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[HalfColdCoffee]

Losing my old girl tomorrow. She’s 17 and shes been by my side since she was 11 weeks old. A rescue pup, she rescued me if anything.
vet is coming at 10am, she’s had enough. Worst night of my life. Letting her go before the pain is unbearable for her. She’s had wagu steak for dinner and we’ve been going through all the treats in the house, because why the hell not.
I feel like im on countdown until 10am, don’t know what to do with myself.

I'm so sorry. It's the hardest part of pet "parenthood" letting them go. We had to go through it with our 16 y o Border x at the end of last year and the night before we took him on his last trip was awful. We've had 3 of our doggos cross the bridge now over the years, but that was the first time we knew it would be the last night with them. The anticipation of the grief and loss is heartbreaking.

Unmumsnetty hugs to you and your lovely senior girl. I'll send a prayer up to our angel dogs and ask them to be there waiting for her on the other side of the rainbow bridge x

I'm so sorry, the countdown is the worst. Thinking of you x

I'm so sorry, the countdown is the worst. Thinking of you. Do you have someone with you?

Our twelve year old crossed over at Christmas time 2021. Can’t think of him without tearing up. He was the best dog ever. My heart goes out to all.

Thank you, its nice to have a little comfort from here, means a lot. No, no one here, just me and her and netflix. I will admit, ive made my way through a bottle of wine, and I keep watch the clock,In some ways I want tonight to last forever 😭 but I know Its the right thing to do for her, she’s done so much for me, its the least I can do, before she declines even more, that thought isnt making the heartache any less though!

Just sending my support. Massive hug. Xx

So sorry, OP. Make sure you give her lots of kisses and whisper to her about how she's been the best friend and tell her all the things you need to tell her.

I am very sad for you that you're all alone but glad you came here.

Sending you both love ❤

What an amazing long life you have given her. You're doing the best for her. X

I’m more of a “ cat person”, but know how I would feel if it was my dear old girl.
You’re doing the hardest yet the kindest thing tonight.
Sending a hug to you both 🩷 xx

@HalfColdCoffeesending you the biggest hug that is humanly possible. Have been through the same thing 4 times over the years and a fifth this week (saying goodbye to one of mine on Friday). It's so hard, but the last, most responsible choice we get to make for the animals we love. I wish you well

I've had animals pts in emergency situations - horses and one dog. I've also chose to wait 10 days for a non emergency pts for a horse and spent time spoiling him rotten and ensuring he was pain free. But quick decision or slow realisation its just as hard Horsey people usually cut a length of tail to remember their horses by. Can you keep a bit of fur from your girl for a keepsake? I really feel for you OP. I'm totally dreading when we let our girl dog go, who is aged 13 now. Trying to enjoy everyday with her but knowing time is ticking, is hard.

You sound like a great 'Mum' because you know in your heart you're doing the right thing by your girlie. A totally unselfish act. If only everyone could be so kind. Sending all my love, from one 'Mum' to another ❤️ ♥️

@HalfColdCoffee sending lots of love to you today. It's incredibly sad when they have to leave us.

We lost our border terrier at the end of Feb, she was ill overnight and pts at the vets the next morning. I wish we had been able to spoil her one last time, however I know that countdown, that you experienced last night, would have been incredibly hard.
Big hand hold and hugs, do come back for more support here if it's helpful. What a wonderful, long life your darling dog had.

Huge hugs from me. I lost my gorgeous Sheltie last week, she would have been 14 in August.

I just feel so lost but sometimes you just have to make the best decision for them even though it hurts like hell.

💔

Would you like to tell us about her - what is her name and what type of dog.

It's hard, it's horrible but it is the one thing you can do for her, and having your vet coming to your home is ideal.

and remember she doesn't know she has died, she went to sleep and has gone over the rainbow bridge, peacefully I expect.

It's us that now suffer with our loss.

A wonderful girl, who clearly had a good life. You’ve done the right thing.

I am so very sorry for your loss, and what a wonderful last night you have spent together. I love that the vet is coming out to you so your pup can stay in her own surroundings until the last moment.

Having been through it twice myself, and now having two older dogs - it really doesn't get any easier. But you go through it because of the complete unconditional love that you get from a beloved pet.

My thoughts are with you at this terrible time. xxxx

Sending you love 🐾

Thinking of you and sending love and strength. She was a lucky girl to be so loved and you have done the noblest thing by putting her needs first 🥰