Tomorrow, March 14 will be a sad day for us...

buckaroo

buckaroo

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We are having our oldest dog put down. May is 16 and has become very senile and she fits all the categories one should look for when one is making that final decision. We thought for almost a year now that she will probably just keel over and die during the day when we are at work, but she's a tough old gal and just chugs right along, albeit not easy though. Her hind quarters are very weak and her mind clearly doesn't know what she's doing except to eat, sleep and poop. The wife and I have decided that it is now time and she made an appointment for tomorrow. We are both going to try and stay with her during the procedure. We just couldn't when we had to put her brother down about 8 years ago. But from what I've been reading, it is the best thing not only for you, but for your pet as well when the time comes. They will be more comfortable when you are with them. We'll have her cremated and bury her in the back yard along side her brother Bucky. I just might have a hard time sleeping tonight. :angel2:
 
My thoughts are with you Buck, had to put down my oldest dog in January. It's a tough thing to do , but it's better than letting them suffer.
 
So sorry to hear this. May she live on in your memories. Hang in there.
 
Sorry to hear Buck. You know of my family and our love of animals.

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Buckaroo, since 1982, we have held three of our corgis as they went to their final peace. It isn't easy, my heart hurts for you and your wife. But in the end, it gives the pet a peace and it gives you a sense of standing by to the end, letting the pet know they are not alone.
We thad them cremated and their ashes are sitting on the bookcase with their picture. I asked my Bride, when I go, to have my remains cremated and spread them along with those of Bear, in a designated place.

Go ahead, Buck, it is time and it is the right choice as no one knows the pet better than you and your wife. Do what you must, and continue knowing it was done out of love of the pet. Then, after two or three days of wandering around the house knowing May is gone, feeling tears fill your eyes, thinking about how much May meant to you, start to remember the good times and fun things May did that not only aggravated you but gave you pleasure.
Those memories never go away. They become less frequent but they never go away.
 
My heart breaks for you. I just lost my dog of many years in Nov. It was really hard for me because I love dogs and you become so attached they become a part of the family. I said I'd never get another one but my brother got a puppy and I ended with her.
 
Thanks everyone. It's hard but has to be done. Like anyone who has gone through this before, you begin to wonder if you're playing God. But it's through help from friends that get you through it all. I really appreciate you all. Tonight the wife and I are going to celebrate her life. Thanks again.
 
That is sad. I feel for you. I had to put my two friends down in the past couple of years. I held them both and comforted them. It's just what you gotta do.
 
Sorry Buck, I know the feeling. We had to put our Bella down six months ago, she was only 7, but had cancer. We got another puppy right away to fill the void
Here is a video I made of her.
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We finally did it. It was hard but the two of us stayed with her to the end. I felt that the vet made it much harder on us that it could have been. They kept us waiting and waiting. Over booked but we didn't mind that. Then they wanted to make sure we wanted to do this. I know, they only wanted to be sure but we had of course decided on this course for some time now. But what made it worse was after they put in the catheter and brought her back in, they told us they would give us five minutes or so with her alone. When you are ready and then it is delayed, well, let's just say that we didn't have a dry eye. On the way home, we stopped for food for our other two dogs and got some lunch meat to eat for our late diner. Then we went out on our deck with a glass of wine and sat and talked about our little Miss May. She was a great companion for 16 wonderful years and will always be in our hearts. We will bury her ashes and the rest of her personal things beside her brother Bucky.
 
I'm so sorry Buck, sometimes it's harder to do what is best for out friends. Take comfort in the thought that she is in a better place with her brother.:lilangel:
 
so sorry to hear about May buckaroo. :( it's tough being with your pets during those last moments but i wouldn't have it any other way.
 
I am so incredibly sorry. I always stay with my pets and it's the hardest thing in the world to do but I don't want them to be alone.
 
Thoughts and prayers headed your way

The emotions in me still well up when I remember the cat I grew up with. She died on my bed almost 7 years ago.
 
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