Hand hold please...Ddog is leaving us

[WhatsTheEffingPoint]

We have made the heartbreaking decision to let our boy go over the rainbow bridge.

Its not for another 48hrs but I can't stop crying. My heart hurts so much, my DP is in bed and I can hear him crying his heart out. I've lost a few human relatives but this feels so much worse.

We know it's the right thing to do, he's not going to get better and hes starting to go downhill. I know it's better to let him go earlier rather then too late. He has had 14 and half years of being spoilt rotten and loved unconditionally. He has certainly returned the love and loyalty to us many times over.

I just feel so guilty, guilty that I can't make things better for him, guilty that I can't take the hurt away for my DP, guilty that we have had to make this absolute shitty decision.

We had our lovely car put to sleep a couple of weeks ago. She was 17 and has had a wonderful life. We adored her. She was very thin and was not eating much any more. I made the decision and talked to my daughter for a week before she agreed ( the cat was hers really) and then we took her to the vet together.
The vet agreed. He said it was 'her time'.
I am not sad. We did the right thing for her. I am grateful that we are able to do this last thing for a pet that has given us years of pleasure and love. It is a kind thing to do

I'm so sorry

My heart goes out to you. Your darling boy will remain your soul connection - I really believe that. It must be so hard. He will forever be connected to you despite leaving the physical world. I completely understand when you say it's harder than losing some human relatives. He is your best friend.

I am so sorry. I lost my cat a week ago. You're right not to let it go on too long, but god it hurts doesn't it. Just spend as much time with your dog as possible I reckon, and tell him how much you love him and how much he has meant to you. I fed my first cat whatever he wanted in the last days. And just be with him saying goodbye xx my love to you

It's such a hard decision to make I really feel for you. I was heartbroken when I have had both my dogs pts

Try to look on the positive side of things

Both you and DH agree on the decision, it would be so much worse if only one of you thought it was the right time.

You have time to say goodbye properly, rather that a sudden unplaned death.

You get to spoil him absolutely rotten for the next few days .

Take a few photos of you DD and Dh together.

Hand holding here.

I’m so very sorry, the day you are facing is heading my way also and just the thought of losing my darling girl is unbearable, you shouldn’t feel guilty though, you have ensured that he has a pain free ending, it’s the kindest, most selfless thing to do, you put his comfort before your pain, that’s pure unconditional love.

It's so painful
My DDog PTS 2 months ago.
She'll always be in my heart and I look on our time with her as a true blessing.
Sending hugs

I'm so sorry. There's no pain quite like it, is there? Holding your hand tight

You're doing the right thing.

You can spoil him even more than usual & prevent him from being in any more pain! Dogs are so good at masking, we're often fooled by their acting skills!!

it's heartbreaking, but just hold tight to the fact this is FOR him, it hurts you & DP, but it's the kind & loving thing to do for him. It's not like there's treatment you just can't be arsed getting for him!!

big love xx

I am so sorry, dogs are not just pets, they are a part of the family. I hope that knowing you gave him 14 and a half wonderful years brings you some comfort. I was exactly the same when I had my 14 year old cat pts. It's heart breaking. But when they are suffering it is our last act of love towards them to do what's best for them.
Sending virtual hugs to you all 💐

We had to say goodbye to our boy on Sunday. It’s completely devastating and I’m broken. I’m sorry you’re going through it too, will be thinking of you.

Thanks everyone.
When you have a pet you know the inevitable but it seems so far away and then it comes up and smacks you in the face.
We are both working today so trying to push through, and keep the usual routine. We both have tomorrow off so it's going to be a day of spoiling him even more rotten.
We know it's for the best and our last act of love and kindness we can do for him but this hurts so bad.

People who know what's happening have been so kind but I feel like no one really gets how hard we are finding this. This 'dog' is our only child and I'm struggling to imagine life without him. Our lives have been led by him and his routine and needs for so long, he's our everything 💔

I'm a week today on from losing my cat on the road. In contrast to all your old age stories, I didn't get to spend those years with him.

Pain is the price of love isn't it, but I wouldn't avoid love xx

Sending love and hugs to all those who have been through this ❤️

@something2say You are spot on pain is the price of love. This will make me stronger but its going to crush me first. X

How many days do you have to go?

@something2say until tomorrow afternoon. The latest time we could, and then he is collected for cremation on Thursday morning. That way I know he's not on his own for too long.

Thinking of you today x

Thinking of you

Thinking of you. If you haven't seen this, I hope it may help a little imgur.com/gallery/RdOIf

That is so touching.
@WhatsTheEffingPoint So sorry you have to say goodbye to your beloved dog. They are such special creatures. Sending love to you all

We lost ours last autumn, its horrible and my heart goes out to you. I

I had a few days off work (a/l) to get over it because I was devastated

@MontyDonsBlueScarf God that's just done me in!

We are going through all the emotions today, he's currently laid on the sofa between DP and myself snoring his head off as uusual. He's had all his favourite foods, love, kisses, fusses etc.

My chest hurts so much, and I just feel sick.

Thanks for all your thoughts x

So sorry for you all