I have a difficult time giving up my pets. I admit I”ve done things that were about me as opposed to being about what was best for the pet.
Now I try to remember that I need to be a friend to the pet even when it is difficult.
Put a 14 year old bull dog to sleep 2 months ago. He recovered from a serious injury 8 years ago to the astonishment of the vet and was a happy dog with a good life. He recovered in part because he was tough and resilient and could overcome pain.
When he was diagnosed with cancer! I decided I wouldn’t put him thru chemo therapy or surgery. I’m not sorry. We had a good couple of months and once it was obvious he was in pain we said good bye.
I would anything for our pets. The hardest thing to do is to come to terms with the fact that there is nothing else that can be done. Have had 9 pugs over the many years that we had to say goodbye to. I still look at their pictures and cry.