When It's time to say good-bye

[scarlett]

It is the hardest thing I have had to do in my life. Having to put down a beloved pet/friend. My dog Shae was 17 and had lived a very good life but it is so hard to be the one that decides when it is their time to pass on. You feel guilty at first and then somewhere someone helps you get over the guilt and reality checks in. My someone came in the form of some pictures that I took. My daughter, after just giving birth to a baby a week before, was heartbroken and came to say her final farewell. I took pictures. When I looked at the pictures of Shae when he was healthy and then the pictures of his last hours, the decision was made by a higher form than myself. Goodbye my precious prince. You were a loving, caring member of our family for so very long and you will be deeply missed. But I let you die with dignity as you lived your life with dignity. Love you always dear boy. Love Mom

[BloodhoundGirl]

I'm really sorry you needed to put Shae down. I know that's rreally hard for you. :( I really feel bad for you. :( I wish I could trade places with you for this. :(

[Rio&Nickysmommy]

Scarlet so sorry for your loss. A difficult thing you had to do but it was sone in love and compassion. You and your pet and family will be in our prayers and thoughts.
Rio&Nickysmommy

[scarlett]

Thank you for your kind replies to my thread.

Here is my beautiful dog



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[HOHAMBULLS]

Treat me kindly, my beloved master, for no heart in the world is more grateful for kindness than the loving heart of me.
Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I lick your hand between blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the things you would have me do.
Speak to me often, for your voice is the world's sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footsteps fall upon my waiting ear.
When it is cold and wet, please take me inside, for I am now a domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements. And I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth. Though had you no home, I would rather follow your through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in all the land, for you are my god, and I am your devoted worshipper.
Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.
Feed me clean food, that I may be well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing , and able to protect you with my life should your life be in danger.
And, beloved master, should the Great Master see fit to deprive me of my health or sight, do no turn me away from you. Rather, hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest..... and I will leave you, knowing with the last breath I drew, my fate was ever safest in your hands.
Your devoted friend......
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[JoJess]

My heart aches for you and after reading your post tears well up in my eyes for I also know how much it hurts when you lose a special friend :o but I believe they will be there waiting for you when it is time for you also to meet your maker, so do not fret hunn you did the right thing for your beloved pet :o

[scarlett]

What beautiful responses you have given me. All of us, or most of us. have had to say goodbye to a dear animal friend. And still you all on this site have enough love and caring to help another through this. Thanks so much. You are all very wonderful people.

Lee

[Tracy]

My best friend, a 15 year old yorkshire terrier female, named Fergie, is slowly fading away.

The typical things that happen to older dogs are now happening to my baby; Blindness, falling over, painful hips, etc. I feel she is suffering. I feel that she is no longer happy being here.

I don't know what to do.

When does one know when it's that horrible, heart wrenching time to put your beloved furry child down.

I have a vet appointment tomorrow, and I am beyond heartbroken. I don't want to hear what my beloved vet has to say.

How can I stand there while that needle is being put into my little Fergie? I just want to die right now thinking about my life without her. It just seems like yesterday (1991!) that I took her home!

Please.........any and all feedback is so much appreciated.:mad:

[ladydog]

omg! thats so sad! im so so so sorry! i know its hard to see fergie be put down but you then know shes not suffering and shes gone to a way better place. she'll always be in your heart.


i just lost my yorkie linice it was hard to only have her for a week then find her dead under my porch. now i know shes not being beating or not being unfed, shes in a way better place. shes now running along the fences of heaven and shes playing like shes always done it and never stopped.

puppy kisses to you.
kelsie

[YorkiePointerMom]

The same thing is also happening with my little man,Gizmo. The weakness in the legs, staring off into space, hurting hips, etc... It's hell getting old! I dread the day when his time comes, and I pray he goes in his sleep as it's going to kill me if I have to watch him go. Been there, done that before & it sucks! 1991 was a great year for dogs, and it really does seem like yesterday when I brought him home in a little box.
I'm so sorry your baby is gone. We'll always have our memories of our little pumpkins...
Take Care!

[GSP4619]

I am so sorry to hear that. That is the hardest thing for a person who loves their dog so dearly to have to decide. I know that feeling and it is not a good one :( .

Take Care,

GSP

[Sibe]

Our dear Dakota passed away this March. I can't think of anything more sad. He was such a real part of our family. And beautiful. He had lovely blue eyes, sable fur with fleur de lis shape on his face. He was sweet and perfect! My daughter had written a poem about when we first brought him home and all of the excitement. And my son wrote him a poem for his last day on earth. In his note son wrote that we would never forget him and "please dear Dakota, don't ever forget us"

Dakota, my beautiful husky, is buried under many beautiful lilies in our garden. It has been raining for a long time.