Deep South Cruisers
1978 FJ40 ~ 283 V8
My 15 year old shepherd is on her last leg... literally. I want to bury her at home and don't want to haul her to have her put down. Is there a humane way I can put her down at home (meds?).
humane way for my dog to go?
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Boy, that is a tough one. Not sure what you can do to make it quick and painless. Having her put down at a vet is pretty quick.
Wish I could help and sorry.
Wish I could help and sorry.
THat is a REAL tough one. In all seriousness (sp), a well placed bullet to the head is the quickest and least painfull, unless you can get your hands on some morphine..
Dude, i dont envy your situation at all. Why dont you take him to the vet, have them do it and bring him home.
Dude, i dont envy your situation at all. Why dont you take him to the vet, have them do it and bring him home.
Deep South Cruisers
1978 FJ40 ~ 283 V8
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thank's for replying, NOT an easy task.
She might already be gone by the time I get home today, she was REALLY sick yesterday & her hip dysplacia has progressed to the point she can't stand.
If she's still alive when I get home today I really don't feel I should let her suffer any longer.
She might already be gone by the time I get home today, she was REALLY sick yesterday & her hip dysplacia has progressed to the point she can't stand.
If she's still alive when I get home today I really don't feel I should let her suffer any longer.
Deep South Cruisers
1978 FJ40 ~ 283 V8
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CAN'T put a bullet in her head, be easier to shoot myself.
I don't want her to suffer through the haul to the vet's office (about an hour away).
I don't want her to suffer through the haul to the vet's office (about an hour away).
We had a vet who makes house calls come out and put my golden/lab down years ago. That's the best way IMO. The dog gets to stay at home where there's less stress and gets to be around his/her family. Mine was in her favorite spot in the back yard when the vet gave her the injection. She just dozed off and after a few minutes stopped breathing. Peaceful and little to no stress.
Sad though, but when is it ever not?
Sad though, but when is it ever not?
Do you have a buddy that can 'do the deed' for you? I know you don't want to shoot it, but without access to high-strength drugs (which the VET won't let you take home) the best way is with a firearm. Have a buddy do it if you can't bare to ( I know I couldn't ).
That's a hard situation to be in. I wouldn't want to do the drive either.
That's a hard situation to be in. I wouldn't want to do the drive either.
PabloCruise
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My vet makes house calls to help with this sort of thing.
Can you call around and find someone?
A companion animal vet might be able to steer you towards a large animal or equine vet ( = MOBILE) who can come out to your place.
I am so sorry. There is nothing better than a Shepherd - they are true to you for life. Good luck. Peace.
Can you call around and find someone?
A companion animal vet might be able to steer you towards a large animal or equine vet ( = MOBILE) who can come out to your place.
I am so sorry. There is nothing better than a Shepherd - they are true to you for life. Good luck. Peace.
Doc said:
Sorry to hear of it.
Call any large animal vet. They routinely travel to treat horses and cattle and can handle the situation. I don't know if you can get one to come out on demand...they usually have a schedule, but try.This would be the best way for all.
You may end up having to transport her anyway. Don't allow to her suffer longer than necessary, and if you can bear to be there with her then do so!
DO NOT put off doing the humane thing for her because its going to be hard for you. She depends on you for everything now.
I know you will miss her terribly...and I am very sad for you.
Deep South Cruisers
1978 FJ40 ~ 283 V8
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I wasn't sad before but you guys are killin me
There is a large animal vet a few minutes away, I'm sure they'de stop by for me. The worst part is thinking we could medicate or save her knowing her quality of life would be nil.
IF she's still alive when I go home at lunch, I will make the call.
There is a large animal vet a few minutes away, I'm sure they'de stop by for me. The worst part is thinking we could medicate or save her knowing her quality of life would be nil.
IF she's still alive when I go home at lunch, I will make the call.
Its the hardest act of love you'll ever be forced to do.
Find a nice resting place for her afterwards (she deserves it).
Go home early and spend some time with her....you will not regret it, even though it will be a tearful and emotional time for you. Vets understand.
Find a nice resting place for her afterwards (she deserves it).
Go home early and spend some time with her....you will not regret it, even though it will be a tearful and emotional time for you. Vets understand.
Deep South Cruisers
1978 FJ40 ~ 283 V8
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I bought "Maggie" from a local State Trooper for $75.00 because she had no papers. The Trooper had rescued Maggie's mother from the humane society, she was abused badly and unable to have puppies, so they thought.
She was our first dog and already faced death once when she got into a neighbor's field and ate poison put out for the coyotes. Quick action and a wonderful vet saved her life and got her 10 more years with us.
Maggie was such a wonderful dog we got 2 more and bred beautiful shepherds for 6 years or so. We learned about the breed, studied the AKC and OFA and tried our best to create quality dogs for good homes.
Her resting place is in the back yard next to "SIDNEY" the male shepherd we lost to epilepsey about 3 years ago.
She was our first dog and already faced death once when she got into a neighbor's field and ate poison put out for the coyotes. Quick action and a wonderful vet saved her life and got her 10 more years with us.
Maggie was such a wonderful dog we got 2 more and bred beautiful shepherds for 6 years or so. We learned about the breed, studied the AKC and OFA and tried our best to create quality dogs for good homes.
Her resting place is in the back yard next to "SIDNEY" the male shepherd we lost to epilepsey about 3 years ago.
PabloCruise
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flintknapper said:
Please do - you will not be sorry... I miss my Shepherd every day
Deep South Cruisers
1978 FJ40 ~ 283 V8
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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.
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.
PabloCruise
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I am sorry Deep South...
Try not to take the conversation w/ the equine vet personally... They were wrapped up in their set of circumstances...
Try not to take the conversation w/ the equine vet personally... They were wrapped up in their set of circumstances...
PabloCruise
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The Rainbow Bridge
There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called the "Rainbow Bridge" because of its many colors. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows, hills, and valleys with lush green grass.
When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm spring weather. The old and frail animals are young again. Those who are maimed are made whole again. They play all day with each other.
There is only one thing missing; they are not with their special person who loved them on Earth. So, each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up! The nose twitches! The ears are up! The eyes are staring! And this one suddenly runs from the group!
You have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet, you take him/her in your arms and embrace. Your face is kissed again, again, and again and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated.
There is a bridge connecting Heaven and Earth. It is called the "Rainbow Bridge" because of its many colors. Just this side of the Rainbow Bridge there is a land of meadows, hills, and valleys with lush green grass.
When a beloved pet dies, the pet goes to this place. There is always food and water and warm spring weather. The old and frail animals are young again. Those who are maimed are made whole again. They play all day with each other.
There is only one thing missing; they are not with their special person who loved them on Earth. So, each day they run and play until the day comes when one suddenly stops playing and looks up! The nose twitches! The ears are up! The eyes are staring! And this one suddenly runs from the group!
You have been seen, and when you and your special friend meet, you take him/her in your arms and embrace. Your face is kissed again, again, and again and you look once more into the eyes of your trusting pet.
Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together, never again to be separated.
My condolences. They live such short lives (relative to us) but they do a whole lot of livin in those years! Find a way to grieve, remember and heal. It takes time. best wishes.
Deep South Cruisers
1978 FJ40 ~ 283 V8
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PabloCruise said:
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.
