Sorry to hear it. Putting a dog down is just one of those bad memories that never leave you. I know I can't get those snapshots out of my head of when I put my dogs down. Only time helps heal that wound.
ugh agree. almost every day it seems i look at my ellie bear and the thought occurs to me that she won't be around forever, and it makes me feel so sad. i just take solace in the fact that she'll have a better life than most dogs, and i shamelessly spoil the **** out of her. it doesn't help that she will look just like the dog from marley and me when she's fully grown...NEVER WATCHING AGAIN. this thread is making me tear up.
Wow, I tried so much to avoid this thread. I clicked on it and I feel like crap. It's going to be a tough time for you and your wife. She must have been extremely close to him. Just know that hiding photos of your dog or trying not to remember only makes it worse. I feel terrible for you and your family, and hope that your other dog can bring back twice the happiness.
Very sorry to hear about your dog but it sounds like your family gave him a very good life that he otherwise might not have had. 12 years is a lot of time to a dog and even though it's sad it had to end at least for most of his life he was loved. That is the best thing that any of us, human or dog, can get out of this life.
Nice post, T_J. I had to do the same a little over a year ago. It's certainly no easy thing. My dog got sick fairly quick and at his age, there was little we could do. Even though we've gotten another dog since and she's become a beloved member of the family, she'll never replace him. My condolences, refman.
sorry to hear Refman. you are not alone. i know i will be doing the same soon. my 10 year old lab was diagnosed with congestive heart failure a few months ago. his rapid breathing and lack of energy is a constant reminder of heartache that is soon to come. just reading about the condition and likelihood of surviving, i tear up. i try to put on a straight face with my girlfriend whenever she asks about him. i dont' want to see him suffer. she doesn't want to let him go. not going to be pretty when i have to put my foot down to say it's over.
Sorry to hear this bud. I had to put my Pug, that was 11 years old down on May 1st. Crazy thing, when she was being sedated, that song that plays on the abused dogs commercial, "In the Arms of An Angel" was playing over the speakers in the vets office. I'll admit it made me cry big time.
Sorry for your loss. I recently had to put my dog down and I know how you must feel. It's been over a month since we put him down but I still cant seem to move on. I think about him everyday wishing he was still here with us. It gets easier everyday but you dont forget.
Totally sucks man, sorry to hear it. I'm in that "my dog is definitely showing her age" zone right now myself. You start thinking about things like, "am I keeping her around for her or for me?" I want her to live forever, but I don't want her to suffer. Glad your dog is at peace.
Perfect Sorry OP-mate I have as well lost a best friend, she was much younger, and taken before a full life. I learned a lot after that. Have raised a couple of beautiful, kind, smart pit bulls since, my dog was a rescue dog. I happened to raise a couple pit bulls for my roommate at the time, so loyal, like many, and all dogs. There will always be that piece of yours' mate still with you everyday. I hope y'all grieve with happy memories, that's the best. Again sorry for your loss
Aw, I'm sorry for your loss, Refman! You guys gave him a great and long life. 12 years is a LONG time. He was so lucky to have you guys. My dog is turning 3 next month. It seemed like yesterday that we got him. Hopefully, we will have many more years with the little beast.
Sorry for your loss. It's like losing a family member. Dogs and humans have a special bond that no other animal has with a human. I watched a documentary that showed that dogs can actually read human emotions by looking at your facial expression at the time. They tried the same test with a wolf and other animals and there was nothing. They also took baby wolves from the wild and put them into a family of humans and the humans and wolves never really formed a bond the way the family did with their dog. Humans and dogs evolved to be together and there is a special connection that you just can't get with any other animal and honestly this is a connection you can't get with 99% of humans either because the dog will love you unconditionally 24/7.
