Hope she goes peacefully my friend, animals do really become family and you grow attached to them, it sucked when my dog went and cats too. Ive started a "new" family recently with a cat and a pup and now im dreading them leaving me years down the road

Stay strong mate

Djzapz

Canada10681 Posts

August 07 2013 16:01 GMT

#22

On August 08 2013 00:54 PAtrIOt_37 wrote:
PS. My dad cooked our dog a HUGE steak the day before. really good memory, maybe feed her her favorite?

Given that she vomited last night and she doesn't eat very much, we'd rather not give her anything heavy. We gave her bread and some eggs, a little bit of bacon even. But she barely touched it. She would usually devour that stuff.

Thanks again everybody.

Aerisky

United States12129 Posts

August 07 2013 16:13 GMT

#23

so heartbreaking always... You guys had a good run.

aTnClouD

Italy2428 Posts

August 07 2013 16:18 GMT

#24

From the way you wrote it she had a good life and lots of affection. Make sure somebody she knows is close to her when she is being put to sleep.
Losing your dog hurts a bit, but eventually all they give you are good memories and don't expect much, so there's nothing to regret.

willoc

Canada1530 Posts

August 07 2013 16:24 GMT

#25

My eyes still water when I think of my dog that died around 4 years ago. Rest in peace.

Cauldron

Finland125 Posts

August 07 2013 16:28 GMT

#26

Shadow for sure had a wonderful life and great owner(s). It hurts to let her go... so it did to me when our Viki passed away about four years ago.
May Shadow rest in peace.

Meow-Meow

Germany451 Posts

August 07 2013 16:39 GMT

#27

This breaks my heart, such a pretty dog, too.

disciple

9070 Posts

August 07 2013 16:40 GMT

#28

My dog is aging fast and I'm trying to enjoy every moment I have left with it, but I'm trying to prepare myself for the inevitable and nearing end. I don't know how am I going to let go I and really feel your pain.

HereBeDragons

1429 Posts

August 07 2013 16:45 GMT

#29

It breaks my heart to read this blog. I've been unfortunate enough to witness two of my dogs slowly dying in the past as well

. I remember them vividly.

Sorry for your loss.

Djzapz

Canada10681 Posts

August 07 2013 16:52 GMT

#30

She's awake now, stumbling around a little bit, her eyes are still going from left to right... She's not eating, I tried to give her some meat from my plate and she was not interested in the slightest.

Going to the vet a 6PM... Hopefully she won't realize what's going on. I've never had to live this before but in the past, I've had friends who said their pets could tell when they were going to the vet for the last time and they freaked out. Ugh.

MysteryMeat1

United States3291 Posts

August 07 2013 17:00 GMT

#31

This is even more heart breaking cause my first dog was named shadow, Black lab. T.T

anatase

France532 Posts

August 07 2013 17:02 GMT

#32

i feel very sorry for you and for shadow.

I have to say i feel much more pity and empathy for animals that for human being.

csikos27

United States135 Posts

August 07 2013 17:05 GMT

#33

I am so sorry, just remember the good times, they will get you through the rough ones.
Animals are family

LaNague

Germany9118 Posts

August 07 2013 17:18 GMT

#34

I am so sorry, i know how this feels.

My last dog had to be put down because he had severe epileptic periods. It was ok for a year with medication, but then they didnt work anymore.
He felt them before they took over and ran to me for help, it made me cry.

Plissken_2097

Spain628 Posts

August 07 2013 17:56 GMT

#35

Mine is barely 2 yo, and think practically everyday about how is not gonna be here forever. Such unfortunate to hear she's having too much trouble on her last moments. I always been hopeful dogs should die peacefully at their owner's bedside like they all deserve. Stay by her side dogs really know how to appreciate that, and be strong.

Chairman Ray

United States11903 Posts

August 07 2013 17:59 GMT

#36

That's so sad

Cracy

Poland221 Posts

August 07 2013 18:52 GMT

#37

I'm sorry you have to go through with it. Just know you're doing it for her. I know your pain.
After losing a dog people usually want another one shortly. He/she will make you happy and that's what Shadow would like you to be.
Love dogs...

Kevin_Sorbo

Canada3217 Posts

August 07 2013 18:55 GMT

#38

just remind yourself that you will take the pain away.

once again youre doing whats right for your furry pal.

Janaan

United States381 Posts

August 07 2013 19:15 GMT

#39

That's rough, man. My parents' dog (and by extension my dog as well) died in much the same way. She didn't have lots of health issues before it, but she stopped eating for a few days. Even cheese she'd barely lick at. Her hind legs just stopped working and she started peeing on herself. She also had a long and happy life like Shadow. It was sad, though. Luckily I was home for a school break when it happened so I could say goodbye.

Epishade

United States2267 Posts

August 07 2013 19:27 GMT

#40

I bawled my eyes out when we had to put my dog down a year ago. That was a very sad Friday. I've had him my whole life from when I was like 2 until 17.
My cat died about a month after that.
I still have one cat left that's going strong. She's not very old, but she was around for my other dog and cat. I always think of them as the main 3 pets (kinda like in Diablo). She's the last survivor of the main 3. She lives to continue the legacy.
We got another dog about a month after my cat's death, but it's just not the same.