Home euthanize my Blanca

[Darin]

Please understand my 14 year old Blanca (samoyed sheppard mix) cannot get up without crying and no longer has control over her bodily functions (has a bowel movement in her sleep). She has always been terrified of driving in the car and more so of the vet. A friend recomended having her put to sleep at home by a Mobile Vet but I have heard horror stories of vets givings pets 2 and 3 shots and she always cries (almost screams) alot when she gets shots. I hope you don't think this sounds inhumane but I think it would be the best way for her to go. Is there some painless way I can put her to sleep myself safely at home? Please help. :(

[BuddTX]

ASK YOUR VET!!!!!

The worst thing you could do, is to make his final moments in pain, or you could injure him and not put him to sleep.

I bet if you look hard enought, you will find some "home brew" to put together using off the shelf ingredients.

AGAIN - DO NOT DO THIS!


Describe your situation to your vet.

Maybe he or she could give you some tranqulisers to calm your pet for the final ride.

OR, get someone to drive you, and you hold your pet in your lap.

Sorry for your pending loss of a friend.

[Logan]

I am in total agreement with BuddTX. You don't want to do this yourself......if the time has come for Blanca to go to the Rainbow Bridge, the most peaceful way for her to go is in the hands of a professional, not yours. The tranquilizer might be just the right thing to get her to your vet without the trauma.

We will keep Blanca, and you, in our prayers.

[Karen]

If you have a trusted vet, call him or her. That person may be able to come to Blanca, rather than bringing Blanca to her. I would NOT try to do this yourself, not in any way. It would be too traumatic emotionally and physically. Call you vet. When s/he understands the situation, I am sure s/he will come up with a positive solution.

We will keep you, and Blanca, in our prayers.

[KYS]

I am in total agreement with everyone:
"You don't want to do this yourself, the most peaceful way for her to go is in the hands of a professional, not yours."

Find a vet that will come to your house if you can
not go to the vets office.
I now someone who lives in another state.
She is a vet tech.
2 years ago, She thought she would do a favor
for a freind who requested her dog to be put
to sleep at home. (with-out a vet)
She brought home the syrum and gave old dog
a shot. Something went wrong.

Do not do this yourself, and have
a vet do it for you. My friend still has visions on
what happen and so does the dogs owner.

[Rachel]

I couldn't agree more with what has been said. My Tizzie too was so afraid at the Vet. My last gift to her was that she did not have to make that trip. My veterinary doctor and an assistant came to my home. She was helped over to the Rainbow Bridge in her own home on her own dog bed. I had music playing in the background.

Letting go of Tizzie was difficult to do and I still cry whenever I play the cd I had on that day, but if I had to do it over again, my decision would be to do it this very same way.

[Darin]

Thanks for the advice and prayers. I guess I will have a mobile vet come to my house. Please understand I am not crazy, I just wanted this to be as easy for her as it could be.

[AdoreMyDogs]

I am so sorry to hear about the pain that you are going through with Blanca. I must add that I had a vet come to my home, and he only charged $20 or $25 extra (don't remember exact cost) to come directly to my home after his shift at the vet hospital. It was truly the most peaceful way, in my opinion. My yellow labbie, Beener, didn't mind car rides so much, but I just wanted him to be in an area where he was familier and comfortable. Before the vet was due to show up, we had the whole family come over to love on, and say goodbye to Beener. I piled a huge pile of blankets and pillows...a WONDERFUL place to lay while he was sent to Rainbow Bridge. I also had candles burning and really calm, instrumental music playing quietly in the background. The lighting was dim and the environment was morose, but very, very peaceful.

When the vet came, he was very kind and caring, as well as professional. He let us all gather once more before he got the injection ready. The rest of my family could not bare to watch, so they waited at Beeners' dug out grave in the backyard while I held Beener and stayed with him.

It was so horrible sad, but it was also so peaceful. I will never take another of my pets to the vet again to be euthanized. It was really a peaceful way to go, and the doctor was so reasonable with his charges, as well as extremely sympathetic.

Best of luck, Peace, sympathies, and hugs from me and my furfamily to you. I am so very sorry that you are going through this :(

P.S. I would also like to add that there is nothing that you can or should do to euthanize Blanca by yourself. There are products that can kill a dog w/o prompt veterinary treatment, but the dog is usually in extreme pain while the poison eats away at their system. It would not be painless or quick. It would be just the opposite, and unfortunately you could be up for charges of animal cruelty if anyone were to find out. I would not recomend it.

