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Post by TheOtherMe on Jun 23, 2017 8:14:04 GMT -5
I have a friend who had the vet come to the house to put their dog down. Have no idea of the cost.
I'm guessing where I live now, I could get the vet to come here, but it isn't far to the vet either.
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Post by Cookies Galore on Jun 23, 2017 8:58:13 GMT -5
I'm sorry you're going through this oped. Losing a beloved pet is painful. We had one dog die at home and it was awful. I still remember my mom calling me early in the morning crying that Rachel was dead. I came home with a friend and we helped carry her to my mom's car so we could take her body to the vet. She was a German Shepherd/Gordon setter mix, absolutely beautiful dog. My mom was quite attached to her, so I offered to buy her ashes. Might be weird to some, but she was out precious family dog. We've had to put dogs down as well, and while it is emotionally hard, I found it harder to deal with our dog who died at home.
I have a 17-year-old cat who is going to live forever, or hopefully until at least age 20. We also have a six-year-old cat and he keeps her active. She's my beautiful lady and the love of my life, I don't care how silly that sounds. I've had her since she was six weeks old. She was my high school graduation present, so she's been there through college (lived with my mom), multiple moves, multiple boyfriends, she's been there for it all. Yup, love of my life! I will be devastated when I have to put her down.
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Post by andi9899 on Jun 23, 2017 12:32:10 GMT -5
I dread the day when I have to put Lucy down. She's my baby. She's 5 years old so hopefully we have many good years left. I don't know how cat years translate to human years. They do let you know when it's time to go to the Rainbow Bridge. It has never been an easy decision and it's not easy when it has happened. I do have cremains for my cats that will go with mine in the distant future. This is me with Jackson. Macy is cool too, but Jackson has absolutely stolen my heart. I don't know if it's because he's a boy or because he's just so sweet, but he's the golden child.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2017 12:45:48 GMT -5
I have had to euthanize all 3 of my dogs, they just got to the point where there was hardly any good time left. The youngest I had to do it was 11 and that was only because my Yorkie had two teeth pulled which knocked her heart out of rhythm.
One thing that has been in common with all of them is a "look" they gave me towards the end, it makes no damn scientific sense but there was just a different look in their eye, pretty much a "help me".
I wish we treated humans with as much dignity as our pets at end of life.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Jun 23, 2017 13:37:11 GMT -5
I have had to euthanize all 3 of my dogs, they just got to the point where there was hardly any good time left. The youngest I had to do it was 11 and that was only because my Yorkie had two teeth pulled which knocked her heart out of rhythm. One thing that has been in common with all of them is a "look" they gave me towards the end, it makes no damn scientific sense but there was just a different look in their eye, pretty much a "help me".I wish we treated humans with as much dignity as our pets at end of life. This is what I saw with Gomez (my cat that lost 2/3 of his weight). The night before I had him euthanized, he was on the table while I was trying to eat dinner, demanding pieces of the leftover steak I was eating. He ate about half of it! The next morning, he had the look.
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Post by kittensaver on Jun 23, 2017 14:08:37 GMT -5
I dread the day when I have to put Lucy down. She's my baby. She's 5 years old so hopefully we have many good years left. I don't know how cat years translate to human years. They do let you know when it's time to go to the Rainbow Bridge. It has never been an easy decision and it's not easy when it has happened. I do have cremains for my cats that will go with mine in the distant future.Me too . . . and I don't give a rat's backside if anyone thinks it's stupid or corny. DH and I have an agreement that whichever one of us goes first, our ashes will be brought home. Our girls have instructions that when the second one of us goes, they are to combine mine and DH's ashes with all the ashes of our kitties who have passed on (we have saved them). We have a list of our favorite places we then want our combined ashes to be scattered, and will leave behind a POD savings account so they can travel and carry out our wishes. I'd much rather spend $$ for the girls and their spouses and kids to have a nice (well, nice as can be!) vacation traveling to our favorite spots than on big, expensive funerals. Neither DH nor I have any desire to continue to take up any space on the planet once we are gone.
