After a rough couple of weeks, we have decided to put our loving faithful sheppard/chocolate lab mix to sleep on tuesday. She is 13YO and has had a great life. Heres to you, lucy.... You are my best friend and loyal companion.
The bad part about owning a dog........
Ive felt your pain.
RIP Lucy
:'(
:'(
Having lost one of my bestest friends ever last year (Shelby), I know what you're feeling. Thoughts and prayers sent your way.
RIP Lucy.
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we love you lucy
RIP Lucy and ((hugs)) to you. :'(
Rest in peace.
I couldn't own a dog for this reason.
It's what we sign up for and it's the worst part of being their guardian. Like many others here, I know what you're going through. Big hug to you..... :'(
RIP Lucy. Our Owen went on 1/25. My thoughts are with you.
RIP Lucy. May you have never ending things to sniff and treats to chew.
Sorry man. :(
sac
/I'm gonna snuggle my puppies extra tonight
As Stella sad this is the hardest part. For me and my wife, the years of joy and laughter they bring remind us why we love our pets so much. We lost our Chloe in February. This certainly strikes a chord. We will keep you and Lucy in our thoughts.
RIP Lucy. Brix, our thoughts are with you.
Really sorry for you. I had to think long and hard about this element of dog ownership before we adopted Rufus last year. I knew he'd bring a lot of pleasure, love, and mischief into our home, and we did it. Hopefully you have a lot of great memories.
Joel
Sorry to hear, RIP Lucy.
I am sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you.
It is the right thing to do and sadly.... knowing that it is ..well, it never makes it any easier
the only thing more painful than doing this,,, is watching your pet continue to suffer
my heart goes out to you
Quote from: brix821 on April 25, 2010, 04:24:50 PM
After a rough couple of weeks, we have decided to put our loving faithful sheppard/chocolate lab mix to sleep on tuesday. She is 13YO and has had a great life. Heres to you, lucy.... You are my best friend and loyal companion.
So sad to hear this news brix. :'(
You still have one more day together though, right?
If so, try to do as many things together as possible..without over doing it and rushing the day, of course.
When we decided to put our Pug to sleep (we had to in a hurried decision when he started having hourly seizures), we still had two days to spend wih him. We took him for a long ride as he sat in my lap in the car, the park, we took a lot of pictures together, gave him his favorite foods, etc.
The doctor come to the house and put him down in the living room so we could all be together someplace that was familar and comfortable for him.
If possible, hold Lucy close to you and put your face in hers so she can smell you as she falls alseep.
It's tough to deal with. :-\
:'(
my thoughts are with you too brix
It is the hardest parts of owning a pet, they become a very intricate part of your family and your life.
And you know that at some stage you will have to let them go.....
I still get upset over past furry friends....
They may be gone, but they will live on forever in our hearts and minds.
:(
TREAT ME KINDLY
Treat me kindly, my beloved friend,
For no heart in all the world is more
rateful for kindness than the loving
heart of me.
Do not break my spirit with a stick,
For though I should lick your hand
between blows, your patience and
understanding will more quickly
teach me the things you would
have me learn.
Speak to me often, For your voice is
the world's sweetest music, as you must
know by the fierce wagging of my tail
when your footsteps fall upon my ears.
Please take me inside when it is cold
and wet, For I am a domesticated
animal, no longer accustomed to the
bitter elements. I ask no greater glory
than the privilege of sitting at your
feet beside the hearth.
Keep my pan filled with water, for I
cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.
Feed me clean food that I may stay well,
to romp and play and do your bidding,
to walk by your side, and stand ready,
willing and able to protect you with
my life, should your life be in danger.
And, my friend, when I am very old, and
I no longer enjoy good health, hearing
and good sight, do not make heroic
efforts to keep me going.
I am not having fun. Please see that my
trusting life is taken gently. I shall
leave this earth knowing with the last
breath I drew, that my fate was always
safest in your hand.
--- By Beth Norman Harris 1968 ---
My dad used to carry a copy of this poem in his wallet.
The unconditional love of a dog can come at a high price sometimes. The only treatment for the grief is a puppy and it has the same sting attached in the future. Take Care and know that many of us here hold you and yours in our thoughts.
Sorry to hear about your dog, Brix.
Having just lost one about a month ago, the pain and sadness are still fresh in my mind and always will be.
But we had some great times and memories over our brief time together, but they will never be forgotten.
Make sure you pup says hi to mine in Heaven. He is Alex. He is probably sleeping on a bed or couch. Then eating Taco's then sleeping again.
