We put down our Golden Retriever today.

[mwdem]

She was getting too old to get around, and had a lot of other health issues. I've never been with my pets when it was done before...it went fast, and they gave her all the chocolate candy she wanted while prepping her. Great vets! She looked like she was sleeping when we left her.

[csziggy]

1. Condolences

[mwdem]

2. Thank you.

It's been a rough day.

[DaniDubois]

3. So very sorry for your loss.

[mwdem]

5. Thank you Danidubois.

welcome to DU

[Lokey]

4. Very Sorry.

It's a tough thing to do, but you know when it's time. That is so sweet that she got the candy beforehand. Again,very sorry.

[mwdem]

7. Thank you, Lokey.

The chocolate were a nice touch, and she loved them. Welcome to DU

[trof]

6. Been there, done that, too many times.

You were good to stay with her.
I really think it helps...her and you.
I'm so sorry.

[mwdem]

9. Thank you, trof.

It did help to be there. We found a great vet when we moved here in June. I still have a senior kitty, so I'll be seeing them again.

[trof]

17. We had German Shepherds, 5 in all.

Concurrently, over a period of 30 years.
When the time came, due to one thing or another, it was always my job to just make the incapacitated dog 'disappear'.
Sometimes it was injury, sometimes disease.
Nobody else in the family wanted to face it, so I did what had to be done.


Until our last one, Nasha.
And Miz t. and I were both there and held her paw during the injection and watched her peacefully pass.
I still didn't feel good, but it felt a lot better than the other times.

No one should die alone.

[mwdem]

18. Amen to that.

You were good to be there with all of them. My husband usually does it alone, but I decided I should start taking the load off. It was surreal, but a good thing.

[Bigleaf]

8. My Condolences. Nothing harder, in my opinion. I've done it numerous times and it's gut-wrenching.

[mwdem]

10. It's never easy.

Thank you Bigleaf.

[graywarrior]

11. .

[mwdem]

14. Thank you, gray.

I appreciate that.

[Alleycat]

12. So sorry.

It is a very hard thing to have to do but you were there with her until the end. She is in peace.

[mwdem]

15. She went down easy.

She is totally in peace. Thank you, Alleycat.

[undeterred]

13. ...

[mwdem]

16. Thank you.

It was not easy.

[kayakjohnny]

19. I'm sorry, mwdem. That is so hard. Love the candy part.

We had to take our black lab and do the same thing a few years back. On the way to the vet, we took her to a beach on the river. What did she do? She ran down the beach. This after being so immobile and debilitated. That made it even tougher. Like maybe she knew what was coming.

My sister and I watched the life go out of her. We talked her through the process. Told her we loved her. Same thing... looked like she was sleeping. It was a heavy emotional experience. Your post brings me back to that sad day. I totally feel for you and your family. I wish you all well.

[mwdem]

20. She did the same thing!

After helping her out the door for weeks, when we got to the vet's, she got out of the car, painfully, and proceeded to run around the lot. They must know what's happening....
Thank you for your well wishes.

[RebelOne]

21. Sorry for your loss.

I feel your pain. It is so heart-breaking to send a beloved dog to doggie heaven. I had to send my 13-year-old Rottweiler, Legend, to the Rainbow Bridge in 2010, and I still grieve for her. I was also there when the vet sent her to doggie heaven. I had her cremated, so I have her ashes. I had another Rottie, Bear Bear, that I had before my Legend, who died at the age of 12, and I also have her ashes.

[mwdem]

23. Thank you, RebelOne.

We lost our Black Lab 10 years ago, and we were out of town when she passed (our son and daughter were with her, along with their friends who knew her). I'm so glad to have been there for our girl today.

[dixiegrrrrl]

22. What a heart breaker that is..I am SO sorry.

Having to say goodbye to our fur kids is incredibly hard, I know.
Especially a golden.
My heart aches for your loss.

[mwdem]

25. Thank you, dixiegrrrrl.

Goldens are so sweet!

[Still Blue in PDX]

24. I am so sorry.

I love that she got to have chocolate.

[mwdem]

26. Thank you Still Blue in PDX.

Most of the vets there are women, and the staff, too. She loved her chocolate!

[bluesbassman]

27. Sorry for your loss mwdem.

She's beyond her pain now, may yours be brief.

[GoCubsGo]

28. I'm so sorry.

It never occurred to me to give a doggie chocolate as the last big treat. Glad she went out after enjoying some "bad for you" goodies. I had to put my my kitty down early last year. All he was eating in the end was cat treats. When he wouldn't touch those, I knew it was time.

[MountainLaurel]

29. Much love to you

I lost my kittygirl Sunday very suddenly (she was almost 19), and my heart is with you. Gonna hug my goldie extra hard tonight.

[Panasonic]

30. That the buddy that's the avatar?

[mwdem]

50. Panasonic, no..

that's just an avatar that looks just like her.

[AlecBGreen]

31. im sorry for your loss

hang in there Its so bittersweet to see an old friend move on.

