Sad day around our house

37chief

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Today we had to have our faithful border collie put down. She had balder cancer. When this started a year or so ago the vet said we could do radiation treatment. I didn't want to put her through that. I could tell she was starting to be in some pain, she would awake from sleeping with a yelp, then go back to sleep. She would wet her self when sleeping. She just wasn't the same dog anymore. We had 12 years of her loving company. She is buried out back with our other pets we have had over the years. When we get these animals we know there is a limited amount of years they will be around, but we think they will go on forever. As I get older it is getting harder to part with a pet be it a dog, or cat. Our border collie mix was rescued from being put down as a puppy. It helps me to know we gave our dog the best care and shelter we could all her days. RIP Flag you will be missed. Stan
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A very hard thing to do. I had my yellow Lab "Abby" put down in May. It is the right thing to do even though it hurts us soooo much, it lets them out of their pain.
I am sorry about your loss.
 
They sure do grow on your heart. I have shed many a tear over a four legged friend.

Sorry for you loss. You lost a "family" member.
 
I am into cats and when I lose one I cry when burying it. I use the backhoe and they are all buried 9 foot deep in a nice little wood box with a nice lining in it. My wife has never seen me cry.
Sorry for your loss. Time heals some, but I bet you will never forget your dog.
 
Stan, what can I say, except, "I'm sorry." I think you stated it about as well as I have seen it stated when you said that we know they have a limited time with us, but we wish it could go on forever. One thing most of us here do agree about, the value of a pet.
 
Sorry to hear it Stan. We all know that its coming one day, and somehow try to convince ourselves that it isn't. He or she will never die. But what's most important is the quality of life that you shared together. The more that it hurts, the more love there was that will be missed. Pain can be a good thing. Don't ever forget them. On occasion, let their memory bring a smile to your face.

Mark
 
Stan,
Our family feels your pain, and believe me, we do. I can't help but feel their years of life is so short, that a lot of us lets the friend keep some freedom in this world.I have no use for folks who don't understand the love and affection our four legged friends give to us 24/7. I have heard people say it's just a dog or cat, and I'll pick up another one,or adds pop up for people who have a pet and looking for a good home who is moving and won't/ can't take the pet with them. Where as it all boils down to the fact that they want to get out of the obligation of taking care of them.

Occasionally, my son and I search the net and spot ads seeking new housing for a 17 year old horse that they no longer need, their excuse in the ad is "they don't have the time anymore to care for the animal". It seems to me they are trying to give the horse away,knowing that the end is near, and the expense of veterinary bills. Anyone on this forum knows me,my wife and son have a great capacity of love for any animal, and I can promise you they get the best treatment we can give, ever.

The Good Lord has placed them in our care and it becomes our responsibilty to give them the life they truly deserve. So my friend, from your writing, we can tell you had a great deal of love for your friend who passed. You did the right thing and saved her from undue pain, God love you.
With warmest regards,
LOU & family.

PS. My SIL and daughter lost their pal Duke 2 weeks ago,he was a wonderful 10 yr old German Shepherd friend.
 
Sorry to hear as well. Its never easy. Our dog "Lucy" we had for 15 years. She was always upset if I didn't say hello in the morning before anything else. She was a goofball. I have pictures of her before her gray hair and back when I had hair lol. She used to ride in the tractor all the time. Once my cousin borrowed dad's tractor. She jumped up on the step, saw it was someone different and got off lol. I remember once when we came home from town she came up to the car with her top lip curled up as she had lost a tooth. One time I was down to the shop working outside and she came and sat on my lap, I petted her a little and put her down and she crawled up on my lap again. I had seen her eat that day and she yelped a little and stepped back so I figured she had a sore tooth so I mixed up some milk and crackers for her. She ate it right up. I miss her very much.
 
i am sorry for your loss, you can look in her eyes and tell she was good hearted. it's always hard to loose a family member.
 
I'm sorry for your loss it's like losing a member of the family. We went through the same thing in 2010 when our Chow was diagnosed with stomach cancer. When we knew she wasn't going to survive we bought another Chow pup. We had Taz put to sleep and had her cremated. The new pup is now full grown. Hal
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Stan, thanks for rescuing that pup and giving her such a great life. I can tell she gave a lot back to you. I'm am glad for your gain over the years, and sorry for your loss now...
 

Sorry to hear that.

It's tough enough when they go on their own, but when you have to be the one to make the decision - it really gets you. No matter how necessary it may be - it still makes you feel awful.
 
So sorry for the loss of your dog. I lost mine last year and still miss him every day. Just take the good memories and someday you may find another one that will fill the void.
She will be waiting for you on the other side,..until then you have all the good times to remember.
 
Sorry for your loss, going through this myself right now. Lilly our dog passed on Monday night. Sounds like you gave her the best life she could have, I feel your pain of loosing her.

This was our dog Lilly, my wife and I at Dale Hollow lake last year. They ARE family, we will see them again at Rainbow Bridge someday, I have no doubt.
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Found this poem that may help. It helped me a lot when I had to put my dog down.

You've given me a special gift,
So sorrowfully endowed,
And through these last few cherished days,
Your courage makes me proud,
But really love is knowing
When your best friend is in pain,
And understanding earthly acts
Will only be in vain,
So looking deep into your eyes,
Beyond into your soul,
I see in you the magic that will,
Once more make me whole,
The strength that you possess,
Is why I look to you today,
To do the thing that must be done,
For it's the only way,
That strength is why I've followed you,
And chose you as my friend,
And why I loved you all these years
My partner 'til the end
Please understand just what this gift
Your giving means to me,
It gives me back the strength I've lost,
And all my dignity,
You take a stand on my behalf,
For that is what friends do,
And know that what you do is right,
For I Believe it too,
So one last time,I breath your scent,
And through your hand I feel,
The courage that,s within you,
To grant me this appeal,
Cut the leash that holds me here,
Dear friend and let me run,
Once more a strong and steady dog,
My pain and struggle done,
And don't despair my passing,
For I won't be far away,
Forever here,.. within your heart,
And memory I'll stay,
I'll be there watching over you,
Your ever faithful friend,
And in your memories I'll run...A young
dog once again.
 
Faithful doesn't begin to describe a pet you've had that long!! We had our Black Lab- mix mutt put down Aug. 5th last year and buried her in the front yard between two magnolia trees she'd hang out under!! I made a little marker and put it on a post. It reads " Rest in peace, little Millie mutt!! 12-28-2000 - 8-5-2013" She was my daughter's favorite and if we find another one like her, I guess we'll "have" to get her!! My condolences to your family and may she rest in blessed peace!!
 
Don't know what it is, Stan, but losing a border seems to be harder than most other critters. I've had two and they have both been hard on me because both of them seemed special. When Wiz died a couple of years ago, I had another one within a week.....
 

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