Edited to add: oped - I'm so sorry about your fur baby. Sending you hugs and wishing you peace and wisdom as you move forward with your decision-making about him.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Jun 23, 2017 16:14:57 GMT -5
My very first cat, who I raised from a kitten, lived 16 years. I should have put him down much sooner than I did. I kept him alive for me. The vet finally told me it was time. He had the look for some time when the vet said that. He will always have a special place in my heart. They all do but I think Benjamin and now Lucy and I have special bonds.
My nephew is my executor and he knows where the cat cremains are and that they go with mine.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2017 17:17:25 GMT -5
Thanks so much guys. This is helping.
This is actually the kids, plan all year for this weekend convention so we had to go out of town and husband is home with the dogs. We decided obviously if pain is evident or failure to eat or drink he should go in, but otherwise we will keep on till everyone can be home. He is doing slightly better today, but I know that's just short term reprieve.
Son said this morning that while he would prefer to be there, he took him out last night and told him everything he needed to. Hard not to cry at that. He was 4 when we brought the pup home.
This dog is ok with the vet, but our other one gets stressed, I'll remember to ask about home services.
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Post by Malarky on Jun 23, 2017 17:41:23 GMT -5
We adopted 7 month two cats from the same litter almost 17 years ago.
About 4 years ago when I took them in for check up and rabies shots the vet talked me into having "senior panels" done.
One cat was diagnosed with a thyroid condition and the other kept overnight so they could get a urine sample. Both seemed perfectly normal before the vet visit.
Thyroid cat ended up disappearing for a week. Not unusual for her, we think she had a second family she hung out with every couple of weeks. Put her on the recommended thyroid med and she threw up. ALL THE TIME. After a couple of weeks we decided to just let her live out her natural life and that we would put her to sleep if she was in pain. After a couple of months, she couldn't jump onto the bed anymore, but otherwise seemed content. DH would pick her up so she could sleep with him. He was out of town when she laid down and died under the bed in the spot she'd be if she could have jumped. It's horrible to say, but I'm not sure how long she was there. We really thought she had either gone off to die on her own, or gone to visit her other family.
The cat that they tried (unsuccessfully) to get a urine sample from was traumatized. She still gets upset if she sees the cat carrier. She was fearful of everything for weeks and would bolt whenever we started a car, thinking we were going to try to take her somewhere.
So we don't go to the vet anymore. We just let her live her happy, spoiled life. She's nearly 17. I figure when I'm nearing the end of my life I'm going to smoke and drink and eat anything I damn well please.
If she's miserable, we won't make her suffer. Otherwise, we'll let nature take it's course.
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Jun 23, 2017 20:39:59 GMT -5
I'm an irresponsible pet owner.
I never, ever, gave any thought to the fact that my beloved pup (and first pet as an adult) will, in fact, die some day. I also never, ever, gave it any thought that I might have to make the call when he will die.
Stupid, naive, irresponsible, cowardly, negligent, selfish -- yup, I'm all of those. I have no freaking idea what I will do if his quality of life as I define it becomes so poor that hastening the end is an option.
So, I'm sorry, Oped. I don't have the answer for you. But, please know that you aren't alone in not being prepared to lose your beloved dog.
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Post by toomuchreality on Jun 24, 2017 2:25:50 GMT -5
I'm SO sorry! I hope you don't have to decide.
I just had Trevor (ferret) PTS. Still makes me cry. This never seems to get easier.
