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Post by ellieraga on Sept 27, 2008 10:33:45 GMT
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Post by Milliesmum on Sept 27, 2008 10:49:01 GMT
You have to think of his quality of life. If he is suffering, then you have to be strong and release him from his pain. Heartbreaking as it is, it would be selfish to keep him going when you know yourself he is not happy.
Big hugs to you. You will gain comfort in the weeks to come knowing that you did not prolong his suffering.
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Post by viking on Sept 27, 2008 11:16:22 GMT
Yes, absolutely.
The last loving gift that we can bestow is to help them out of pain, bewilderment, and suffering.
If he's not happy let him go. It will be difficult I know, but you will be doing the right thing, and you will have many treasured memories.
Best wishes and hugs.
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Post by sallyw on Sept 28, 2008 9:16:04 GMT
It is so very hard to make this decision. If he is walking tinot things then you have to be brave and I am sending you hugs and prayers. You can go on the website of White Eagle www.whiteeagle.org where they offer (free) absent healing for animals and their owners and as someone who is not particularly religous or especially beliving in spiritual things they helped me enormously when I was in your situation - so much so that I am goiung to train with them to do animal healing. I am not saying that your dog will be healed as this is obviously not possible now but my dog was calmed and I was too and I dont know why it helped - but it did! Be strong - your fellow HGers will probably all have been where you are now and be assured that we are all supporting you. |
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Post by maudie 123 on Sept 28, 2008 16:32:33 GMT
Hi, feel so sorry for you,I had an old springer that I rescued, she got glaucoma in both eyes and the vet said the only treatment would be surgery to remove her eyes, as you can imagine i was truly horrified, anyhow after much soul searching we decided to go ahead, after an initial settling period and she worked out where evrything was in the house and garden she managed fine and was very happy, I realise all dogs are not the same, and whatever you decide is best for you and your dog, just thought you might like to hear of a positive side, good luck whatever you decide and will be thinking of you x
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Post by guest no no on Sept 28, 2008 16:43:30 GMT
surely this wouldnt be appropirate for a dog of 18 though  |
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Post by ellieraga on Sept 28, 2008 20:33:26 GMT
::)fetherston, thanks for that , very kind, most appreciated, also many thanks to all of you who have commenteted, does make things just that bit easier, still dreading the day , but sure that is to be expected , thanks again  |
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Post by maudie on Sept 28, 2008 21:44:02 GMT
guest no no, I was saying the positive side and that animals adapt, my dog was fourteen, and apart from the glaucoma was fit and healthy,it was only this little dogs eyesight that was mentioned, not any other illness, obviously if there were other health problems, then they would have to be taken into consideration,it was appropriate for my 14yr old dog
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Post by ellieraga on Sept 29, 2008 15:18:23 GMT
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Post by mandymoo on Sept 29, 2008 16:50:15 GMT
well at the grand old age of 126 in dogie years he's done very well, i had mine put down at 16 he couldn't see very well and arthritis started to kick in shortly after, it was hardest thing to do, but in the end if you love somebody you'll let them go, i also had my 7 year old gelding put down a few years back as he developed clapped lungs it doesn't get any easier.
hope every thing goes well for you both, just remember he'll love you more for it. xx
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Post by maudie on Sept 30, 2008 8:13:05 GMT
yes 18 is a very good age and am sure he has had a wonderful life, what sort of little dog is he? I lost my jack russell last year at the grand old age of 17, ( he passed away the day before we went on holiday)have four other dogs but still miss him so much. have a lovely week with your little fella, will be thinking of you x
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Post by wobbles on Sept 30, 2008 8:33:36 GMT
We recently had to have our dog sent to heaven, you are being a very kind responsible owner in doing this for your little friend, and one day you will come to see this.
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Post by ellieraga on Sept 30, 2008 11:14:08 GMT
 just to say thanks to you all for posting on here, much appreciated he is a lhasa apso , thing is he has been with me for over half of my life and it just doesnt seem right that he will no longer be with me from friday  i can not even bare to thing what i will be like on friday, my head says i am doing the best thing my heart is not in agreement !!! i just hope when it is all over i will feel better than i do know, as surely i cant feel any worse , but thanks again to you all
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Post by ellieraga on Oct 2, 2008 6:37:02 GMT
this seems the longest week in history
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Post by Milliesmum on Oct 2, 2008 8:21:40 GMT
Give him lots of cuddles, cook him all his favourites, its so hard but you are doing him a kindness and I'm sure you will see him again one day. Are you able to bring him home again? My cat is in my garden, in the spot where she used to sunbathe, she has a special plant to mark the spot and it's such a comfort knowing where she is. And I think it helped the children to be able to say goodbye properly.
