to the vet and they said she had cancer in the spleen and liver. Be sure to read "Rainbow Bridge". He would rather pee on a nice floor than outside and he would rather poo on our paved driveway and deck than on ... God forbid...ground. She was 13 and had battled bladder cancer for the last year. He recently came back from a boarding visit appearing unsteady and weak. Pets who die naturally usually go agonal first. She's been peeing all over the house (not like her) - she's eating ,but constantly thirsty. In 13 years, she has never growled at anyone in our family. We kept him and he is close to 16. He was bald all of his life and fought infected hair follicles all his life. My 5 year old dog Duke have cancer he still playing and wagging his tail during the day but in the night he don’t want to sleep he is taking steroids And with that he drinks a lot of water and pee a lot too, he lost a lot of weight I love him with all my life I don’t want to see him suffer or feel more sick. The last three months have been bad and the last month the worst. i keep thinking i shouldve done more. I have grow up with him. But Wes was getting old and was diagnosed 2 yrs ago with seizures. You can opt to have your dog put to sleep at the vet, or in many cases, the vet will be willing to come to your home to do it in your dog’s surroundings. she's been on shots for more than 2 years. He has been blind and mostly deaf for about a year and a half and sleeps all day. I'm torn. I lost my father this year after a long battle and I cannot let my dog go through the same. I had to put my dog down — here’s what it really feels like – SheKnows Tonight I am laying on the floor next to my German Shorthair, that is almost 14. You don’t want to keep the dog alive and in pain for your own benefit and selfishness. We wanted a friend for our other dog we raised as a pup, and we wanted to help out people who were moving to a place where they could no longer keep him. The meds are helping a little with the arthrits but she still falls, and she pants like she was just out running due to the C.H.F. My fiance and I are getting married on Saturday and this truly has devastated our family, we knew he was getting old but didn't think it would take a turn for the worst so quickly. Thank you for your site, it makes me feel like I am hurting her because I don't want to let go. Going to have to deal with the grief but find peace in knowing she's at peace. I am wondering whether I made the right decision. Some owners have to put up with the fact that their dog is a life-long picky eater ... Don’t forget to remove the bowl after mealtime, you don’t want to trip and fall down your stairs. I keep reminding myself, would I really feel better if he was acting out in pain or appearing to suffer more, when you compare the two options I hope that putting him down before he reaches that point is the right answer. Reading your post is helping me with what I should do. Poor thing. Lately his hind legs have gotten weaker, and he falls in his poo, or sits down and can't get up. When your dog's quality of life suffers, then you should start thinking about what you're going to do. Most vet’s give the dog a shot of barbiturate, or another sedative, to relax the dog and put him unconscious, and then the vet or vet tech will give the dog another shot to actually put the dog to sleep and to stop his heart. A decision has now been made to put him out of any pain or discomfort he is having. You will find that dogs with poor circulation may take a little long for the drugs to take into effect, and with some dogs, it may take a little longer for the muscle twitches to stop. My dog is a 16 year old German Shepard mix. My baby girl. The tumors spread to his lungs. He was truly my best friend and confidant that just strayed into my life 11 yrs ago. He pees and poops in house most of the time.He sleeps 3/4 of the day.Should we let him go? I haven't stopped crying since last Saturday when the vet said "he's had enough". He was in ICU twice in a week before he died and received fluids and 5 plasma transfusions. Just because you don't love the dog, … I have a 11yr old pug Toby, who has been my dearest best friend, and I am finding it extremely hard to make that awful decision to end his life. He was having trouble with his hips, back legs, etc. I know the right thing to do is to put him down but I am having such a hard time - Telling myself he is only old. There are circumstances where it can be done legally, but, not many, and they vary from state to state. She sleeps 20 hours a day now but seems responsive and even happy during the time she is awake. my dog is four with cancer, one kidney left, no spleen....it is hard to say good-bye. I rescued him with a rare condition called follicular dysplasia when he was 5 months old. Thank you for rescuing me, thank you for loving me and thank you especially for choosing me my sweet sweet prince. If it helps, consider at-home euthanasia. He had Kennel Cough when we got him home in the next couple of days. It was so hard to pull the car up and finally pick her up and put her in, I forced myself not to cry as I wanted to stay strong for my wife. In feb. 2012 I noticed he had lumps on his neck and legs. Once you find the right home, spend as much time as you can with your dog before giving it away. Loves roasted chicken and the bones. I know I have to do what is best for him. I went a picked her up and took her in. Avoiding regret is a big deal, which partly explains why some people force themselves to be present. She was playing and eating well when all of a sudden she curled up in pain. Many people want to let God take over and decide when is the right time to let the dog pass on, but if you think about it, we have already pretended to be God by preventing all sorts of “natural” diseases and illnesses with regular shots, pills, and other medications. she had lymphoma. ym dog has a liver failure i am crying as i am typing this she walks once and awhile go outside but not eating for four days and hardly drinking throwing up a lot i see tears in her eyes i will have to put her to sleep she is 14 i am not sure how i will go on without seeing her at the door happy it is killing me to put her to sleep and the same time she is suffering for me it is hardest decision of my life to put her down. I'm so upset. I have had to do this twice before so I know what to expect, but this darling dog of mine was such a special dog. Flowers blooming. Hope this helps as it helped me...... Maz. My sister moved out of her house and left their family pet Shadow behind. 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