my dog is in hospital
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Damn. Its awful to say goodbye but there wasn't an alternative for him.
Just take each day as it comes and do whatever seems the right thing.
We're through the uncontrollable grief but our loss still brings me to tears every day.
Its the anger, the frustration, the unfairness and the loss that gets you.
I'm told you see things in a different light as time goes by, its just hard to imagine.
Support each other and you'll get through but it's not easy.
Just take each day as it comes and do whatever seems the right thing.
We're through the uncontrollable grief but our loss still brings me to tears every day.
Its the anger, the frustration, the unfairness and the loss that gets you.
I'm told you see things in a different light as time goes by, its just hard to imagine.
Support each other and you'll get through but it's not easy.
bernhund said:
Thanks for your kind words people.
Most of us have been there. We know exactly the pain you are going through, and most of us are typing this through blurry eyes because of it.However, you did the hardest, but best and most important thing we ever have to do for our pets.
And you will meet her soul again.
Jasandjules said:
Most of us have been there. We know exactly the pain you are going through, and most of us are typing this through blurry eyes because of it.
However, you did the hardest, but best and most important thing we ever have to do for our pets.
And you will meet her soul again.
^^ This. I am so, so sorry However, you did the hardest, but best and most important thing we ever have to do for our pets.
And you will meet her soul again.
Very sorry OP. Seems to be a weekly occurrence on here recently but maybe that's because I've been one of those who've been through it so I've been paying more attention.
I think you'll be glad you stayed with her in the end. I know I am, and in fact now that I can look back at it I think it was all the more peaceful for all of us as a result of being together. 10 weeks on, we still have sad moments but the rawness you'll be feeling today will lose it's sharp edge with time.
I think you'll be glad you stayed with her in the end. I know I am, and in fact now that I can look back at it I think it was all the more peaceful for all of us as a result of being together. 10 weeks on, we still have sad moments but the rawness you'll be feeling today will lose it's sharp edge with time.
Jasandjules said:
Most of us have been there. We know exactly the pain you are going through, and most of us are typing this through blurry eyes because of it.
However, you did the hardest, but best and most important thing we ever have to do for our pets.
And you will meet her soul again.
This, I'm so sorry for your loss However, you did the hardest, but best and most important thing we ever have to do for our pets.
And you will meet her soul again.
AB said:
Absolutely.
The thing I missed the most was coming through the front door to nothing... no waggy tail, or her sleepily waking up at the top of the stairs.
Chin up mate, she's better off now, suffering is over etc. I hope your daughter is OK.
Yes, all the above. You even miss the annnoying things too! The thing I missed the most was coming through the front door to nothing... no waggy tail, or her sleepily waking up at the top of the stairs.
Chin up mate, she's better off now, suffering is over etc. I hope your daughter is OK.
What's really haunting me is that we never knew what the problem was & I keep thinking that maybe is wasn't critical and I had her life ended.
Isn't that the truth.
We're noticing the scratched patches at the bottom of the doors and that we don't have to keep hoovering litter from where she has brought stuff out. In fact I put a clean tray out for her return and convalescence and it hasn't been used nearly a week later.
You'd think these were good things but no.
We're noticing the scratched patches at the bottom of the doors and that we don't have to keep hoovering litter from where she has brought stuff out. In fact I put a clean tray out for her return and convalescence and it hasn't been used nearly a week later.
You'd think these were good things but no.
bernhund said:
What's really haunting me is that we never knew what the problem was & I keep thinking that maybe is wasn't critical and I had her life ended.
My little Jaz had cancer and, even knowing that, I still had guilt days feeling I took her life unfairly and early. These are natural and are part of the whole grieving process and all I can say is that you need to try to focus on knowing that you did everything in order to stop her suffering.We all love our pets so much that the pain of loss makes us question everything at times. You still will, but try not to beat yourself up too much!
bernhund said:
It's done. I waited in a room on my own while they went to get her. Five minutes later I could hear whimpering heading my way & my eyes started to well. They settled her on a towel on the floor & I held her head while the drug was administered. The whimpering got softer & her head heavier. Then that was it..gone.
I hope this keyboard is waterproof ffs!
I'll be facing my teenage daughter in the next 15 minutes & I doubt I'll even get any words out.
Thanks for your kind words people.
sI hope this keyboard is waterproof ffs!
I'll be facing my teenage daughter in the next 15 minutes & I doubt I'll even get any words out.
Thanks for your kind words people.
t mate I feel for you I really do but you did the right thing being with her there is nothing more you could have done and you should take comfort from the fact you did everything possible and you were there with her when she needed you.Gassing Station | All Creatures Great & Small | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff