You know what i hate?

[StickyNugsAZ]

One of the worse things to deal with. Really sorry to hear.

[Cougar672]

I am so sorry. Such terrible heartache comes at the end when someone (including pets!) you love passes on. Even harder when the burden is on you to decide when; a terrible decision for anyone to have to make. I am tearing up right now think of you and your companion as well as those beloved pets I have had to part with.
And he doesn't need to hear you to know you love him; he knows by your caring actions, the life you spent together, and probably your smell, too.

[Rwise]

His suffering is scheduled to end Friday at 10 AM

[Bowhunterwoody]

The bond between a pet and an owner is as strong as any other bond we can make. My heart breaks for you Rwise

[Rwise]

Thanx all y'all for the kind words. I have his final resting spot picked out, top of the hill over looking a valley and creek below. The same spot I have planted other pets, right next to the little girl I lost last year. For the time being he is still going on walks with me, though he is slow instead of taking the lead, he does not seem to be in great pain but it cant fell good to be eaten from the inside. I have been giving him pork tenderloin and chicken tenderloin, I made a pumpkin bread and he ate half the loaf Thursday, yesterday he had a sausage patty (large) and french toast made from the pumpkin bread (he loves cinnamon)

[alltatup]

Here's my perspective on dying loved ones, whether they be human or another species: It's an honor to help them have a good dying and death. We do the best we can to prevent suffering, and we let go with love, knowing that their love for us and our love for them never dies. Of course your dog knows you love him and what you're doing with him at this stage.

[Going2fast]

Been in your shoes a few times brother. Got one about there now. You know when it's time to be merciful and you will wake up the next morning knowing you did the right thing.

[Bluey]

Losing a loved one is never easy.

He knows you love him and vice versa. That's all that matters in the end.

You're both suffering. Don't prolong his pain or yours.

I've lost many loved ones, as all of us on here have experienced. In the past I've found it very cathartic to bury my dogs myself with their favourite possessions. I did so down the beach in the sand dunes with views of the ocean and my doggies favourite place for happy times.

[Rootsruler]

I'm so sorry for you. I've had to put down pets that were suffering from old age afflictions. Not an easy task. Be thankful he had a full life and a caring partner in you.

[Rwise]

Its not much of a man that thinks he needs to hit a woman.

[Rwise]

I hate loosing my best friend, my dog is going to die and there is not a damn thing I can do other than make it shorter to the end. I try to get him to eat (feeding him by hand one bite at a time until he says no more), but he will only eat a bit 1 time per day (thats with meds that cost nearly $25 a day), he has lost at least 10 lbs. I am waiting for lab tests to come back (is it also cancer?), but I already know he has a tumor on his liver, gall bladder and into his spleen. He spent 2 nights with the Dr/vet for observations, in this time the tumor doubled in size and is not operable. So now its up to me to decide just how long he lives (suffers) before I have to make the choice to have him put to sleep. For now he does not act like he is in major pain, uncomfortable yes, getting weaker yes loosing weight yes. IMHO my dog is more faithful and loyal than a spouse or kids, he is almost 14 YO (I have had him since he was a puppy) I new this day would come, but I thought I would have another couple of years with him at the least. Having him put to sleep seems like I am choosing to kill him, and if I thought he was in severe pain I would make the decision sooner. I am already missing him, and again my face is wet with tears, he is also deaf so he cant hear me telling him how much I love him, but I think he knows.
Anyway Happy thanksgiving to you all, I wish it was for us too but I'll be here crying.

[Gingerbeard]

Good point. I'm not much into amputation. Taking a hammer to pulverize bone is something I am down with. Seems it would be quite the humbling experience.

[Bluey]

Nepotism or inbreeding?

I have seen domestic violence many times and do not tolerate it....I put it into the public domain just as you have. Seems to do the trick often.

It's quite despicable

[GreenState]

Gingerbeard broken hands and feet will heal, there are better more permanent options.

[Gingerbeard]

I am especially upset by this for his daughter. Met her when she was 4 or 5. She's 8-9, now. Parents split. Neighbor got to spend time with her. Mom lives in TJ so I don't know on which side is her school.
Special embarrassment to neighbor is he is blood or in-law related to at least 6 other apartment units. Or manager is related to them all, as well. Can you say, 'nepotism?'