My dog is being put to sleep tomorrow.

[Religiously_Unkind]

How old was Ren? It sounds like you did the best you could for him and he's at peace now.

He was probably 13 or 14, I've had him since 8th grade. Most Chihuahuas live to be 20 but his life span was kind of cut when he got poisoned a couple of years ago. My mom said he went right to sleep at the vet today, he even started snoring. He's in the freezer and my mom is going to bury him at my grandma and grandpa's this weekend.

 

[Neesy]

He was probably 13 or 14, I've had him since 8th grade. Most Chihuahuas live to be 20 but his life span was kind of cut when he got poisoned a couple of years ago. My mom said he went right to sleep at the vet today, he even started snoring. He's in the freezer and my mom is going to bury him at my grandma and grandpa's this weekend.

When I had my older cat put to sleep I had to pay extra for cremation. The only way they would let me take his body is if I was able to bury him outside of the city.
Again - sorry - as time goes on it will hurt less to think of him. You did the right thing.

 

[AnnaMarie]

So sorry to hear this. {{{hugs}}}

 

[Out of Order]

Sorry to see this and I hope for a meeting at The Rainbow Bridge to reunite you both.......

 

[Religiously_Unkind]

When I had my older cat put to sleep I had to pay extra for cremation. The only way they would let me take his body is if I was able to bury him outside of the city.
Again - sorry - as time goes on it will hurt less to think of him. You did the right thing.

I'm just glad I have my Stephen King books to keep my mind occupied; i'm still reading them all in order. I can even sit in my recliner now, ren always hated it when I sat there.

 

[Paddy C]

Ren has passed on; a little while after I made my post he had a seizure, I called my mom, she rushed home, and then we took him to the vet and had him put down. This is easily the worst day of my life, you haven't had a bad day until you've seen your baby have a seizure and heard his screams of pain. The vet said he had a brain tumor, my mom and I never even knew.

Truly sorry to hear about Ren. My thoughts and kindest wishes for you and yours. We had to have one of our two dogs put to sleep a few months ago and it was tough. At least they're at peace now.

 

[GNTLGNT]

 

[Paddy C]

I firmly believe that to be true...

 

[FlakeNoir]

Oh, so sad animal babies make and break our hearts. (((thinking of you both)))

 

[kingricefan]

I'm terrible sorry to hear this. I'm having pet issues also with my 17 year old cat. If the animal is in pain then there really is no choice but to put them down. To not do so is selfish. Sending you my best prayers! (((((Religiously-Unkind)))))

 

[Baby Blue]

Ren has passed on; a little while after I made my post he had a seizure, I called my mom, she rushed home, and then we took him to the vet and had him put down. This is easily the worst day of my life, you haven't had a bad day until you've seen your baby have a seizure and heard his screams of pain. The vet said he had a brain tumor, my mom and I never even knew.

I'm so sorry! This is definitely one of the hardest things to go through. I'm glad you were there with him. Hang onto the good memories. <3

 

[Grandpa]

I am so very sorry.

We've had our share. But our last two dogs were with us through 30 years of life, which is somewhat amazing.

Nakaya was the dog whom our kids grew up with. I'm suspecting much like your Ren with you. When she got the big terminal tumor, the kids came over to say good-bye, much emotion, many tears, because she was as much of the family as any of us.

Quin was our empty-nester furfriend. She was the other half of that 30 years. In that time the grandkids had grown up with her. Terrible sadness on her departure.

And here's the really tough part. You don't want to take them on that final journey too soon - but more than that, it's important not to wait too long. And you can second-guess yourself and your humanity into waiting too long. But it's not the best for you and your friend.

In its own way, having these furfriends has questioned my own attitudes about human life and death. Must we hang on so long? What would be so bad, if no hope remains but a slow, pain-wracked. and drug-addled slide to the end, to cut that process short surrounded in comfort by your loved ones? What is so wrong with that?

So sorry for your loss. Enjoy the good memories of Ren that you've grown up with. They will emotionally nourish and help fulfill you and ultimately overshadow the instant grief and loss that you must feel.

 

[mjs9153]

Sorry to read this RU... Nothing to say that can allay your grief, but I am glad Ren is no longer suffering.. hang in there and remember that you have the kind thoughts of your fellow skmb members to help see you through..

 

[danie]

I am so very sorry.

We've had our share. But our last two dogs were with us through 30 years of life, which is somewhat amazing.

Nakaya was the dog whom our kids grew up with. I'm suspecting much like your Ren with you. When she got the big terminal tumor, the kids came over to say good-bye, much emotion, many tears, because she was as much of the family as any of us.

Quin was our empty-nester furfriend. She was the other half of that 30 years. In that time the grandkids had grown up with her. Terrible sadness on her departure.

And here's the really tough part. You don't want to take them on that final journey too soon - but more than that, it's important not to wait too long. And you can second-guess yourself and your humanity into waiting too long. But it's not the best for you and your friend.

In its own way, having these furfriends has questioned my own attitudes about human life and death. Must we hang on so long? What would be so bad, if no hope remains but a slow, pain-wracked. and drug-addled slide to the end, to cut that process short surrounded in comfort by your loved ones? What is so wrong with that?

So sorry for your loss. Enjoy the good memories of Ren that you've grown up with. They will emotionally nourish and help fulfill you and ultimately overshadow the instant grief and loss that you must feel.

This is beautiful, Grandpa.

So sorry, RU.

 

[Maddie]

I also send best wishes and prayers for you and your family through this and am truly sorry. (((((Religiously Unkind))))

 

[do1you9love?]

Prayers for Ren and for you. (((RU)))

 

[osnafrank]

I'm very Sorry !

But for Ren, the Suffering is over and i bet, his last Thought was "Thank you"

 

[Steffen]

You did the right thing man. I've had to put some of my dogs to sleep over the years, and it tore me up each time but I wouldn't do it any differently. When they're in pain, it's an act of kindness you're performing. The good thing is, you were there. I made sure every time it had to be done, I was there holding on to my dog until the very end. I just wanted their last memory to be of me hugging them.

And to underscore my friend's post above, I've always said that if Heaven is a place that doesn't allow dogs then I do not want to be there.

 

[Jojo87]

RIP Ren. Prayers being said for you. Is not easy when you have to put a dear animal to sleep.

 

[Treppy]

Sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you.