We put our dog to sleep

[isabel]

He was diagnosed with advanced lung cancer about two months ago. It wasn't treatable. He had been doing really well with just a couple of bad days up until last night. His breathing issues got to the point of distress for him and we knew it was time.

This is the hardest thing I've ever dealt with and I can't stop crying. I feel sick. Please tell me it gets better.

This is Guapo. He was my guy and reserved most kisses and affection solely for me. I miss him so so much.

[shell403b]

I promise you it gets better. Seriously. I had to put my best kitty friend of 15 and a half years to sleep b/c of a similar issue (cancer, a tumor on his back) and I cried for what seemed like ever, but (again), I promise you it gets better. I have a photograph of my dear sweet buddy on my home computer now so I get to see him every day. There was no way I could have had that up when he was first gone, but now, I'm ok to see it (and to chat with him [ugh, that probably sounds a wee bit nutty]).

ETA: I'm so sorry for your loss. Hugs.

[Deleted]

(hug)isabel (hug2) I am so sorry for your loss.

[mbcdefg]

Aw, honey, I'm really sorry.

The family dog was put to sleep almost two years ago at age 11, after a fairly sudden illness. I still miss her a lot and get sad thinking about her, but the pain isn't as ... "sharp," I guess, as it was at first. It helps a little bit to know that she would've suffered a lot if she continued living that way, and a peaceful life is really all we can ask for our little buddies.

What a handsome boy. I'm sure he had a great life with you.

[Susie]

I'm so sorry.

You'll always miss him, but it gets easier.  I hope you are able to find comfort in the fact that you did him the ultimate kindness, letting him go comfortably and with dignity.

[magpie]

I'm so sorry. It does get better, little by little.

[wanderlustfoodie]

I am so so sorry, isabel. What an appropriate name for Guapo - he sure is handsome!

I know how much this hurts. I put my beloved dog to sleep in 2011 and still have nightmares about her. I find comfort in knowing that she knew how much I loved her and also in knowing that I didn't extend her suffering. I'm sure Guapo knew the same about you.

[virtual hug] - I'm so sorry for your loss.

[countthestars]

I'm so sorry. ((hugs))

[dexteroni]

(((hugs))) I am so terribly sorry. He's beautiful, and I can tell from your post that he knew how much he was loved. It's such an unspeakably awful thing to have to go through, but you did the right thing by not letting him suffer.

[jerseyjaybird]

I'm so, so sorry. I had to say goodbye to my best friend a few weeks ago, after a rather sudden cancer diagnosis and rapid decline. It gets a bit easier every day.

[dr.girlfriend]

I'm so sorry. He looks like he was a sweetheart. I had to put my Laika to sleep a few years ago, and my sweet Spooky is probably not too long for this world as well. Envino posted this once on the old board, and I find it very comforting.

"There is a cycle of love and death that shapes the lives of those who choose to travel in the company of animals. It is a cycle unlike any other. To those who have never lived through its turnings or walked its rocky path, our willingness to give our hearts with full knowledge that they will be broken seems incomprehensible. Only we know how small a price we pay for what we receive; our grief, no matter how powerful it may be, is an insufficient measure of the joy we have been given."

[isabel]

Apr 9, 2013 10:02:26 GMT -5 jerseyjaybird said:

I'm so, so sorry. I had to say goodbye to my best friend a few weeks ago, after a rather sudden cancer diagnosis and rapid decline. It gets a bit easier every day.

((Jersey))

[dexteroni]

Oh and yes, it gets better, but it will take time. Take care of yourself in the meantime, and don't put pressure on yourself to grieve in any one certain way or in a certain time frame.

One thing that helped us a little after we said goodbye to Dexter was donating some of his old-doggy supplies to a senior dog rescue. Knowing we were able to help other dogs was a way to create one positive thing out of the awfulness of losing him.

[Saint Monica]

I'm so sorry.

[womet]

I am so sorry for you loss. {{{hugs}}}

[Deleted]

I am so so sorry.

[Deleted]

I'm very sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is hard.

[liveintheville]

I'm so so sorry!

[liveintheville]

I'm so so sorry!

[MrsE]

I'm so sorry. Sending hugs your way.

[crazygame]

That stinks. I am so sorry. It does get easier, but please take some time to be sad. Pets are an important part of our lives and it's hard when they aren't there anymore.

[nonsenseabound]

hugs. I'm sorry for your loss. My childhood dog was put to sleep in February and I still miss him whenever I go to my parents' house.

[thatgirl2478]

I'm so sorry!

It does get better, easier, not quite as painful. But it sucks none the less. Just know that you did the best thing you could for your puppy.

[Velvetshady]

Sending hugs. You did the best thing for Guapo.

[shakeitout]

I'm so sorry. What a handsome little guy.

[Deleted]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Hugs to you. Your pup is up there watching over you.

[BeagleMama]

That's just so sad, I'm terribly sorry.

My Winnie is sending Beagle kisses to you...

[keweenawlove]

  (hug)  (hug2)
It sounds like he had a great life.

[Deleted]

I'm so sorry

[Deleted]

I'm so sorry.

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