I need a hug or two.

ColleenSwerb

ColleenSwerb

Brodo gettin her Swerb on
Please. :crying:

We decided to put our family dog down today.

He's 14 years old and a rescued greyhound. We've had him for 12 years. He developed horrible arthritis. Sunday (when we left, we were there last weekend, in NY) he didn't eat breakfast, which is HIGHLY unusual for him, he's the biggest food hound EVER. He didn't eat dinner, or at all on monday or tuesday either. Since he wasn't eating, he wasn't getting his meds, so his arthritis flared up horribly. He couldn't do the stairs, he could barely lift his hind paws off the ground to walk. They tried (per the vet) boiled chicken and rice and extra meds to try and balance it out, but it didn't work well enough. I think his kidney's were probably failing too as his urine was turning orange.

I know he led the best life ever with us for 12 years, it's just so sad. His poor body failed him. We decided it was best to let him go now, on a relatively high note (he was doing a LOT better this morning apparently). He wouldn't get better than now, he'd only get worse and be in more pain.

I'm just gonna miss him so much. I know it's the right thing to do, but I can't stop crying. :crying:
 
Aw, I know what you are going through so HUGE hugs to you, it was really the right thing to do. We had ours put down in February due to heart failure. DH and I got her when moved in together 10 years ago and it was so hard to say goodbye. It still make me tear up thinking about passing her to the dr after falling asleep in my arms for the final time. :(
It's so hard, they are definitely a part of the family and you realize this even more after they are gone. Hugs Colleen!
 
Thanks you guys. The thoughts really do help.

Cindy I remember when you had to do it for yours too. I thought I was ok with it until I got the call that it was really happening. :(
 
((hugs)) hon. I'm so sorry. Pets are part of the family and I know it hurts to say goodbye. He sounds like a really wonderful, sweet pooch.
 
Oh no!! Colleen, I am so sorry to hear that, sweetie!! Putting a pet down is just the hardest thing to do. :( Big big hugs for you!!
 
{{HUGS}} Sorry for the pain he's been going through and how it hurts all the loved ones around him. {{{HUGS}}}
 
Sorry Col, you did the right thing. I know how it feels unfortunately. It's OK to cry it out. I wish I could've when we put our rottie down last year, but we had to pick the kids up from school right after and it wasn't till the next day at work when I started bawling uncontrollably.

Big hugs to you!
 
Big huge hugs sweetheart!! I know your baby will be going to a better place, its so hard to love our pets and watch them suffer and its very brave of you to do whats best for him. If you need anything please dont hesitate!!!
 
So sorry you have lost your puppy! (((Hugs))) 14 years is a ripe old age for a big dog -- sounds like he had a wonderful life with you and you are doing the right thing to save him from suffering.
 
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