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Putting dog to sleep but i can't think of any other way not to break the law

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LJRT · 10/02/2021 13:01

We have to put our 14.5 year old lab to sleep :( I am in a bit of a dilema though. I need childcare for the 2 young kids (7 and 4) as they can't come with me nor would I want them to.

For all this time whilst we've had covid around I've been very sure and certain to stick to the rules and not put others at risk. We unfortunately caught covid a few months back and its something i wouldn't wish on anyone, I have never wanted to include my parents or other people for childcare and put them at risk and as i am at home I can do the childcare. But now im in a situation where I cant think of any other way.
My husband works away but he wants to be there also which the vet will allow. I also definelty want to be there. So who's going to have the kids????

My parents don't want to be there when it happens so I can't ask them to take him. I've absolutely no idea it doesn't sit well with me and I do feel I'm breaking the law but I don't know what else to do and I don't want him put to sleep at home with the kids around either.

Please no nasty comments this dog has been in our family for 14.5 years its very sad times right now

OP posts:
Cocopogo · 10/02/2021 20:31

I don’t think you should be putting your parents at risk. Either you or DH stay at home.

SweepTheHalls · 10/02/2021 20:33

My mum came and sat with the children while my husband and I took my darling boy. It was the right thing for everyone. I am so sorry for you Flowers

bizzieb33 · 10/02/2021 20:41

So sorry to hear your dog needs this. xx
When one of my dogs was 'put to sleep' it went very badly. He was in heart failure and his veins burst when the vet injected through the canula, he cried as did, me , my husband and the vet nurse. The poor vet held it together and injected him else where and he then went quickly but I can't forget my poor dogs last minutes. Definitely don't take your children xx

Honeyroar · 10/02/2021 20:47

@bizzieb33

So sorry to hear your dog needs this. xx When one of my dogs was 'put to sleep' it went very badly. He was in heart failure and his veins burst when the vet injected through the canula, he cried as did, me , my husband and the vet nurse. The poor vet held it together and injected him else where and he then went quickly but I can't forget my poor dogs last minutes. Definitely don't take your children xx
Just what she needed to read!! I know you meant well, but too much information at this point!
kmuss · 10/02/2021 20:48

I too had the vet come to the house, it was a peaceful end to his life.
Wishing you well, such a hard decision.

OverTheRainbow88 · 10/02/2021 20:49

I’m sorry to hear about your dog.

Can your children wait in the car outside the vets and a family friend stand outside the car?

beccahamlet · 10/02/2021 20:54

Hugs. i feel for you. i'm sure it.s fine to leave kids with gps.

AnnaFiveTowns · 10/02/2021 21:04

We had our dog PTS in November and the vet came out to our house. Will your vet not come out to you? I think that's nicer for your dog too.

SourMilkGhyll · 10/02/2021 21:05

Grand parents or a neighbour taking them to the park for an hour sounds the best plan.
Please don't let your children see the actual moment of death. Even a 'good', peaceful death can look a little scary if you haven't seen it before, and you want to be able to focus 100% on your dog rather than be worrying about how the children are handling it.

toocold54 · 10/02/2021 22:00

Form a childcare bubble. Not illegal. Choose the least vulnerable person you know.

Absolutely this!

I believe you can only have a childcare bubble if you are a single parent unless you have no other option - you have no other option.

Your DH needs to go with you too - do you have a family member or friend who could do it? Failing that an ad-hoc childminder? I know childcare.co.uk are still providing nannies etc if you don't know of anyone.

LST · 10/02/2021 22:04

@toocold54 anyone can form a childcare bubble. Doesn't matter if you're single or not.

CousinKrispy · 10/02/2021 22:06

I'm so sorry you're losing your dog, OP.

AuditAngel · 10/02/2021 22:11

We had to have our old lady dog PTS in July as she had a tumour that was causing her pain. My kids are older (then 15, 13 and 9)

I left the girls with DH and the eldest and I took the dog.

toocold54 · 10/02/2021 22:15

anyone can form a childcare bubble. Doesn't matter if you're single or not.

I didn't realise this thank you.

LST · 10/02/2021 22:18

@toocold54 you need to be single to form a support bubble and not live with another adult over 18 or you can form one as a couple if you have a baby that was under 1 on (I think) the 1st of December 2020

toocold54 · 10/02/2021 22:23

It was the support bubble I was getting confused over thank you @LST

DustyVenetian · 10/02/2021 22:29

Depending on where you are located I used a mobile vet team who perform euthanasia fri to sun. They were COVID safe though it was before recent lockdown.

It costs but worth every penny IMO.

Meant kids could hunker down upstairs whilst I had final moments with my pet. I'd do it again like this if I'm ever faced with the same situation.

Ponoka7 · 11/02/2021 06:44

As said it isn't illegal. However, how long ago did you have Covid? If within six months then it's very unlikely that you pose a risk, anyway.

I had to mind a friends children in an emergency under similar circumstances. I went for a walk with them. Depending on where you are in the country and weather wise, they might feel better doing that.

Zakana · 11/02/2021 06:49

Thinking of you all and your beautiful Labrador 💐

StarCat2020 · 11/02/2021 20:11

Where do you live?

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