Posted on 08/22/2014 7:28:40 PM PDT by occamrzr06
I had my Australian Shepard put down today. Her name was Sidney, as in the city in Australia. She was 15 Years 3 months.
She had had dementia for the last year or so. For the last year she hadn't been able to control her bowels. She could hold the pee, but number 2 just came when it was ready.
Today when I got home, she couldn't stand up. Her back legs just wouldn't work.
I took her outside and laid her in the nicest part of the grass. She looked peaceful as the wind blew her face.
On the way to the vet, my wife held her up so she could sniff the wind as we drove.
We are having her cremated and the place gives a nice teak box with the ashes, a nice poem, and a plaster of paris paw print. The vet asked what box I wanted. I didn't know they had different boxes, they didn't when her sister passed. They had the standard, or one with hearts. I picked the one with hearts, since my kids named her, the love dog.
She is now in heaven chasing bunnies with her sister (Somersby, also a city in Australia), who passed 3 years ago.
Your prayers are appreciated.
Drunk. Pray for him too.
Wymyn?
Having to put down my dog was the most horrible day in my life. I know that sounds as if I did not lot my parents and other loved ones. But my dog depended on me to make this decision, trusting me that I was doing the right thing.
I understand your grief and loss.
I will say a prayer for you. I believe that in some way you will be together again.
21 years is a wonderful time to have spent with your kitty. My cat is a maine coon and weighs 23 pounds. He is 14 years old. He weighs a lot but he has huge bone structure. He looks like a mountain lion.
Very sad for your loss but sustained by the joy she brought you.
Life can be so bittersweet.
Wymyn?
The spelling police are out in force tonight!
I am so sorry you lost her. Aussies are wonderful.
I am SO sorry for your loss. We adopted a rescue dog last fall and he is a joy from God in our lives. I wish you strength in your grief and know your love and memories for this member of your family will carry you forward.
Wow he’s bigger than my dog! Meow!
My Black Lab is 14 and the time is getting near. She’s suffering from back leg weakness (doggie parkinsons) and awful allergies. The poor girl can’t take glucosamine and chondroiten supplements because of her allergies. Plus her skin is just terrible in the Summer. We give her baths with antibacterial/antifungal shampoo weekly, but the poor girl just suffers. Luckily the Fall/Winter is coming soon to give her a respite. I don’t think she’ll last another Summer. We’ll miss her terribly, just a great friend. Sorry for your loss.
Ahh. I see.
I’m so sorry. Prayers up for you and your family.
I am so sorry. It is so hard.
I am so sorry.
I lost my best friend of 15 years back in 2009 and I know exactly how you feel. My condolences.
Ours passed on Saturday. We know your sorrow.
Sorry to hear it. I remember every pet I have lost. It’s always difficult.
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