She's beautiful, Brix, and she'll always be a part of you now. What an amazing gift she gave you!
She's beautiful. RIP Lucy
I'm so sorry, dude. :'(
So sorry for your loss, Brix :'(
you guys are so awesome...even though reading this thread makes me cry, thank you all for your kind words.
It takes a wonderful and caring person to make the right decision to end their pup's suffering before it goes too long. You're doing the right thing by your pup and I know what a horrible feeling it is to have to do it.
My heart and thoughts go out to you and yours........may Lucy live forever in your hearts.
That sucks, but that's a very full life for a big dog. Been lucky enough to have a best buddy for that long myself and there's nothing easy about that last day. As Warren said, the only cure is more of the same.
Quote from: rgramjet on April 26, 2010, 03:30:03 AM
TREAT ME KINDLY
Treat me kindly, my beloved friend,
For no heart in all the world is more
rateful for kindness than the loving
heart of me.
Do not break my spirit with a stick,
For though I should lick your hand
between blows, your patience and
understanding will more quickly
teach me the things you would
have me learn.
Speak to me often, For your voice is
the world's sweetest music, as you must
know by the fierce wagging of my tail
when your footsteps fall upon my ears.
Please take me inside when it is cold
and wet, For I am a domesticated
animal, no longer accustomed to the
bitter elements. I ask no greater glory
than the privilege of sitting at your
feet beside the hearth.
Keep my pan filled with water, for I
cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.
Feed me clean food that I may stay well,
to romp and play and do your bidding,
to walk by your side, and stand ready,
willing and able to protect you with
my life, should your life be in danger.
And, my friend, when I am very old, and
I no longer enjoy good health, hearing
and good sight, do not make heroic
efforts to keep me going.
I am not having fun. Please see that my
trusting life is taken gently. I shall
leave this earth knowing with the last
breath I drew, that my fate was always
safest in your hand.
--- By Beth Norman Harris 1968 ---
My dad used to carry a copy of this poem in his wallet.
That's beautiful. Thanks, rgramjet, for sharing.
Sorry Brix for your loss... I have 2 dogs myself and I can't bare the thought of not having them around. I feel for your loss...
:'( RIP Lucy. We all know to well the pain of saying good bye. Remember the good times and always keep the photos handy. My heart and prayers go to you.
What a beautiful girl. So much intelligence in those eyes. I'm so sorry, Brix. :'(
Sorry to hear about that Brix, she looked like a great dog. It is the hardest make the beast with two backsing thing, isnt it? Sadly I've been right there too, had to put down my yellow lab (also 13 years) when he came down with cancer last year. Don't mind saying it was the single worst day of my life so far. It sucks way worse than you ever think it could. I was lucky to get some support from other DML folks at the time, which really helped. It gets easier with time but you never forget.
Quote from: PhoenixS4R on April 25, 2010, 04:56:57 PM
Rest in peace.
I couldn't own a dog for this reason.
It is the hardest part, and it sucks, but to me a life without dogs is not worth contemplating.
on our way to the vet now. Thanks to everyone for their well wishes and warm thoughts. Thankfully, I have a loving wife and an awesome son ( #2 due in august) to help me through this day. RIP lucy, today you can be a puppy again.
Dude,
I'm sitting here shedding a few tears for your familly and Lucy. She looks so much like my pup and I hope everything goes smoothly and she goes peacfully.
She will be a puppy again and you'll get to see her again.
+1 Metallimonster.
It just brings up thoughts of the phone call from the pet hospital and the Vet telling me my dog had passed. I can hear her words and it is making me tear up right now. I feel your sadness.
Your pooch will be a puppy in the big doggie heaven in the sky.
Just don't let him become too good of friends with Alex.......he will get led in the wrong direction and taught how to get on tables and eat food off plates! :)
I think it is obvious that all of us here are with you today Brix. Be strong, our thoughts are hearts reach out to you.
:'(
mitt
Quote from: brix821 on April 27, 2010, 04:55:51 AM
on our way to the vet now.
That just choked me up a little. :'(
My sister sent me a pic when she was on the way to the vet with the English Bulldog I rescued for her. He was nowhere near his golden days but the 3rd time wasn't a charm when he got vicious. :-\ I like to think that he, my pug and English Mastiff are all playing together again. RIP boys. :-[
You've got a little one on the way B. Luckily, you'll have him around soon enough to distract you from this sad day. Like Factor said also..there's a lot of dog people on here to talk to when you're feeling blue!