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How Do You Know When It Is Time to Put a Dog to Sleep?
End of Life? A Dog Owner's Hardest Decision
Working at a veterinarian hospital, I inevitably received many dreadful phone calls from owners asking if it was time to put their beloved dog to sleep. Unfortunately, I was never able to give them a straight black or white answer they wanted.
As I listened to them compassionately, in the midst of their sobbing for help, I always faithfully stuck to my personal opinion that it was the owner's ultimate choice, since they knew their dog best. These were compassionate owners, truly concerned about their dogs' wellbeing, trying their best to cope with the idea that their dog's life was coming to an end, gathering their emotional forces for that final day. These were clients who had been dealing with their pet's chronic diseases for years and were willing to do anything to help their pet manage sickness as comfortably as possible. As veterinary staff, we suffered as well, since we have seen these dogs for many years and grew emotionally attached to them. We found ourselves in tears many times, hugging the owners as the pain and sorrow seemed to seep deep into the animal clinic.
It's a difficult conversation for everyone involved.
Vet Explains When to Put a Pet to Sleep
When to Put Dog to Sleep?
As dog owners, we all would love it if our dogs could live much longer lives. Even if they've lived a long life, when dogs turn geriatric, it just feels as if their lives have come to an end too soon. The years you had together passed much too quickly and it just seems yesterday when they were prancing around in their early puppyhood.
We all wish our dogs would pass peacefully in their sleep as they put their head down on their favorite pillow for the last time. Unfortunately, many pets suffer as they age, either being crippled by arthritis or even worse, debilitating diseases such as cancer. As we work our best to relieve their pain through the miracles of modern medicine, there comes a specific moment where we can clearly see our pet's bodies turn frail and eventually give up.
If dogs could tell us what they wanted, the dying process might be much easier, but since they have been spared the gift of voice, we must interpret the subtle signs of their physical deterioration.
Only the owners are capable of knowing how their dog copes with physical pain and how they respond to everyday life. It is in my belief that at a certain point, the dog itself will express it is time to go. There will be some perceptible change in their behavior, a shift that perhaps only the owners may perceive, that will suggest they are ready for the Rainbow Bridge. It could be a look in their eyes, an expression on their face, or the simple lack of a tail wagging.
However, I must admit that as a veterinary assistant, I have seen some cases where the euthanasia procedure seemed to be done at the wrong time, either too soon or too late.
I have seen owners opt for the procedure upon learning a diagnosis of cancer or kidney failure. In these cases, the dogs may still have had a few good weeks or even probably months of life left in them. However, owners may not be able to afford the financial burden that comes with a disease, or may not be capable of witnessing the physical deterioration of their best friend. Some simply wished to spare their dog from any suffering at all.
In other cases, I have seen dogs kept alive long past the stage of "admissible deterioration" in an unnecessary spiral of mental and physical deterioration. In these cases, the owners were unable to "let go" and tried their hardest to hold onto their pet as long as they possibly could... until their dog was just a lifeless shadow.
The middle road is, in my opinion, the "golden way" to go. If you are debating whether it is time to put your dog to sleep, remember to cherish every day and every moment, because these very last days will always be in your heart.
When your dog's time comes, he or she will let you know it is time to cross the Rainbow Bridge in a leap of faith. Dogs, unlike humans, do not fear death because they live in the moment. Do not worry for your dog, he /she will be in a better place and best of all, will be eternally pain free.
Very likely, if you stay for the euthanasia procedure, you may see your dog look into your eyes for a last time almost to say: "Thank you owner for loving me so much." Then she will take a deep breath and peacefully drift into better life, looking over you for many years to come.
What Happens When a Pet Dies
The Rainbow Bridge Poem
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
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For further reading
- What happens during a pet's euthanasia appointment
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- How to Determine a Dog's Quality of Life
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Was it easy for you to determine when your pet was ready to put to sleep?
This article is accurate and true to the best of the author's knowledge. It is not meant to substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, or formal and individualized advice from a veterinary medical professional. Animals exhibiting signs and symptoms of distress should be seen by a veterinarian immediately.
Questions & Answers
I have a twelve-year-old lab mix. He is having accidents in the house, and he paces a lot and acts like he can't hold it at times. He has a good appetite and drinks a lot of water. He acts like he is hungry a lot. Most of the time his feces is solid but he has diarrhea at times too. I just found a small lump on his stomach. The vet gave him his shots last month and was surprised that he so old and healthy, and said that he can tell he is very happy. Do you have any ideas?
It sounds like your dog needs a closer evaluation. Mention to your vet the symptoms you are seeing. Accidents around the house and increased drinking may be due to many causes such as urinary tract infections, diabetes, kidney disease, lower urinary tract infection, and Cushing's disease. Have the lump on the stomach aspirated to rule out cancer. Diarrhea should be mentioned too. If your vet is not willing to conduct testing consult with another vet.Helpful 31
I have a very sick dog, and I don't know why. She's nine-years-old, has not eaten and barely drank anything for five or six days. She's been throwing up and has diarrhoea. What do I do, what could be wrong?
Your very first step is bringing your dog to your vet. There may be chances your dog may just need some medications to help heal her digestive tract, and she may be dehydrated from all the vomiting and diarrhoea. This is concerning. Because of her age, she may dehydrate and get weak quickly. Finding the underlying cause is important.Helpful 25
I have a four-year-old pit mix, he has suffered from skin allergies for three years. His skin is absolutely raw frim scratching and rubbing. He has seen 3 vets, had many medications, creams, steroid shots, changed his diet. Nothing helps. He cannot go outside to play, we go on short potty walks and that is it. He cries, whimpers and isn't as active because he is so miserable. Should I have him put down to ease his suffering?
I am so sorry your dog is going through all this. It sounds like he is miserable. Has your dog seen a specialist by any chance? If not, look for a board-specialized veterinary dermatologist. You can find one by searching the directory on the American College of Veterinary Dermatology website.Helpful 14
I'm struggling with what to do with my dog. He will soon be thirteen. He is a Bichon and Shitzu mix. He pees in the house and is a constant barker whenever anyone comes over. I have stage four cancer, and the last thing I need to do is clean up after and deal with him. At to the point, I don't even like him anymore. I feel bad about wanting to put him down, but I don't see any other option. No one wants to adopt a senior dog that pees in-house and barks. Do you have any advice?
It must be very challenging dealing with all this, and you need to put your health first. Your dog for being the mix he is is still fairly "young" after all. Some dogs of this mix have lived even up to eighteen. The peeing and barking can be due to anxiety, or there may be an underlying health issue. It may be worth consulting with a few local rescues, animal welfare groups, and animal sanctuaries and telling them what is happening and what options they have to offer-if any.Helpful 11
I have a cocker spaniel service dog. I've had to retire her because she has horrible arthritis in her hind legs. I can't bring myself to replace her while she is still here, and it's breaking my heart to watch her suffer. What can I do for her instead of bringing her to the vet's office?
There are many products that work well for arthritis. Lintbells makes a product known as Yumove that can help it just takes a bit to be effective. Adequan injections have helped many old dogs. If it's getting close to her time, you can see if there are any hospice care veterinarians in your area that can provide pain meds to help improve a bit her quality of life. Many will come to your home. Several vets will also come to homes to put a dog to sleep when the time comes. There are also mobile vets. I am so sorry it's heartbreaking for sure.Helpful 9
our lab is 15 starting to bark a lot looking for food all the time drinks a lot of water and pees a lot he barks as if he is chocking and when i bring his out he has to rest a lot only bring him out for about 10mins 4 times a day
My dogs has been blind for long time now, but they both show signs of fatigue, loss of appetite, and tiredness. As well as one of them is always in a snuggle near the door and is always sleeping now. And the other dog when I go to walk him he had a lost of balance and collapsed on the floor about two times now. What do I do? and Whats wrong?
My dog 5 years old and has type 1 diabetes. His blood sugar hasnt leveled out yet so one day itll be very high in its 20 and 30 and the next day it could be very low. He always laying down and hardly has any energy. The topic of putting him to sleep has come up a lot lately because we can no long aford putting out 500$ or more a month for him and we dont want him suffering. Some days he seems perfect and other days its hard to watch and look at him. My heart want to put him to sleep so he can be in peace but i also cant let go and have the fear of making the mistake of letting him go to soo . I dont knon what to do.
