We had to put my sweet furry Westie to sleep last night...it broke my heart but had to be done. She stop eating her food 4 days ago, ate a little bit of burger for a day then stop eating and drinking all together. She was vomiting and urinating on herself too. I called the vet and he said it sounded like her kidneys were shutting down.
G man and I decided we had to prevent any more suffering. Like the vet said we can't get her into hospice care and make her comfortable till she goes on her own. So we did what no animal lover wants to do and had her put to sleep.
She was really my dog. We had a special bond. I understood her communication of barks and pawing, her running around when excited or wanting to play. She understood me. My moods and when I needed a snuggle partner. I'll miss her.
My only regret is that she died stinky and unbathed. I did not want to add to her stress by bathing her after she started vomiting and peeing on herself. She hated baths, terrified of them really. She would tremble and cry and really get stressed when ever I had to bathe her.
After we came home G man and I attempted to de stress in our own ways. I was sitting in my favorite chair thinking. My father in law, who passed away almost 4 years ago, popped into my head. He was wearing a very sharp looking blue suit. ( he always dressed nice) Next to him was my Terri ,my westie, clean and white and sleeping peacefully. He was petting her and with a big smile on his face. My dad ( he died almost 6 years ago) was there too with our other dog Twink ( she died 6 years ago). I know she will be happy where she is now.
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I'm so sorry for your loss.
The loss of a loved pet like that that is every bit as difficult as a family member in my book.
Sorry this is long, but the story of Belker is wonderful:
A Dog's purpose - from a 4 year old
Being a veterinarian, I was called to examine a ten year old Irish wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa and their little boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker and they were hoping for a miracle.
I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for the four-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience.
The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on. Within a
few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion.
We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives.
Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why."
Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.
He said, "People are born so they can learn how to live a good life -- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?" The four-year-old continued, "Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long."
I'm so sorry, Cheer. You did the right thing, though. My condolences to all.
Thank you everyone
SD: great story and kids know more than most adults
I do believe we will see our pets again in the afterlife and that they stay with our "family and friends" once they pass over. I'm so sorry for your loss but I'm sure you'll see your friend again.
Oh Cheer, I'm so sorry!
You know, when I went to see the medium a couple of years ago, there was a dog there! He was my dad's Golden Retreiver! He told me to get another dog because he wanted to come back to this world. I told him he had to wait because I have four dogs.
Terri will travel through time with you, Cheer. I'm sure of it.
I wish you well, and a hug during this sad time.
I'm sorry. It's such a hard thing to do. I've sat here trying to think of something comforting to say and I keep coming up with nothing. I wish there was something I could say to make it less painful. I'll be thinking of you.
That is very sad Cheer, I'm so sad for you. :( It sounds like Terri and you had a great time together, so think of that often.
I'm sorry for your loss. And bless you for doing what was best for him.
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