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Had my dog put down this afternoon.
I have a large family, all our kids had their pets, horses, ponies, giant rabbits, hamsters, lizards, a goat or two, God knows how many cats and dogs---and then my dog.
He became my dog, 6 month old Border Cross recue dog, I had him for 17 years.
I am writing this and I can already feel the hole at my feet, he was always there.
A few mishaps but never any serious illnesses until a year or so ago, a stroke but he kept going, his spirit,---real spirit.
I could completely trust him with old and young alike, all our kids their mates they grew up with him.
When a young dog I used to play a game with him, drove Mrs S nuts and the children use to squeal with laughter, I would go on one of the stairs and lower my head and whimper, he would be on a landing and he'd go down on front paws, bum up in the air and bark, trying to chew off my proffered head with his small mouth.
Lost the odd dinner to him, sometimes I'd engineer it for the kids to have a laugh at my expense but on the odd occasion, sonofabitch. Must of lost a couple of pairs of shoes to him, I would look at him as I held up the evidence and the cock of his head,----I'm a dog!
Quid-pro-quo tho'-- I found the joys of a laser light, use to send him nuts, cats joined in to.
But he grew up fast and from two years old on, just a cool, well rounded, mature dog.
I'm going to miss you old boy, thank you for 17 great years, going to miss sharing my ginger nuts with you and the hand licks.
He became my dog, 6 month old Border Cross recue dog, I had him for 17 years.
I am writing this and I can already feel the hole at my feet, he was always there.
A few mishaps but never any serious illnesses until a year or so ago, a stroke but he kept going, his spirit,---real spirit.
I could completely trust him with old and young alike, all our kids their mates they grew up with him.
When a young dog I used to play a game with him, drove Mrs S nuts and the children use to squeal with laughter, I would go on one of the stairs and lower my head and whimper, he would be on a landing and he'd go down on front paws, bum up in the air and bark, trying to chew off my proffered head with his small mouth.
Lost the odd dinner to him, sometimes I'd engineer it for the kids to have a laugh at my expense but on the odd occasion, sonofabitch. Must of lost a couple of pairs of shoes to him, I would look at him as I held up the evidence and the cock of his head,----I'm a dog!
Quid-pro-quo tho'-- I found the joys of a laser light, use to send him nuts, cats joined in to.
But he grew up fast and from two years old on, just a cool, well rounded, mature dog.
I'm going to miss you old boy, thank you for 17 great years, going to miss sharing my ginger nuts with you and the hand licks.
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Anyway, I was just trying to illustrate that I do know what you mean, but I do know cats and dogs are very different, relationship-wise. You had your dog for a heck of a long time, and he was very obviously loved from the start. Out of all those animals you had around you, this dog was the one who 'connected' you both.
Wishing you all the best, Seacam. I hope it doesn't hurt too much for too long. x
This is the price we pay for the love we shared. But who would be without it?
Maybe he is still there looking over you.
Take care and hugs.
Sounds like he had a good life.
he had a wonderful life with you and you gave him the best time
remember that
no amount of words will give you comfort right now but it does get easier - believe me - had to put my beloved cat of 16 years to sleep in April of this year and I thought I would never be ok again but I am - I have a lovely 18 month old rescue cat and she is a delight and I love her - she wont ever replace Olive but she has filled part of the small hole in my heart
I know dogs are very different to cats but at the end of the day they both leave us broken hearted when we have to make the very hard decisions to put them to sleep
I would like to thank everyone for their words of kindness.
After he was put down, I took him back with me and that night I washed him, he had this amazing soft coat and his white fur always came up glow white when dried and the old boy didn't disappoint this time either.
I have him at the moment wrapped in his blanket and a cotton sheet in one of the barn freezers.
Most of our kids are at the house this weekend so we are cremating him.
Mrsgrumpy, Station, Relly, I feel for you as I do for everyone who losses a person or animal beloved or going to.
For those who have not had an animal put down, it really is very fast, with my dog, he was about 25KG at death, less then 20 seconds I recon, fastest 20 seconds ever, to fast in an odd kind of thinking but just so peaceful, just drifted.
It's a big raw empty hole at the moment but I reflect on my beautiful children, Mrs S the grand kids----and I am so very fortunate.
But the empty space has been getting to me, time will make it more comfortable.
Thanks everyone.
After I had to have my dog put down due to illness, I found solace in the thought that there is a rainbow bridge, where my dog is now playing and swimming and eating everything her heart desires (she was a Labrador) and is free of any pain and discomfort.
Dogs truly are the most magical creatures in the world. I know that there are no words that could possibly take your pain away, but he had a lovely life with you and that is all anyone could ask for.
I insisted that we wait a few more days to see whether he would perk up, as this is what he normally did whenever he got ill in the last year or two. He would be ill for a few days, but then he would start eating/drinking/meowing as usual. But not this time.
My partner and I spent the whole of yesterday afternoon/evening crying. We miss him so much! He looks so peaceful in his little box that we made for him. He's going to be buried in the garden - his garden - that he spent a lot of time sunbathing in. He was a unique little mite with a distinctive meow due to his age. Always cute, but sometimes sounded like he smoked 40 a day as I used to say!
We love you, little boy. Will never forget you.
The loss is to soon, a little raw for words to fill.
22 years and now he has gone and yet in time, the both of you, he will keep on giving, that is his legacy to you both.
When we. had our Jr pts, the vet came out to us, we put him in outside shed so our cat could smell and understand, which she did, heartbreaking for all x
Yes it is quick, which is great.
This weekend is your chance and the families to say goodbye together.
I always hoped that, when the time came I would hold his paw as he slipped away, but this wasn't the case. He had an operation and a tumour was found, so large the only option was the put him to sleep whilst he was under the anaesthetic.
I feel for you Seacam and everyone else on this thread who have had to go through this terrible time. My only advice is to do exactly as you are doing. Talk about him. I talk about Bailey all the time. I laugh about him, I smile at the silly things he did and cry about the fact that I can't touch him .... but the pain does get a little easier.