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In reply to the discussion: The day I have dreaded is coming up this Saturday @ 1:00 PM .... Gotta say good bye to my buddy [View all]peggysue2
(10,824 posts)21. It's very tough
If our furry buddies live into old age, we're all faced with this heartbreaking task. I've lived with dogs all my life and it never gets easier. But like you, we're often faced with the question: Am I keeping my best friend alive for me or for him/her? The question is hard and so is the ultimate answer. And they do, in fact, show us the way, hard as it is
I empathize completely.
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The day I have dreaded is coming up this Saturday @ 1:00 PM .... Gotta say good bye to my buddy [View all]
Botany
Aug 2018
OP
I am so sorry dear Botany, I too had to say good bye last year - sending you hugs.
FM123
Aug 2018
#10
Lady of the Beasts, please take Your little one gently home, and send peace and comfort to
niyad
Aug 2018
#11
I am glad that you have such a wonderful vet. I know how very hard this is for all of you,
niyad
Aug 2018
#16
So sorry. If he could talk he'd probably say, "Thank you for giving me a life filled with love. But
Cousin Dupree
Aug 2018
#23
Dammit...I just went through this a little over a month ago. My beloved kitty
bullwinkle428
Aug 2018
#85
Ok...I had to close my office door so the staff did not think I was losing my mind...
Moostache
Aug 2018
#103
I'm so sorry for you and your family. It's hard to release our best friends.
sinkingfeeling
Aug 2018
#40
I'm so sorry. He and you are fortunate that you get to choose the how and when...
Honeycombe8
Aug 2018
#47
so sorry...your story takes me back to last December when our chocolate, Mocha, told
NRaleighLiberal
Aug 2018
#55
I feel your pain Botany. Our favorite all time family dog is quickly approaching his last legs
KPN
Aug 2018
#65
Warm thoughts for you and love to your buddy. Sure sounds like his life was filled with love.
MLAA
Aug 2018
#72
We pay the price of their love and companionship at the end of their time
Stinky The Clown
Aug 2018
#78
I am so sorry. The love and caring you and family feel for your buddy comes through
bullwinkle428
Aug 2018
#86