sad day

[mozzie]

all of us animal lovers have these days your old mate just keeps on getting slower older and greyer thinking that thay are invinsable you seem to forget that there getting past it. you take them to the vets give them drugs to prolonge there lives and that day comes.well this morning my old mate couldnt walk anymore the drugs stopped working and that terrible bloody decision has to be made you know its the right thing but your head just cant get around it with out going into detail its just one of those sad days and to see a grown man falling apart means he loved his dog

mozzie

[AlexN]

My condolences mate... Its always a tough time...

[Lismore Bloke]

I know how you feel, Peter. We lost one of ours when they both got out and one was hit by a car. The other older one, a beautiful dog, succumbed to that terrible stomach cancer thing that dogs get. I can still see her greeting me at the side gate, even though it was more than 2 years ago.

[AstralTraveller]

Yes mate, sometimes the heart can't accept what the head knows has to be done. I once helped a mate dig a grave for his beloved dog. We then called the vet and then I helped him bury her. We all had a damm good cry afterwards. No shame in that.

Take care, take comfort from those around you and remember the good times with your old mate.

[jjjnettie]

So terribly sad.
My sincere condolences Peter.

[multiweb]

I know exactly how you feel mate. You do get attached to pets. When My neighbourgh killed my cat I felt rotten for months. I don't wanna get another one until he or I move. Don't want to have to go through it again.

[chrisp9au]

Know just where you're at Peter, it's heart wrenching stuff.
Just try to think about all the good times, and remember, he had the best life because he was your mate.

Condolences,
Chris

[matt]

Sorry to hear about your loss, Peter.

It's never easy saying goodbye to a mate.

[bokglob]

Very sorry to hear about Old mate Peter. He was obviously very loved in his long life,and i'm sure you were his old mate too. best wishes.

[BerrieK]

Mozzie my heart goes out to you, I too know exactly how you feel.

I sat with our 12 year old Border Collie and spoke quietly to her as she died at home after a last dash visit to the vet 3 years ago. Dug a big hole in the garden (and my heart). All while my husband was away with the army.

Makes me cry now just thinking about it. We can have a cry together. Take it easy.

Kerrie :sadeyes:

[Quark]

So sorry Peter,

My family and I recently went through the same experience, I know how you feel and sympathize with what you are going through.

Unlike the case with people, we don't have to let our mates suffer and it may have been a hard decision but it would have been for all the right reasons.

Regards
Trevor

[astroron]

I feel for you Peter old mate, I have shed a few tears in the past over a couple of pets.
All the best mate .
Ron

[acropolite]

Sad to hear Mozzie, like having a family member go, I feel sad along with you.

[mozzie]

thanks all for the replies i was just getting a little of the old chest the other prob is trying to explain it to my 3 and 5 year olds
mozzie

[GTB_an_Owl]

sad news mozzie - sad news

geoff

[Waxing_Gibbous]

Moz,
My most sincere condolences. I can add no wisdom to what others have said, and while the pain not go away, it gets easier after a while. You're not alone and I'll keep a good thought for your 'best friend' and you.
PJH

[BerrieK]

Mozzie I was wondering how old your kids are. Give 'em a big hug and have a cry with them.

Kerrie

[taminga16]

".....and to see a grown man falling apart means he loved his dog."

Peter, warm yourself in the thought that your dog loved you too.

Regards,

Greg.

[TheDecepticon]

No human can replace the joy a dog brings to you. Faithful, forgiving, happy! It is an extremely entangled relationship you cant let go of! Oh, s**t, can see, need mytissues. Keep your headup!

[Spanrz]

We had a 2 yo jack russell, got very sick, vet did a great job, but the man upstairs took him in his sleep. I'm glad at that point we didn't have to make "that" decision, as I know I wouldn't have taken it well. We buried the little man in our back yard (as Kerrie posted about).
This time, with our older dog, this particular decision was going through my mind in the last week, as he kept peeing everywhere. Was just so scared to take to the vet, knowing full well it might be the last time.
Managed to grab the courage to take him (a week later), only to find we picked up an early onset of diabetes. OMG, worked myself up so much thinking it was the end of it, and it was diabetes.
He is fine now. And so are we.

