Life Tomorrow, I am probably going to have to put my dog down. - Page 5

Chris Meck · 09-18-2019, 08:51 PM

she was my late wife's first anniversary/birthday present.

She's 15. She had a stroke Saturday morning.

She's swam in the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific, and the Gulf of Mexico.

She made friends with a giraffe.

She probably ate at every roadside diner on every interstate in America.

She won't eat. I think she's telling me it's time.

PTSD much? I do.

****.

Otter · 09-19-2019, 09:14 AM

That sucks bud, been there 2x and it's not easy.

Hang tough.

Hoopsdoc · 09-19-2019, 09:24 AM

Sorry to hear that, friend. Best wishes.

underEJ · 09-19-2019, 09:35 AM

Never easy, but my last one, I had an in home vet visit for it. It was so much less traumatic. If anyone offers that service, I highly recommend it. She got to quietly leave on my bed, with my other dog and me comforting her.

KCUnited · 09-19-2019, 09:35 AM

Hang in there, Chris. Thoughts are with you and your puppers today.

JohnnyHammersticks · 09-19-2019, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoover

Sorry dude. I had to put my cat (I know, I know) down yesterday. He was my buddy for 16.5 years. Pretty sure we watched every Chiefs game together.

No need to qualify. I have 2 cats because I travel way too much to have dogs. I love those cats as much as anyone loves their dogs, guaranteed. A family member is a family member. Sorry for your loss, hang in there. A lot of cats need a good home...when you're ready.

Hoover · 09-19-2019, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyHammersticks

No need to qualify. I have 2 cats because I travel way too much to have dogs. I love those cats as much as anyone loves their dogs, guaranteed. A family member is a family member. Sorry for your loss, hang in there. A lot of cats need a good home...when you're ready.

Thanks. We have two cats, and if was the other one I really wouldn't give a shit. She's nice, but she's not really into me. No Charlie was our first pet, and he was my buddy. I could call him and he would come running. My wife was trying to hold him before we put him down yesterday, but he didn't really want anything to do with that. I felt bad when he then came over and got on my lap and chilled out. I held his little head in my hand until it was over.

I've got plenty of friends. I'm a social person. But that damn cat has been with me through it all. Damn!

bringbackmarty · 09-19-2019, 10:44 AM

Hang in there, going through something similar with my dog as well.

Carlota69 · 09-19-2019, 10:46 AM

Oh Man, fur babies are such little heart breakers.

I had 2 lil boys (Wiener dogs), Diggity and Dexter. They grew up together and I had them for 14-15 years.

Last Dec Digz passed from Kidney Failure. I was fortunate bc i was able to have a vet come to my home and do it there. Diggity was at peace, and on my chest while he passed. I was able to hold him and tell him how much I loved him and Dexter was at his side as well. As sad and difficult as it was, it was the least I could do for all the years of unconditional love he gave me

The I watched Dexter grieve, and grieve hard, and there wasnt anything I could do. That was so incredibly heartbreaking. Then this past May, Dexter showed me it was time, but this time, I didnt have the luxury of waiting, I had to rush him ti the vet late at night bc he was in so much pain. AS soon as I walked into the vet with him, he started panicking, and I hated that for him. Then the vet gave me a button to push when I was ready for her to come back and do the deed. I call it the Button Of Death...After a dew more minutes of hugging him and telling him how much I loved him, I pressed the button..the vet was in the room in a matter of seconds, and a minute later, with Dexters face in mine and me whispering in his ear how much I loved him, he took his last breath. Again, it was hard, but theres no way the boys were gonna be alone in their last moments. Its the least I could do for all they've done for me.

I dont have a dog yet, bc man thats a tough one. The Psychology of losing them has been a trip and something I didnt realize would be this incredibly hard. But it has been.

Anyway, Im getting close to adopting tho....but for those who are staring this in the face, or when you have to make that decision, do everything you can to have it done at home. The difference between what Digz went thru and what Dexter went thru are vastly different, and I cry more over Dexter bc of the way he went. Digz had it good in that moment, no panic, just HIS home with HIS family. No brightly lit room with strangers and no Mama or Daddy

Thats the gift you can give them for all they give you

**Rain Man** · 09-19-2019, 11:06 AM

Sorry to hear, Chris and Hoover and anyone else in the thread who has lost a tribe member.

