humane way for my dog to go?

[crushers]

damn, sorry to hear of Maggie's passing. i got a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes just reading...
sorry.
Wayne

 

[Liam]

brings back flooding memories of me having to "drop" my shepherd off to be put down.....breaks my heart..

 

[2badfjs]

she knew you were their

No hard feelings, they were nice enough to call and let me know what was up.


I'm relieved she went on her own, no way I could intervene. She was non-responsive since last night and I put her on her pillow and patted her head telling her everything would be o.k. even though I knew it wouldn't.

It started to rain so I pulled her on her pillow, into the shed to keep her dry, her breathing labored and I knew it was a matter of minutes.

and she knew that you cared

i think that it makes it easier for the animal knowing you are with them when its time.

i know how you feel brother,you will miss her for a long long time........
and thats ok.
even though i have two new dogs, i still miss my chow very very much,and its goin on 6 yrs now.

 

[Deep South Cruisers]

brings back flooding memories of me having to "drop" my shepherd off to be put down.....breaks my heart..

Yup, I couldn't handle the thought of her being traumatized by that last ride and dying in a strange place knowing something was amiss. She went to sleep on her pillow under the shade tree and when it was time to lay her to rest I made sure the pillow went in first.

 

[dieseldog]

I don't have words for you beyond saying that I will be in your shoes soon. My cocker spaniel is 15 now and I know that I am looking at a similar decision in the forseeable future. My wife and I have no children and our pup is our family. Please accept my condolences DSC.

 

[flintknapper]

Yup, I couldn't handle the thought of her being traumatized by that last ride and dying in a strange place knowing something was amiss. She went to sleep on her pillow under the shade tree and when it was time to lay her to rest I made sure the pillow went in first.

DSC....things went as well as they could then.

I'm so sorry for you and your family, I know it is a great loss.
You sound to me like the kind of owner/friend every dog should have.

She lived a long and happy life because of your efforts. Your love for this animal is evident...and all here that have that same relationship with their pets ...mourn along with you.

 

[PHBeerman]

RIP Maggie Mae.

 

[Deep South Cruisers]

I was half way to the hole I had dug with her in the wheel barrel (she was well over 100 pounds) then she shifted and the look on her face, staring at me.... I had to stop and make sure she hadn't taken another breath... she looked so alive and I KNEW she was gone... but still I waited.

It was harder the time she was poisoned, we had to leave her at the vet for 3 days waiting for the phone call, not knowing. We were all younger then, the wife and I werent even married yet, we both cried... I am fine now but the wife is sure to bring out what I have been holding in.

 

[Fly Rod]

I am sorry for your loss. I hope she had a great life.

Fly Rod

 

[2badfjs]

let it out!!

dont hold back,your gonna do it sooner or later.
it takes a strong man to

 

[Deep South Cruisers]

dont hold back,your gonna do it sooner or later.
it takes a strong man to

not gonna do it....

as with people, I consider death a new beginning - not an ending.

She was deaf - she can hear perfectly now.
Her hips hurt evey day - she has no pain.
Loyalty above all, she never faltered.

 

[3puttcop]

Man it sucks to have to do.... I had to do it today to my 14 y.o. lab. I went to St. Augustine Humane Society and they did it why I was with her for a $25 donation. I gave em' $50. Wife cried for an hour. Just like you said. No more tumor, deafness, walking pain, etc....

 

[Koffer]

 

[Spook50]

She's sleeping next to Sidney on her pillow now

I called the vet less than a mile down the road and although he is a mobile equine vet, he refused to come out for euthenization and wanted me to bring her in. She died on her own less than 30 minutes later.

RIP Maggie Mae, she would have been 15 in december.

12/2/01
6/5/05


My wife is going to be a wreck.

Good to know she at least went peacefully. I say the vet's an a******, though