But the pain of this decision, man I pat you on the back for doing what you had to do.
I have been through the Human kind of this, in the worst possible way (grandfather was basically brain dead and legally had to starve him to death, as by the letter of the law, which of course is total BS).

I could not put a pet through this, let alone myself or anyone ever again.
Let me tell you, you did the right thing. :) :cheers:

[jjjnettie]

We're being humane when we put down our beloved animals, but we're animals when we do the same for our beloved humans.
I don't get it.

[spacezebra]

Hi mozzie

Yes, a very day. We have two "puppies" 14 and 13 years old - totally understand your feelings.

Petra d.

[TrevorW]

I weep with you

[Calibos]

My heart goes out to you. We had to make that painful decision 5 years ago. Promised ourselves we could never go through that again. However 6 months later we decided to share our lives with 2 West Highland Terrier brothers we called Butch and Sundance. 2 years after that we made room for a head strong little Shih Tsu madam and called her Cassidy. There isn't a day goes by that these 3 don't make us laugh. We dread the days when we have to make 'the decision' with these guys too, but all the years of joy they'll give us between now and then and the knowledge that we've given them more of a home and a life and love that they could ever have wished for will hopefully give us solace when that time comes, just like the solace you should feel now that you gave your friend a fabulous life and a painless end.

[Paramount]

Hi Peter
You have my condolences and my thoughts go out to you, I lost my best pal in March of this year to cancer, the vet came to our house and Blue passed away peacefully in my arms, and only two weeks ago I had to endure the same with Storm (Blues older brother) who had a long term spine problem and his back legs finally gave up the ghost. It is heart wrenching even when you know it is for the right reasons. You just have to remember that at least you both shared the same love and affection for each other over the years and think that there are some poor animals out there that aren't so lucky. We have two rescue German Pointers now, Hunter and Gunner who have managed to fill the void in our lives and they help ease the grief. I know it is hard but be happy that you gave a caring home, comfort, enjoyment and affection to a friend who may not have been so lucky if he didn't have you
Best wishes
Gordon

[dpastern]

Hi Peter,

It's a very sad thing to hear. I love dogs, I've been around them all my life - they are our best friends. There's no easy way of dealing with the sadness of loving a loved pet and friend. My condolences to you, and to your family.

I've had my share of pet losses, especially since my chosen pets (domestic rats) live such short lifes, and are highly prone to various cancers and lung issues. It's never easy watching them go, even more so when it's prolonged and you have to make that hard decision. I've done it once, never again.

Dave

[Darth Wader]

My heart goes out to you Mozzie... never easy to say good bye to a mate.

[DavidU]

We had to put down our family cat some months ago. She was 20 years old and very sick. We were all very sad. These times are difficult Mozzie.

[KenGee]

The one best place to bury a good dog is in the heart of his master.

Ben Hur Lampman

[Nightskystargaz]

Peter,

Sorry to hear about you dog :sad:.

:thanx:,

Tom

[Steve Heaton]

Sorry to hear about Bali mate, the only good thing is that you can reflect on all the good times and focus on everything you still have. Sorry again catch up for a beer

[sheeny]

Sorry to hear that Peter.

Al.

[supernova1965]

We had to make the same decision only a few months ago with our cat that we had for 12 years its not easy.

[wavelandscott]

Sorry to read about your loss...Like many I've been through this too and know how sad a day it truly is.

[mozzie]

thanks again everyone for your thoughts elise and myself laughed and cryed at the posts. still coming to turns with the decision but it was the right thing to do. lonely arvo up the shed you certainly miss there company
mozzie

[DavidTrap]

Just read through these posts tonight. It's a horrible thing to have to do - we did it recently for our <12month old cat - but when further therapy becomes futile, at least you have the option of being kind to animals.

Our cat had been at the vet for 4 days before we put her to sleep. The dog went absolutely nuts when she smelt the cats collar that we brought home with us. The dog still seems a bit lonely.

Our kids are almost 4 & 2 - the older one occasionally mentions the cat, but usually just says "Cinders is very sick and won't be coming home from the vet". Bit hard to know when they start to understand "life"...

Regards
David T

P.S. Mozzie - I met you at Astrofest - I have to 8inch LX-90 ACF.

