help,this REALLY hurts

I really need some help....I have been crying my eyes out these past few days because my big dog,Yogi is at the end of his life .there is nothing that can fix him at this point,he's 13 and is a VERY large dog.he no longer will eat anything and i have offered him all the things he loved to eat,he can't stand on his own .I have been carrying him down the steps these past couple weeks and he would walk once i got him down the steps.he can't now.I have made the appointment for tomorrow AM to put him to sleep and bring him home to bury him.this is just hurting me so bad and I can't stop crying.he is still so alert mentally and looks at me and will even wag his tail some.physically he went down hill this past week,mentally he's still there,that's what the hard part is.just tell me it's the right thing to do....this just hurts so bad.

I have a picture of Yogi and my husband on my photo page,he was always such a big beautiful dog.we love him so much.

(((HUGS)))
Its the right thing to do. I know how hard it is, but it is the best thing for him. I had to put the dog I'd had since I was 5 to sleep last summer, I know how much it hurts. I'm sure he's in pain now to, while this will hurt you it'll help him. I'm so sorry.

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I know this is sad. I had to put my dog down when I was 16. No doubt you've seen suffering animals before as much as you work with animals. You know this hurts but you know in your head it's the humane thing to do.
You'll hurt more watching him suffer.

I'm so sorry that you're going through this, Naf. My sister had a similar situation with one of her dogs and I cried with her over the phone when she told me about it. Her dogs are like additional nieces and nephews to me....that's how much we love our family pets.

It sounds like Yogi had a long, wonderful life and he was blessed to be loved by people who care so much for him.

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OH Naf it hurts.

You know as well as I do that 13 is OLD very OLD for a big dog...

and yes you will miss him but trust me if i was so old that my family had to carry me and take care of my every need I would not be happy or enjoying my life.. i'd be ready to let go too.

I'm sorry hon.

oh suge!!
I know how difficult this is! I've had to put dogs down in the past. And I don't know what I'd do if anything happened to my Brigid!! (thankfully he's got a good 20-25 years left!)
You are doing the right thing. He may be there mentaly, but you don't know if he's in any kind of pain. Bear in mind that he will be in a better place and will be eternally young and active.
I'm so sorry for you having to make this difficult decision, but it is for the best. And I'm sure Yogi doesn't want to live in the state that he's in.

I am so sorry to hear that! :(

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I'm so sorry, Nafadda. I know nothing I say will be a real consolation...but...I've been there...and it hurts a lot. But, make sure there are no other options, no medicines...and use putting him down as a last resort.

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sorry to hear about that Naffada :( *hugs*

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I know the pain. My first dog was put to sleep in my lap. She was physically sound, but she was a nervous wreck (bad breeding, whole litter was bad) and was constantly scared. She only trusted me, but she was never happy in life. She started biting people, even children. She had to go. I told her Good Night and she went so fast, vet said she'd never seen a dog go that fast. She wanted to go to a better place.

Nafadda, I think that animals know when it's time to go. When they stop eating, that's a sure sign that they are ready to move on. Wagging his tail doesn't have to mean that Yogi wants to carry on, it simply means that Yogi loves his mommy, and he will until he draws his last breath. He will be brave and alert for you as long as he can. If he knew what was going on, I'm sure he'd be thankful for shortening his pain. You know you are doing the right thing, sweetheart. Yogi has been lucky to have the most loving home a dog could ever dream of, and you have been lucky to have such an fantastic companion for such a long time. It's OK to cry, but don't forget that you have to be brave for him too, like he is for you - let him know how much you love him and appreciate him and remind him of all the great things you've done together. He'll always be with you and I'm sure you'll meet again.

i am so sorry. *H*
you are doing the right thing....

just wanted to say thank you all SOOOOOOOOO much.when I posted this today it felt like my head was going to explode it was hurting so bad from crying for so long.these post's really helped.to think I almost didn't post the thread thinking that no one may reply to it,so glad I did.

tomorrow will be sad,but it is the right thing to do at this point.so again thank you.

Nafadda....I don't even know what to say. But know that I'll be thinking of you and Yogi and your BF. PM me if you need/want to talk about it. ((((hugs))))

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Losing a furbaby is really painful. I'm so sorry for your loss. But it sounds like you are making the right decision for him.

*Hugs* I had to put my Pumpkin to sleep December 20th of this past year. I cried for days. She's been with me for so long. Longer than my ex-husband and 100 times more faithful and loyal. I'll forever miss her.


Shan

I took yesterday off from here because I wasn't myself....it's done now,and it was sad,but the right thing to do.

to all of you that replied,thanks again,it really did mean alot and even though I was crying as I was reading the posts ,it helped me.

you would think i would be use to this by now,but,I don't think anyone ever gets use to it,it ALWAYs hurts.:(

I'm a real "Hard Ass" about lot's of stuff as some of you may know by now,but when it comes to animals I fall apart when something happens.

thanks again for being there when i needed a shoulder to cry on....btw,don't tell anyone I'm a "softie" inside,I wouldn't want it to ruin my "Bad Reputation ";)

Nafadda, thanks for posting. I was just thinking about you this morning and was going to send you a PM to see how were doing, but didn't want to bug ya.

I know...it's always hard. I've always been surrounded by animals too, but when you have a special connection with one, it's just awful to have to let go. My old girl dog is VERY old too, and I am terrified of losing her. I've had her for half my life...I can't imagine her not being in it. Same thing when I had to put my old horse down...I grew up on him. He was older than me.

I wish there was something I could say to help, but I know there isn't. I don't think much really helps except time...

thanks Annie,yep,the only bad part about having them is they go to quickly.:(

Yogi looked great last year,but I knew because of his age it was inevitable that our time with him would be ending all too soon .

well he was treated like a King while I had him,he had coffee every morning,loved it for some reason and every Saturday had to have hamburgers from Krystals :) funny thing is ,he was one of the worst puppies and teenage dog I ever had,REALLY hard to handle,BUT he turned into a GREAT dog,he was "special"...the vet said he was well taken care of to make it to 13 years because of his size and breed(he was Akita & wolf hybrid mix)...love them while you have them,that's all you can do.:)

Rainbow Bridge
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

Ohh...

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Sorry to hear that.
I never had pet before, i dont know the pain. But i understand the feeling of loosing someone you love like family... Yogi is in better place now. You should be proud because that all of these 13 years, he had good life, well taken care, loved.... and that's because of you!
A goodbye is unavoidable, the only thing we can do is to respect, loving and share happiness while they're here. And you did it!

be strong :)

I'm so, so sorry Naffada. ((((((HUGS)))))))
~phos

thanks again to all of you.i planted a pretty Hibiscus on his grave yesterday.it has lot's of buds that have not opened yet,they should open sometime soon.i don't even know what color they will be,so when i walk outside and see them opened it will be a surprise and will be like "Yogi" smiling at me:)

I had a german shepard from when I was 6 to when I turned 18. I know how you feel. I grew up with that dog. To lose her was awful I tell you what though, those little dogs are easy to take care of !!