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Putting pets “to sleep”
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Legs4days
Its just in my country – Denmark – we got a law in 2009 with 13 illegal dog breeds. Mostly muschle dogs. The law had been critizised beyond words, because dog attacks has not gone down at all. Because it has nothing to do with the dog, but everything to do with the owner. If you beat up any dog, it is going to get agressive, no matter what breed it is. We are not allowed to have one of these 13 breeds, if they are born after 2009 or if (as in my case) the owner dies.
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My Mum had to have her and my Dad's adopted dog, Jasper, "PTS" in November 2010. Fortunately Jasper never minded going to the vets. Mum and I stayed with Jasper until the end. It was very peaceful. Not sure how it is in other countries, but In Australia, you can either go to the vet's or the vet can come to the house. (This may depend on the vet, I guess). The vet put Jasper in Mum's lap and we stroked him. It's a two-step process, but your pet will not be in pain, they just slip away peacefully. I loved Jasper even though he wasn't "my" dog, I and still miss him, but I am so glad I was there at the end. It was the 2nd time my Mum has had to have a pet PTS but my first. This was 2 months after my Dad died. I like to think of Dad and Jasper in heaven/doggy heaven, pain free, and having lovely games together.
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We didn't have to make an appointment for my dog. When she starting passing out, having seizures, then went outside and laid in the rain, we scooped her up, drove to the vet, and had her put down.
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The greatest love of my life was my ornery, intractable, pain in the ass bulldog named Spike. He led an amazing life traveling around the world with me, he gave me so much love and aggravation…he was my everything. His health began to fail when he was nearly 13. He suffered a ruptured spleen but was somehow still happy, had a huge appetite, and chewed his toys. Then he began to have little strokes which impaired his gait. The vet said to listen to Spike, that he would tell me when it was time. I remember watching him every day as he began to pee on the floor, or fall over, wondering if I was missing his message. Even as he diminished, I didn’t believe he was ready, he was still so happy…still so Spike. Nearly a year passed of watching his decline, and finally he was diagnosed with cancer. The vet still said Spike would tell us when he was ready. Then a week later he fell over and seized… I ran to cradle him, to comfort my precious seizing best friend…and as I held him he looked into my eyes and at last I knew he was telling me it was time. It was unmistakable, and miraculous really. We rushed him to the vet, who gave him Valium first. Then we held him in our arms and kissed his face and told him how much we loved him, and gently, surrounded by our love, he passed. I’ve never cried like I did then. But I’ll forever be grateful to the vet who told us to listen to Spike’s own decision, and for the chance to cradle my beloved baby as he left us.
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Ok I am crying now. Everyone has given great advice. Unfortunately once you get to the point you are at its only a matter of time. I will be thinking of you as I know how tough it is.
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I had to have my dog put to sleep 8 months ago and I'm still not over it. They really are part of the family and mean so much to you. We had to have her put to sleep as she was in pain and there was no chance she would get better. She had a slipped disc in her back and had been diagnosed with cancer. Horrible time
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I'm so sorry you had to put your dog to sleep. I had to put my dog to sleep years ago and I still feel bad about it at times. It never leaves you but it does get a whole lot better with alot of time. I know it doesn't feel like it but " this too will pass".
sending hugs,Donna.
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I'm sorry to hear your dog isn't doing that well. I am in a similar situation with my little girl; she has stenosis and arthritis and can't get up on her own. I bought a harness similar to the one in the link AerialGypsy posted. It has been a blessing!! She gets so excited when we take her for walks with it. I bought reusable doggie diapers and human incontinence pads to line the diapers, so she doesn't sit in a puddle. My vet told me she is fine as long as she keeps eating and drinking. She has adapted extremely well; I think we had more trouble adapting to her situation!
As for the "putting to sleep," as bad as it will hurt, you should be there. I think it's our duty as their humans to be there through it. When the time comes, pet him, tell him you love him, and reassure him pain will go away.
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