We just had to put our dog to sleep

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chrishea

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I'm sorry for writing such a sad post, but I need to get this out. After 11 years we just put our boxer/shepard mix Riley to sleep. We brought him home from the kennel last week after our vacation and the dog was never the same. He stopped eating, started to urinate on the floor, couldn't get up so he would stay in the same spot for hours. I called the vet crying Wednesday asking if someone could come look at him. I reached a travelling vet who came to the house and noticed his gums were white and had a left swollen leg. The blood results were anemia caused possibly by cancer. I have never cried so hard in my life for the past few days. We tried medication, but he refused it. So finally this morning we decided it was time. He would lick the urine from the floor if it ran off the towels he was on, couldn't get up, and only ate boiled chicken and rice. The sad part is he wouldn't wag his tail when he saw me or my husband. He would raise his head and put it back down. He always looked sad. The house seems so empty and quiet now. I keep looking for those big brown eyes to look back at me.

Christine
 
{{{{HUGS}}}} Christine! I know there are few things more difficult than losing a beloved friend. Please feel free to mourn as long as you need - losing a part of your family is very tough even if it was "only" a pet. They become our lives. I'm sorry to hear about the loss of you beloved Riley!
 
Oh, Christine, I am so sorry for your loss. At least you can be sure you did the right thing for Riley, and there was no doubt it was time. I know you are suffering now, and all I can say is that it will get better with time. I know it doesn't seem so now, but it will. I will keep you in my thoughts.

(((((((((Hugs)))))))))


MissL
 
I'm very sorry for your loss. Hopefully you can put the unhappy memories of the last days behind you and remember all the run Riley brought to your life over the last 11 years. You did the right thing.
 
Christine;

I am so sorry for your loss. It is never an easy decision. Hopefully the knowledge that he is no longer suffering will help you with some of your grieving. I know you will miss him terribly. Know that a part of him will always be with you in your memories.

Jean
 
I agree you made the right decision. Nevertheless, it is a really hard thing to go through. My thoughts are with you...
 
So sorry about Riley! I know how hard it is to make this decision. We had to put our Labrador, Jake, down last November and I still choke up just thinking about him.

There are no words that can ease your pain at this point, just know that you gave your furry friend a terrific life and you gave him the gift of leaving this world with dignity. You did what was best for Riley!

Sending you lots of hugs!

Carola
 
I'm so sorry Christine! It's such a hard decision to make but I agree it was the right one. Riley didn't want to live his last days sooo sad. Big, Big hugs to you & your DH. I know we will be having to make some decisions in the near future as our cat is 20 years old! They do become a true part of the family. Thinking of you!


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I'm so sorry. (I'm at work right now, trying very hard not to cry, your post touched me so much). You and Riley are in my thoughts.

cristina
 
Christine,

I am so sorry for the loss of Riley. I will keep you and Riley in my thoughts and prayers.

Sincerely,
Lisa
 
christine,

having to say goodbye to a member of your family is one of the hardest things to do. you were so lucky to have had riley and vise versa for 11 wonderful years. i have had to say goodbye so many times, and i have felt the hurt. i have a 19 year old cat, and to be honest, i try not to think about it. just know that we are all here for you, and we do know and understand your pain.

i will keep you and riley in my thoughts and prayers.

suri
 
Christine,

I am new to this forum so we don't know each other, but I wanted to express how sorry I am to hear this. I understand how hard it is. A year ago this past thanksgiving we had to put our beloved Hershey to sleep...we had her longer than we were married and she was our first 'child'. I just wanted to let you know how sorry I am, that I understand, and that you have my support as well.
 
Oh Christine I am so sorry. I lost my best friend in January & I know how absolutely devastating it can be, & how empty the house seems. I thought it would get easier but it hasn't. Four months later I still cry every night I go to bed that she's not sleeping next to me anymore.

There's little that can comfort us during these times, but I will say it sounds like you did the right thing for Riley, & it sounds like you gave him a wonderful life. Try to remember the good times you had w/him, & never forget you were a great mommy.
 
Christine,

I am so sorry to hear about Riley. Our Shih Tzu, Chewy, died just last month. He was 15. I still cry and look for him. Some people think we're nuts when we mourn the loss of our pets but when you've had them for so many years they truly are like one of your children. They require love and attention and you provided those to Riley. So surely you realize he died with love in heart thanks to you.

I asked my husband if he thought dogs went to heaven. Whether they do or don't, I can say my Sweet Little Chewy is there and he must be greeting Riley. They're both doing fine.

Take Care,
 
Christine,

I read your note this morning and instantly started crying. We put our 15 year old Chow Chow, Sheena, down on Saturday afternoon. I cannot go into much more detail than that because the hurt is so fresh. I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone. Take Care!
 
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