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Time to put an old friend down

OK fellas...I got it: use the Vet.

Here's an update: my vet's initial quote was $150.00 (proceedure) + $58.00 ("exam") + $173.00 for body removal & 3rd party cremation for a total of $379.00.

My town will cremate the remains for $25.00...I just gotta bring the body down there, so I'm thinking my vet will do this for $150.00 (after I call and win the arguement that WTF do an "exam" on a dog that will be dead in a few minutes). So I call the vet and they say "I don't know who quoted you $150.00 (proceedure) + $58.00 ("exam")...the correct price is $250.00 flat." I tell her no way...your way too high and she tries to sell me on how good they are at it. R I G H T. Mind you, I've been going to this same vet for nearly 20 years...and I got FOUR dogs that get taken to that vet if they so much as sneeze. So I call around and get 2 quotes from vets who are right around the corner from me. One is for $175.00 flat and the other is $122.00 flat. For $122.00 I get to be there with her when she goes down and I'll take her body away and have it creamated at by the town for another $25.00. My total cost will be $147.00.

Now I just have to grow the balls to do it.
 
Do you think you can take her for one last walk. It may be hard but she will enjoy it.
 
A long drive with the window open so your dog can feel the wind might be good too.

Sorry about your dog.
 
sounds like the last vet option is the one for you. Now get that dog a good steak, some snacks and spend the week with him!
 
Sad to hear, but I would do it myself. The dog spent their whole lives with you. I clean their crap, feed, water and excersie them everyday of their lives. I would never consider having someone else do any of those other chores for me, nor would I want someone to kill him either.
 
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That is tough, I know. You have all my sympathy and support. About a month ago, we had to put our old Doberman Retreiver down. He was 15 years old, and a mere shadow of himself. He had a fast growing tumor on his cheek that was cutting off his breathing. His tail still wagged and he was at least trying to eat, but was wasting away. Emaciated, weak, falling down, drooling blood. The local vet gave the injection and disposed of the remains. Less than $60.00. It is very, very quick. The prices you mention seem very high, but that may just be where you are located. Help him play with his favorite toys as much as he can, feed him well, let him sleep on the bed and make sure he knows you are in the room, but let the vet do it. It's gentle and tranquil. A few days ago, I dreamed about my old dog.
He was young and strong and happy. You will remember your dog as he was, not as he is now and maybe you will see him in your dreams , and you will know all is well.
 
I'm seriously crying right now for you man. I hate having to hear about people losing their pets that they have lover and cherished for so many years. Let the vet do it. Let the vet make her life easy. Just stay there and be with her and love her.
 
"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..."
 
CitizenQ said:
For $122.00 I get to be there with her when she goes down and I'll take her body away and have it creamated at by the town for another $25.00. My total cost will be $147.00.

Now I just have to grow the balls to do it.
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Taking her body away will be harding than pullling the trigger.
 
I have done this more than once, and recently did for a dog owned by my sister. I assumed the responsibility for getting the dog in the first place. I raised, fed, trained, and cared for them their entire life. Why would I pass the burden (responsibility) off to someone else when the time had come. If you truly care for the animal, take care of it's demise yourself. To me, it is an integral piece of the life-cycle. If you loved the dog in life, then please do what is necessary yourself, regardless of the pain it causes you.
 
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'Ol Mission Dawg is 16 now and she's been a good friend for every one of those years. Her hips are starting to go, and her hind legs droop when she walks. She doesn't run any more and she has trouble getting up. The big problem is that she is loosing control of her bowel and she craps in her crate...and gets crap all over her...and she stinks so bad I have to give her a bath, which has to be done outside. When the weather gets cold this is gonna be hard for her to bear; I fear it will be cruel and a cold bath in the freezing weather may kill her. So I think it's time to put her down. :( The vet wants $375.00 including cremation but if I do it myself I can take her to the pound who will cremate her for $25.00. I can't shoot her in the head...I live in suburbia...and besides...what if I didn't kill her with the first shot? That would be horrible. I was thinking of putting her to sleep with car exhaust. I'm just thinking this through now 'cause I'm gonna have to deal with it soon, one way or the other.

What do you guys think?
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Sorry to hear about your dog... Take your dog to the vet before you end up in trouble with the local Animal Police.
 
crbauhs said:
I'm seriously crying right now for you man. I hate having to hear about people losing their pets that they have lover and cherished for so many years. Let the vet do it. Let the vet make her life easy. Just stay there and be with her and love her.
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Word. As much as I understand people need support with things like these, I almost can't stand to read these kinds of threads. My dog is the best dog I've ever had, and I can't stand to think about the day I'll have to have her put down.

CitizenQ, I don't have much to add that hasn't already been said. A walk down her favourite trail, or a last car ride sounds like an excellent idea. Best of luck to you brother, I know it's hard as hell.
 
Q,

There are no words, but there is friendship; even though it may be distant and digital...

We went the Vet route, even the extra for a home visit. Nearly impossible expense at the time - priceless in retrospect.

The final act of friendship in many ways the most important.

Smoke and prayers,
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CitizenQ said:
OK fellas...I got it: use the Vet.

For $122.00 I get to be there with her when she goes down and I'll take her body away and have it creamated at by the town for another $25.00. My total cost will be $147.00.

Now I just have to grow the balls to do it.
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Now that sounds like a fair rate. I can't believe that first guy wanted close to $400.
 
Tell the vet you want to do it at home, if the vet knows you well enough I bet you could get the needle from them and do it yourself.
It's really not bad. Do the injection just under the skin in a hind leg or shoulder, you do not need to hit a vein the material will absorb just fine. After about 10 min they will drift off to sleep and about 30 min after that they will "pass on".
 
I'm so sorry to hear this, I know how it feels, 2 years ago I did the same for my 16 year old dog, she wasn't the same and it was too hard to bare. When your ready, when you can't stand it anymore do it and take your friend for some rest and peace.

Good you made some calls and got a reasonable price that you can afford and done by a professional, it will be fast and painless. It's not easy and we're with you.
 
vet is the best way- can you look her in the eyes and pull that trigger? Its going to be a sad memory no matter how you look at it, but with the vet you can hold her, pet her, comfort her as she goes peacefully- its just as sad but she wont be in pain.
I remember when i had to put down my beagle.... i held him when he died... and i will never forget when i let go of his head and it fell to the ground.... im so sorry you have to go through this... but the vets the best way.
 
Use a different vet.

That one is charging way too much. 5 years ago my vet did it for 50 dollars. $300+ is crazy.

He even came to the house and did it. She fell asleep in her own backyard surrounded by family. She is now buried under a flowerbed in the yard.

I will say it was the hardest day of my life.
 
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