Had to Put My Dog Down Today

[irishearl]

So sorry to hear of this. It's always is heart-wrenching to lose a beloved pet who is very much our "child." On the deepest of levels, whatever is forged in love can never be severed at death.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Deepest condolences. As heartbreaking as it is, just remember there's a puppy out there that needs love.

 

[captainsousie]

Truly sorry for your loss. It's always hard to lose a furry friend.

 

[lightxmyfire]

So sorry for your loss. Losing a constant companion is never easy. I know I will not be in good shape when it’s time for our pup. I still remember fondly all my childhood dogs. They truly are family members.

it sounds like you honored him in a beautiful way, and you have plenty of wonderful memories to celebrate.

 

[wordheavy]

So sorry for your loss. I will say a prayer for you and the family.

 

[jaytex1969]

Sarge was lucky to have you and you were lucky to have Sarge.

 

[warren]

A sad day indeed! My sympathies. I had a "Sarge" also. Still miss him as I miss all of my companions over the years.

Every time I get a new pup I give a wee thought to that coming day. Never had a dog who wasn't worth the heart ache. Remember the great walks, tug-a-wars and just laying about together in the sunshine. They always seemed to give more than they got.

Sleep well tonight with great memories.

 

[Rockyrepose]

There is no sorrow quite like the loss of a dog nor the joy of the love they gave. My condolences. I had the same task December 16th for a guy who never failed to greet me for 18 plus years. I think of him everyday.

 

[beefeater33]

So Sorry to hear this.................. They are indeed members of the family. Plant a shrub, flower or tree on his grave, and you'll always have his memory when you are out on the swing..................
You'll see a little bit of Sarge when your relaxing, and know he's a part of you.

 

[Simmerdown☕️]

Sorry to hear about your loss brother. Losing a family member is never easy. Just trust that Sarge is now chillin’ with many bitches on pillow of and a never ending meaty bones to chew on. ?️

 

[mingc]

My condolences.

 

[Paul lec]

Sorry to hear about your dog. We lost our 2 Bassett Hounds within 6 months of each other,also 13,never thought I would get over it,still talk about them every day!

 

[admin]

That's the worse. Really sorry to hear.

 

[JOHN72]

A sad very loss. My most sincere condolences,friend.........................

 

[smudgersmissingleg]

Sorry to hear that, mate.

 

[stokesdale]

Tried to have an afternoon smoke on the swing this afternoon, but it was just too sad and lonely. My usual companion, my old Doberman, Sarge, had to be put down this morning. He just turned 13.
I know several folks on here have mentioned him, because he’d often be in my pictures in the “WAYS” threads.
Three days ago he was bouncing around the house like normal, then all of a sudden his health took a nose-dive. He started out just whining to go out more than usual, but nothing alarming. Late last night he started having severe abdominal pain, and couldn’t lay down. I took him to the emergency vet. He said his prostate and bladder were huge, put in a catheter to empty it, and watched him overnight. We took him in to the regular vet this morning for an ultrasound, and he had a huge tumor in his bladder and prostate, and was beginning to show neurological symptoms in his back legs, like the tumor was beginning to get into his spinal cord. Vet said there really wasn’t anything that could be done, and it was going to get worse from here. He asked what we wanted to do. I told him we didn’t want him to suffer anymore.
We all went in and said our goodbyes, and my wife and I held him while they put him to sleep.
I buried him next to the swing in our backyard where he’d often sit next to me while I would smoke my pipe.
We are all heartbroken, especially my six year old daughter. They were best buds, partners in crime. Almost every picture I have of him has her sitting or laying right next to him. Just a perfect dog. He will be missed greatly.
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Sorry to hear that brother. I've had tons and tons of farm animals that got 'put down' all the time, that I'm used to for obvious reasons...they're farm animals, but I never get used to putting one of my cats down...always a tough thing to do.

 

[Kottan]

I know how you feel. Terrible.
Two years ago my two beloved cats died shortly after one another in one week. We burried them in our garden with tears in our eyes. Even today I miss them. The whole family had joy with them as long as they lived.

 

[mikethompson]

So sorry to hear. Its absolutely awful to go through. But you have your memories and can at least be thankful for the time you had with him.

 

[Tennessee Dave]

So sorry brother. Prayers.

 

[finnian3]

A faithful hound, man's best friend since time out of mind. Lucky are those who have had such a companion.