Put my dog down today

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sorry about your loss my friend

my cat ran his course a few months ago at 18.5 years

my old lab and hiking buddy Spot is 12.5 yrs and I try not to think about it coming soon, he can still run and go up the hills a couple of km's but just a shadow of the lean hiking machine that used to carry 25 to 30lb saddlebags for over a week many, many times.

All the best
 
That knife you're making is a great idea, making it would have to be therapeutic and you can remember him by it.
 
JW Knives said:
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Here's a pic of me and him, I took him for a walk that morning and took this, he hated pictures but this is now the only picture of us together.
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He has a great face. He looks so young still, must be his heart. :)
Thx for sharing.
 
As i read this JW Knives i started to think of all the dogs i've had, thank you for bringing them and the wonderful memories back to the forefront. I wish i could say something that would take your pain away bud. It's hard when you lose a friend.
 
Thanks for all the kind comments guys. I'm not going to lie, the last few days have been pretty brutal. Time heals all and I know that he's at peace right now...Thanks again
 
Sorry to hear of your loss.
I have owned many animals and been down this road too many times.
Even though this seems not to get any easier to do, I'm am thankful that all of them lived a long happy and spoiled life.
I find remembering that you did your best to give the animal the care and friendship it needed to live a good life helps.
 
I had my first dog (whose name iI now carry as a username) for about the same amount of time. When she was 14 she was diagnosed with congestive heart failure. The vet never would tell me how long she had to live, and steadfastly refused to render an opinion about whether the dog should be put down or allowed to live. Like Max, she seemed energetic enough and happy enough (for an old large dog), so I decided to wait it out. As time wore on her condition grew worse and worse, but still the vet would offer no guidance. She lost a lot of weight, and lost interest in just about everything. When she started pooping blood, I knew it was time. Even then it was terribly hard to see her go.

The point in this rather disgusting story is to let you know what you missed. You missed watching your dog decay in pain from your best friend to someone who barely noticed you. You missed seeing the pleading look in his eyes that said, "I am in total misery here, and it's your fault." Of course the dog doesn't really think that, but you do when you see them suffering.

You did the right thing, for you and for Max. It wasn't the easy thing, I know. Now that I've had the first experience, I'll be smarter about dealing with it when the time comes for our dog Bart... who is fast approaching that advanced age. Already arthritis is setting in and his muzzle is mostly white now... I see the day coming. I know what must be done. And still my heart sinks at the thought. Yet you have to know I'll adopt another... once my own heart is ready again.

- Greg
 
I'm sorry to here that man, I lost my old friend of twelve years last year. I know its hard but you did the right thing. Condolences Amigo.
 
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your friend.
 
JW Knives said:
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.
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It's always good to talk to let out and make things lighter.


JW Knives said:
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 am truly sorry for your loss, but your own words give reassuring wisdom. May the times you shared provide joy rather than sadness.
 
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 food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm 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, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his 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...
 
Your dog could not have asked for a better way to go. I'm sure he felt about you the way your felt about him. A couple of years ago my brother's dog became quite ill while the family was vacationing. They cut their vacation short and returned home. Upon arriving, as my brother tells, their dog waddled out with the vet, wagged his tail, and fell over dead. You being there was the most important thing in your dog's life and death.

My condolences too.
 
You have my condolences - I've been there, too.
Here's something to consider: it's a testament to just how great dogs are that we choose to bring them into our lives fully aware that we will outlive them, and that they will ultimately break our hearts. And yet we do it anyway, and I suspect you will choose to do so again. It's a strong love that leads us to willlingly choose that pain, but because, as in your case, the 15 years of fun and laughter so outweigh what you're feeling now, we do it again and again.
 
So sorry to hear about your friend... we do love them and mourn their passing.
 
What a beautiful dog, I am so sorry for your loss.



JW Knives said:
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Here's a pic of me and him, I took him for a walk that morning and took this, he hated pictures but this is now the only picture of us together.
I know he's at peace but it's still killing me.

When I would be out in the shop he would always watch from the patio door, it's the weirdest feeling when you look up and he's not there looking back.
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Worst three days of my life was in mid May of three years ago....had to put my dog down on the third. A kind of Hurt all its own! Then again, for you to feel as bad as you do, that means you gave Max one great life. Hang in there..... birdave
 
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