I guess when it rains, it pours

[j_garcia]

Yesterday, we had to put our dog down. Cheyenne was a 12yr old Rottweiler who developed bone cancer. The vet said there was nothing we could do but make her comfortable until it was time. She was diagnosed about a month ago and was in pain so we had her on medication, but these past few days even the medication did not help. She was still in good spirits and happy, but she was also almost unable to walk so we knew it was time. Though we had been mentally preparing for it, there is still nothing that makes that day easier. We couldn't let her suffer. She will be missed greatly.

 

[mperfct]

Yesterday, we had to put our dog down. Cheyenne was a 12yr old Rottweiler who developed bone cancer. The vet said there was nothing we could do but make her comfortable until it was time. She was diagnosed about a month ago and was in pain so we had her on medication, but these past few days even the medication did not help. She was still in good spirits and happy, but she was also almost unable to walk so we knew it was time. Though we had been mentally preparing for it, there is still nothing that makes that day easier. We couldn't let her suffer. She will be missed greatly.

That beyond sucks. I had to put our German Shepherd down about 3 years ago, and I still get sad over it. My 4 year old still talks about his puppy dog Connor that's in heaven now. Even though sometimes he was challenging, he was a sweet, gentle dog.

I think you did the right thing. I don't think that any dog deserves to be sustained beyond the point where they can't walk or function, it's just not dignified and they plain deserve better. What makes it the hardest is when your dog still would be so happy when you enter a room and to see how much joy you bring each other, and then to have to voluntarily end that friend's existence.

I truly feel for you.

 

[Alex2507]

That's a real shame John. I'm sure it's like losing a family member.
Please accept my condolences.

-Alex

 

[darien87]

Sorry to hear that John.

My wife recently found out that their family dog has a tumor in her chest. They don't know if it's benign or not yet. It's always sad to lose a family member, 2-legged or not.

 

[adk highlander]

John so sorry to hear. My condolences as well during this tough time.

Take care man.

 

[Nomo]

Sorry John, that sucks.
Putting my 14year old dog down several years back was one of the worst days of my life.

Take care.

 

[jamie2112]

John I am deeply saddened to hear about your loss. I am a HUGE dog guy and it is very sad to hear you are having to deal with this grief.

 

[j_garcia]

That beyond sucks. I had to put our German Shepherd down about 3 years ago, and I still get sad over it. My 4 year old still talks about his puppy dog Connor that's in heaven now. Even though sometimes he was challenging, he was a sweet, gentle dog.

I think you did the right thing. I don't think that any dog deserves to be sustained beyond the point where they can't walk or function, it's just not dignified and they plain deserve better. What makes it the hardest is when your dog still would be so happy when you enter a room and to see how much joy you bring each other, and then to have to voluntarily end that friend's existence.

I truly feel for you.

That was absolutely the hardest thing. She was still happy, even though she was in pain. She was excited when we would come home, wagging and smiling at the door. At the vet, she was concerned for us because she could see that we were both very upset. It is very hard to be strong when they look at you with those eyes, knowing what you must do, and she knows that something is going on. It is easily one of the hardest things I've had to do in as long as I can think of. It makes me glad to know that she is not in pain any longer and we can laugh about the funny things she used to do and did right up to the end, but none of that consoles us missing her. She was my girlfriend's dog, but sort of the family dog as she didn't live with us. When she was diagnosed, we brought her to our place so we could spend however long we had left with her making her happy and comfortable. We know it is the right thing, but that doesn't make it easy to accept.

In time we will look for another puppy to bring into the family.

 

[jamie2112]

She was a sweetie pie.........great shot John.

 

[STRONGBADF1]

John,

My heart sunk when I read your post. I am so sorry for you loss. Dogs are by far mans best friend. I feel for you and your family. I have been through what you're going through five times in my life...it's never easy...especialy with big dogs. You can't just step over a big dog. You have to walk around them just like a person. It makes them even more a part of the family IMO.

RIP Cheyenne.

My condolences,
Doug

 

[lsiberian]

Sorry to hear about your loss. She lived a good life and server her purpose well.

 

[rnatalli]

It's always tough to let a pet go. My condolences.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Sorry John. December marked the 2 year after I put my Boxer down and I still think about him everyday. He was the best dog I have ever had and I still miss him.

Get you another dog ASAP, it will not replace yours but it will quickly close that hole in your heart.

 

[MinusTheBear]

I feel your pain J_Garcia . We had to put down our dog of 14 years in December and it was one of the toughest days of my life to see my loyal buddy Max go. I was beyond devestated. It still hurts to this day .

I had the luxury of burying my dog on our property so I can still visit him whenever I please. When the summer comes around we will plant a nice flower garden in that area.

I still do not know if I can get another dog months later. He was the perfect dog . Looking at the pic you posted made me very emotional.

 

[cfrizz]

My deepest condolences John. I have been where you are. I had to put down both of my cats just a few months apart from each other.

But like you, I would never had let them suffer. Tami made it to 20 years old. And Oscar made it to 13, but developed cancer in his mouth. I had to let him go 2 weeks after I lost my mother in 2003.

I never got more because it was simply too much for me to handle emotionally. I'm crying as I type, it still hurts.

You will always miss her, but you will know she is in a far better place now free of pain.

 

[j_garcia]

I had to put down 2 of my cats years ago as well and I didn't have pets again for many years. It was really hard to get past that because they were young and healthy, but I was moving and couldn't bring them. Nobody would take them and I had no time to wait to find them homes. It took years to deal with that.

A few years ago, my daugher wanted a cat so we rescued one; she moved out on her own, but the cat is still here lol. One of the cats we currently have is actually older than the dog was and he was there for her entire life too; they enjoyed each other's company. She was just about to turn 12, and he is going to turn 13.

Sorry guys, the intent wasn't to bring everyone down, but thanks for sharing all of your experiences as well. They ARE family, and that is what makes it so tough.

 

[captiankirk28]

I am truely sorry to hear about that, we had to put down our German Shepard and tht sucked very much also. I love dogs and how happy they get every time i get home, i just wish they lived longer.

 

[Adam]

John, I'm truly sorry. My eyes are watering from reading your story, other people's stories, and remembering my own different experience. My thoughts go out to all here and their friends that had to go through this.

 

[Davemcc]

I'm sorry to hear you lost your friend. I've had to put down a couple of cats that we had and it was harder to deal with than I expected. I'm sure you know that in the end, it was the right thing to do. Actually, when my time comes, I hope somebody will let me go as humanely as we treat our pets instead of making me waste away in pain.

 

[speakerman39]

John, I am so very sorry you have had to endure this. Decisions like that NEVER comes easy. Even then, it leaves a void that only time can heal. All of us at times in our lives, have to make decisions based on the "lesser of two evils" scenarios. This is no exception. You made the right choice so that your dog goes NOT suffer anymore than absolutely necessary. Either way, a tough one no less. I will, however, keep you in my prayers. If you ever need to talk, then let me know. Many of us here at audioholics are here for you John. Guys like you, is what continually makes this forum worthwhile in my book.

Cheers,

Phil