This totally sucks

[jkbrea]

My Border Collie is taking a turn for the worse. I've had him almost 17 years. He's been slow and shaky the past few months but tonight he got worse. He can't hold anything down and can barely stand. He left his bed and went outside to the middle of the lawn in the cold and just laid there. I carried him back inside but he can't get up. My son who turns 18 next month has had him since he was 2. He is devastated and I don't know what to say to him. darn it. I know what needs to happen but it sure sucks. Sure is hard seeing your kids hurt.....and your dogs. I know it ain't gun related but most of you understand.

[.45colt]

We went through this a few Years ago. Prayers Up.

[gamekeeper]

I've had two Border Collies and I feel your pain....

[Sixgun]

This is what happens when the internal organs age and can no longer do what they used to do.....keep them alive. When animals get old and they stop eating, its not a good sign. They will go off by themselves to die.

We here, have gone through this many times and its part of the life cycle between people and their beloved pets. In the last 3 years, we have lost two horses we had for 28 years and several dogs that were in the 14-18 year bracket. It hurts, but we all are willing to go through it again with another animal because what they give us is something that rarely another person can give us, unconditional love with no back stabbing.

Eventually they pass on and as of now, you only have two choices. Take your little buddy to the vet to be sure its not something else that could be simple, or make him comfortable in his bed. Best of luck------------Sixgun

[Old Ironsights]

Same thing with our 14y/o cat. Old Age related renal failure. He wouldn't eat, but was drinking/passing lots of fluid but the kidneys just couldn't filter any more.

Sucks.

[Blaine]

The right thing for pets is usually the tough thing....I waited too long to put down a little mixed breed terrier, and I've felt guilty about it ever since.

[MrMurphy]

Make it quick for him, it's hard to do, but better than having him live out another xxx days in pain when there's nothing you can do.

[jkbrea]

Make it quick for him, it's hard to do, but better than having him live out another xxx days in pain when there's nothing you can do.

I know. We had him put down this morning. He wasn't in pain....just got old. His hearing went out last year and the past few weeks his eyes got really hazy looking. He would be walking and his legs would just give out. Like Sixgun said, his organs were just shutting down. He always looked happy and tail wagging through it all. I've had lots of dogs but he is one of only three I was really attached to. Rest in peace Casey...

[Blaine]

I thought this was done in good taste....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcQvYh_3Atw

[Grizz]

sorry for your loss, glad for your dog that you love him, and glad for what he gave you.

[gak]

I'm so sorry - been there, it's tough but you did the right thing. My thoughts are with you.

[1894c]

prayers sent...lots of dust around the lap top...hard to see... :(

[FWiedner]

Sorry to hear about your friend.

I was going to say that the situation didn't really suck, it's just the way of life.

Now that you've made the tough decision, I'll still have to say that while it's emotionally trying, it still doesn't suck, because you've done the right thing by your friend.

I hope there's peace in the knowledge that your friend is at rest, and that you were there for him to the last.

What creature could ask for better at the end of the day?

Having a friend, even when the chips are down, never sucks.

[AJMD429]

Same thing at our house a few years ago - viewtopic.php?f=1&t=23208; we learned a lot about ourselves that day...

[Old Ironsights]

Sorry to hear about your friend.
I was going to say that the situation didn't really suck, it's just the way of life.
Now that you've made the tough decision, I'll still have to say that while it's emotionally trying, it still doesn't suck, because you've done the right thing by your friend.
I hope there's peace in the knowledge that your friend is at rest, and that you were there for him to the last.
What creature could ask for better at the end of the day?

Having a friend, even when the chips are down, never sucks.

Gee Fred... you sound almost compassionate this morning. Haven't had your Cactus Needle juice yet?

(great observation...)