I am so sorry

He sounds like a wonderful dog. I hope the passing is easy, and you have memories and photos.

I'll remember all the great times we had. Thank you dawg day!

I've said farewell to a few dogs over the years. The last one, a German shepherd/husky cross, was 13 and she was a great girl. The vet allowed my wife and I to stay in the room with her after the needle and we spent about 20 to 25 minutes, shedding many tears.

We have a picture of her on the kitchen counter. We also have a male German shepherd/mastiff rescue from the SPCA and he's a wonderful friend.

And thanks. I will not be getting another dog right away. Always need a grieving period.

My Rotttweiler was only 6 1/2 and had bone cancer. Tore me apart to have her put to sleep. Remember, we have to love them enough to let them go. My daughter had a Doberman with bone cancer. They decided to have his leg removed. I watched the light go out of that dog's eyes. He was so ill, even after the amputation. I swore never to have a dog go through that. You are doing the right thing. Don't let him continue to suffer. It is so hard on us, but they are in pain. They trust us to do the right thing.

It's so hard, it's the worst thing in our pet parent's lives to have to do, but we know it's for them and for their good.

And the pain you feel now is a sign of how much you loved each other.

...their time with us is never long enough.

Lady of the Beasts, please take Your little one gently home, and send comfort and feeling to all who love and cherish him.

you are correct. it is never easy saying goodbye. your du family is here for you.

It's very nice to have the DU family in times like this.

I know how deep the pain goes. I put my Charley (18 yrs old) down March 15 and it is still killing me.

It's so hard to let go.

It does not get any easier.

Tikki

You wrote about him sooo lovingly. He sounded like a special friend.

Good boy!!

I am sure you will meet again.

My deepest condolences for your loss.

I had to put one of my beloved cats down on Monday. She was a tortie. It's so quiet without her. She was a talker, a snuggler, and a diva. I miss her terribly. It breaks my heart to see my remaining kitty looking for her around the house.

SR

It's just the worst thing to have to do, although it's also so good that we have the option, with so much love and always with what is best for them in our hearts, to put an end to their suffering.

But being responsible for that decision, and to miss them so achingly when they're gone... it's just so hard.

My condolences go out. Yes the first thing I am noticing is a profound emptiness in the house. Dogs are so much a part of our lives.

I have had 4 dogs in my life - Scotty (terrier who died at 13), Benji (Scottish Terrier who died at 11 1/2 of cancer), Reba (possible Akita/Chow/Golden Retriever mix - maybe more breeds - who died at 11 1/2 of cancer), and Gordon. Scotty I think died of organ failure. Unfortunately my beloved Gordon had the shortest life of all my dogs.

They are the best people and filled with love.

I'm so sorry.

There comes a time, when helping your beloved pet cross the rainbow bridge is the last kindness you do for them. I am sure that Gordon will be waiting for you on the other side, ready to run and play with you again when the time comes. Until them, take care.

and we had to make the tough decision for him too. He was older than your guy, but he was a rescue and we only had 10 years with him, too. He was the sweetest dog I ever met.

May they enjoy the Happy Hunting Grounds together.

Hugs to you both.

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. Dogs can be such amazing friends and their loss can be powerful.

We have an appointment on Friday to euthanize our 16-year old cocker spaniel. He's become increasingly incontinent and although he eats and drinks heartily, the results are uncomfortable for all of us. We're going to miss Bubba.

I hope you have some peace, mvd.

I did that with my dog and whispered all the endearments I ever used until the end. She passed very gently with my arms wrapped snuggly around her. She was my son’s dog, the love of his life. He died a year before and I know that if by any chance there is an afterlife he was there to take her from my arms.

I'm so sorry you won't have Gordon for the many more years that you both deserve.

So sorry. Apparently this is the most common cancer in dogs. I've lost a couple to it now. Never gets any easier, but I'm sure Gordon would be all for getting another dog to fill the hole in your heart that he left.

Be well.

like a wonderful pet!!!!

You are doing the hardest thing in the world. I dread having to do the same with my little girl which will be happening too soon (she is 15). Get rest and pamper yourself.

And I'm so sorry

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My condolences, a very sad day I came across this a while back and had to save it. I'm up there in age and throughout my life I had to put 3 dogs down. Always love my Brittanys. Lovable and loyal. Would hunt to exhaustion. Just a link that tore me up. Wish I could express as well as Alice: "His name was Grizzly, and he was a good boy."
http://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/loss-of-a-pet-farewell-my-dog-died-grizzly-rip-letter-tribute

Pets are our angels on Earth.

Goodbyes are heartbreaking. I have been on this journey with 5 of my Jack Russell Terriers.

Our wonderful pets, forever in our hearts.

It's so hard to let them go but it has to be done as the last act of love - been through it with cats (RIP, Charles, Alice, Woody and Teddy) and it doesn't get easier. But even though it hurts when they leave us, we wouldn't want to go through life without our animal friends.

It was very peaceful. Hopefully Gordon is now in Dog Heaven where he gets all the jerky treats he can and plays in perfect health. Thanks again for the wonderful support.

no words....

My beagle Schatzie had this and we ended up putting her down. She went one day before her 11th birthday. It wasn't easy but we had no choice. She was suffering. I'll never forget her pleading little eyes begging us to talk the pain away. Both she and Gordon are in a better place now.

It's tough to lose a pet. Sending hugs.

There is nothing more heartbreaking. My condolences to you.

We had to say goodbye to one of our PBGVs a couple of months ago. It was hard

I lost my Zeus April 23. Still very very sad. I have no routine. He was the routine.
So sorry for you. Take care. Chin up if can.

My sympathies are with you and your four legged friend.

Wolf

the day this happens to us. You have my heartfelt sympathy for your loss.

Was a bit numb the first day.

I will put some pictures up later to remember him by. Just want to pick them out.

Even though Gordon was a mixed breed, the cancer gene in Golden Retrievers can be strong, and I never knew Gordon's Golden Retriever dad. Never saw either parent. If I ever get a dog again, I'd like more health info. Gordon did live a nice 10 full years, looking at the positive side.

Two of them succumbed to cancer, the last one, the mix, just a couple of months ago.