Hardest moment of my life

[GAZ W]

Just had to make the decision to have my beloved dog put to sleep

She was a west highland white terrier who ive had for 16 years

She was in such a state tonight that i had to make the hardest dicision of my life to have her put to sleep

This is something that i hope to never have to go through again


RIP... Holly , you will be missed.

[RSi]

Been there mate, German Shepard we had for 14 yrs - not nice.:(

[ambls]

so sorry to hear of your loss,it sounds like holly could not of been loved anymore



andy

[Dave1800BDA]

sorry to here this gaz, hard decision to make

take care

[plentysideways]

really feel for you, had to do it myself once but the best thing to do is to get another dog as soon as you can.

[GAZ W]

really feel for you, had to do it myself once but the best thing to do is to get another dog as soon as you can.


No more dogs for me mate , i really dont think i could ever go through that again

[Blower]

sorry to hear

a good mate of mine had the same sh1t as you a few months ago

after a month he went to the rescue centre and brought back a similar dog that needed a loving home

the thing is , even now i still get the names mixed up

[RSi]

No more dogs for me mate , i really dont think i could ever go through that again

We said the same mate, thought we'd never get another dog - but after 2 years we had to get one, Gordon Setter - 6 years old now. :)

[grum]

feel for ya mate :(

lost my cat, 'Bird' last month, never recovered from his op and had kidney failure, and like you say, the hardest thing to do -

just remember the good times you all had with her AND she had with you :)

[plentysideways]

No more dogs for me mate , i really dont think i could ever go through that again

I felt the same at the time, but I really missed having a dog. I know that when the time comes for this one it will be just as hard, if not harder, but I think its a price worth paying for the benefits of giving a dog a good life and the rewards that the mutt has given me and the family over the last 12 years.

Whatever you decide though, take some comfort from the fact that you gave Holly a good life

[Banishit]

its a hateful thing to have to do, but if it was for the dogs best it was worth it

sad for you mate, Ive have done it a couple of times, but you will still have another but you never forget them

[LOUIE]

its an awful thing to go through, but if its the right thing for the dog then its the right thing to do.

[vinny]

feel for you m8, had to let my rotty go 6 years ago and it was bloody hard, but we have just got another dog so time does heal m8, just remember the good times with your dog.

[emily]

Its tough at times Gaz but it sounds like it was the fairest decision for all. You will get over it but never forget the good times you had together.
See you soon Tim;)

[roths]

sorry to hear that gaz...we love our animals don't we!

:rolleyes:

Si

[Joe]

Sorry to hear about this m8 . I had to take our black patterdale terrier to get put down a few months back. That was the third dog I've taken to get put down. Once there old and unwell its never easy but I couldn't let any animal suffer.

We got another pup a few week later. Never a replacement but if you love your pets its good to give a home to another animal.

Joe.

[ian parker]

hurts big time Gaz, our cat had kidney failure a couple of years ago, alone, i had to make the decision, times the best healer, think of the good times.

[Skids]

Feel for you mate,
had our Springer put to sleep a few years ago ,cried like a baby just before I took her.
As others have said you'll get another we have a white Westie and wouldn't be without him ,just took him for his hols whilst we are away so the house sitters don't have to worry about being here all the time and kids missing him already.

[oldskooljoe]

sorry to hear this Gaz:(

went through the same thing,with a boxer dog few years ago:(

[Mk2grp4]

Sorry to hear this Gaz , lots a few cats in my time and its hard to get to grips with that there no longer here..

[garrybhoy]

Sorry for ur loss mate....its sucks!! But if only humans could be so lucky not to have to suffer anymore.

[GAZ W]

Sorry for ur loss mate....its sucks!! But if only humans could be so lucky not to have to suffer anymore.


Me and the missus both said the same thing last night , humans have to suffer and go through hell with thier illnesses , where as you can put a pet down and end thier suffering


Thanks to all who have taken time to comment on this thread and as some have said it is getting easier as the hours go by , its just the small things that you seem to notice and miss.

cheers

[enduro]

never say never again,as said before rescue dogs are superb.had my german shep for over 13yrs ,should have taken him sooner as his back legs had gone,but making that decision was real tough,really feel for you,but soon after was offered a springer spaniel from the local hunt who needed rehoming due to cruelty,3 years later couldnt imagine not having her ,superb dog. all the best .

[Chesney]

xmas 03 my 6 year old boxer keeled over and died while i was walking him. Was gutted for weeks. Never have really got over it. Took me 3 years before having another. Time is a great healer dude. Keep yer chin up Gaz.

[Frosticles]

I had a Seal Point Siamese Cat which I had to have put to sleep a couple of years ago now. Totally agree, Gutwrenching experience. Sympathy's Gaz.