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my wife is heart-broken:cry:...

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warthog

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...she called her personal vet this morning;and the vet said there was no more that can be done for our dog...He refuses food and drink;losing weight at a rapid pace.....SO:I made an appointment at a vet's office a few miles from home for 2:00P.M.tomorrow to have him sent on his way to the Creator.I told my wife this is the right thing to do;the only other alternative is to watch him starve to death.THAT would be MUCH worse to do,in my opinion.We have had him for 11 years;the vet said if anybody had owned him,he would not have lasted this long.I called my wife a little while ago;she said she was going to spend a little quiet time with him and tell him how much she cares for him on his last night on Earth.We are leaving tomorrow afternoon for West Branch;I dont know if I will get back to you this weekend or not-SO:Thanks for all your prayers,and keep them coming for my wife,Terri,and our dog;Rocky.:|
 
I can still remember every detail of the last two dogs we had to have put down.One was unexpected,my wife called me at work crying and said Sandy our 12 year old Golden Lab Retriever had cancer and was at the Vet and was going to be put down.The Vet wanted to know if we wanted to see the dog one last time.My wife said she was so upset couldn't see her.I left work in the middle of the day and head for the clinic.After I arrived at the office the Doctor took me to the kennel area and left me with Sandy for about 15 minutes.I 've never really considered myself an animal person but I was about to find out close I was to my wife's dog.I talked to that dog like I was saying good by to a close family friend.I was actually very happy yet sad to be with this dog petting and rubbing her back.The Vet came into the back room and said it was time.I'll never forget the look on Sandy's face when I took her leash and collar and left the room.The doctor said she wouldn't be in any pain,and wanted to know if I had any special instructions.I told the doctor that after she was put to sleep I'd like to take her home to be bury-ed.The vet said I could pay the bill down the hall at the receptionist window.When I was making the checkout to pay the bill there was people looking at me and I didn't care I staring crying not out loud but the tears wouldn't stop.I waited out in my truck and the vet had Sandy wrapped in a blanket and loaded her in the back.This was December 14 2000 and in Ortonville there was at least 8 inches of snow on the ground.The dog was bury-ed under a red maple tree wrapped in my favorite overcoat,and yes me and my wife both prayed and thanked God for the privilege of having a great dog.PS I did apologize to the vet for crying,his answer its the ones that don't cry I worry about.
 
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Thanks for sharing. Welcome to the forum. Where ya from?

God bless!
 
the pet, the wife and you too. It is tough and a time for reaching out to God for His strength and comfort. Out hearts go out for you all.
 
been awhile since I last seen a post from ya. Keep coming back.
 
...I've got tears streaming down my face. I've had many (indoor) cats over the years, lost one (my favorite) out of the clear blue and had to put many down. I stroked and talked to each one while the vet gave them the shot. Hardest thing I ever had to do. They let me pay the bill in another room so I didn't have to bawl like a baby in front of everyone in the waiting room; but i would not have been ashamed to do so.

Steve: I'm very sorry for the both of you but it really is the best thing. Can't let the poor thing suffer...

Joe
 
I just looked at my hand and am not sure where that is! :lol:
I'm over near Kalamazoo.
 
Mike,Oxford is about 15 miles north of Pontiac on M24.Joe our pets become a large part of our lives and its hard when they leave.Warthog I agree Rocky doesn't need to suffer,but that doesn't make it any easier.
 
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