[Hillarys Gate Cult]

Here's my take after doing this twice to a 16 yo Border Collie and a 14 yo Lab. Things are only going to get worse for them and you. I've seen plenty of people over the years spend several thousand dollars and the dog is dead in less than six months. A dog can't understand doctors orders. It will think it's something they did. Why be selfish? Try to find the best way to let go.

Now for the hard part. At the end I couldn't bear the thought of my doggies being alone at the final end with a stranger. At least please let somebody they know be there with the vet. It's something you or they will never want to do again but will hurt forever if they missed.

[Judith Anne]

When I take her to the vet for the last time, I will hold her in my arms and tell her what a good girl she is, over and over, as she goes.

I’ve done this once before for an aged, blind, deaf dog we rescued, who was with us for nearly 5 years.

I would never let my dog go without me holding her.