Thanks again guys. Sota, that fact has crossed my mind about the smaller dogs living longer. I have three other dogs that were all "gifted" to me by irresponsible pricks from the surrounding area dumping them out in the country. Two litter mate labs a black and a chocolate and then a husky, all females. The labs are fairly young, maybe two years now...the husky I have no idea but a guess would be in the 8-9 range, think I've had her for five or six. As far as I'm concerned right now, when these are gone I don't think I'll ever own another dog or cat. I may change my mind when this heart ripping experience is calmed down but at the moment I just am really put off the idea of setting myself up for this experience again beyond what I already have in store. Right now I'm kind of mad at everything in general.
Just to be clear, I don't feel my brother in law did anything wrong dispatching his old dog himself, I know it's better for a dog to not suffer, I just couldn't bring myself to do it myself. Maybe if the animal was suffering a great deal I could, otherwise no. That's no slight on anyone's character or decision, they're just tougher than me. Like I said I think the world of my brother in law, few people I respect more actually. I hear it's normal for guys to not like their brother in law...I can't imagine that either, ha.
Yup, that's a tough time Covey....and my thoughts are with you as well. Nothing like the bond and love between man and dog...and about the best we can hope to do is be half the man they think we are. Bill
Sorry...I got stuck working 14 hours today day and just got home. My wife's at guard this weekend so other than a quick pee on my lunch hour my dog's been inside all day alone. Soon as I opened the door he pounced on me. Let him in and he jumped up on the couch (95#) which he knows the ol lady won't let him do. Was petting him but about to kick him off the couch as I opened this thread. I'm petting him a little harder now, and he's gonna stay on the couch as long as he wants tonight. Very sorry for what you're going thru. Other than my wife my dog's my best friend.
Just went through it couple months ago. My most loyal friend of 13 yrs. And I had to put him down. I held him the whole time and wept like a baby. I think I grieved for at least a few days after that. I still almost tear up thinking about him. I'm very sorry you have to watch her go but I also want to say I'm very happy for you that you had a friend that obviously gave you so much... :'(
Well it's over, she passed away of her own volition at 1:45 am. She wanted out, I got her off the bed and she walked outside, went to the bathroom, walked to the porch and coughed and immediately just hit the concrete dead. That was weird... Worlds best dog and buddy, hope she's in a better place, God bless her soul.
Dang.. Sorry Covey. Im sure she is in a better place and she had the comfort of being at home and with you by her side.
Man I'm sorry for your loss! Dogs really fill up the heart. My GSP has been through a lot with me the last 7 months and he's the only consistent thing in my life right now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Dogs have given us their absolute all. We are the center of their universe. We are the focus of their love and faith and trust. They serve us in return for scraps. It is without a doubt the best deal man has ever made. -Roger A. Caras
You have a good soul. You did what you could and she was happy. It really want get easier but you will cope. Hang in there.
Covey, I'm truly sorry for your loss. It's tough losing a member of the family. You just can't beat a good old companion like that. I had to put my buddies Shepard down that he had had for 16 years when he was suffering and it just about killed me seeing him go through that. This too shall pass.
It is funny because sometimes I think the pup we had out of our little muts is reincarnated from my lab, she has that sideways sit that labs have, she goes nuts if I am outside without her and she thinks I am the greatest thing since sliced bread. Dogs have a funny way of filling a void in your life, they sense things you never notice and all they ask in return is a scratch on the back or ear for their undivided attention and affection. If you have never cried at losing a dog you won't get it but they are truly a mans best friend.
