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02/13/2007 09:32:14 AM · #1 |
This is my Little Bear. I have had him since he was 8 weeks old. He will be 7y.o. in a week. Little Bear has severe Hip Displasia, and has been on pain meds for two years. In the last two weeks he has tried to bite a few people after they touched his back side. The vet says it is time to consider the inevitable. I know this is best for him, as he lays around whining, or just stares at me with his soulful eyes, as though he is pleading for help. I am so sad right now, but needed to vent my sorrow. I will do what is best for my dog, and not be selfish by prolonging his suffering for my sake.
Thanks for listening, Tammy
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02/13/2007 09:35:37 AM · #2 |
| Tammy ... so sorry to hear of Bear's pain ... I completely understand what you're going through because I am dealing with the same thing. I have a 13 year old Golden that also has hip dysplasia ... although he isn't as bad as Bear (yet) I know it's only a matter of time ... I've been preparing myself for the inevitable for a while now ... hang in there, knowing you're doing what's best for Bear (((( hug ))) |
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02/13/2007 10:39:48 AM · #3 |
Thanks Pam...Its like losing a beloved family member, and it really sucks.
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02/13/2007 10:45:46 AM · #4 |
| Losing an animal is just horrible. My heart goes out to you, Tammy. But you are right to give your friend relief from his suffering. I hope you have people to support you when you have to take Little Bear to the vet. |
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02/13/2007 10:48:44 AM · #5 |
*sniff* I'm so sorry to hear that!! My heart is with you. Hug him tight once for me... He is a beautiful dog and it is good that you have so many lovely pictures to remember him by.
Jojo
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02/13/2007 10:48:59 AM · #6 |
| I know how you feel. I've had to put down three of my pets in the past several years and it's never easy at all. If it's any consolation, he'll visit you in your dreams. You have my sympathy and understanding. Hugs! |
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02/13/2007 10:49:23 AM · #7 |
HUGZ ... There comes a time (which really sucks) that you have to decide that your friend deserves to be relieved of pain. I had to hold a dog once while the vet gave him the two injections. It was quiet and peaceful and he just drifted off to sleep ... forever. I will never forget that experience but in time you get to feel proud that you did the right thing when SO much pain and suffering is involved. Animals cannot beg you in words to help them go to sleep and get away from such suffering as people can, but, if you love him, you will know.
I empathize with you.
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02/13/2007 11:05:10 AM · #8 |
I'm so sorry to hear this. Never nice. Don't really know what to say to you...
My thoughts are with you.
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02/13/2007 11:09:02 AM · #9 |
Thank you, I appreciate all the support. Yes, My husband is going with me with I take little Bear to vet. Thank you.
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02/13/2007 11:23:12 AM · #10 |
I would bawl for literally weeks if I had to put my cat down. I tear up every time I even remotely think about it. Hell, the tears started after about the second sentence of your post.
The bond we have with our pets can be so strong. Hearing or seeing them in pain can rip your heart out especially when you know you can't make it better. It's a horrible choice to have to make, but you're making the right one.
This is where I give you a cheesy internet hug, but I really mean it! heh. I fought with myself about how to or whether to post this or not. So remember, for every one person that posts there's another hundred hugs from people who can't put together the words.
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02/13/2007 11:33:00 AM · #11 |
| My son lost his dog after 10 1/2 years, and our daughter is nursing her 11 year old dog. It is the hardest choice to make. My heart and prayers are with you. |
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02/15/2007 12:16:12 PM · #12 |
Let my Little Bear go to heaven today. It was the HARDEST I know in my heart, I did the right thing for him. But I am so miserable, and I cant stop bawling my eyes out. God help me, I hope I can pull myself together long enough to pick my daughter up from school.
Tammy
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02/15/2007 12:18:50 PM · #13 |
sending hugs your way.
((((((((HUGS))))))))) |
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02/15/2007 12:22:57 PM · #14 |
| awww Tammy - I am so sorry you have to go through this. I love my dogs and have had to do the same before and it is never easy. My thoughts are with you today. I'm sending hugs your way |
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02/15/2007 12:37:57 PM · #15 |
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02/15/2007 12:56:55 PM · #16 |
That's the tough part about being a pet owner. I lost my two dogs within a couple months of each other - one of cancer, and the (I'm convinced) of a broken heart. Someone gave me this and it helped a lot. I still have a hard time reading it though because it brings back so many memories.
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02/15/2007 01:01:37 PM · #17 |
| I'm very sorry about the decision that you have to make. My family knows how you feel. My son received a cocker spaniel for his third birthday and then lost his dog the day before his 15th birthday. He was so sad that he didn't even want us celebrating his birthday in any way. Later, I gave my son a collage of pictures of him and his dog as they grew up together. This means so much to him now, as the pictures really bring back so many happy memories. |
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02/15/2007 01:09:13 PM · #18 |
| Tammy - I am so very sorry. Know that a lot of animal lovers' hearts are breaking along with yours. Little Bear will visit you, I'm sure. There's not much that can be said to help relieve the pain right now, except that you gave him the greatest gift of love that you could have. Hang in there. In a week, a month, a year it will be better. |
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02/15/2007 01:10:18 PM · #19 |
Tammy - this is one of the hardest decision anyone has to make. My heart goes out to you. Just know that you've released her from the pain she was suffering and it was the right thing to do.
When we left the vets 2 weeks ago she handed me the "How to know when it's time" papers. Ugh! I'll be right there with you before too long.
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02/15/2007 01:29:14 PM · #20 |
Thank you everyone for all the support. I certainly can use it right now..My heart feels as though it is breaking. Thank you again.
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02/15/2007 02:25:21 PM · #21 |
oh hugs - wow - that is hard. My two beags have health probs now too - one had a seizure last week. Thought he was gone. My heart was aching then. And now it aches for you. Keep on crying - nothing is wrong with that, and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. You know he left loving you and had a great life. Hold on to that! Hugs....
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