I have a Rottweiler she is thirteen years old and has a growth in her belly it's been there for some years and she has got by fine with it . Recently it has grown to the size of a small football and she is breathless a lot and eating very little.. I got the vet out to her yesterday and wanted to put her to sleep there and then because there is a risk of it bleeding out but I've asked for a few days with her so he is coming back on Monday to do it
I have two sisters. Pitbulls. Same age. 9 1/2. Yrs. Both are not doing well , as stated in your presentations owners now their dogs. Names. Stanby come air force. And. Back up. Buffalo police. They noth was comfory to me. On my bad days retireds detective. I seen few things. Not good in life it stick with. So went back to college. My dogs gave me reason keep going and i now snout to moved back to alabama. In few months. My mother under hospice , so do i push the dogs a little more or be a man and say thsnk upu for services and moved on. Or see. About anothet options. I do love my dogs
I have a black lab in which he was diagnosed With diabetes. Hes been drinking water also being asleep have noticed that he can not walk properlyHe has not eaten
for the past 5. I have been taking him daily to the vet for ivs. What is you recommendations.
My Shepard mix is 13 years old. Over the last few months she gradually started turning down her dry food, then we fed her only wet with chicken and rice or lamb. Last week her appetite really went downhill. We brought her to the vet and they said her pancreas was large and either had pancreatitis or cancer which they were leaning more toward. She's been chewing at the spot on her belly where her pancreas is to the point where there's no fur and it's bleeding. Last few days she's only been eating half a chicken breast, but drinking lots. She just lays around all day getting up twice to pee.Is she too old for treatment? Im not sure if I'm making the right choice by putting her down. Do you think she's in a very high level of pain?
We have a 4 yr old rescue pit mix, he has been to 3 vets, taken many medications, creams, steroid shots, changed his diet but continues to have large areas of raw skin. It itches so badly that what he can reach he chews, rubs on it constantly.
I mean it is blood red all around his neck, his stomach, his legs, just raw skin.
The vets says that it is an environmental allergy so he doesn't go outside anymore except to potty. He whines and cries a lot.
We are at a loss, he seems very miserable 24/7.
Is it time to consider putting him down, his quality of life is not what it was the first couple of years. This has been going on for 2 years now.
I have a 16 yr old rescue part lab/golden/part who knows what he gets very confused and will go behind a chair and dig andand not be able to figure out how to get out I found him in the dark laundry room sitting there he wouldn't come out. If u startle him he is like a grumpy old man has always been like that. We love our 16 yr old rescue boomer but I don't know what to do. Is he suffering mentally which can be as sad as suffering physically
My wife and I adopted our first dog, an adorable 6 year old deaf Corgi from a shelter about 11 months ago(almost a year) she spent her earlier years as a breeder in a puppy mill but from the day we brought her home she was our dog. When we took her for her first checkup we later found out that she was closer to 10 years old and unfortunately has mammary cancer and a bad infection in her mouth. Despite this she was a lovable little lady that loved attention and belly rubs.
About a week ago she had a full day of vomiting, later that day she started to bleed from her backside and had an accident in the house so we rushed her to the emergency clinic. Later that day we found out that our little girl was suffering from stump pyometra which my wife and I just can't afford to have the surgery to prevent this from happening again. We got her some pain and antibiotics medication to help and she has stopped vomiting but she has started sleeping all day and when she is awake she is crying, she has stopped wagging her tail when we pet her, she will not touch her food, and she is lethargic on walks. There are times when we see our lovable attention craving little girl but I'm not sure how much more my wife and I should put her through.
Every day I've been searching the internet for articles and message boards to try and find a little guidance on what we should do next. I'm not sure if her current behavior shift is due to the medication or just suffering. We love our little girl so much even with just knowing her for a year she's changed us so much for the better, but I'm just not sure if we should put her through any more or if it's time to let her go off to rainbow bridge.
Your article really gave me a lot to think about with our current situation and for that I can't thank you enough. The poem at the end brought me to tears every time I read it. I've made a list of her goods and bads and I noticed that there were twice as many bads but I'm hesitant because there are still some goods. Am I prolonging her suffering and just keeping her here for my sake?
My dog just out of nowhere srarted panting not eating I am on Disability and have had her for 12 years this money hungry vet I took her to said she had a uterine diseas I only had fifty dollars on me he said she was critical but wanted to charge me over six hundred dollars surgery bloodcwork X-rays sonogram but would not make it thru surgery she was walking when went in He graves her back legs and pulled them real hard this is a 12 year old six pound Pomeranian she is my device dog he said if you don't have money just take her home to die.I worked all my life in Methodist Hospital 7 Days a week can't help I am very sick with RA chronic pain back surgery so had to get on Disability that pays rent water and electric can not afford all my meds and there is no were would help me put the baby girl Madison to sleep is there any one that cares she not eating drinking water can anyone Help me
my 15 yr old pekineses had massive stroke 2 days ago cant move or eat dont have money for vet i know god can do miracles but reality is i dont think shes going to make it i dont know what to do for her do i just leave her like this till she passes she doesnt seem to b in any pain ive been trying to give ger water in a syringe but dont know if its doing anything
my dog has been diagnosed w/diabetes & cushing disease & brain tumor!! Im not coping very well with this! I feel helpless like im letting him down not being able to afford all dr recommended! He looks very sick, wobbles when he walks & now going to restroom in the house. I don't have the heart to put him to sleep! What do I do???? I know its best but I guess im being selfish & I don't want to depart.....
I rescued my dog from the RSPCA rescue kennels back in Sept 07.
Straight away there was something there, he knew I was the master for him, How the years so quickly passed on us.That poor dog has seen so many changes in our once quiet lives together we have moved house 4 times, found a Mrs Master OH and along came 2 small things to pull on his ears and grab his tail, but he tolerated this for the throwing of food from the high chair which my daughter thought was a great game so did Max.
Now am struggling with the reality that it is my dogs turn tomorrow to take a trip over the rainbow Bridge. To say I'm gutted is an understatement this dog NO part human part dog friend if mine Max actually saved my life now I must give his.
He is a 15 1/2 year old Colly x Shepherd and the most loyal, loving gentile, fun dog I have ever had the pleasure of knowing.
We have climbed mountains together, kept bad guys from the door, looked out for my kids and had an seemingly endless work schedule.
My mate would come to work with me every day jumping straight into the truck to take his pride of place that is before he just slowed down. Eyes full of tears and a nose full of snot how quickly those happy memories come flooding back. Everday I have had with my friend has been my ultimate reward.
I will miss you so Much Max.
My heart goes out to all of you dog/ pet owners who have been there.
Thank you pet Helpfull for allowing me to share my story and read others.
A devastated dog owner.
We had to say good bye to our 15year old jack russell yesterday...
It's the hardest thing ever he had dementia that over the last 6/7 weeks had got much worse. He had started weeing and pooing without knowing he was doing it...
We're still blaming ourselves as he seemed fine on the day... The house don't feel right without him here
So sorry, Ginger Ross! I understand because I just had to put down my German Shepherd, too. Still crying at random times and trying to come to grips with it. Hugs, Fellow German Shepherd Lover.
Yesterday, I said good bye to the best friend I've ever had, next to my husband and daughters: Buddy, a beautiful German Shepherd.
Buddy and I bonded instantly when he was 7 years old.He knew me better than I knew myself, and often would be waiting for me to go outside, back to bed, or out in the car when I hadn't even consciously thought I was going to do that.
The hardest part was that from the neck up, he was still Buddy. His ears would come forward, and his eyes would get soft when he saw me. He would try to leap playfully when he knew we were going for a walk. Try, but he couldn't, because he had severe hip dysplasia. We went through every pain medication and natural medication/procedure--CBD oil, massage, MSM, and more. Finally, it was obvious he was in constant pain, and then started vomiting and diarrhea--probably from all the pain meds. There was nothing more I could do. Three vets confirmed this.
I planned for a few days in advance, fed him all he wanted of his favorite foods and treats, and took him for one last walk. Then, we went into a nice room and the vet gave him a strong pain med/sedative and he went to sleep, though he would still open his eyes and look at me.
Finally, the vet gave him "the shot." That's the other thing that was hard. Previous dogs I have had to euthanize simply went to sleep. Seconds before he died, Buddy's eyes opened, his head came up, and then he flopped over. I can't get that scene out of my mind. If he was conscious/suffering, it was very quick--less than 3-5 seconds--but I am tortured wondering if he had a last moment of consciousness and thought, "My mama is killing me."
It's tearing me apart. Has anyone ever seen this? If so, what caused it and was he conscious? Thanks for any information you could give.
In my experience, it's time to put a pet down who no longer wants to eat anything. It seems to be one of the very last joys to go. In my mind, a pet has a will to live as as strong as we do, but they will also accept their fate very gracefully. If I would have followed the advice of the public or even some vets, my now 16 yr old dacshund wouldve been put down 3 yrs ago when he had a ruptured disc and lost the ability to walk. No one knows your dog like you do! After many laser therapy appts and a K9 wheelchair my dog got a new lease on life and he coped with his obstacles, overcoming them easily as dogs tend to do. At Today he has dental surgery and is recovering like a champ. I think hes going to feel even better tomorrow than he did yesterday. Never give up on your dog! And dont sweat it too much, enjoy each day and every moment as your dog does, when its time I promise you will feel it in the most loving part of your heart.
