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@NolaMel you are making the right decision. It's so hard when a pet is nearing the end. Our big dog was so miserable by the end. There was nothing she loved more than being active and she just didn't get she couldn't and was injuring herself constantly and we couldn't keep her comfortable anymore and there are times you know it is time.
I am well, pro person anesthesia (I realize that's not the most popular stance) but with pets.... It's impossible, because they don't know or understand. I often find it crueler to the pet to make it stay past the right time, because they don't get a single thing about why they feel so bad. My thoughts will be with you today. No one ever wants to make that decision but I am so glad your vet can come to the house, it is so much the best way.
Anna
I am well, pro person anesthesia (I realize that's not the most popular stance) but with pets.... It's impossible, because they don't know or understand. I often find it crueler to the pet to make it stay past the right time, because they don't get a single thing about why they feel so bad. My thoughts will be with you today. No one ever wants to make that decision but I am so glad your vet can come to the house, it is so much the best way.
Anna
Sorry to hear I fear that happening nearly everyday with my boy Toby or any of my rabbits. I got to hold my kitty’s paw when she got put to sleep and she looked at me the whole time like it’s okay dad.
Love all y’all too!!!!
Monk had filet mignon, twice baked mashed potatoes, and mixed veggies for dinner. He thought he’d hit the jackpot. But, he didn’t even finish it. You know a birddog feels bad when they turn down food, especially the much craved people stuff. He’s always been my shadow, my baby (really big baby lol) from the day he was born. But I can’t stand to think he’s in pain. At least I can make it go away for him. It’s the least I can do for being the best pup ever.
Oh, Catdog will probably be looking for champagne and party poppers. He desperately wanted to be her friend. She was (to put it mildly) not interested.
Bet she'll still miss his presence in the house. Em looks for a cat that's missing and she completely ignores them all.
Maybe because dogs are pack animals by nature. I know our standard poodle would check the doors all night until the girls got home when they were still living here and went out for the evening. And when I was in the hospital, she slept by the back door the entire time I was gone. They like their “packs” intact. Dogs always seem to mourn losses more like we do.
Dog would bring the Wife's tennis shoes to me every night for almost a month after she died. And the first night she howled for hours. Cat still cuddles on her pillow every day. She never did that before. I agree they do mourn and have long memories.
Oh I am so very, very sad and sorry to hear this. But yes we do what is best for them and it's awful to see your pet in pain. I'm sure Monk had the best life ever with you and was obviously hugely loved.
Your story is similar to one of mine.My ex husband's best mate was also his best friend and our vet and came to our house to put our amazing 16yr old Labrador to sleep.He also advised us to show the body to the other dogs and the cats too.We did this, let them all have a good sniff and a look, they ALL seemed to understand, thinking of you, take extra special care. Wish there was a nice heart emoji here.Big hugs to you.
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