JohnnyHammersticks · 09-19-2019, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Carlota69

...but for those who are staring this in the face, or when you have to make that decision, do everything you can to have it done at home. The difference between what Digz went thru and what Dexter went thru are vastly different, and I cry more over Dexter bc of the way he went. Digz had it good in that moment, no panic, just HIS home with HIS family. No brightly lit room with strangers and no Mama or Daddy

Thats the gift you can give them for all they give you

That's great advice.

I'll remember it when - God forbid - that time comes.

Carlota69 · 09-19-2019, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyHammersticks

That's great advice.

I'll remember it when - God forbid - that time comes.

Now that I know, I share this advice every time I get the opportunity.
It really is the best thing to do for both of you

siberian khatru · 09-19-2019, 12:11 PM

I had one dog drop dead in front of me as I was trying to get him to go to the vet because he was ill. And believe me, that wasn't nearly as bad as taking his predecessor to the vet for The Final Deed. (Although to be fair, I was MUCH closer to the first dog than the second one, to the point that I had him cremated and his ashes reside in a nice box on my entertainment center.)

I'm convinced I suffered a bout of depression after I had him put down because he had cancer. I just didn't feel right afterward for several months, until it finally hit me that I was still feeling the effects. That lifted the cloud, but I still have an occasional pang of remorse.

I have two dogs now, one about 10 or 11, the other a couple years younger. The oldest is steadily slowing down, and I once again am having to confront that possibility that it will be up to me to determine her fate.

I'm glad the "home remedy" is more readily available now. I'm almost certain to go that route. I only wish I had done that for my first dog (and now I'm feeling guilty again over that).

Red Beans · 09-19-2019, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoover

Thanks. We have two cats, and if was the other one I really wouldn't give a shit. She's nice, but she's not really into me. No Charlie was our first pet, and he was my buddy. I could call him and he would come running. My wife was trying to hold him before we put him down yesterday, but he didn't really want anything to do with that. I felt bad when he then came over and got on my lap and chilled out. I held his little head in my hand until it was over.

I've got plenty of friends. I'm a social person. But that damn cat has been with me through it all. Damn!

We put our cat, Smitty down a few hours ago. At 14 years old, he'd lived a good long live and was with my wife a few years before I came into the picture. We think he had a stroke. He wasn't eating or drinking much and he seemed to look at us like he wasn't sure who we were sometimes. Not to mention his loss of bodily function and grooming ability. All kinds of weird behavioral stuff. Anyway, we wanted to remember him like the big ol' majestic fluff ball he was. Watching him fall apart took such a toll on my wife. I'm proud that she was able to make the decision... He was the proud ruler of each house we lived in. He'd traveled the country with my wife. He was our beast. Jesus Christ, it's been a hard day.

GloryDayz · 09-19-2019, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Dartgod

I was at the vet last week with my dog and a couple came in and dropped their dog off to have it put down. There's no way I could just abandon my dog like that. When we had our Schnauzer put down in March, we took our other dog with us and spent time with him before and after it was done. It was tough.

Our other dog is 15 and she is in good shape for her age, but I know her days are numbered. I get teared up just thinking about losing her.

I'm sorry for your loss, Chris. I know how hard it can be.

Amen brother. I know when we had to put down our last dog I had wondered if my son (12 at the time) should be in the room. Well that 12 year old put me in my place and said he wanted the last thing she would ever see was his face because he lover her the most.

Yeah, he stayed.... Tears and all. We balled like babies then, and we will again when this one passes (in many many years)..

Dogs are AWESOME!

Chris Meck · 09-20-2019, 01:30 AM

Well, I'm touched at all the posts of support. It just goes to show there's heart here; we will talk some smack, but when it comes to real stuff, you're all alright.

The update is-It looks like my Billie (after Billie Holliday, I always name my pets after favorite musicians) has a brain tumor-most likely. She's 16; i'm not spending a ton of money for MRI's and extensive testing. It doesn't really matter, you know? It's about her quality of life. At her age, it is what it is.
She started eating again some, and isn't in pain. She's getting around the house a little better. She loves my girlfriend's daughters; and they've been loving on her something fierce. Billie decided to stick around a bit longer, I guess.
So we get some more time. How much? I don't know. She's in better spirits for now; and I'll take it.

thanks again, you guys.