10 years ago I was on a committee planning the vet tech curriculum for a local college with various people from the veterinary field. Including a long practicing vet and an RN who worked in hospice care for humans.
One very interesting subject we discussed, was hospice for pets. If a pet was starting the process of passing due to old age or even a disease where the pain could be eliminated or controlled, there was no reason not to keep you pet at home and be a part of their passing. It does take some work, but you and your pet have the opportunity to be together thru the end. Putting a pet to "sleep" at times is necessary due to the severity of the immediate situation, but it is heart rending and leaves you with questions of whether you were right or wrong often for years. Many times it is for the convenience of the owner, not all owners truly love and bond with their pet.
Consider at home hospice care, I have personally taken care of two of my older dogs in this manner and it was lovely. I still grieved (grieve) for them, but I had time to accept it and gave them wonderful care. They passed peacefully and my Veterinarian was very supportive. This is just something that worked for me and my dog babies, perhaps it will work for you someday.
Today it was the worst day in my life when I had to put my 7 years old German Shepherd to sleep, he was such a beautiful boy and a good boy up until weeks ago he lost his mind for dementia. Hubby and I are still blaming ourselves for letting him go. Hope he forgave us.
Julie thank you for your comment about Mikey. Indeed, I come to this site almost every day even though I do not have a computer, for it is still the only way I have been able to make myself feel better. For Mike was put to sleep too soon and still every day since March 12, 2017 I have regreted that day as I was not prepared and never got to tell him I loved him and how much he meant to me. The vet was not Mikeys regular vet and they did not know mike nor me and that alone was a mistake. They should of had the maturity to know my head was not in the right place that morning and to have told me to wait and think about it. I lost everything that day when Mike died. For I am not a doctor as to help you with your decision concerning your beagle, but if he has cancer, the choice is left up to you. But I would think that you as the loving guardian of your dog , would not want to wait till your dog dies
naturally for that would be , to me, too much suffering on your pups part. You are fortunate and blessed to have another dog with the both of you, for Mr. Chunk can help with the healing of your heart and at the same time continue on with the great heart of Denny once he slides away. Since you mentioned that your other dogs had died naturally, euthanasia on the other hand is VERY fast. But your dog knows you love him and thats what matters most. I hope every thing goes well for you. Thank you.
Hi Dave, I'm having to make this decision now. But as I read your words, I know it's time. She's very sick; she's ready. ...Regrets are the worst, & I find they don't have to be rational. I saw my grandfather @ 4:30am, before my first class & again after class & I still beat myself up that I didn't go back at around midnight like I promised. I thought I'd go at 4:30am to get just a few hours of sleep, & he passed. I'll always regret it. Forever. However, I did see him twice that day. I fed him his last breakfast. I called & made my uncle speak with him. We snuggled, held hands, laughed & he rolled his eyes about stupid piache cartoons a nurse put on for my PhD grandfather. Many don't get even that opportunity. I call my regret irrational, bc I really did put lots of effort to love & be there & care for him despite particular changes I would make. We all do the best we can in the moment. You have to forgive yourself. I do too. One thing that helped me was I was able to keep my promise to him for my nona when she passed. I helped care for her until the end, & we were all there for her through her last breath. Maybe you can find a way of healing through doing something in memory of your pet mike. Volunteer to help with lonely animals not as lucky as him, or maybe your vet or friends will have other suggestions. You may also find something cathartic for you to do for him in order to say a healing goodbye now. For my nona, we released doves. For my dog sofie who I plan to snuggle today
My dachshund is 17 yrs and 8 months he has rapidly deteriorated smh he won't eat or drink he's weak, took him to the vet today she suggested puttin him down I'm so hurt because I don't want to end his life I wanted him to go naturally I don't want to see like a murderer but I also don't want him to suffer, he has this lost distant look in his eyes like he's jus tired of life ugh I'm so distraught I don't know what do to
My 16 yr old dog sleeps all day, waking to eat and drink, she doesn't seem to be in any pain but whines now and then. She does try to make it out side to pee but now she is peeing in the house. I think it's time to put her down because this is not going to get better. The vet tells me she is old and has some health issues with kidney, she can't pick up her head again health issues, she can't see well and or hear. I don't know what to do. Is it time?
Dave, thank you for sharing your love of Mikey. I know how hard it is, questioning everything you did, but Mikey knew you loved him and you will be together again one day. I've had four beagles or beagle mixes in my life. I'm on here looking for something to tell me when it's the right time to put my baby Denny to sleep. My previous two dogs passed naturally. Yesterday a suspicion of lung cancer was confirmed and I'm devastated. I'm alone too and wish I had the input of someone else. Please know you did all you could for Mikey and the pain will never go away, but eases a bit each day. Do consider opening your heart to another baby. I did when my baby Casey passed four years ago and it helps. I feel like Casey passed so I could rescue Mr Chunk. I know when Denny goes soon that Mr Chunk will help me. I think it is harder when you don't have another dog to give your love to and share your life. Take care.
Thank you for your reply message concerning Mikey my beagle dog . Its been the first time I have had anyone give me a response and I sure do appreciate yours. Just to see some words written about Mike and my situation was comforting. Again thank you tremendously !
Hi Dave, If you can read this I want you to know how sorry I am about the loss of your beautiful dog Mike. Reading your story I can see how much you love and miss him.
I know he loved you very much and doesn't want you to grieve any longer for him. You have suffered enough and you need to let him go so he can rest in peace.
You are a loving human and out there somewhere there is a dog or cat who needs you. Just keep yourself open and they will find you. Maybe you can go to the animal shelter and rescue one, they will be lucky to have you and you will find a new friend.
Please know you did nothing wrong. You saved Mikey a lot of pain and suffering, you did the right thing. Let him go in love and light but keep the hope of meeting him again at the rainbow bridge where all of us will be reunited with our best friends.
I wrote a comment a while back about my seventeen and a half year old beagle hound Mikey. Its now been eleven months since the day I rushed into a vet thinking he was not feeling good. Ive gone over and over in my head every detail of where I made the mistake of letting him go too soon. Its like I was two separate people that morning March 12, 2017. This writing is the only solace I have. I do wish someone would help and give me some feed back for I have been my hardest critic and I have been suffering from
VERY deep depression beating myself constantly inside my mind about Mikeys death that day.
One of the biggest issues is that while sitting in the room that morning, the vets assistants were picking and probing on him and I didn't sit there and comfort and pet Mikey while all was taking place. Even when after signing the paper, I didn't sit there and pet mike. Then they had him on the pillow pad and carried him backwards out of the room as I was facing Mike . His eyes flew open wide looking at me as like " where are they taking me dad "? And all I remember is that I sat there looking at him with my eyes welled up as I should of gone over to him and loved on him. I hate myself for that. Once they brought him back into the room they had put a catheter in his leg and laid him on the pad. I got down on my knees where my face was at his beautiful old beagle face and the vet went fast and administered the anesthesia then the euthanasia. Then he said he's passed. Mike was gone. How could I have just left I hate myself for all of this. From there I got up and left to cry outside which I did for two weeks straight. I was afraid to cry in the room for I was so afraid the vets would have told me to be quiet. Because when I cry I wail tears for ever. I cry now all the time for I miss Mikey SO much . As right before he was administered the shots, that is when I was told that If I didn't have 400 dollars then I wouldn't get his ashes. I didn't know that. For I didn't even have the money to put him down. He had to be cremated communal and I didnt get his ashes. I know where they put his ashes there in a small fenced in area and they wont allow me to even open the door and go in there. They wouldn't even allow me any of the soil in the fenced in area.
I didn't plan right from the beginning for before all this happened I couldn't even "think" about putting Mike down.
I don't have a computer at hand to go on line to have read all the information about the subject of putting a dog to sleep. I have always done things in life by ear. And never being able to talk about it. I am alone and have no one in my life. I love you Mike . My heart is so tremendously broken with out you with me. I can not reside from the inward pain of all the mistakes I made when we were together. You were a much loved dog and companion to me for all the seventeen and a half years we were together. You are my love for eternity Mike. Please forgive me and help me heal as I am troubled day after day for not doing any of this right. I love you, signed dad
When my 19 yr old Chihuahua stoped eating and drinking and i knew the time had come. I held her and kept her comfortable she passed peacefully in my arms. I would never put her to sleep unless she was suffering.