[scarper]

I know how sad you feel mozzie, we lost our doberman Khan to liver failure on the 19th Sept he was 10 years old and had never been ill, we had to make the decision.

It gets a bit easier as time goes on, but I will always have great memories that will never go.

Just keep those good memories and all will be ok.



If it should be that I grow weak
And pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then you must do what must be done,
For this last battle cannot be won.

You will be sad, I understand.
Don't let your grief then stay your hand.
For this day, more than all the rest,
Your love for me must stand the test.

We've had so many happy years.
What is to come can hold no fears.
You'd not want me to suffer so;
The time has come -- please let me go.

Take me where my need they'll tend,
And please stay with me till the end.
Hold me firm and speak to me,
Until my eyes no longer see.

I know in time that you will see
The kindness that you did for me.
Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I've been saved.

Please do not grieve -- it must be you
Who had this painful thing to do.
We've been so close, we two, these years;
Don't let your heart hold back its tears.

--- Anonymous ---

[matt]

Nice.:)

[danielsun]

My condolences Peter, I feel the pain with you mate,
We also lost our cat 0f 10 years a few months ago to kidney failure where the vet could do no more to help and I had to make that same decision. What was really difficult was trying to brace the kids 6 and 8 year olds for it.
Our home feels empty without our little white mate who was always close by.

Daniel.

[Hagar]

So sorry to hear that Peter, Yes mans best friend, I would be devastated if something happened to my best mate. Unconditional love is hard to find in life and often our pets give this so freely we take it for granted. Must take my Bella for a nice walk around the lake today.
My sympathy goes out to you and your family.

[mozzie]

yes thanks again everybody the pain eases with time
mozzie

[Gargoyle_Steve]

Peter I'd also like to say that I understand your grief and feelings of loss, and hope that the pain lessens swiftly, leaving you only with the good memories of lives spent together.

I won't go into details here, but just last Monday week I too had to have one of my 2 best friends in the world put to sleep. I knew for 5 weeks that that day was coming, and I dedicated myself to making her final days as pleasant and happy and comfortable as possible. Even when the time came, and I knew she would suffer if I selfishly kept her with me, it was the hardest thing I have ever had to do, and I cried like a baby. I grieve still, and I'm not too big or too proud to admit that I still cry each day.

I feel for you, and for your family, and I truly hope you find peace in the memories of good times that you will carry with you always.

The "Pet's Prayer" as it's known (posted by scarper above) was something that I'd found on the net prior to having to do what had to be done, and it helped me through, as did the following piece. I hope it warms your heart too:

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 good food, and fresh water, and warm sunshine, and our friends are all happy 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, the person that they had to leave behind.

The animals all run and play together day after day after day, but eventually a day comes when your pet suddenly stops and looks into the distance. Their bright eyes are intent; Their eager body quivers. Suddenly they begin to run from the group, flying over the green grass, their 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....

Author unknown...

[jjjnettie]

Sorry to hear that Steve.
My condolences.

[square_peg114GT]

I feel your pain, Mozzie. I had to put down a beloved pet last year. Very hard thing to do.

[Clarry]

Love hurts Mozzie. Reading the many kind messages to your loss has helped me deal with my own pending decision. Charlie, my 11 yr old cocker spaniel has been off his food for 10 days now & just lies quietly in his bed all day. A visit to the vet on Monday was inconclusive but cancer is suspected. He's given my family & me so much love & friendship over the years. I know I have to handle the situation very soon with his best interest in mind, but it won't be easy. Whatever happens, all our lives are enriched from the times we've shared.

[mozzie]

steve and clayton i feel your pain aswell these decisions arnt made easy but are done for the best

we cleaned the back verandah this morning we loved the old dog dearly but she was a messy old girl with a smile on my face and a laugh still not easy
mozzie

[matt]

Nothing to be ashamed of there, mate.

I'll be a blubbering mess when Jessie's time comes. And I'll let the tears flow. I'll dedicate each one that rolls down my cheeks to a happy memory of time spent together.

It's better to be capable of feeling joy and pain, than being numb... I reckon:)

[mick pinner]

for someone who truly loves their pet the loss is intense, from experience a very sad day that you never forget.