[cliffordu]

32. condolences.

there are no words to make this easier.

so so sorry.

[Scruffy Rumbler]

33. So good of you to be with her till the end.

Lost my Golden boy a few years ago. They are such bundles of unconditional love! There are still days I miss him dearly, but as time went on, I have more smiles then tears thinking of him and all the joy he brought me and others. May that be so for you and your family.

to Goldens gone but not foregotten....

[cyberswede]

34. Aw geez...that's rough.

So sorry for your loss.

I like to think they're happy at the Bridge.

[libodem]

35. Goldens

Are such lovely tempered dogs. Sorry for your loss.

[Flaxbee]

36. I'm so sorry, mwdem.

She sounds like she was a very loved dog; Goldens have such wonderful personalities.

to you. It's the hardest thing to do.

[fizzgig]

37. i am so sorry for the loss of your friend

it is so hard, but it is our final act of love for them.

my first, and only, was our last big boy. it was a very enlightening experience for me.

[Hula Popper]

38. Sorry to hear this

from a Gene Hill book

I can't think of anything that brings me closer to tears than when my old dog—completely exhausted after a hard day in the field—limps away from her nice spot in front of the fire and comes over to where I'm sitting and puts her head in my lap, a paw over my knee, and closes her eyes, and goes back to sleep. I don't know what I've done to deserve that kind of friendship.

[mwdem]

49. So sweet.

Thanks, Hula Popper.

[Worried senior]

39. Sorry for your loss

We've had to do this more times than I care to remember but it was our duty to them to be with them. Hardest thing you have to do but they loved us unconditionally so we had to return the favor.

The last couple we had to put down were given ice cream before they left. Loved the chocolate idea and will remember it.

[progressoid]

40. Chocolate candy.

That was nice.

[In_The_Wind]

41. Golden Retrievers Rule

I'm so sorry for your loss.




My last Golden made it 16 1/2 years, her mate only 10 1/2. No matter how long ~ it's never enough long enough.

[mysuzuki2]

42. Goldens (and dogs in general) are some of the nicest people in the world.

In the last 3 years I have lost 2 goldens - Maya and Duffy. Both were beyond any real medical help. You always know ehen it's time. Both of them passed over while being petted and told how much they were loved. They were much mourned. A few months later I adopted an 8 year old golden named Dexter. He's working out great. When it's time to have another pup join your family you will know that too. (S)he won't make you forget other family members but will add imesurably to your life.

[Helen Reddy]

43. Jeeez I didn't want to click on this thread.

My profound sadness is shared with you mwdem.

My best girl in the world (a shih-tzu) had to separated from her pain a few years ago. Nothing in the world (to date) hit me so hard. My best friend lived nearly 19 years and was a wise soul.

[benld74]

44. Sorry to hear. Hang in there.

[ThoughtCriminal]

45. 12 Years ago

We had to do the same for our Golden Retriever. Yeah, we still miss him - a lot.

All I can tell you is that the worst part is over - between what you know has to be done and the last goodbye.

[mwdem]

46. Thanks everyone.

I didn't finish replying to all of your posts because I had to get away for a few days. I feel much better about our decision. She was the best!

[Phentex]

47. I am so sorry...

my heart goes out to you.

[mwdem]

48. Thanks, Phentex.

Had to get away for a few days. Feeling better now. Can't stop looking at everyone's doggies.

[snappyturtle]

51. Never know what to say....except I'm so sorry.

[mwdem]

53. Thank you, snappyturtle.

It's never easy. She was our second dog. I wasn't around when our first (black lab) was put down, but my son and daughter were there, along with their so's and friends.

[Hoyt]

52. Very sorry. I think it is good you were there. I was surprised how peaceful it was with my buddy.

Take care.

[mwdem]

54. Thank you, Hoyt.

I'm glad I was there, too.

[Pool Hall Ace]

55. I am so sorry, mwdem.

I've had pets all my life, and always will.

[raccoon]

56. It sounds like the kindest thing you could do for her. :hug: nt

[TrogL]

57. I had to put down my eldest cat

She'd been hit by a car. Originally it looked like she was going to pull through, but then her breathing difficulties were insurmountable. I held her in my lap and told her she was a good kitty. When they gave her the shot she was gone in two seconds.

[mwdem]

58. It did go fast.

They gave her the chocolate candy while prepping her. Then, she was gone.

[Fla Dem]

59. Oh NO! It just breaks my heart when that time comes for any pet lover.

They give such unconditional love to us. So sorry for the big empty hole in you heart. Just know you gave her a wonderful life.

[GreenPartyVoter]

60. I am so very, very sorry! *hugs* They leave such a huge hole in our hearts and lives.

[applegrove]

61. ((HUGS))

[Demonaut]

62. that's so very hard....she's no longer suffering and so proud you stayed with her till the end

[a kennedy]

63. Just started crying when reading this.......the hardest thing to EVER do....

our wiener dog has been gone for 14 months.....also a peaceful sleep.....I still miss her so much.