Mike the beagle hound was seventeen and a half. I cannot live without my dog. He was put to sleep on March 12, 2017. I made the mistake of putting him to sleep to soon for him and for myself. Every day my life has gotten worse. I am alone now and I miss Mike so much and I blame me for putting him down that i really do not want to go on. Its dreadful everyday.
He literally meant so much to me that depression has taken over the life I have left. I rescued Mike at the age of one and a half. I named him Mike because he was the archangel that saved my whole life. He was the apple of my eye. He used to make me so happy. Now all thats left is dread in my heart mind and soul of how it ended. Psychologically I am so depressed and I keep spiraling downward. The is no miracle as Mikey was a lovable, shy most loyal and faithful dog and I messed up putting him down when I did. I am a wreck emotionally now and no one to ask for help.
If this written comment Mike could see, I would be so happy and truly grateful to know your still with me. Your beagle nose, ears, eyes and face, I miss every day for you and I rescued each other . I apologize to you mike for all the mistakes I made . I am deeply sorry . I can only hope God would keep alive your spirit for I realize now that you were truly put in my life to help save it. Mike please forgive me for letting you go too soon. I love you .
For 3 weeks my 9 year old lab is bedridden. Eats but painful state. Has severe spondyloarthritis, no response to analgesics. Painful decision to put him to sleep. Daily a ray of hope on his slight movement and decision gets difficult. Please help
i appreciate your sympathy and advice...but come on....they are not human...they are animals!! they do not "cross over" to another side as they are not human, therefore, do not have souls. So, be honest with yourself and other....they are not watching over you....nor do dead humans.
I had to have my Jack Russell Stumpy put to sleep on 31.12.17 he was 16 and a half, he stopped eating and couldn't walk properly so we took him to the vet for blood tests he had a very low blood count and they suspected a tumour maybe on the Liver. He was drinking loads of water but wasn't weeing, it was heart breaking to watch him go down hill so rapidly. We could see in his eyes he was trying to tell us how bad he felt so we had to make the hardest decision of our lives. I was destrort and crying and telling him i was sorry and that i loved him we were all in a state my husband never cries and he's a big strong man but he did that day, my two sons and their girlfriends were there too it was awful!! but i know we did the right thing for Stumpy because he was so miserable. Love you stumpy my little mate xx
ten months have passed since , Mikey the beagle hound was put to sleep. I am a 58 year old male and I cry almost every day for him. Mikey was seventeen and a half as I rescued him at 1 and a half years old. The absolute wonder, charm and gods unconditional love Mikey taught me as I loved that dog SOoooo much. I miss him beyond compare and I have had the hardest time moving on without him.
The day he went into the vet on March 12 2017 I just waned to see if his stomach was ok. Once there, I had no idea what evidently was to transpire. Not being able to afford anything , The vet said theres nothing else that they could do because I couldn't afford to pat anything. They put Mikey to sleep and literally to this day I have been in shock that he is still not with me. All because vets are too damn ridiculously expensive. The vet lacked mature experience I later realized as he should of told me to go and think about
it before agreeing to put him down. For MKike was not that bad sick, yes he was old but they should of asked me if I had really prepared to go on without him as I could of walked out with him that day and loved on him for another week so to be able for myself to say good bye. But because the vet lacked the maturity in his expertise , all they saie was if you don't spend money theres nothing we can do. As I have been an emotional wreck ever since he was laid to sleep. Mikey I love you forever . My wonderful beagle pup. Love dad
My 12 year old German shepherd was diagnosed with cancer the Monday before Christmas, did everything possible to try to save him, cancer is insidious, That final drive to the vet, was the longest and saddest of my life, May my sweet dog have plenty of friends and find his happiness in his afterlife. .
My dog is 14, and doesn't have the energy like he use to I have to help him on the couch he frequently pees everywhere inside even within the same hour if I have taken him out. We love to just lay down and cuddle together but that is just about all we do. And sometimes he bites me really hard to the point where I am screaming and he won't let go. I don't know what to do.
My mom dog is really sick we don't have the money to put her. Down what other ways can u put her down at home with out u seeing a gun
I have found your advice most helpful. My devoted cocker spaniel Nell is now 15 years old. She has walked beside me since my son died aged 24 years old. She has given more to me than I have her.
Nell came into our life's when she was seven weeks old.
She is now nearing the end of her life and it's breaking my heart.
I hope that Nell will fall asleep one night. She has been a devoted friend to me.
my dog is a Chihuahua is about 18 or 19 years old don't eat well pee and pu an bed but now she smell very bed
My dog has osteosarcoma. Even if he gets a surgery, the rate of recovery is really low. He is 10 years old and the doctor said that he may not be able to wake up from the anesthesia. I don't want him to go but i don't want to see him suffer. I don't want him to feel any kind of pain. When I go outside, he would always follow me but now, he doesn't even try to get up. He is always lying down and he seems so weak. I don't know what to do. Help!
Onix Adams is her name, she was about 8 months old, when she came into our lives, she was jet black with a white chest. Now the time has come to tell sweet Onix good bye. In November she would be 14 years old. She was a strong dog, actually very shy, did not like to go anywhere without one of our other dogs. About 7 yrs ago she started having seizures, and has been on meds ever since. But now, she has become confused, not sure how much she can see or hear. In the past month she falls alot, hard for her to walk at times. She has always been strong. Of course we would love to keep her forever, but at times she labors with her breathing. So good days and bad, which makes it difficult to decide. But her quality of life, is what we want for her. When she is sleeping, she seems fine, but in the day, her labored breathing, and behavior which seems like she is panicking, we think due to sight and hearing. We recently moved, and she is not familiar, so that makes it difficult for her too. Sweet Onix, We we love you, but think it's time for you to cross the rainbow bridge and be with Chase, lucky and Sara, all the dogs we have loved and Onix spent her life with. 14 Yrs. Where have they gone, it seems like it's passed far too quickly. I hate to make that call to the Veterinary office, she has not even been to the new vet location yet. I am upset for her, a new place, and this is the stage in her life. It is devastating. All I can do is tell her how much she is loved, and thank her for all the love and companionship she has given us. Onix Adams is her name, our lives will never be the same without her.
hi my german shepherd is 13, has a hip problem, going blind, going deaf, has a hard time getting up, cannot not go up more than 3 stairs, has a very weak bladder and starts peeing on accident in the house (she's potty trained), and at random times (even when just laying on the floor) starts to do what sounds like wheezing she has never done that before. she drinks a bunch of water even if it is cold. So what should i do with her? Leah
I have had cats all my life, and I know you shouldn't but some just cling to your heart a bit longer, as a vet told me it us a gift we can give our pet that we can't unfortunately can't do for humans thank you for the advice though
we are very sadly putting our Doxie /Jack Russell to sleep today she has full renal failure, 3 slipped disc and anemia lost 4 lbs cant eat or drink just diagnosed two weeks ago meds helped a bit but devastated do not want her to suffer she is 12 years old She is our little wonderful best dog ever GODs got her heart broken but its the righr thing to do Praying Blessings Healing and comfort for all Pattie
My Dachshund is 16. I rescued him from a crack house at about 4 months old. He was shut up in a bathtub with a glass door, no food, water dripping, in his on pee and poo. I didn't know if he was gonna live for several weeks. Bottle fed him every 2 hours for almost 3 weeks. I remember when he looked at me and I knew he was going to live. Was supposed to foster but ended up adopting him. For years, he went every where with me in my hoodie hand warmer. Mom called us Kanga and Roo. He has trachea collapse and is so old surgery would most likely kill him. Raw honey has soothed for a while, now we are to raw honey mixed with liquid Benadryl to quiet coughing. I'll be almost ready to make the call then he does a "puppy moment" and my heart breaks. I know it's coming just not sure when and how I'll make it through it.
My jackrussel is 9 years old and was diagnosed with chemodectoma and i was told to put het down. I cant i am not prepared for this and nor is she. It has only been three days after the diagnoses and she has not been ill please help me
My Lucy Belle has been diagnosed with Kidney failure, and we have tried to treat her with K/D Science diet, which she gobbled down, this gave us hope. We also started on IV fluids with vitamins, and some other things to help her, again, we had hope. Now, within the last two days after starting treatment, she is apparently suffering from dementia. She has lost her sight, her hearing, and now doesn't seem to know us anymore. She won't let us hold her, or comfort her in any way. She bumps into things, gets stuck behind and in things around the house, and growls and tries to bite us when we try to help. Her mind is gone...and it is sadly apparent, so her quality of life is over as well. We've had to make the decision no one who loves their fur baby wants to make...but it's not about us, it's about her.
