Rufus' time..

Thanks. My bro can't seem to make his dicision, which makes it harder for me. He can't look at Ruf in a non emotional way I guess..Like, he looks at how much hes attached and not how much it might be good for Ruf. So, I duno what to say. I guess it's just up to me..

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I had to pts a perfectly healthy 5 year old dog a few years ago. The vet left me alone with her to say goodbye after giving her a relaxing shot. A little later he and slipped in quietly and gave her the final shot. I cried a lot and I don't cry easily.

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I'm sorry to ask, I have a big mouth I guess, but why did you have to put the dog down?? I'm sorry if I'm rude by asking..

Oh, Audrey, I'm sooo sorry. :( :(http://www.westwoodi.net/~smilies/co...e/Sad_anim.gif I know how you feel. I lost my Teal, too. I'll keep you, Rufus, and your family, in my thoughts, and prayers.

Audrey, I don't know if this will help you, not much will under the circumstances, but still I wanted to let you know how I dealt with the passing of my first two Goldens. When I had to let Natasha go, her breast cancer had spread in spite of surgery and chemo, I was just too depressed to even think what to do. When I was coherent again, I planted a flowering shrub in her memory in the backyard she loved so much. Irina, my second Golden, died very young, at 6 and a half, due to an auto-immune disease. I have her ashes in a marble urn, inside a two-tier planter that has always flowers in the summer. I found that looking at the colors of the flowers reminds me of all the great times we had together.
I'll be thinking of you tomorrow.

My heart goes out to you and your brother. http://www.plauder-smilies.de/sad/bluecry.gif

Audrey, it isn't a rude question to ask why I had to put a perfectly healthy dog down.

Rusty was pts because she had bitten two people and could no longer be trusted, even around my granddaughter. She would strike without warning, almost like a seizure. The vet thought she may have developed a brain tumor. I couldn't risk a lawsuit or possible injury to myself or family.

Mary

...grieve not,
nor speak of me with tears,
but laugh and talk of me
as if i were beside you...
i loved you so--
'twas heaven here with you
~isla paschal richardson


((((((HUGS)))))))

Audrey,

You are in my thoughts today. Be strong for Rufus, but when he is gone, let the tears come. Don't hold anything inside. You gave Rufus a very loving life and it is time to let go, but he will be waiting for you to cover you with kisses once again.

I have never had to make the decision to put an animal down. Mine have gone in their sleep. I am terrified of having to make that decision one day. You are being so brave about it and I hope that I can handle it with as much grace and dignity as you have.

I had my Dessi cremated and spread her ashes (along with some pink roses) in a lake nearby my house. I used to walk her to that lake all the time and she'd run with the ducks. Doing that helped me get closure.

Another thing that helped is I had my Shiloh to lean on for comfort. She was still in her goofy adolescent stage and kept my family laughing and smiling during the difficult time. I know Josie will do the same for you. Seek comfort from her and don't be afraid to show your emotions.

I hope you are doing okay right now. I know this day will be so hard. You and your family are in my prayers.

I wish you peace, comfort, and friendship during this most difficult time. Just a few years ago I had to make that decision for the first time in my life ever. My precious Beener was terminal, although he was not yet in too much pain. I decided to put him to rest before he showed signs of too much pain. It was so hard but it was also something that I am glad that I did because he was a good boy and a gentle, kind, loving soul. He didn't deserve to suffer.

I think you made such a brave, mature decision. You have listened to Rufus without words and I think you are very brave.

Peace and comfort to you during this difficult time. I am crying at the feelings you must be feeling tonight. Please don't be afraid to cry. Ever.

Love,

Leslie

Hey.. I am so sorry to hear about that.. I know Rufus will be in a better place. He'll be healthy and will be able to do everything he could do when he was young. I KNOW, KNOW how you feel! I had to put down my first dog, I had him for 17 years. I didn't want to, but I knew we had to do this... It really broke my heart when Benny was gone that day. I know he's happy now, running around with my grandma up there :) I'll keep you in my prayers - Rachel

Thanks everyone. Your kind words really do help.