I'm sitting here waiting for the vet to come and put my dog to sleep. Her kidneys are failing and she has a host of other health issues, too. It's time to do the right thing (but so hard!).

We adopted Tally, our Dachshund, 14 years ago at the age of one. She's a beautiful, funny girl and we had all those good years with her. She's terrified of her vet's office so I have a mobile vet coming to the house in a half hour. She can die as peacefully as possible while I am holding her. Poor sweet little Tallybelle. :-(

o sad for you! but thank you for knowing it's time to let go and not letting her suffer....

It is such a difficult time, please have strength in knowing you are not letting her suffer anymore. Did you ever read the "Dog's Prayer"? I cannot read it without crying. That prayer gives me strength when its time to put a family member down. Hold her memories in your heart !!!

The mobile vet was wonderful. She made a difficult time a little easier for us both. She sedated Tally while I held her, talked to her and pet her. Tally was very relaxed and calm. When I was ready she gave her the second shot and Tally just closed her eyes and was gone. I cried like a baby for an hour but I know it was time. They don't live near long enough...

Thank you for your kind words.

I'm crying with you. As a fellow pet mom, I understand how much love you had for your baby and how hard that must've been. I know she is so thankful that she had a kind & loving owner who allowed her to be free of all the pain she was going through.

If you are religious and believe in heaven, I highly recommend reading The Rainbow Bridge. It talks about a place where all our pets go when they pass and how they happily wait, free of pain & sadness, for us until we are reunited with them in heaven. I know it brought me so much peace.

*Big Hugs*

I'm sooo sorry for your loss...I still mourn the boxer I lost in 2010... I miss him all the time.. It gets easier with time ... You did an incredibly hard, unselfish thing. Your dog will always love you.

I'm sitting here waiting for the vet to come and put my dog to sleep. Her kidneys are failing and she has a host of other health issues, too. It's time to do the right thing (but so hard!).

We adopted Tally, our Dachshund, 14 years ago at the age of one. She's a beautiful, funny girl and we had all those good years with her. She's terrified of her vet's office so I have a mobile vet coming to the house in a half hour. She can die as peacefully as possible while I am holding her. Poor sweet little Tallybelle. :-(

My condolences. I had a wonderful Dachshund for 13 yrs, Schnapps. He hiked up Mt. Washington in New Hampshire with us, and slept under my covers as a kid. A great combination of sporty and lap dog, and so wonderfully naughty, loving to disobey. Glad you had her.

I'm so sorry to read that - hugs and best wishes from the UK. Lx

I am also crying as I read all of these posts. Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul, OMG, whatever you do, DO NOT READ IT AT WORK. I did. What a mistake. Boo Hoo'd like a little baby.

I'm so sorry for your loss. That's one of the worst things about having furry children. I hope your heart mends quickly and you can remember all the joy she brought to you.

Yep, crying now too. And I haven't lost a pet since 2005.

Huge dog lover here and my heart truly goes out to you. I know all too well what you're feeling. I cannot, and do not want to, imagine my life without a four legged best friend. You never forget those friends. But I hope that when the time is right, you'll get another furry person. Nothing, absolutely nothing, will put a smile on your face and a song in your heart - like a puppy!

Soooo very sorry...I have 3, and my oldest is 15 and has cancer, she is still eating and barking so the vet said that although she gave her 3 weeks to live 1 1/2 yrs ago LOL...its not her time, but when she lets me know, I wont hesitate a moment...thanks for knowing it was time...hugs and prayers coming your way...xxxxxxxx

My heart is breaking for you. I have fury babies myself and have lost some in the past it is very difficult. Prayers and hugs sending your way.

Thank you again, everyone, for your kind words and sympathy. I do have two boy Dachshunds who are eight years old. God willing, we'll have them with us a long time yet. Each dog is unique and, though I have two others, I will miss my sweet girl.

I find the hardest thing in the world to do is choosing to end the life of someone you love. I know in my HEAD that it was necessary, but in my HEART it feels like I killed a dear friend. That is what is tearing me apart. :-(

It's just too fresh...

Thank you again' date=' everyone, for your kind words and sympathy. I do have two boy Dachshunds who are eight years old. God willing, we'll have them with us a long time yet. Each dog is unique and, though I have two others, I will miss my sweet girl. I find the hardest thing in the world to do is choosing to end the life of someone you love. I know in my HEAD that it was necessary, but in my HEART it feels like I killed a dear friend. That is what is tearing me apart. :-( It's just too fresh...[/quote']

I am an animal control officer and have talked to many people about this decision. It is never easy, but I always remember what my mom has told me - the pets will tell you when it is time. They Give you a look and you know at that moment it is time. You did the right thing for her, and although you hurt now she no longer does. That is what I hold onto when I have had to make this decision. In a few days one of your boys will do something that will make you laugh and you will remember the good times with her.

Have a good cry tonight while holding your boys. If they are like some of my animals they will give you the - mommas gone crazy look, but will allow you to be crazy!

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my sweet girl on the 13th and it was unbearable. She was only 5 years old and was the love of my life. She had a surgery that her little body just wasn't able to handle and she was in a lot of pain and I had to let her go. It was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. I miss her everyday. I had a dream and my sweet girl came to me and told me to get a new furbaby to help me heal. I recently got a new furbaby and my heart is healing.