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Post by Spellbound454 on Jun 24, 2017 16:06:37 GMT -5
Its just dog ownership I'm afraid..... The don't live as long as we do and we may well have to say goodbye. I'll agree with the others on here who have said that when they are ready..... they'll let you know. My beautiful old collie had had all types of treatment.....but was riddled with cancer. One morning, she yelled when I tried to comfort her....she couldn't stand..... and was in pain that her painkillers weren't touching. I put her in the car and took her to the vets to be pts.......because that's what I had to do for her, she had had enough. You'll know when its time......and if they tell you.....you have to listen....... even if it breaks your heart. We have a young, lively dog now, who is just as important to us as the first one. I'm a dog person and just like to have them around.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2017 9:31:28 GMT -5
He's been doing well, but story short last night was really rough, so it was time. It was peaceful. But the boys couldn't stay. I'll wait to tell daughter till she's home. I did cremation so we can all spread his ashes or something at some point.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2017 9:38:31 GMT -5
Sorry for your loss oped.
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Post by busymom on Aug 15, 2017 9:39:40 GMT -5
I'm so sorry oped. <HUGS>
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Post by movingforward on Aug 15, 2017 9:40:56 GMT -5
I am so sorry oped.
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Post by steph08 on Aug 15, 2017 9:43:24 GMT -5
I'm so sorry for your loss, oped.
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Post by NastyWoman on Aug 15, 2017 9:45:59 GMT -5
I'm so sorry oped
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Post by mmhmm on Aug 15, 2017 9:46:46 GMT -5
He's been doing well, but story short last night was really rough, so it was time. It was peaceful. But the boys couldn't stay. I'll wait to tell daughter till she's home. I did cremation so we can all spread his ashes or something at some point. Aww, oped, I'm so sorry for your loss. Hugs to your and your family.
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Post by gs11rmb on Aug 15, 2017 9:48:35 GMT -5
I'm sorry. It is very sad to say goodbye to a much loved pet. You did the right thing; it's cruel to let an animal linger just because we want more time.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Aug 15, 2017 10:04:22 GMT -5
He's been doing well, but story short last night was really rough, so it was time. It was peaceful. But the boys couldn't stay. I'll wait to tell daughter till she's home. I did cremation so we can all spread his ashes or something at some point. So very sorry. They do let you know what it is time. I also do cremation so my babies will be with mine.
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Aug 15, 2017 10:07:28 GMT -5
I'm sorry, Oped. <img text=" " alt=" " src="http://syonidv.hodginsmedia.com/vsmileys/wilted.png">
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Post by The Walk of the Penguin Mich on Aug 15, 2017 10:08:06 GMT -5
I'm sorry, Oped.
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Post by Gardening Grandma on Aug 15, 2017 10:08:38 GMT -5
He's been doing well, but story short last night was really rough, so it was time. It was peaceful. But the boys couldn't stay. I'll wait to tell daughter till she's home. I did cremation so we can all spread his ashes or something at some point. I'm sorry, oped. We went through this last year. I still miss her. We also opted for cremation and scattered her ashes on the beach where she loved to run. A peaceful, pain free death is the last gift we can give our furkids....
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Post by MJ2.0 on Aug 15, 2017 10:10:28 GMT -5
Sorry Oped.
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Post by Phoenix84 on Aug 15, 2017 11:08:56 GMT -5
Here's my pet dying summary.
1. Dog - got old and died. 2. Cat 1 - Developed some kind of kidney failure. I think my parents put him to sleep, but I'm honestly not sure since that was a while ago and I wasn't there. 3. Cat 2 - Dad let her out and we never saw her again. 4. Cat 3 - Developed some kind of bladder issue, we got it fixed but he died a few weeks later, likely from complications. Was not put to sleep.
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Post by alabamagal on Aug 15, 2017 11:39:42 GMT -5
Sorry for your loss oped.
When the time is right, a responsible pet owner will know. I am sure you and your family gave the dog a happy lifetime.
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Post by mollyanna58 on Aug 15, 2017 11:49:22 GMT -5
I'm very sorry for your loss.
One thing I have found with my animals, it is better to let them go, than to try treatment which just extends their discomfort or suffering.
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Post by gacpa on Aug 15, 2017 12:00:43 GMT -5
My condolences to you and your family. I know what you are going through. It is hard to let them go.
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Aug 15, 2017 14:20:53 GMT -5
I'm so sorry oped.
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