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Post by ladybird on Oct 2, 2008 9:19:54 GMT
bless you, im sure that everyone who has followed this sad story will be thinking about you tomorrow, and as milliesmum has said, it would be wonderful to bring him home or perhaps scatter his ashes on his favourite walk?
Thinking of you.
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Post by ellieraga on Oct 2, 2008 11:45:23 GMT
yes he will be coming home to be buried
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Post by wobbles on Oct 2, 2008 18:13:35 GMT
Chin up for tomorrow, you are doing the best thing  |
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Post by viking on Oct 3, 2008 7:05:27 GMT
Thinking of you today.
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Post by Milliesmum on Oct 3, 2008 7:07:41 GMT
Yep, big hugs from me, will be thinking of you.
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Post by try on Oct 3, 2008 7:17:45 GMT
Also thinking of you, hope it all goes ok, chin up. x
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Post by ellieraga on Oct 3, 2008 7:21:03 GMT
that really means a lot, thanks to you all once again
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Post by Milliesmum on Oct 3, 2008 20:20:45 GMT
Came across this today and thought it was appropriate:
Miss Me but Let Me Go:
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
Miss me a little but not for long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that we once shared
Miss me but let me go.
For this is a journey we must all take
And each must go alone
It's all part of the master plan
A step on the road home
When you are lonely and sick at heart
Go to the friends we know
Laugh at the things we used to do
Miss me but let me go.
xx
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Post by viking on Oct 3, 2008 21:16:27 GMT
I love that one too MM. It's so appropriate.
Thinking of you ellieraga. Knowing you are feeling sad.
Hugs.
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Post by ellieraga on Oct 5, 2008 19:08:42 GMT
thanks for that milliesmum, lovely words, now that its all over with i must admit i do feel better today than i have all week, also the fact that i was able to bring him home to bury helped a lot, vet was fantastic and a great help to me when i lost the plot , i will miss him forever and obviousley it will take time to come to terms with the fact that after 18 years he is no longer there, finally many thanks for all your kind words and i have come to the conclusion that there are some very thoughtful and caring people on this site and if i can ever be any help to any of you, dont hesitate to contact me many thanks again amy
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Post by wobbles on Oct 5, 2008 20:17:10 GMT
So glad you are beginning to feel a little better Ellieraga, it will get better ...honest, as the poem says, remember the good times  |
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Post by maudie on Oct 6, 2008 11:56:14 GMT
thanks for that milliesmum, lovely words, now that its all over with i must admit i do feel better today than i have all week, also the fact that i was able to bring him home to bury helped a lot, vet was fantastic and a great help to me when i lost the plot , i will miss him forever and obviousley it will take time to come to terms with the fact that after 18 years he is no longer there, finally many thanks for all your kind words and i have come to the conclusion that there are some very thoughtful and caring people on this site and if i can ever be any help to any of you, dont hesitate to contact me many thanks again amy Hi so glad you are feeling a little better,and your little man is at peace,couldnt post before now as was working long days but was thinking of you x |
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Post by skint on Oct 20, 2008 19:51:35 GMT
Its a horrible decision to have to make and my heart goes out to you, just think of all the happy times and the lovely home you have given him.
I know that this may not be the right time or very appropriate but it really made me giggle in a horrible sort of way.
All our animals come home to be buried in my mum and dads garden as its got more room than mine. Literally dozens are buried there over the years.
We have a crazy Jack Russel bit*h who is nearly two years old. The other week she was busy digging in the garden are per normal (usually my dads prize Lawn) In the afternnon my dad noticed she was carrying something very muddy proudly around in her mouth. To his horror she had dug one of the cats up which had been buried about two years ago and was walking around with its skull in her mouth and having a good chew.
I know its horrible but it really made me laugh after we got over the terribleness of it all.
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Post by vicky22 on Oct 24, 2008 13:02:02 GMT
We too had a Lhasa put down a few months ago...was the saddest thing we have ever done...even my dad cried (which usually takes alot) He was similar to your dog in the sense he lost his sight- one eye was removed and other went blind- and he did walk into things alot but trust me he still found where the cookies were kept and knew where abouts the chicken was being cooked in the kitchen....very good on smell these dogs!!lol Lhasa's are fantastic dogs (just dont tell them they are dogs-- they think there human!!!)and live a long life.....now yours can spend a long life in dog heaven......maybe even with mine! You have given your dog a great gift..freedom of pain! |
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my little dog is now 18 and over the last month his eye sight has got really bad, the vet has explained at that age you cant do anything, and over the last few days hes walking into things and clearly is not happy !!!