[ChrisH]

Darin, I am so very sorry to read of the pain you are going through about Blanca, wanting so much to help her. I do not think anyone thinks you are crazy and I am also sure that everyone does understand that you only want the best for her.
I so glad you are not going to try to do anything by yourself. I am certain you have made the very best decision for her in having the vet come to your home.
Hugs and love to you and Blanca. You are both in my thoughts and prayers.

[sammi]

So sorry for what you are going through. No, you are not crazy - you just want to do the best thing for your friend of 14 years. Don't do anything at home by yourself - call your vet. I hope and pray for you and Blanca.

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

Darin, I am so sorry to hear about Blanca. I agree with everyone that you may want to ask your vet if he/she can come to your house to deal with this situation. Please don't try to do it yourself. There is no safe or humane way to do so.

Best of luck to you in these very difficult times.

[Darin]

The vet is coming to my house this evening. One more question, my wife and I have decided to bury Blanca in our back yard. Not that there are alot of stray animals around but I don't want to chance something digging at her gravesite. How deep should her grave be? Once again thank you everyone for your thoughts prayers and help.

[lynnestankard]

Darin I'm so pleased you 've got a vet coming to the house to help Blanca on her final trip to Rainbow Bridge.
I certainly don't think you were crazy - I reckon it's a normal reaction to someone having to prepare a much loved furkid.
We did this for our sweet Siamese Kisi - and when the time comes to say 'Goodbye' to our present furkids I will definately repeat this and have our vet visit the house. Yes it's more expensive, but so worth it.
I'll be holding Blanca and your wife and yourself in my thoughts.
{{{{Hugs}}}}

Lynne

[Cookiebaker]

I know how painful losing a pet can be, and I hope that you can find comfort in that she will be in her own home surrounded by her human buddies. You'll be in our thoughts! :( :( :(

[Darin]

Approximately 4:00 this afternoon Blanca went to a better place. There are not enough places in this world where someone can come and get help from strangers. I was lucky enough to find one. I want to thank you all again for your help, prayers and thoughts.
Sincerely,
Darin

[lynnestankard]

Blanca is playing at Rainbow Bridge now with all our sweet furkids.

You did a good think Darin - letting her go. I know it's so difficult - but she went loving and loved. She knew no fear.
The tears will flow and you must grieve for your gorgeous furlady. You will never forget her.

{{{{Hugs to you and your wife}}}}}

Lynne

[ChrisH]

:( Prayers, Love and Hugs.

[BuddTX]

I feel for your loss. I am sure that I and others here shed a tear for you (I know I did).

You were brave, and did the right thing, and you should be commended for calling the vet and having him or her make the house call. (I am sure they sell inexpensive pet graves, it would be prudent to put your beloved pet in one, so, as you mentioned, she does not get dug up).

Do you know about the RAINBOW BRIDGE? Go here to read it. This is just one version:

http://www-hsc.usc.edu/~rneville/tbell.html

I have come to realise why it is soo D--N HARD to loose our pets.

Because loosing a child is one of the worst things in the world that can happen to a parent. And we become "PARENTS" when our pets come into our lives.

And Parents should NEVER SEE THEIR CHILDREN DIE. Yes, it happens, but it is horrible. Of all the deaths you could have (and they are all horrible), the death of a child has to be the worst.

So grieve and cry and be sad. You are not wierd, or whatever. And punch anyone who says "it's only a dog". (or at least shoot them the finger!)

After a while, no rush, you and your wife go and visit the local kennel, just to look. I am sure that someday in the future yall will welcome another dog into your life, and that dog will become one of those "luckiest dogs in the world", dogs!

I still miss Sparky, my Grandparents dog from when I was very little, Champion, my two miniature Schanausers that I had growing up. They both had to be put to sleep at 16. You will always miss them, and it is ok to miss them, but someday you should consider welcoming in another dog. NOT NOW, but someday.

My dog is just over a year old, and I don't want her to die, (of course she will, but I want to give her a very healthy life. I do home cooking for my dog, and it is easy for me to do, because she is so small and I cook up a batch of "stew" and it lasts for months (I freeze it in little containers).

My dad did this for both my dogs, when they died. He planted a bush where their final resting place was. "Life from death", or whatever, but it's nice to see the bush ) you could do a tree too.

My thoughts and prayers to both you and your wife.

[trisha0503]

Darin,

Wish we could be there to comfort you and your family... SOrry for your loss..

I found this poem somewhere... I could hear Blanca's voice while reading this..

Take care and God Bless...


