May 5, 201412 yr I mentioned it briefly in my initial post, but even through the pain my sentiments were and are with them as well. They may not have been there day to day, but they were very familiar with Butch. We had taken her there for all of her 7 years and they always enjoyed her visits. They all worked with us in the 4 months that we fought whatever was happening, and I could see the distress they had when nothing seemed to work. We had been in for a regular injection the day before we ultimately made this tough decision, and I know they were discouraged too at that point. These people love animals and I know that it has to be tough for them to see them pass on too. You found a great place for your Butch.
May 5, 201412 yr I managed to hold it together while driving there while my wife held Butch. It wasn't until we were in the room that the weight of the situation finally got to me. There have been many tears from us in the past two days. We truly lost a dear member of our family. My thoughts are with you as well. And amen, it has definitely felt like just making myself function in the last 24 hours. "DragonFire".... I had to put my best friend down about six months ago. One of the hardest things I have had to do in my life. He is still on my avatar here on Bluegrasspreps. My heart goes out to you and your family. Do you know about Rainbow Bridge? All doggies go to Rainbow Bridge. God Bless!
May 5, 201412 yr I managed to hold it together while driving there while my wife held Butch. It wasn't until we were in the room that the weight of the situation finally got to me. There have been many tears from us in the past two days. We truly lost a dear member of our family. My thoughts are with you as well. And amen, it has definitely felt like just making myself function in the last 24 hours. DF, I still break down at times over the loss of my Lucky. I went to a dear friend's funeral in February, for instance. I saw another friend I hadn't seen in a while. She rode with me to the cemetary, and afterward we were on our way to meet other friends for lunch when she asked me how Lucky was doing (she knew how much I adored my dog and we always did things together). I broke down sobbing so hard that if we hadn't been stuck in traffic, I'd had to have pulled over to get control of myself. In June it will have been a year. But I find myself daily remembering something and feeling those pangs of grief.
May 5, 201412 yr "DragonFire".... I had to put my best friend down about six months ago. One of the hardest things I have had to do in my life. He is still on my avatar here on Bluegrasspreps. My heart goes out to you and your family. Do you know about Rainbow Bridge? All doggies go to Rainbow Bridge. God Bless! Someone sent this to me when Lucky died and it was so comforting!
May 5, 201412 yr I just came across this one, and damn...that really sucks. No doubt that's the hardest decision for a lot of people to make. Definitely thinking about you, man. Tough one.
May 5, 201412 yr So sorry to hear DF. Dogs truly are members of the family. I must be a big baby, because I couldn't even make it through this thread without getting a bit choked up. Can't even imagine how I'll be when that day comes with Jack (my first dog, who is now my parents) and Dexter (my fiance and I's puppy). I'll be a total wreck.
May 6, 201412 yr Author Everyone, thank you again for your sympathies. It has been good to be able to lean on others and read your words of comfort and shared experiences. The wife and I have been struggling with a bit of empty nest syndrome. We don't have any children, and while we have a cat, it's not the same. I knew there'd be struggles with some of this, but I have found the house to be much quieter in general without Butch and I definitely feel the loss when returning home from work or an outing to not see her there to greet me. But each day has been better than the last, a trend I'd imagine will continue. Right now trying to keep busy to stay distracted, but when thinking of Butch, trying to think of the good times, the love and happiness, rather than the grief. Thank you all again, you're a big help.
May 6, 201412 yr After reading this yesterday I went home and played with my dog for several hours. My wife and I have no kids so I can only imagine what your going thru as I would be in the same boat. A guy I work with had shown me this letter type deal that's supposed to be spoken from your lost pet. Stating to go to a shelter and pickup a new friend to give the love and care that you had previously provided to your lost pet. I will try and find the letter it's really tough to read without choking up a bit.
May 6, 201412 yr I mentioned it briefly in my initial post, but even through the pain my sentiments were and are with them as well. They may not have been there day to day, but they were very familiar with Butch. We had taken her there for all of her 7 years and they always enjoyed her visits. They all worked with us in the 4 months that we fought whatever was happening, and I could see the distress they had when nothing seemed to work. We had been in for a regular injection the day before we ultimately made this tough decision, and I know they were discouraged too at that point. These people love animals and I know that it has to be tough for them to see them pass on too. My daughter is a vet., and she gets no joy out of putting animals down as I get to hear about it.
May 7, 201412 yr Sorry for your loss. It was three years ago I had to put down the best dog in the world ( at least in my eyes) Mackenzie, Mack for short. She was an 11 year old English Bulldog. I got her when whe was small enough to sleep on the back of the couch nestled against my neck I thought I would never be able to love another like Mack. After some time my wife convinced me to adopt a bulldog from a rescue. Mrs Buttersworth will be with us three years in September. Hang in there.
May 7, 201412 yr I feel your pain, and I know I will be in that situation inevitably. Two of my dogs are going on 15 years of age now. One in particular, my old Lab, even though I am close to all of them, is partial to me and no one else. She has already lived three years longer than I thought she could due to bad hips, a bad back, a bad front shoulder and now probably kidney and liver issues. She doesn't get around very well, so she doesn't follow me everywhere like she used to, but she tries. She is still happy seemingly, but I am aware one of these days, maybe not too far off, she will no longer be able to get up or function, and it will be time. Until then I will enjoy each day we have.
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