I put my dog of 10 years to sleep about two years ago, and I'll never forget the hopelessness I felt after she was gone, and there was no way to bring her back. I've always felt euthanasia is wrong - I still do. She couldn't walk on her own anymore because of bad hips and I know it wasn't healthy nor comfortable for her to live like that anymore, but I'll never be okay with the notion that we made the decision to end her life, and scheduled it on a calendar. I just can't come to accept having that kind of power. Very difficult.
Thanks a lot. I have been agonizing over whether I put my dog to sleep too soon and you pretty much confirmed that for me, How I will be able to live with myself after murdering my beloved bsby boy I dont know. I only wanted to have him avoid living in extreme pain along with everything else he was dealing with. I am a pile of manure of a human. I only hope he can forgive me for the premature death.
Going through what all you are now. My beautiful poodle is 16 years old. We have had her since she was a 7 week old pup.
Poodle was special from day one, such a loving girl with a huge personality. So many things went wrong with her over the years and she beat them all. Pancreatitis, heart murmur, put her hip out aged 14. Watching her diet has helped her pancreatitis, we took a risk on getting her hip put back in, paid off, had a good year with her. Heart has been under control for years on medication.
Her sight and hearing started to go a few years ago. Now she is totally blind and deaf. To top it all off, aged 15 she got dementia. Vivitonin has helped that. It's stopped her vocalising and pacing all night.
Now it's one infection after the other. Currently it's her eyes. The vets have said they can not treat them any longer. So she is seeing a specialist for that. It's likely she will need to lose an eye eventually. I can't do that to her at her age.
I love her so much and would do anything to keep her with us.
Here's why I am thinking it's time, though: poodle is now sleeping almost all day and night. When she is awake, she's spinning in circles, thumping into things (probably how she wound up with ulcers in her eyes) and getting stuck in corners. Last visit to the vet, heard her heart has sped up again. Also looks like she's starting to get trouble with her leg as it seems to "give out" on her when she tries to sit. She's generally not steady on her feet. Then there's the eye infections. She's had them in both eyes for over a month. She has dry eye and apparently the drops needed for that have made the ulcers worse.
She's very quiet compared to how she was. She still eats and she'll still have a cuddle, but she doesn't seek us out for them. I don't know if she's actually forgotten us, but she does seem confused and lost. She's still poodle and we love her, but she's a shadow of the poodle she was.
I love her and I can't stop feeling like I'm giving up on her, but I know her chances are getting worse and worse. It does not look like she is beating her eye infection, for a start.
She's off to the vets early next week. I will talk to them about how long she has left and quality of life. I think I know deep down I will not be bringing her home that night. Still hoping for a miracle.
Luckily, I've only had to go through this once and, at the time, I was too young to actually make the decision. When I was in 8th or 9th grade, my family's chihuahua, Cookie, suddenly began acting abnormally (I don't remember the details now). I held her in my arms while we begged my dad to take her somewhere to get checked out and as we drove to the emergency vet. Almost immediately, we were told that it would be best to let her go, which my dad agreed to. It's a decision he regrets even today.
At the time, my family wasn't doing too well financially. He didn't realize until later that the vet didn't really provide any alternatives, other than to wait and see if she survives the night or to just let her go. He chose the latter, figuring to save her the pain since there didn't seem to be anything else we could do but now my dad feels like he should have waited and gotten a second opinion.
Whatever the case may be, it was a tough decision and hard to go through. I think it's great that people have come here to share their stories and find some solace. If there's anything I took away from my own experience, it's that, like you say in your article, you should really treasure every day with your dog.
Well this is the hardest decision for any owner and their family to make. We have a beautiful great dane who is 6 in August. 2 weeks ago we found a large lump in her neck that seemed to appear over night. Samples were taken by the vet, 3 of them, and medication was prescribed. None of which worked and our baby girl looked sad as to which she is normal a bubbly energetic bundle of joy. She was referred to the hospital were a biopsy of the lump was taken and the cavity was drained. A strong pain killer and anti-biotics were prescribed (Friday) again over the weekend so help with the pain and attempt to clear her body up. By the Monday Honey had deteriorated majorly, unable to walk around without help of picking up her back legs, barely eating, drinking lots of water when told to, no tail wagging and struggling to stand up. We received the results of the biopsy saying it was not cancer but the cause of bacteria is unknown.We have now got her on different anti biotics and that will be 4 days of the new meds. To date Honey is falling over when bending to pee in the garden, she cannot climb on to the sofa where she lies without having to have her bum lifted. She trembles and kicks in her sleep, her lungs are filling up with fluid, she pants drastically and all through this time shes had a temperature of 103.5+. Compared to the way she jumped in beds, couches, the back garden wall, barking when the door bell rang, greeting people at the door as they entered and constantly eating and wanting the toilet and drinking 24/7... My dog has no life left in her and her puppy dog eyes break my heart at the best of times but it's like life is a struggle at the moment for her and I cannot bare to see her suffer. The only thing putting me off is that the lump was not cancerous and if its an infection then why can't the vet prescribe me with medicine that actually works! I don't want to put my dog to sleep with having a thought of one medicine could have saved her and treated whatever she had wrong. Xrays of her chest and mouth came back clear so really don't understand what this could be. She is sick of the site of us holding her jaws open to squirt her tablets down a liquid form and has now started vomiting them up today.
Only wish I had a clearer answer and looks like tomorrow shall be the day if we cannot be told she will get better I'll have to let her go :(
This dog was on my wishlist as I was diagnosed with cancer twice and shes been there from beginning to end of my treatment and beating cancer and yet at 5 years old she is having a really bad time with infection that somehow cant be treated!
For the most part, I think my 14-year old black lab, Jack, is still a happy dog. On the surface that should mean that it isn't time to consider putting him down. However, I'm really struggling with this topic.
A synopsis of his situation: can't do stairs (I built him a handicapped ramp so he can go outside); very little range of motion in his back legs due to massive arthritis; his back right leg bows out when he walks (this is brand new so it hasn't been diagnosed by a vet); bad allergies cause him to lick and bite at himself (we can usually manage this with medication); mostly deaf and somewhat blind. That's all bad, but his spirits are generally good. He likes to go for short walks and to be around people. He'll play with a ball for a few minutes and is good with our kids.
Here's the problem. Due to nerve damage, the vet says that Jack doesn't know when he is defecating. He can't feel it. So, Jack is pooping in the house around 5 days a week, even though we are letting him outside more than twice as often as we used to.
Here's my dilemma. If I put him down, I feel like I am being irresponsible to the dog because he is still a pretty happy dog. If I continue the way things are, am I being irresponsible to my family? The constant defecating in the house has to be causing an unclean situation. Ultimately, the defecation situation is not going to get better.
This is our first family dog, so I would appreciate any feedback you experienced owners can provide.
My heart goes out to all of you. We are about to put our 12 yr old Airedale Murphy to sleep. My heart is so broken right now. I've had awhile to prepare for this but it has not made it any easier. My husband and I do not have any 2 legged kids so our 4 legged babies are truly our babies. I cannot stop crying even though in my heart I know it's for the best!
Thank you this helped me a lot I had to put my dog to sleep and it really hurt me to let him go I was there with him till the last minute n saw how his head went down and heard him cry. I had him since I was 5 years old and now I'm 23 he was such a good dog who loved my kids n loved to sing I'm gonna miss him so much but now he is in a better place and not feeling any type of pain
we found out from the vets yesterday,that the tumor is not in the neck of the bladder,which is good in its own way,because this means he can still go to the toilet without any problems,hopefully he will start hes new tablets today to help him along we have to see the vets today about these,weve had our morning walk which he still loves,and drifts of into his own little world and just wonders of into a huge field,all i can do is take each day as it comes,hes still jumping on the bed at night for a cuddle and a sleep and is still loving basking in the garden in the sun,im so glad ive found your page,it makes me feel like im not alone during these times x
we have just found out my beloved fly of 13 yrs has bladder cancer,this come as a total shock for us all,and even tho hes still with us,i find myself crying because i really dont no how long he has with us,i for one will not see my boy suffer in pain,when the time comes i no in my heart we will have fought until the bitter end,he will be put to sleep at home,he really isnt fond of the vets,and i wont have him stressed out,im trying to stay brave but it really hurts knowing my boy could be gone in a matter of weeks or months,i keep telling myself 13 is a good age for a dog,hes actually older than my father in law in doggy years,but this still doesnt take away the pain im feeling right now,at the moment all his vital organs are working fine,so for that i am thankful,he wont stop eating,weve changed his diet to a low card high protien diet no salt and no sugar,weve found out this feeds the tumor,i wont put him through chemo,the storys ive heard about them damaging his vital organs are enuf to put me of,so for us they way forward is a health diet plenty of exercise,love and cuddles,im trying to be positive and im usually fine until i look into his eyes,but for now all i can do is enjoy every moment with him like it could be our last ;-[
just called emergency vet my lola was fine until this week or at least i thought which shows she is a trooper. She has lost weight rapidly this week and as she was eating her food as normal i thought she had worms the pet shop told me it would take three days but friday she stopped eating, i've checked on her this morning and she is bleeding and looking so sorry for herself, never in 9 years has she looked at me like that, i know she wants to go!!