09-18-2019, 08:51 PM
Chris Meck MVP Join Date: May 2001 Location: midtown KC Casino cash: $1974910	Tomorrow, I am probably going to have to put my dog down. she was my late wife's first anniversary/birthday present. She's 15. She had a stroke Saturday morning. She's swam in the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific, and the Gulf of Mexico. She made friends with a giraffe. She probably ate at every roadside diner on every interstate in America. She won't eat. I think she's telling me it's time. PTSD much? I do. ****.
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09-19-2019, 09:35 AM	#63
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09-19-2019, 10:46 AM	#68
Carlota69 MVP Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Las Vegas Casino cash: $9925282	Oh Man, fur babies are such little heart breakers. I had 2 lil boys (Wiener dogs), Diggity and Dexter. They grew up together and I had them for 14-15 years. Last Dec Digz passed from Kidney Failure. I was fortunate bc i was able to have a vet come to my home and do it there. Diggity was at peace, and on my chest while he passed. I was able to hold him and tell him how much I loved him and Dexter was at his side as well. As sad and difficult as it was, it was the least I could do for all the years of unconditional love he gave me The I watched Dexter grieve, and grieve hard, and there wasnt anything I could do. That was so incredibly heartbreaking. Then this past May, Dexter showed me it was time, but this time, I didnt have the luxury of waiting, I had to rush him ti the vet late at night bc he was in so much pain. AS soon as I walked into the vet with him, he started panicking, and I hated that for him. Then the vet gave me a button to push when I was ready for her to come back and do the deed. I call it the Button Of Death...After a dew more minutes of hugging him and telling him how much I loved him, I pressed the button..the vet was in the room in a matter of seconds, and a minute later, with Dexters face in mine and me whispering in his ear how much I loved him, he took his last breath. Again, it was hard, but theres no way the boys were gonna be alone in their last moments. Its the least I could do for all they've done for me. I dont have a dog yet, bc man thats a tough one. The Psychology of losing them has been a trip and something I didnt realize would be this incredibly hard. But it has been. Anyway, Im getting close to adopting tho....but for those who are staring this in the face, or when you have to make that decision, do everything you can to have it done at home. The difference between what Digz went thru and what Dexter went thru are vastly different, and I cry more over Dexter bc of the way he went. Digz had it good in that moment, no panic, just HIS home with HIS family. No brightly lit room with strangers and no Mama or Daddy Thats the gift you can give them for all they give you __________________ Women want someone who can make them laugh and protect them. So basically a Clown Ninja.
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09-19-2019, 12:11 PM	#72
siberian khatru 21st Century Schizoid Fan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Gates of Delirium Casino cash: $2584950	I had one dog drop dead in front of me as I was trying to get him to go to the vet because he was ill. And believe me, that wasn't nearly as bad as taking his predecessor to the vet for The Final Deed. (Although to be fair, I was MUCH closer to the first dog than the second one, to the point that I had him cremated and his ashes reside in a nice box on my entertainment center.) I'm convinced I suffered a bout of depression after I had him put down because he had cancer. I just didn't feel right afterward for several months, until it finally hit me that I was still feeling the effects. That lifted the cloud, but I still have an occasional pang of remorse. I have two dogs now, one about 10 or 11, the other a couple years younger. The oldest is steadily slowing down, and I once again am having to confront that possibility that it will be up to me to determine her fate. I'm glad the "home remedy" is more readily available now. I'm almost certain to go that route. I only wish I had done that for my first dog (and now I'm feeling guilty again over that).
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09-20-2019, 01:30 AM	#75
Chris Meck MVP Join Date: May 2001 Location: midtown KC Casino cash: $1974910	Well, I'm touched at all the posts of support. It just goes to show there's heart here; we will talk some smack, but when it comes to real stuff, you're all alright. The update is-It looks like my Billie (after Billie Holliday, I always name my pets after favorite musicians) has a brain tumor-most likely. She's 16; i'm not spending a ton of money for MRI's and extensive testing. It doesn't really matter, you know? It's about her quality of life. At her age, it is what it is. She started eating again some, and isn't in pain. She's getting around the house a little better. She loves my girlfriend's daughters; and they've been loving on her something fierce. Billie decided to stick around a bit longer, I guess. So we get some more time. How much? I don't know. She's in better spirits for now; and I'll take it. thanks again, you guys.
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