A Simple Message From Your Pet


by Ken D. Conover


To have loved and then said farewell is better than to have never loved at all.
For all of the times that you stooped and touched my head, fed me my favorite treat and returned the love that I so unconditionally gave to you.
For the care that you gave to me so unselfishly. For all of these things I am grateful and thankful.
I ask that you grieve not for the loss but rejoice in the fact that we lived, loved and touched
each other's lives.
My life was fuller because you were there, not as owner, but as my friend.
Today, I am as I was in my youth.
The grass is always green, butterflies flit among the flowers and the sun shines gently down upon
all of God's creatures.
I can run, jump and play and do all of the things that I did in my youth.
There is no sickness, no aching joints and no regrets and no aging.
We await the arrival of our lifelong companions and know that togetherness is forever.
You live in our hearts as we do in yours.
Companions such as you are very rare and unique.
Don't hold the love that you have within yourself.
Give it to another like me and then I will live forever.
For love never really dies, and you are loved and missed as surely as we are.


Your pet in heaven.

[KYS]

Darin,

Nothing I can say to help your heart mend.
I know it gives me comfort to know that
someday I will see all my beloved dogs again,
and they are in a beautiful happier place.
My husband burried a couple of our little
dogs in our back yard.
We bought stepping stones at the gardening store
with cute sayings on them and
placed them over their graves.
They are surrounded by flowers and plants.
My thoughts are with you and your family.

[Logan]

Safe Journey, Blanca........you are no longer in pain.

Darin, I know you and your wife are heartbroken. Make a commemorative stone for her grave, something that will always mark the spot where that special girl was laid to rest. I have heard so many beautiful stories about people doing this. I think it gives us closure and peace.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Logan

[zippy-kat]

My heart goes out to you. It hurts so much, but precious Blanca is free of pain and running strong at the rainbow bridge.

{hugs}

[Karen]

You will be in all our thoughts and prayers.

[Cincy'sMom]

Sorry for the loss of your dear Blanca. We will be thinking of you and your family.

[AdoreMyDogs]

I am so sorry :( You did a very brave, selfless thing. I send you my heartfelt sympothies.

Rest in peace, dear Blanca.

[sammi]

I am so sorry for your loss. You made the right choice and Blanca is playing freely without pain at the rainbow bridge. You will always have great memories of the years you had with her.

We have buried 2 of our dogs in our yard and marked their grave - we felt comfort doing this.

I am glad you found this board and hope we will hear from you again.

[Danna]

to hear about your beautiful Blanca, but she is now at rest and at Rainbow Bridge. When we lost our angel girl last year, we planted a dogwood tree in our yard in her memory.

Danna

[anna_66]

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, but it seems as though you really thought out what you were going to do. I wish I would have had the chance to do that with Keisha. I do understand & feel you pain. Just know you'll be in our thoughts as you grieve for your beloved Blanca.
When our Keisha died we got a stone from:
Plaques & More (888)279-9000
They were very reasonable priced ($55) and did a wonderful job. I've attached a picture if you would like to look at Keisha's.
Take care
Anna

[Sudilar]

I am so sorry for your loss of Blanca. You did the best thing for her. She will live on in your heart forever.

[ellensy]

So sorry to hear about ur loss. May Blanca now rest in peace. :( :( :(

[Stenograsaurus]

I am so sorry for your loss. You did the best thing you could have for Blanca. My thoughts are with you.

[Albea]

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Think of Blanca as being in a happy place, where there is no more pain and where you will find her again some day.
Our thoughts are with you.

[lovemymaltese]

Rest in Peace Darin.

[Sudilar]

Darin, as everyone has said, you did the right thing. She is at Rainbow Bridge, healthy and happy. She will live on in your heart.

[Rachel]

I'm sorry I don't have the author for this poem, but it is one that I like to share with you.

I'll lend you for a little time,
A dog of mine God said.
For you to love while she lives,
And mourn when she is dead.
The years they may be six or ten,
Or even a few as three.
But will you, 'till I call her back,
Take care of her for me?

She'll bring her charms to gladden you,
And shall her stay be brief,
You'll have her lovely memories,
As solace for your grief.
I cannot promise she will stay,
Since all from Earth return.
But there are lessons taught down there,
I want this dog to learn.

I've looked the wide world over,
In my search for Master true.
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, I have selected you.
Now will you give her your love?
Nor think the labor vain.
Nor hate me when I come to call,
To take her back again?

We answered in sincerity,
Dear Lord, Thy will be done.
For all the joy this dog shall bring,
The risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter her with tenderness,
And love her while we may,
And for the happiness we'll know,
Will ever grateful stay.
But shall the angels call for her,
Much sooner than we planned,
Well know the bitter grief that comes,
And try to understand.