looks like we are putting our old dog down

ServingGod · 12-12-2010, 07:08 PM

There is no way to word this where I won't think- Oh! Maybe something can make it better.

He is just getting old, and having the issues that come with old dogs- accidents (several a day/night) senility, not holding weight well anymore (he was a FAT dog) and today he nearly took my hand off when I went to feed him.
Dh is DONE. I told him I cannot objectively decide to put an animal down and if he feels strongly about this then he should be the one to decide because he is able to be objective.
And he needs to talk to the kids about it.
So, he did. And he told them that we can get another dog that is smaller than our young dog. That made them better able to accept that Blue will be gone.
I know that if it were anyone else having these issues with a dog and seeking advice, I would suggest euth as an option, it is just so darn hard to accept when it is my dog.
(with previous old animals we had to put down like my 21 yr old cat, we found it was very healing to get a younger cat to fill the void that was left, which is why dh thinks we should get another dog, he likes having two dogs and he worries that Leia, our cattle dog mix, will be lonely without a friend. Which is kind of cute, considering he is not a huge dog person)

Hermana Linda · 12-12-2010, 11:23 PM

Turtle Herder · 12-12-2010, 11:28 PM

I know how it feels to loose a pet. I've lost many in my lifetime. I pray your family heals quickly

easygoinmomma · 12-13-2010, 08:54 AM

ServingGod · 12-13-2010, 09:20 AM

I just scheduled the appt for wednesday. The vet said I did good keeping him going as long a I did and to think of it as the last nice thing I can do for him.

Turtle Herder · 12-13-2010, 09:23 AM

I don't know what to say but here's a

Kitty · 12-13-2010, 01:37 PM

Losing a pet is losing a member of your family. I have found that the best therapy is to get a new one right away.

I will be lifting your family up in prayer on Wednesday.

Amber · 12-13-2010, 04:19 PM

ServingGod · 12-13-2010, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Kitty

Losing a pet is losing a member of your family. I have found that the best therapy is to get a new one right away.

I will be lifting your family up in prayer on Wednesday.

Part of me feels really bad about that...but it is very true, and I already found a new member for our family. She is a 2 month old mutt that will grow to be about 20 lbs and Im getting her tomorrow. I thought it would be easier for the kids (and me) if we have a young pup to focus our energies on instead of the emptiness of Blue being gone.

It feels kind of soon though, but I have learned that when the right dog shows up you don't let them pass you by.

Thanks everyone for the hugs and prayers. It is so hard to even look at him right now.

Turtle Herder · 12-13-2010, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ServingGod

Thanks everyone for the hugs and prayers. It is so hard to even look at him right now.

Make sure you give him lots of love up until it's time.

12-12-2010, 07:08 PM	#1
ServingGod Rose Garden photographer. writer. goat cheese addict. wanderlust driven. cleveland native. seeker of beauty. bibliophile. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 4,344	looks like we are putting our old dog down There is no way to word this where I won't think- Oh! Maybe something can make it better. He is just getting old, and having the issues that come with old dogs- accidents (several a day/night) senility, not holding weight well anymore (he was a FAT dog) and today he nearly took my hand off when I went to feed him. Dh is DONE. I told him I cannot objectively decide to put an animal down and if he feels strongly about this then he should be the one to decide because he is able to be objective. And he needs to talk to the kids about it. So, he did. And he told them that we can get another dog that is smaller than our young dog. That made them better able to accept that Blue will be gone. I know that if it were anyone else having these issues with a dog and seeking advice, I would suggest euth as an option, it is just so darn hard to accept when it is my dog. (with previous old animals we had to put down like my 21 yr old cat, we found it was very healing to get a younger cat to fill the void that was left, which is why dh thinks we should get another dog, he likes having two dogs and he worries that Leia, our cattle dog mix, will be lonely without a friend. Which is kind of cute, considering he is not a huge dog person) __________________ Wife to my husband for 18 years Mother of 3 children (14yo, 12yo, and 11yo) photographer. INTJ Rockstars, Heels and Canes A wife's observations on her husband, Multiple Sclerosis, and some super fun things.

12-12-2010, 11:23 PM	#2
Hermana Linda Administrator "air-mannah Leen-dah" it means Sister Linda in Spanish Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 51,849	Re: looks like we are putting our old dog down __________________ My pages: Why Not Train A Child? and the FB Page as well as @WhyNotTrain on Twitter Read about how my husband was Pulled From The River By God

12-12-2010, 11:28 PM	#3
Turtle Herder Rose Garden Why hello there! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 4,398	Re: looks like we are putting our old dog down I know how it feels to loose a pet. I've lost many in my lifetime. I pray your family heals quickly __________________ Sarah wife to Bryan mama to big brother Jacob - 5.5 and little brother Sam - 1.5 always missing Andrew - 11/18/11

12-13-2010, 08:54 AM	#4
easygoinmomma Rose Garden Silence is golden unless you have boys. Then it means they're into something! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 11,564	Re: looks like we are putting our old dog down __________________ ~Normajean~ (isfj) wife to Hubby Hotwheels and momma to all boys The Manatee Lishy Doodles Goose and Charlie the litter trained Chihuahua

12-13-2010, 09:20 AM	#5
ServingGod Rose Garden photographer. writer. goat cheese addict. wanderlust driven. cleveland native. seeker of beauty. bibliophile. Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 4,344	Re: looks like we are putting our old dog down I just scheduled the appt for wednesday. The vet said I did good keeping him going as long a I did and to think of it as the last nice thing I can do for him. __________________ Wife to my husband for 18 years Mother of 3 children (14yo, 12yo, and 11yo) photographer. INTJ Rockstars, Heels and Canes A wife's observations on her husband, Multiple Sclerosis, and some super fun things. Last edited by ServingGod; 12-13-2010 at 09:41 AM.

12-13-2010, 09:23 AM	#6
Turtle Herder Rose Garden Why hello there! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 4,398	Re: looks like we are putting our old dog down I don't know what to say but here's a __________________ Sarah wife to Bryan mama to big brother Jacob - 5.5 and little brother Sam - 1.5 always missing Andrew - 11/18/11

12-13-2010, 01:37 PM	#7
Kitty Rosebud Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 44	Re: looks like we are putting our old dog down Losing a pet is losing a member of your family. I have found that the best therapy is to get a new one right away. I will be lifting your family up in prayer on Wednesday. __________________ Kitty (ISTP) New Wife to J (10/23/10) Auntie Extra-ordinaire to L, F, A, R & D. (Or is it L, F, A, D & R? I forget ... twins confuse me ... ) Instant Grandma to A, C & T, plus 3. (Or is it A, T & C, plus 3? I forget ... yeah, twins confuse me!) must ... have ... coffee ...

12-13-2010, 04:19 PM	#8
Amber Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The rainy side of Washington. Posts: 18,232	Re: looks like we are putting our old dog down __________________ Amber ISFJ Wife to my wonderful DH And keeper of the boys Big M (6/03) Forever ours Dec 2012 C (6/04), Little M (10/05) Forever ours Dec 2012 K (5/06) Missing our foster daughter Miss A

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