Had to have my dog (best friend of 7 years) put down...

[ScotTex]

<--(Not the little doggy in the avatar.)

He started to turn feral in the last 6-8 months, he would break through the fence or just climb up and over it to get out, he'd run all over the place and would kill things. I'm guessing opossums mostly at first because he use to do that inside our yard, but I recently caught him trying to corner a cat in a neighbors' yard and was able to stop him.

A couple of times in the last month or so he has come limping back home covered in blood with a 'Charles Manson' look on his face. Then the wonderful day came when the dog catcher comes knocking on the door with a $600 fine (for a cat & some chickens) and I just had to say "...... this!, I have put him down for the good of our neighborhood, my family and him."

We had started to get completely stressed-out because of his weekly damage (on top of our normal everyday stress), this was the only solution, but now I feel a huge part of my life is missing. My brother and his wife came over and pretty much gave me the 'You are a monster for killing him' looks. They both were reeking of analogs, but I have been vaping long enough now, the smell (on top of the sadness of euthanizing him) just made me want to vomit.

I had just reached 'that' point of quitting analogs where I no longer look at the usual places I left them just a month back. Now I looking for him on my bed, in his chair and keep expecting him to greet me when I come in or go outside with me.. I know I had to do it, but I hate these feelings!



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[CES]

That's an incredibly sad and difficult decision ScotTex. I feel for you. No matter the reason, the loss of a pet still leaves a huge gaping hole in the heart.

 

[doots]

Im really sorry Scot for your loss.. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Hang in there..

 

[ebilc]

This is no doubt a horrible situation to be in, but of all people, you know what was best to do for the safety and well being of all around you. You made the decision and if feels terrible, but there must have been something wrong with your best friend or it would have been impossible to come to this conclusion in the first place. I feel your pain. And time will heal.

 

[ScotTex]

Thank you... I have added the last picture I took of him. He use to love looking out the window.

edit:
e bil c: yes, I know I made the right decision.. he could have moved on to hurting a child and that would be unreal! .. I just have to get over these "I failed you" feelings and try to move on.

 

[technovapir]

ScotTex, I'm sorry for you to have to go through that. I know that putting a dog down for any reason hurts like hell. Consider yourself hugged.

 

[hairball]

Big hug coming your way.

I know how it feels. I had to do the same thing to my Dalmation. He wouldn't leave the neighbors cattle alone. I tried everything, even a shock collar. Nothing would stop him. It wasn't so bad at first, when he only wanted to heard the cattle, but then he started biting at them. When kids would come over, he started grawling and trying to herd them in the same manner. My biggest concern, like yourself, was a kid getting hurt. We didn't have a choice either.

You will always remember him in your heart...all the good times that you had together. Don't be so hard on yourself, you did the right and only thing you could do.

 

[ScotTex]

Thanks for the hugs and kind words they are very appreciated and sorry to hear about your Dalmatian, normally great dogs.
I'm trying not to bash myself about it and remember; even though he often stressed me out, he wanted me to be happy.

 

[whiskey]

I feel so bad for your having to do this...it would have taken a lot to turn him around & still not to be trusted 100%...I am so sorry you had to do this......

 

[Danger Bunny]

Hi ScotTex, I'm so sorry you lost your buddy. You did the right thing though. I had to put my little terrier guy down a couple of years ago. It was so hard and took me a year before my grief let up some. I feel for you. Here's a big hug.(((ScotTex)))

 

[VAPOINSANO]

failure absolutly not !
the extent of the pain, shows the extent of your love.....
i read this somewhere,even had it for a sig for awhile too.

"a dog is the only animal that loves you,more than it loves itself"


may peace come quickly my friend

 

[ec!gg]

failure absolutly not !
the extent of the pain, shows the extent of your love.....
i read this somewhere,even had it for a sig for awhile too.

"a dog is the only animal that loves you,more than it loves itself"


may peace come quickly my friend

Well said, and what a great quote. A dog's love is truly altruistic.

Sorry to hear about your loss.

 

[ScotTex]

Thank you all.
I've gotten over the 'blame game' and I'm slowly getting use to the feeling of not having him around. Each day I feel a little better, less stressed-out about him doing something crazy.
I spent a lot of time cleaned up as much of the house as possible, rearranging furniture and going to the local park more often than before. I use to have to drive 20+ miles to take him to a dog park and he never seemed to have a good time around the other dogs.

PS Vapo, that is a great quote.

 

[whiskey]

Just checking in...Scot...You seem to be getting along well now...God Bless!

 

[gashin]

I don't know if I could kill my dog for killing other animals... but then again my dog is nearly 7 years old already so I guess it's unthinkable for me. He recently tore a ligament and surgery was around $500 and that wasn't enough to hesitate on keeping him. But then again, if the pet might kill a person I see your point!

 

[316lvm]

Aw ScotTex, I'm so sorry to hear this. Putting your pet down is one of the hardest things in life to do. When that decision is made, we agonize over having made it.

Someone once told me, that when a pet leaves your life, it is because he/she is making room for another that needs the love and care only you can give.

Take care of yourself. I will keep you in my prayers.

Sending you a big [[[[HUG]]]]]]

 

[Purple Haze]

I'm so sorry for your loss. In 2007 I had to put down my wolf, she was the world to me, I had her for 15 years. This was the hardest thing I ever had to do. I suggest you get the book "Rescuing Sprite" A Dog Lover's Story of Joy and Anguish by Mark Levin. You can probably get on Amazon. I really think this will be good for you. Your in my prayers.

 

[EleanorR]

Oh Scot, I am so sorry for your loss. The fact is, our beloved dogs and cats, they just don't outlive us, and so they will break our hearts every damn time. Nevertheless, it is truly better to have loved (and been loved) and lost, than never to have loved them at all.

 

[tigerlily]

Making the decision to have your pet put to sleep is very difficult. We had to have our dog put down last fall so I know how tough it can be. I also know how cruel some people can be when they hear about it. Never let anybody else make you second guess yourself. I am sorry you have had to go through this.

 

[Vapor Pete]

Hey man, I dont even know you yet and I cant really say anything that hasnt already been said, but Im sorry for your loss. Seperating the bond between you and a pet is never a decision any of us look forward to making. Hang in there, and it will get better.

-VP