Put my dog down today

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JW Knives

JW Knives

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Hey guys, I'm typically a pretty quiet guy, don't really talk about much, but this is a tough one. We put our dog max down this morning.

I'm 24 now and had him since I was 9. Although a "family pet", he was always my dog. Probably because I am the youngest of my family (I have an older brother who lives away from home now). Me and max had a special thing, he would always sleep in my room and when I wasn't home he would sleep on the wood floor outside my door, even though he had a nice bed in the dining room.

This was especially hard because he still had a lot of life left. He was happy and had energy. We had to put him down because he had lumps on his back that would bleed and the vet said that he might not survive the surgery to remove them.

My parents left it in my hands as to what/when we would do this. I decided yesterday that it was time.

Needless to say we spent a good night together last night, he went for a long walk and had some extra supper. Putting him down was quick, I held him as he fell asleep and passed.

This was the hardest thing I've ever done and just wanted to post this so maybe your would give you dog a little extra love today. They don't last forever and I miss him so much already. He was a good dog and truly was my best friend.
 
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I'm so sorry man, I recently lost a much loved dog (the small girl in my av) and it's left a big hole in my chest. I'm sure you gave him a great life and you must have a lot of happy memory's to remember him by.

You did the right thing.

Let us know if you need anything brother.
 
Sorry to hear this. I have been there a couple times and know this feeling. Just remember when they are suffering we owe it to them. It's the last great act of kindness.
 
Hang it there and things will get better with time. It's hard to believe now, but they will. Although you will be getting another dog someday, Max will always have a special place in your heart.

Peace.
 
Sorry to hear that, just remember the good times. I have two purebreed malamutes who, without a doubt, are my best friends. My oldest, Conner, is getting older, around 10 and Cleo is just 2. Best backpacking dogs ever. I feel for you, my day will come also.
 
As a man who's best friend is also a dog my heart goes out to you.

Bart is only 2 1/2 but I dread when its time to have to do as you have had to do.
 
I dont know who said it, but if there arn't any dogs in heaven I dont want to go there. I too had to make such a decision. I'm a very stoic person but when pancho took his last breath I started crying, I dug his grave through a veil of tears. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort knowing you will see your little buddy again.
 
If you got him when you were nine and you're 24 now then that's around 15 years. That's a pretty good lifespan for a dog, so you can always take some comfort in the fact he lived a long life and was well-loved the entire time.

I sometimes think the reason we grieve for our pets so much is to harden us up for when people we love die...although for the really special ones it sometimes doesn't feel all that much different. Hang in there, because eventually the hurt fades and you can concentrate on just the happy memories.
 
Sorry for your loss. This is the hardest thing about owning an animal and doing right by them. I've put down three dogs and a cat and cried like a baby every time. Just don't forget all of the great times with your friend and the great life that you and he had together.
 
I've been exactly where you are, same ages, same growing up, decision fell to me as well, same great dog.
There have been several other insanely loves canine family members after and it never gets easier, but the time together is more than worth it. And remember, it is not they who suffer, they go in peace. It's us who cannot let go so easily. I have a dog who is 5 now, love him like he's another son and sometimes I already dread the day... :(
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Remember the good times, they outweigh the bad by a billion to one.
Please show us some pictures of Max?
 
I'm so sorry.

I came across an apt quote not too long ago: "The essential crime committed against all dog owners is born of the love we hold for them, which, like the love of a child, runs deep. No parent should have to bury a child, they say, but that is what we dog owners must do, not once but time after time, throughout our lives. While we remain unchangeable to their sweet eyes, they run from birth to the grave in an instant of our own measure."
 
Sorry to hear this, I lost my own dog last Christmas time, it was a difficult thing to do but it was her time. It wasn't right to keep her around but in pain anymore.

Something about the relationship between a person and their dog that is good for both.
 
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Hey guys, I'm typically a pretty quiet guy, don't really talk about much, but this is a tough one. We put our dog max down this morning.

I'm 24 now and had him since I was 9. Although a "family pet", he was always my dog. Probably because I am the youngest of my family (I have an older brother who lives away from home now). Me and max had a special thing, he would always sleep in my room and when I wasn't home he would sleep on the wood floor outside my door, even though he had a nice bed in the dining room.

This was especially hard because he still had a lot of life left. He was happy and had energy. We had to put him down because he had lumps on his back that would bleed and the vet said that he might not survive the surgery to remove them.

My parents left it in my hands as to what/when we would do this. I decided yesterday that it was time.

Needless to say we spent a good night together last night, he went for a long walk and had some extra supper. Putting him down was quick, I held him as he fell asleep and passed.

This was the hardest thing I've ever done and just wanted to post this so maybe your would give you dog a little extra love today. They don't last forever and I miss him so much already. He was a good dog and truly was my best friend.
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I share your pain. Being an old man,I've done it many times & it really hurt

There are 3 animal catagories in my mind.


First is a posession. A status symbol. Something to feed & clean up after.


Second is fanily pet, loved & treasured.

Third is our pet . She goes for rides,gets special treats; ice cream & dog treats.

She pays us by protecting us and out property. If we have guests,I'll tell her it's okay but she still keeps an eye on them

She averages a squirrel about every nine days & protects Patsy's bird feeders .

I have more respect for dogs than most people.


Uncle Alan a country lad....
 
"Dogs never lie about love"! Being a bird hunter I have a special relationship with my dog. There is nothing I can say that will help and I a tearing up thinking about your pain. Like others have said hand in there it will get better but you will never forget which is good.
 
Very cute.

Yes, that is one of the most difficult facets of pet loss. When you are used to seeing him somewhere, in a certain location, for years and years, and then one day he is not there.

It will get better.
 
You did one of the hardest things you'll ever have to do and you were there for your friend, till the end.

I had to do the same around your age with my dog Bandit, that was over 35 years ago and have had to do the same too many times since.
 
I decided to dedicate my most recent knife to him aswell. Some might think it's strange but I think it's pretty neat, my old man agrees with me.
This is the blade that I was working on before and after he passed, so I decided to put a little picture of him under the scales and plan on branding a little paw with an "M" in it on one side...
 
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As stated above, the hardest thing you'll ever do. But being there for him is also the best thing you'll ever do. Condolences.
 
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