Dog being PTS tomorrow hand hold?

[YourDaughter]

I’m devastated, can’t stop crying, just want her to be her usual happy self, but she can’t. I miss her so much already.

I'm so sorry, OP. I know there's no easy words that any of us can say that will make this better - you need to cry and work through your grief in your own way.
But please take some comfort from the fact that you gave your pet a good life, and (just as importantly) you are giving them a good death. You are sparing them further suffering and doing the kindest thing.
In future, when you look back on your pet's life, try to focus on all the happy memories and good times together, rather than on the end.
I'm approaching the 28th anniversary of my husband's death, and I still grieve his passing, but I'm eternally grateful for the love he gave me and the time we had together.
I hope your good memories of your pet will sustain you in the same way.
God bless.

Very sad OP - we went through this almost exactly 2 years ago. It broke my heart to see my doggie in such pain and broke it again when we lost her. I hope your memories and photos will bring you comfort and one day you will remember her funny habits and special moments with a smile and without pain to yourself.

Thank you both. I don’t want her to suffer.

But it hurts so very much

I got the leaflet from the vet yesterday.. Our day is closing in also op. We have done a ddoggy bucket list of places to take her before she goes.
Maybe a last day of her special place /food op. You have my best wishes.

She’s not well enough to move and doesn’t want to eat anything - I’ve tried everything.

I’m just sitting next to her giving gentle fusses so she is not alone.

I know she’s already gone and we’re doing the kindest thing, it just hurts so much

OP - our lovely old dog was like that - she gave up eating and nothing would tempt her. Just love her lots for the time you have left. She will be more calm knowing you are with her. Take care.

Sending you lots of love

@yourdaughter oh I feel for you so much we had our girl put to sleep, it will be a year next week. It still hurts now, and I hate her not being here. Just give her as many cuddles and kisses as she will tolerate. Saying goodbye is by far the worst part of having a pet. I wish we had known before it was going to happen, but she had an x-ray under sedation and her bones were full of cancer. They kept her sedated as they said she would of been in so much pain, but they waited for us to come be with her and say goodbye.

I've lost three, each one painful to let go. I have a small photo album (physical) for each dog, but haven't kept anything else due to moving house so much (and the dogs I lost were in '89, '94, '03). I still thumb through them from time to time, they're not list on an old laptop or pendrive.

This cartoon always makes me smile.
Best wishes

My boy’s ashes are by the side of my bed. I lost him in September and I miss him every moment. He would have been12 on the 12th.

@elQuintoConyo
Thank you for your cartoon which I hope will be a comfort to OP . So true about the nature of a dog .

Thinking of you as you stay by the side of your dear dog . It’s heartbreaking in a way that only another dog lover can understand.

So sad for you. Our dog is 10 so hopefully has a few years left, but my BF has just lost her 17-yr-old dog and my sister her 12 yr-old cat.

It's a horrible time, but they both knew that it was also the right time to say goodbye.

Please do be there with her as she leaves you. I read an article recently about how distressed a dog gets if you aren't there [as well as the impact it has on the vet - they don't enjoy this part of their job]. A good vet will allow you time alone if you need it - and you probably will.

Best wishes.

I love the cartoon, thank you.

She’s just turned 12 this month and is perfect in every way. I thought I had a couple more years with hers, she’s so healthy, but her kidneys have failed.

Here’s a picture of my beautiful girl

Awww, she's a beauty. I know how difficult it is, we had our girl PTS two years ago, and although we have other dogs I still miss her everyday. Stay strong for her, she knows you're there for her.

I love that cartoon BTW, it says everything I'd like to think about the relationship between us and our pets.

She is beautiful and I love her so much. She’s my sidekick, goes out in garden every night with me so I don’t feel scared. Cuddles me in bed every weekend and snuggles on the sofa each evening.

I’m not sure I can manage this.

You will manage - because you love her, and will do what's right for her

I'm so sorry @YourDaughter I don't have any words of comfort different to any other posters.
She is such a beautiful girl, get all your cuddles in and take comfort in knowing she knows she is loved, know that she loves you and you gave her the best life possible.

Thank you both.

I know I will, I don’t want to drag things out. In my sensible moments I know that!

I know I’m being very self-absorbed; I knew it would always be hard to lose her, didn’t expect it to be like this really

So sorry. I have had to make this decision for two very much loved dogs and it is so hard. For me, the hardest part was making the decision and the weeks and especially the days before I cried a huge amount of the time. In some ways, it was actually more peaceful after my dog had died as the decision was made, it was over, and I wasn't watching my dog in pain any more. It was still incredibly sad and I grieved for a long time, but it was less tormented, if that makes any sense? Wishing you all the best for tomorrow.

It's not self absorbed to not want to let go, be gentle with yourself OP. She is absolutely beautiful and looks like she has had such a happy life.

We had to have our precious dog put down a few weeks ago. It was hard but we know we were doing the right thing for her.
One thing I will say - it's very quick once they put the medication in, and I wasn't prepared for just how quick it was.

Thank you @sonjadog, that’s what I’m hoping for, that the anticipation is worse.

That’s good to know @Blueuggboots. I’ll bear that in mind.

Thank you @OrSomeSortOfWokAtTheVeryLeast. I hope we’ve given her a good life

@YourDaughter I'm so sorry you're going through this with your beautiful girl. Is she a staffy cross? I have an 11 yr old staffy girl & a 6 yr old beagle boy - I'm in tears reading your post & seeing your pictures. Sending you huge hugs & strength.

Yes @QueenOfOversharing she is. 75% staffie, 25% whippet (we had her DNA tested in April, so glad I finally got round to it), which officially makes her a lurcher 😆
She’s my perfect girl, so full of love. She’s such a gentle soul, we’ve always said she’s about the licks and love. Desperately want her to come to me and lick my hands until I fuss her