Rufus' time..

[slleipnir]

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..

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.

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..

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Oh, Audrey, I'm sooo sorry. I know how you feel. I lost my Teal, too. I'll keep you, Rufus, and your family, in my thoughts, and prayers.

[Albea]

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.

[Sudilar]

My heart goes out to you and your brother.

[mruffruff]

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

[ChrisAK]

...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)))))))

[aly]

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.

[AdoreMyDogs]

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

[CountryWolf07]

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

[slleipnir]

Thanks everyone. Your kind words really do help.