This has nothing to do with my lapband, but my heart. I'm losing my furry son Chester and I'm torn as to what to do. From the looks of things, he might go on his own sometime today - which is what I'd prefer, for him to die in the comforts of his home surrounded by his two furry sisters and his human sister. But I've made an appointment for euthanasia by his doctor at 3pm today. I took today off, but I can't take off tomorrow so one way or another today will be the day.

This hurts so darn bad. I love him as if I gave life to him myself, he's been nothing short of exceptional in these 13 years we've shared with him. I could write a book on how sweet, loving, gentle, affectionate, intelligent and funny he has always been. I knew this day would come and when I saw him slowing down 3 years ago we got Chloe, who perked him up and gave him something we as humans could not - it worked. We got Pebbles 2 years ago, but she was only supposed to be a short-term visitor. We fell in love and she and Chloe became instant best friends, which took the heat off of Chester to keep Chloe entertained during her terrible twos. I'm going to miss him so much, but right now it's more pain than pleasure to see him. I've had to hold him off and on through the night - he's in unbearable pain and the expensive prescriptions his vet gave us on Friday did absolutely nothing, in fact he's gotten worse. He's suffering from dementia and arthritis, so things haven't been too pleasant over the weekend.

Anyway friends, if you have furry children love them a little bit extra today in honor of Chester, the most precious boy in the world.

sorry to read this thread as 8 days ago, i had to put my beloved bulldog kama to sleep and it was a hard and horrible decision my ole man and myself had to make..kama was old for a bulldog and wasnt doing well.....my hubs friend put her on his land near a pond where deers/ducks, birds/turtles are...i think she's having a good time there ...

((thinking of you))

I'm so sorry for your loss. *hugs* My furbabies are so dear to me, I understand exactly how you feel. My thoughts are with you today.

I decided to let him die at home, his vet doesn't have an appointment available but suggested we just come and wait to see if/when she can fit him in. That doesn't sit well with me, I don't want to have him in a crowded waiting room for hours when he could be comfortable at home. He's unresponsive, no longer whimpering and just in a deep sleep. This is what I prayed for and it seems God is answering my prayer. Thanks for all of your compassionate messages, they've really helped me. Animal lovers are some of the best people in the world and I'm glad that so many of you understand my grief. I've told him it's okay to let go and I don't have a single doubt that he knows how much he is loved.

I'm so so sorry to hear this. I didn't see your post yesterday, but now, reading through all of it, I'm in tears. I had to put down my cat years ago, and though she lived to be over 20, it killed me. To this day, 13 years later, I still think of her & well up with tears. My dog is now 5 years old, and I could not love her anymore than if I gave birth to her :-) I tell her every day that I love her TOO much, and that she has to live forever. My husband knows that when her time comes, I will be inconsolable.

You gave Chester a beautiful life, and he was lucky to have you. I'm so sorry......all of us pet lovers know how you feel. In time, the hurt will fade, but Chester will always be with you.

I'm so sorry. It's never easy to lose a loved one. I'll give Rosie extra love and hugs today.

So sorry about that. I recently had to put 2 of my elderly pups down and I didn't think I would stop crying it was like losing a family member. Hope the other babies adjust okay. :-(

This just breaks my heart. I know how you feel. I am so sorry for the pain you are going through. Sending you lots of light and prayer!

I am new to this sight and it just breaks my heart to hear of your loss. Your sweet boy will no longer suffer. He is at peace. Try to stay strong and think of all of the joy he brought into your life.

Animal lovers are great !!!!! So sorry for ur loss :-(

U gave him a wonderful life and lots of love and will see him again someday. I'm a daughter of a veterinarian , so of course was born a softy for all animals !!! Lost my 200 pound 13 year old mastiff not long ago. It is losing a very important member of ur family . Keep ur chin up!