Today I lost my dog Rosie. She was a black lab cocker mix. She died of bone cancer. She was 11 years and 4 months old. The vet came to the house and that was very comforting to me. Rosie died very peacefully with us around her. She had familiar smells and heard our voices before she died. I hurt so bad, but I also know that Rosie is at peace now.
I'm taking my 10 year old Standard Poodle Roxanne to the Vet Tuesday when we have the $.the breed's life expectantcy is12 n I didn't know until now how bad she had gotten bcuz I left her n the care of my Dad bcuz I had to move to a place where "no dogs allowed". Everytime I visit her she just lies around, gets out of breath so easily bcuz she's very overweight (gained after spaying). I found out she's been seizing in her sleep (possibly epilepsy), vomiting occasionally, she had an abscess on her back for yrs that burst last week n is still oozing, n now her tail is very swollen, seems infected which I discovered when I visited and bathed her 2day. You can tell she's in pain. I feel awful. If I had been able To take her w me she wouldve been n good care. I love her so much n regret not being able to love her the way I used to since I had my daughter 2 yrs ago. All I want is 4 her not to be in pain. She's aging so fast. Is it time to let her go?
To lilash84: SHAME ON YOU!!!! Do you not realize that all the people here are grieving the loss of their pets? This hubpage here is to help people come to terms with having to put one of their pets down! And, here you come, trying to scam them out of money during these difficult times! Don't you have respect for anyone?!?!
To everyone on here who has had to make that extremely hard decision, I feel your pain. I'm so sorry that you all have had to go through this. As responsible pet owners, unfortunately, that's something that we might all have to face at one time or another :( I hope all of your babies are playing and having a ball while waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge!
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
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This one is for all the rescue dogs and animal rescuers!
Unlike most days at Rainbow Bridge, this day dawned cold and gray, damp as a swamp and as dismal as could be imagined. All of the recent arrivals had no idea what to think, as they had never experienced a day like this before.
But the animals who had been waiting for their beloved people knew exactly what was going on and started to gather at the pathway leading to The Bridge to watch.
It wasn't long before an elderly animal came into view, head hung low and tail dragging. The other animals, the ones who had been there for a while, knew what his story was right away, for they had seen this happen far too often.
He approached slowly, obviously in great emotional pain, but with no sign of injury or illness. Unlike all of the other animals waiting at The Bridge, this animal had not been restored to youth and made healthy and vigorous again.
As he walked toward The Bridge, he watched all of the other animals watching him. He knew he was out of place here and the sooner he could cross over, the happier he would be. But, alas, as he approached The Bridge, his way was barred by the appearance of an Angel who apologized, but told him that he would not be able to pass. Only those animals who were with their people could pass over Rainbow Bridge.
With no place else to turn to, the elderly animal turned towards the fields before The Bridge and saw a group of other animals like himself, also elderly and infirm. They weren't playing, but rather simply lying on the green grass, forlornly staring out at the pathway leading to The Bridge. And so, he took his place among them, watching the pathway and waiting.
One of the newest arrivals at The Bridge didn't understand what he had just witnessed and asked one of the animals that had been there for awhile to explain it to him.
"You see, that poor animal was a rescue. He was turned in to rescue just as you see him now, an older animal with his fur graying and his eyes clouding. He never made it out of rescue and passed on with only the love of his rescuer to comfort him as he left his earthly existence. Because he had no family to give his love to, he has no one to escort him across The Bridge."
The first animal thought about this for a minute and then asked, "So what will happen now?" As he was about to receive his answer, the clouds suddenly parted and the gloom lifted. Approaching The Bridge could be seen a single person, and among the older animals, a whole group was suddenly bathed in a golden light and they were all young and healthy again, just as they were in the prime of life.
"Watch, and see," said the second animal. A second group of animals from those waiting came to the pathway and bowed low as the person neared. At each bowed head, the person offered a pat on the head or a scratch behind the ears. The newly restored animals fell into line and followed her towards The Bridge. They all crossed The Bridge together.
"What happened?"
"That was a rescuer. The animals you saw bowing in respect were those who found new homes because of her work. They will cross when their new families arrive. Those you saw restored were those who never found homes. When a rescuer arrives, they are allowed to perform one, final act of rescue. They are allowed to escort those poor animals that they couldn't place on earth across The Rainbow Bridge."
"I think I like rescuers", said the first animal.
"So does GOD", was the reply.
To alexadry: Thank you so much for your comments and prayers. It is appreciated. I know I have to let go of her, but she will be in my heart forever.
My dog is dying of bone cancer. She does still eat and drink, but can no longer walk. I use infant diapers on her when I am at work. I am broken hearted and I don't know what to do. She still barks when my husband comes home and wants to be around us. She is a black lab/cocker mix. My husband is more ready than I am to put her down. Help!
I want to know if my dogs kidneys are going? She will lay there and go to bathroom right there on her bed and not even get up. She was good for all her years until this year. She is 12 years old. Now she is messing in the house all the time. She will come in to the livingroom and pee in front of me. Like she can't hold it? I just don't know if that is a sign of getting old?
Our dog, Bear, will be 19 years old on July 4th. He still eats and drinks good, goes to the bathroom and still walks, but lately he has slowed down alot. He is now totally blind and deaf. It breaks my heart to see him running into furniture and walls. My husband let him out the other night to potty. Kept waiting for him to come to the door but he never did. He had wandered down the street and had fallen into a ditch and couldn't get out. When he's not asleep he paces in the house, runs into furniture and gets stuck in corners or behind furniture. He has started tilting his head to the left and also holds his tail that way. He hasn't wagged his tail in a long time. I don't know what to do. He has just starting crying a little bit when he lays down. I know it's probably time but like all of you, he is a major part of our family. I don't know if I can put him to sleep. I keep praying that he will just go to sleep and not wake up.
I lost my golden retriever to an agressive heart tumor, cancer last night. I was thinking about putting having him put to sleep when suddenly, he went into cardiac arrest. He was only 5 years old. I am so heartbroken
and miss my Aslan so much.much.
my two dogs sprinkles and vakita(mother daughter) just ate rat poison maybe last week, we didnt know at first until sprinles(mom) started showing signs that she was sick...we took them to the vet two days ago and the vet said sprinkles had eaten rat poison but vakita wuz okay so we thought she might just be depressed about her mom since dogs especially younger dogs can be sentimental...vakita died yesterday morning 1/12/2012...her mom is still alive but she is in bad condition and i think her lungs might still be filling up with blood little by little because her breathes seem to be getting smaller...sprinkles is next to me right now and its so hard seeing my dog like this because in her eyes i can see she is in pain and knows something is happening but she doesnt want to leave yet because she tries so hard to walk at times but cant and she still tries to wag her tail when she sees us...there is a greater chance she will die than survive even with the vitamin k shots the vet gave her...i dont know if i should tell my sister( by the way my sister was alot more in love with these dogs than i was) we should put her down or just let her last day be laying down in my sisters room( which was a privelage in both my dogs eyes since my parents dont allow them inside but for now they are) where she knows were here with her and let her die in her sleep?...
My dogs in the proccess of dying she has arthritis,wobbles when walks,whimpers. Im a kid i dont wanna put my dog to sleep:/


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Happy New Year 2015! January 1, 2015Posted by Hydy in grad school, life.
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Hope everyone had a great ushering in of the new year last night. I spent the night with lots of friends, playing Starfarers of Catan for the first time in 12 years. I did not win, but I didn't do terribly, either. It was a great night full of friends and chosen family.
Football tonight, and one more New Year's party on Friday. Just one ten more days until class starts up again. Looking forward to getting my final year going. Still tossing out a handful of applications most weeks. Today is interview clothes shopping day, because I keep putting it off. Hopefully, I'll manage it this time.
The store survived Christmas and had a very successful December. We head into the new year with a few more changes to come. As always.
Got one of my projects done, I built a new genealogical database, full of relationships and keys. I've got the PHP and MySQL workshop this semester, so hopefully, I'll be able to sort out integrating the database with Drupal.
Happy 2015!


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What's the best mom &pop place to hunt in South Dakota
Rooster Man posted a topic in Upland GameThis may sound dumb but i've wanted to hunt South Dakota for 50 years and never had the chance, this fall I'm going. My 32 year old son and i no longer have a dog. Could someone recommend a good mom and pop 2-3 hundred acre farm where they could provide a good 3 day experience? Nothing fancy, just a good flushing dog. I don't like "driven" pheasant hunts. Any names you can give me? thanks Rooster Man DJ Dan Flint MI (I'm in fairly good shape and like a mix of covers also should in hunt in October or wait till December for lower crowds?
What size shot are you all using for pheasant?
Rooster Man replied to Upland's topic in Upland GameI'm a 60 year old avid pheasant hunter for 50 years from Michigan. I agree with a previous post. The choke and shot size must work together; example: 7 1/2's and Cylinder or Improved; 6's are best with modified, 5's too; 4's seem to be tailor made for full choke. It's ALL about the range YOU ARE COMFORTABLE with and ACTUALLY DUMP the bird. I've used everything from 1 ounce 7 1/2's and cylinder bore for the 25 yard pen raised preserve birds to full choke 3 inch copper or nickel plated Fiochi magnums for 55 yard late season spooky wild flushing birds. There IS no ideal choke & shot for pheasants. It's the ACTUAL range you feel comfortable taking them or actually do drop them. In 1981 while hunting in Caro Mi. I had 7 1/2's copper Federals and Cylinder choke when a giant trophy rooster flushed at 50 yards. I wisely never raised my gun while my buddy Rob had full choke & 3 inch copper 4's and dropped the rooster with 6 pellets in the vitals stone dead at a paced off 57 yards. Hope this is helpful. DJ Dan Rooster Man, Flint (in other words, leave the 3 inch mag 5's and full choke home at the Hunt Club on Released birds and don't dream of taking an Improved Cylinder gun with 7 1/2's to Dakota in December in the blizzards.
Montefeltro ejection of 7/8 ounce 20 guage shells
Rooster Man posted a topic in BenelliCorrection & apology to all: Previously i complained my year old 20 guage Monty wouldn't eject cheapo Walmart Winchester 7/8 ounce loads. Other site contributors correctly advised a bit more lube on the bolt/recoil spring/etc. I used "Gunzilla", made here in Michigan. No problems now. Caution to new Monty 20 owners: you MUST either break the gun in with 200-300 rounds of 1 ounce 2/ 3/4 dram loads AND or make sure ENTIRE recoil/bolt/recoil spring mechanism lubed completely with SUPER high quality LASTING oil or very light grease. Thanks DJ Dan Rooster Man Flint:)
I should have added i used e mail the customer contact on the website not telephone....good luck! DJ Dan Rooster Man
Hogwild: a few weeks ago i'd have agreed customer service was spotty. But after a few hiccups getting ahold of them they couldn't have been better. Through no fault of my Montefeltro's design the bolt chargin handle on my 20 came out in tight brush a month back while rabbit hunting in briars. Benelli sent one free under warranty UPS. Still i agree there should be someone there or good voice mail. DJ Dan Rooster Man, Flint
Montefeltro 20 gua: no bolt handle anywhere
Rooster Man posted a topic in BenelliCan someone tell me why a quality gun like Benelli doesn't have a stock of common critical parts? I lost the bolt handle on my 20 guage Monty while rabbit hunting. Benelli said try Brownell's Gun Parts and they told me their isn't ONE bolt handle for the gun anywhere in the U.S. and it's "back ordered" 6 months. Dissapointing; sorta like buying a Lexus and being told "we don't carry wiper blades for that" at the dealership. If any other Montefeltro 20 owner loses the bolt handle i'm having one built and being shipped by Angle Porting of Batesville ARK; they're an American company specializing in custom parts for Beretta and Benelli. Not complaining, just dissapointed. And thanks to the shooters who replied about my Monty jamming on cheapo loads. You were right, when i switched to Remington from the Wally World Winchester promo loads it cycled them ok.
Montefeltro 20 jams with 7/8 ounce loads..
Rooster Man posted a topic in BenelliNobody loves the Benelli more than this 60 year old shooter. Have owned over a dozen Benelli, Baretta and Franchi shotguns in the past 20 years. Just a word of warning to other owners of the sweet shooting Montefeltro Light 20: On the positive side it's the WORLD'S sweetest pointing best balanced and most durable semi auto. I shoot very well with it and once owned 20 guns, now own JUST the Monty Light 20. That being said, WARNING to hunters: Regardless of what owners manual says, the gun will NOT reliably or consistently cycle & chamber the 7/8 ounce load. Hunting rabbits in southeast Michigan yesterday i jumped a 5 pound wall hanging trophy cottontail, got so flustered i muffed the first shot. Put the bead on him at 20 yards, pulled trigger, nothing, saw in periphery the yellow fired hull sticking straight out from receiver, one trophy rabbit gone. Although i've shot skeet with this gun and it OFTEN cycles the low brass promo loads it WON'T do it consistently, nor will any other auto, and anybody who tells you different has a better Monty than mine. For $1000 it should cycle ANYTHING. Not griping, just letting others know, don't hunt with anything except 1 ounce 2 3/4 dram shells. DJ Dan the Rooster Man, Flint Mi. Anyone else with a similar experience?


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WalMart is the retail corporation in Canada with the name of Walmart Canada Corporation. It is the retail division of discount departmental stores that was introduced in 1994 with the purchase of the Woolco Canada chain from F.W. Woolworth Company. The company offers different types of products including clothing, footwear, jewelry, pharmacy, books, decor, cosmetics, electronics, entertainment, sports items and many more. WalMart also sells food related items and products including dairy products, liquor, seafood, frozen food, bakery and many more. It is also the grocery retail chain supermarket in Canada as that of other multi-national organizations such as Fairway Market, Quality Foods, Mike Dean's Super Food Stores, Thrifty Foods, Loblaws, Sobeys, Save-On-Foods, Country Grocer and many more. WalMart has its retail operations in many countries such as United States, Argentina, Australia, Canada, England, South America, China, Brazil and many more. WalMart is among the admired corporate cultures was ranked 10th by Waterstone Human Capital Incorporation. It also supported 150 Canadian Schools through Adopt-a-School program. Walmart Canada Corporation also runs an affiliate program that provides a professional team to manage all the responsibilities for the customers for providing them free product information, free membership plans and professionally designed banners. It also provides learning at all levels. WalMart Canada was established in 1994 and has its headquarters located at Mississauga, Ontario, Canada


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Available with 3.5Hp to 6.5Hp, Ridgid shop vacuums have reduced noise levels due to the blower wheel and motor design that also maximizes performance. A larger surface area in Ridgid vacuum filters provide a bonus of lasting longer than some other filters and are washable so you can reuse them. As an added feature, Ridgid vacuums come with an automatic shut-off for the suction. This keeps any liquid from overflowing, and you can drain the vacuum more easily.
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Additional vacuum attachments include a crevice tool, a tool designed to clean your vehicle, an extension, vacuum hose and a wet nozzle. Ridgid also has an attachment kit that includes seven pieces for auto detailing. It includes hoses, two brushes, crevice tool, claw nozzle and hose to hose adapter to make cleaning your vehicle more convenient.
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In Benjamin Black's seventh novel in the Quirke series, Even the Dead, my favorite Irishman's recent blackouts puts him on the injured list. No work, no booze. Not that he'll abide by doctor's orders.
An automobile "accident" occurs that results in a fiery one-car crash, leaving a young man dead breaks Quirke's convalescence. Suspicions of foul play drives him back to work in an advisory role. But when his daughter Phoebe is approached by the deceased's pregnant girlfriend, Quirke discovers this murder has more to do with his own past than he ever cared to revisit.


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The battle over reforming the immigration system in the United States looks set to reach a flashpoint between the two major political parties in Washington, particularly in the light of the Republican party's success in the midterm elections this week. This victory has seen the party seize power in the Senate and further consolidate its hold on the House of Representatives.
Despite the Republicans' victory, President Obama has made it clear that he still intends to follow through on his promise to use executive action to enact immigration reform in the country ‒ something the great majority of Republicans are fiercely opposed to. Such action could result in millions of undocumented immigrants being given at least some form of legal status in the United States, if not full citizenship.
Despite the Senate passing a comprehensive immigration reform bill in June last year, the House of Representatives, which has had a Republican majority for some years, has refused to allow a vote on this bill. This has resulted in the president deciding to take unilateral action. "What I'm not going to do is just wait," Obama says. "I think it's fair to say that I've shown a lot of patience and have tried to work on a bipartisan as much as possible and I'm going to keep on doing so."
John Boehner, the speaker of the House of Representatives, has warned the president against taking unilateral action, saying that such action will "poison the well" and ensure that there is no chance of Congress taking its own action on the issue.


