It's time to say good bye to the goodest of boys

Hi.

Well, he is now crossed the rainbow bridge. Chasing after his old friends, rolling around in the long green grass, ******* up against nice flowers. Hopefully he has met up with my Mum and Dad. He never met them but I am sure they know him.

Today was the first time 11 years he didn't pull on the lead walking. I think he knew where he was going. We waited in the carpark and I had that father-son chat. Telling him how much I loved him and how much he meant to me. He never really looked into my eyes this last few days and waiting at the vest was no exception. I don't know what that means, perhaps he didn't want to see me upset and I do actually think this is the reason. The Vet was really nice. We had a chat about him and how he has been and she agreed, we made the correct choice in what to do.

He was a good boy inside. Lay down on the rug they game him. Didn't bother about the canular as it was inserted. I had a few minutes to tell him he was the best thing that ever happened to me and our family, apart from the kids. Even then I think he trumps the kids :P. I lay with him, wrapped my arms around him and watched him slowly fall asleep. It was quick and painless. He got heavier and heavier but spiritually lighter as he released his suffering and pain and finally at rest.

I had a minute with him and the vet gave him a fuss too.

When I got back home it was like a weight was lifted from my shoulders. I felt good not guilty but a relief he is safe and sound and not suffering.
A s I am typing this my 1 year old is eating at his high chair. Food on the floor which I have to now clean up. No Labracuum to do it for me, that is what I will miss and brushing hairs up everyday, and telling him to get off the bed at night, and picking up poo in the garden. The list is endless.

Be free Louis.
 
Droolinggimp said:
Hi.

Well, he is now crossed the rainbow bridge. Chasing after his old friends, rolling around in the long green grass, ******* up against nice flowers. Hopefully he has met up with my Mum and Dad. He never met them but I am sure they know him.

Today was the first time 11 years he didn't pull on the lead walking. I think he knew where he was going. We waited in the carpark and I had that father-son chat. Telling him how much I loved him and how much he meant to me. He never really looked into my eyes this last few days and waiting at the vest was no exception. I don't know what that means, perhaps he didn't want to see me upset and I do actually think this is the reason. The Vet was really nice. We had a chat about him and how he has been and she agreed, we made the correct choice in what to do.

He was a good boy inside. Lay down on the rug they game him. Didn't bother about the canular as it was inserted. I had a few minutes to tell him he was the best thing that ever happened to me and our family, apart from the kids. Even then I think he trumps the kids :p. I lay with him, wrapped my arms around him and watched him slowly fall asleep. It was quick and painless. He got heavier and heavier but spiritually lighter as he released his suffering and pain and finally at rest.

I had a minute with him and the vet gave him a fuss too.

When I got back home it was like a weight was lifted from my shoulders. I felt good not guilty but a relief he is safe and sound and not suffering.
A s I am typing this my 1 year old is eating at his high chair. Food on the floor which I have to now clean up. No Labracuum to do it for me, that is what I will miss and brushing hairs up everyday, and telling him to get off the bed at night, and picking up poo in the garden. The list is endless.

Be free Louis.
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I’ve never had a dog, but something friends have said before about their pets. Sometimes it’s just time, and as tempting as it is to try and get them help and keep them for longer sometimes it’s just drawing out their suffering for your own selfishness. You’ve done the right thing here Gimp, as painful as it was. I’m also pleased you were there with him too, some owners think they can’t be there and I think that’s awful.
 
Droolinggimp said:
Hi.

Well, he is now crossed the rainbow bridge. Chasing after his old friends, rolling around in the long green grass, ******* up against nice flowers. Hopefully he has met up with my Mum and Dad. He never met them but I am sure they know him.

Today was the first time 11 years he didn't pull on the lead walking. I think he knew where he was going. We waited in the carpark and I had that father-son chat. Telling him how much I loved him and how much he meant to me. He never really looked into my eyes this last few days and waiting at the vest was no exception. I don't know what that means, perhaps he didn't want to see me upset and I do actually think this is the reason. The Vet was really nice. We had a chat about him and how he has been and she agreed, we made the correct choice in what to do.

He was a good boy inside. Lay down on the rug they game him. Didn't bother about the canular as it was inserted. I had a few minutes to tell him he was the best thing that ever happened to me and our family, apart from the kids. Even then I think he trumps the kids :p. I lay with him, wrapped my arms around him and watched him slowly fall asleep. It was quick and painless. He got heavier and heavier but spiritually lighter as he released his suffering and pain and finally at rest.

I had a minute with him and the vet gave him a fuss too.

When I got back home it was like a weight was lifted from my shoulders. I felt good not guilty but a relief he is safe and sound and not suffering.
A s I am typing this my 1 year old is eating at his high chair. Food on the floor which I have to now clean up. No Labracuum to do it for me, that is what I will miss and brushing hairs up everyday, and telling him to get off the bed at night, and picking up poo in the garden. The list is endless.

Be free Louis.
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Ah man, reading that really hit me, I'm so sorry for your loss but I'm glad you know you made the correct decision.

I was very young when my parents decided to put my last dog down but I am dreading the day I will have to make that decision with my current girl, she is the light of our life and can't imagine being without her.
 
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MookJong said:
Now I have a 9 week old puppy myself and I can already tell it is a different story when you commit to a dog as an adult, my boy already feels more like a child. I'm really sorry you are going through this, If i'm lucky I'll not have to worry about this for another 10 years, but already it has gone through my mind.

Dogs are just some of the best and more special relationships life can bring, as other have say just be thankful for all the memories and joy he brought to your household.

Hopefully you've had time to come to terms with this which I think does make it easier than a sudden shock.
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Absolutely this. I don't think anyone can fully comprehend it unless they have a dog.
 
Our collie turned 8 this August and things like this creep into the back of your mind as she is slowly getting to the wrong side of life. It is terrible that dogs only get such a short lifespan.
 
So sorry for your loss. I know how awful it is. Had to take my dog to his end when I was 20. I’d had him since I was 4, right through my childhood.
 
Cheers for the messages guys. It's been hard this last few hours, BUT, I have a friends dog I am looking after this week with us. I agreed ages ago and we had him before my Louis got really bad and I think he will help us with this early stage. He's not our dog so we don't have that bond. (lovely Collie) He tippy taps on the flooring but different to Louis and I think this will help with the transition for when he goes back to his own home. We will only smell and here the collie and not our Louis.

I hope this makes sense
 
Gut wrenchingly eloquent account of something no dog owner wants to go through but the majority have to. Heart goes out to you and your family - it's abundantly clear how much you loved him and he you. You did the right thing. The last thing you want is for him to be in pain and distress because you've delayed - even if it's for all the right reasons. All the best.
 
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