We have two 11 year old Labradors that are very attached to one another. They both have taken a huge downturn in health over the past year and we have to say good bye to them together tonight We have tried keeping them as long as we can but they are both really just suffering and not getting any enjoyment out of life at this point. I have felt so bad even keeping them these past two weeks but they are more my husbands dogs (we got them together but they are definitely more his) and I have been trying to let him come to the decision in his own time. He called the vet today and we are bringing them in tonight. DH is just so distraught and it is so hard to see him like this. I am sad too but not to the point he is. I actually feel guilty because I am not so much a dog person (I like dogs but not a huge dog lover) but agreed to get them 11 years ago for DH and I am sad that they are suffering and that we have to say good bye. They have had a good life with us and they have really been great dogs.even in their old age they have been so wonderful and trustworthy with our kids. I also feel some relief as they have both been getting so hard to care for along with our 2 kids and have put an extra stress on us both and then I feel even worse and like a horrible person for feeling that relief as well. Ugh, tonight is going to be so hard, especially seeing my DH in so much pain. And how do we explain to our 3 year old where his doggies went?
We really weren't thinking when we got both dogs a the same time and age because now they are both old together too We also have 4 cats that range from 12-15 years old so they will all be declining in health around the same time too....ugh we so did not think that out It is so heartbreaking loosing furbabies...
I am so sorry to hear about your pups. How heartbreaking to lose them both at once. Your mixed feelings are totally understandable, it's not an easy thing to choose for them but know that you are doing the right thing if they are not enjoying the same quality of life they once did. Hugs to you and your family.
So so sorry. That is so hard. I hope your DH (and all of you) can find some comfort in the fact that they have had a great life with you and each other. Still it changes the household to lose members of your pack and their absence will be felt greatly, I'm sure. Take care!
Thanks ladies. It was just awful especially doing both the same night We stayed with them and DH held them each through their last breath. We are having them cremated together and and going to bury them under their favorite apple tree in our back yard. The vet is also getting their paw prints in molds for us. Now I sit here crying at work...ugh, I hate this! At least I am the only one in my office today.
I'm so sorry. I can't imagine. I pretend my dogs will live forever. All you can do is support DH. And for the little one there are lots of good sites on how to talk to kids.
Aw@LolaX2, I'm so so sorry! I love your plans to bury them together under their favorite tree. Very sweet and special. Thinking of you and the fam today.
I feel so silly, I mean...I have cried more today over these damn dogs than I have when dealing with the death of some people in my life! I wish I hadn't stayed in the room with them for the injections because now that is all I keep picturing. We didn't want them to be alone with people they didn't know though. I know it was the right decision and it was time to let them go and stop suffering but man this is so hard and my heart hurts
Don't feel silly! They were members of your family for a long time! And kudos to you for staying with them. I'm so sorry you have that image in your mind, but it was really brave to be there and bring them as much comfort as you could until their final moments. Hang in there and cry all you want. There's no shame in mourning a loss like this. Hugs.
I'm so sorry for your loss. No need to feel silly at all, pets are truly part of the family. I hope you begin to feel some comfort in thinking of all the good times you and your family had with them.
Sorry for your loss and Don't feel silly- when our cat passed away I was a wreck....whenever I think about him today I get teary eyed. We keep one picture of him framed- it's always nice to see his face again once in awhile :-)
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