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Empire Corridor Improvements Open House
- Date: 02/17/2020 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
- Location: Trinity Lutheran Church Gym Lobby
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Bend, Oregon 97701
Come and see new construction exhibits and meet members of the Empire Corridor Improvements Project Team to ask questions about the construction timeline, detours, and upcoming road closures.Return to full list >>


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Transactions started in about the year 2000, online pharmacies are the same as community pharmacies with the only difference that you buy your required drugs on the internet. Nowadays consumers are more at ease with a click on the medicine websites rather than going to a local drugstore. The reason is that no prior prescription is needed for this transaction. This is leading to a greater attraction of consumers towards internet drugstore. Moreover, there is a wide selection of the most popular medicines for allergies, antibiotics, anxiety, blood pressure, pain relief, skin care, birth control, and so many other drugs at your disposal.
This legal business offer facility like convenience, privacy and safeguards to consumers. In fact, it is the best way for people to get any medication wanted without feeling awkward, ashamed or reluctant. All transactions made on the internet are completely confidential which allow consumers to feel more comfortable to buy.
People go online mainly for health reasons. For them internet drugstores are more advantageous than local drugstore since they can visit many online pharmacies and compare prices before making a final purchase.
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Off-hour ordering is another element to be considered as to why people are getting more attracted to online pharmacy. Since it is a twenty-four hour enterprise, consumers feel more reassurance whenever they feel in need of a medication. Besides, people can ask questions they feel embarrassed of in a local pharmacy online through the internet drugstore.
Consumers are turning more towards online pharmacies for the most evident reason that no prescription is needed for medicines shopping. You have been directed to all the advantages you get in online pharmacy but the reason why people prefer internet drugstores is mainly because you do not need any doctors prescription to buy a medication you require. It is a common, rapid and easier way for you to acquire your needs whenever you want.


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An inter-ministerial central team reached Assam on Tuesday to assess the impact of the flood. The two waves of flood that hit the State this year claimed 80 lives and affected millions of others.
It damaged houses and roads, eroded farmland, stated a release. According to officials, the team will meet senior Assam government officials on Wednesday to assess the damage, loss of the human lives and properties. The team will also visit Nalbari, Barpeta, Bongaigaon, Morigaon, Golaghat, Jorhat, Lakhimpur, Dhemaji and Dibrugarh. During the visit, the team will interact with the district administration and other officials. They will leave for New Delhi on Friday.
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Brand New Diane Olsen Charcoal and Black Bolero Set
- As seen in April's Fashion Issue of Show Horse Today, photography by Ali Hubbell
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- The shirt is a 'Tales' black rayon/nylon/spandex blend stretch shirt with coordinating design on the collar and cuff. It can be worn by itself or paired with the vest.
- The vest is constructed of dense charcoal, overlaid with snakeskin leather and black ultrasuede applique. Finished with fringe accents at the waist and removable Velcro shoulder fringe.
- Embellishment: Swarovski oversize sewn on black stones, Black nailheads, Swarovski jet and hematite glue set stones give off a silver hue to compliment and pair with grey. Finished with silver chains.
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BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- Moravian College is continuing its look back at its 2018-19 athletic campaign. The next entry in our second countdown of the summer – the Top 10 Stories of the Year selected by the athletic administration – are the eight stories that received votes but not enough to make the ranking.
Greyhounds Complete over 2,900 Hours of Community Service in 2018-19
Moravian's student-athletes registered 2,915 hours of community service during the 2018-19 academic year. Each academic year, Moravian has a number of community service projects that have become tradition including members of each team heading to both Marvine Elementary School and the Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem once a week for after school programs. Moravian's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee hosted its seventh annual Special Olympics Basketball Tournament in April involving all 19 teams and also collected funds to purchase Christmas gifts for families through Turning Point. Each team also helped out on a pair of field days for William Penn Elementary School to teach skills.
Read more at https://www.moraviansports.com/general/2019-20/releases/20190705n4ynkx.
Moravian Honors 62 Student-Athletes in Second Chi Alpha Sigma Ceremony
The Hounds honored 62 student-athletes on March 29 at the second Chi Alpha Sigma Ceremony to kick off NCAA Division III Week. Chi Alpha Sigma works with NCAA and NAIA member institutions to recognize outstanding college student-athletes for their successes both on the field of competition and in the classroom. To be eligible for Chi Alpha Sigma, student-athletes must be a junior and/or senior with a 3.4 or higher GPA and have earned a varsity letter
Read more at https://www.moraviansports.com/general/2018-19/releases/20190329l65o6z.
New Turf Installed at Rocco Calvo Field
During the summer of 2018, Moravian replaced the turf at Rocco Calvo Field in the Steel Athletic Complex with a new Shaw Sports Turf. The initial Sportexe turf surface was installed during the summer of 2005 and has hosted the football team, men's lacrosse squad, women's lacrosse team and field hockey squad for varsity events over the past 13 years.
Read more at https://www.moraviansports.com/general/2017-18/releases/20180621kt9lxx.
Moravian Has 181 Conference Academic Honor Roll Selections
During the three athletics seasons – fall, winter and spring – student-athletes that are sophomore, junior or seniors can earn Conference Academic Honor Roll honors from the Landmark Conference and Centennial Conference (football) if they maintain a 3.2 career GPA (3.4 for football). Moravian had 181 Conference Academic Honor Roll selections during 2018-19.
Read the Landmark Conference Fall awards at https://www.moraviansports.com/general/2018-19/releases/20181113ktb0x5.
Read the Centennial Conference Fall awards at https://www.moraviansports.com/sports/fball/2018-19/releases/20181120fm0cca.
Read the Landmark Conference Winter awards at https://www.moraviansports.com/general/2018-19/releases/20190305f3b5d1.
Read the Landmark Conference Spring awards at https://www.moraviansports.com/general/2018-19/releases/20190514lar8g7.
Football/Baseball Locker Room Project
During the summer of 2018, Moravian undertook a project to renovate the locker room used by the football and baseball teams by installing new lockers, flooring, lighting, air conditioning and a lounge for the student-athletes. It was the first major renovation in the locker room since the building was built in the 1960s.
Read more at https://www.moraviansports.com/general/2018-19/releases/20180703nfziqd.
The project included the opportunity to put a name on a locker. The ongoing fundraising project can be viewed at https://www.moraviansports.com/information/facilities/LockerRoomProject/index.
Moravian Has Six Landmark Conference Senior Scholar-Athletes
The Landmark Conference selects 22 senior scholar athletes each year to recognize the top student-athlete in each sport based on academics and athletics. The honorees must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.20 and are selected by a committee of Landmark Conference officers, athletics directors, senior woman administrators and sports information directors. Moravian had six senior Landmark Conference Senior Scholar-Athletes in 2018-19.
Read about men's cross country senior Aaron Hofmann at https://www.moraviansports.com/sports/mxc/2018-19/releases/20181114gdwjhk.
Read about men's indoor track & field senior John Spirk at https://www.moraviansports.com/sports/mtrack/2018-19/releases/20190307dg07kt.
Read about women's indoor track & field senior Jordan Luciano at https://www.moraviansports.com/sports/wtrack/2018-19/releases/20190307di3q85.
Read about men's golf senior Kody Long at https://www.moraviansports.com/sports/golf/2018-19/releases/20190521g1onlx.
Read about softball senior Madison Shaneberger at https://www.moraviansports.com/sports/sball/2018-19/releases/20190520kywwnl.
Read about men's outdoor track & field senior Jon Anthony at https://www.moraviansports.com/sports/mtrack/2018-19/releases/20190524feo2hw.
Five Hounds Earn Landmark Conference Rookie of the Year Honors
At the conclusion of each season, the coaches in the Landmark Conference vote for the All-Conference Teams and the major award winners of Athlete of the Year, Coach of the Year and Rookie of the Year. During 2018-19, the Greyhounds earned five Rookie of the Year accolades.
Read about men's cross country freshman Dominic DeRafelo and women's cross country freshman Natalie Stabilito at https://www.moraviansports.com/general/2018-19/releases/20181030h3ow47.
Read about men's soccer freshman Anthony Nagy at https://www.moraviansports.com/sports/msoc/2018-19/releases/20181107f545c7.
Read about Stabilito earning the women's indoor track & field honor at https://www.moraviansports.com/general/2018-19/releases/20190226hwftam.
Read about softball freshman Alexandria Scheeler at https://www.moraviansports.com/sports/sball/2018-19/releases/20190502fu4onw.
Redesign of Moraviansports.com
Moravian launched its third design of its website – https://www.moraviansports.com/landing/index – on August 15 after working with PrestoSports on the new project. The new version has added new features with easier access to videos, photo galleries and social media as well as a clean design as Moravian works to make the website compliant with the American with Disabilities Act.
The top story in the countdown will be released on Wednesday, July 31.