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smirkymonkey

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76. Oh, poor baby! I am so sorry for you Botany.

Thu Aug 30, 2018, 08:18 PM

Aug 2018

I know what a painful decision it is. Nothing hurts like losing your best friend and loyal companion. You are doing the best thing you can by keeping him comfortable and treating him well in his last few days. He knows you love him and he loves you back.

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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

Sigh Me. Aug 2018 #1

I'm sorry, Botany. Solly Mack Aug 2018 #2

I lost my feline fur babies recently, too. Haggis for Breakfast Aug 2018 #80

🕯️ irisblue Aug 2018 #3

I'm so sorry, Botany. UrbScotty Aug 2018 #4

He's always trusted you to take good care of him, however hard it is for you renate Aug 2018 #5

I am so sorry that is so heartbreaking. Dem_4_Life Aug 2018 #6

all I can offer you is my own understanding hlthe2b Aug 2018 #7

Very sorry, Botany! Different Drummer Aug 2018 #8

I'm so very sorry. Delmette2.0 Aug 2018 #9

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

Our vet is a wonderful guy and i wouldn't want anybody else to do it. Botany Aug 2018 #15

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

My sympathy goes out to you both. Went through the same thing in March. dameatball Aug 2018 #12

I lost my beloved Sundance back in February leftynyc Aug 2018 #13

I feel ya... lame54 Aug 2018 #14

Bless you. Delphinus Aug 2018 #17

Condolences, Botany. gademocrat7 Aug 2018 #18

Losing your baby is the hardest thing to deal with. BigmanPigman Aug 2018 #19

I am so sorry. joet67 Aug 2018 #20

It's very tough peggysue2 Aug 2018 #21

I am very sorry for you. I do understand how you feel. lancelyons Aug 2018 #22

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

It is one of the hardest things I know. ZZenith Aug 2018 #24

Botany marieo1 Aug 2018 #25

I cried for a month after my beloved dog was euthanized malaise Aug 2018 #26

What a pretty profile. I love labs. Frustratedlady Aug 2018 #27

My heart goes out to you, Botany. BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2018 #28

It's Hard to Say Goodbye to a Friend Leith Aug 2018 #29

They do have a way of telling you when it's time.. mountain grammy Aug 2018 #30

My condolences to you. Nt spooky3 Aug 2018 #31

So sorry. There is never enough time with them. onecaliberal Aug 2018 #32

Here.... and grab a tissue... lamp_shade Aug 2018 #33

+1. yonder Aug 2018 #41

Oh geez....... OKNancy Aug 2018 #46

This made me cry... LibinMo Aug 2018 #60

Aw, dammit... Gidney N Cloyd Aug 2018 #75

I still miss the dog I had as a kid nini Aug 2018 #82

Dammit...I just went through this a little over a month ago. My beloved kitty bullwinkle428 Aug 2018 #85

No words.....just ResistantAmerican17 Aug 2018 #92

Jesus Christ, why did I read that? Dave Starsky Aug 2018 #93

Ok...I had to close my office door so the staff did not think I was losing my mind... Moostache Aug 2018 #103

Aw geez. I am so sorry. MontanaMama Aug 2018 #34

I'm so sorry Botany. MoonRiver Aug 2018 #35

You can let him run and play in your heart. Harker Aug 2018 #36

I'm so sorry. I know how painful that is. CaptainTruth Aug 2018 #37

So sorry, Botany. Granny M Aug 2018 #38

I'm so very sorry. StarryNite Aug 2018 #39

I'm so sorry for you and your family. It's hard to release our best friends. sinkingfeeling Aug 2018 #40

Sorry for your loss. yonder Aug 2018 #42

My heart goes out to you. TwistOneUp Aug 2018 #43

Some friends had to do the same thing Monday... Adrahil Aug 2018 #44

Their lives are too short. 😪 Duppers Aug 2018 #45

I'm so sorry. He and you are fortunate that you get to choose the how and when... Honeycombe8 Aug 2018 #47

I'm sorry. It's the worst thing to have to do, but it's also the most loving. Vinca Aug 2018 #48

Take care and rest now sweet puppy lunasun Aug 2018 #49

I'm very sorry for your loss sweetroxie Aug 2018 #50

So hard...hugs. redstatebluegirl Aug 2018 #51

I'm so sorry Botany. Glamrock Aug 2018 #52

I'm about there with one of my Airedales......... Bengus81 Aug 2018 #53

You have my condolences and my empathy too. iscooterliberally Aug 2018 #54

so sorry...your story takes me back to last December when our chocolate, Mocha, told NRaleighLiberal Aug 2018 #55

Blessings to you and your buddy. IluvPitties Aug 2018 #56

Peace sheshe2 Aug 2018 #57

So sorry. GoneOffShore Aug 2018 #58

My heart aches for you Botany. zeusdogmom Aug 2018 #59

My heart goes out to you Mira Aug 2018 #61

Sorry for the loss of your friend. ooky Aug 2018 #62

Hugs to you and your Buddy. I am so sorry. Fla Dem Aug 2018 #63

I'm so very sorry. herding cats Aug 2018 #64

I feel your pain Botany. Our favorite all time family dog is quickly approaching his last legs KPN Aug 2018 #65

Love to both of you cp Aug 2018 #66

The worst stevil Aug 2018 #67

So sorry to hear about your buddy. wendyb-NC Aug 2018 #68

My heart is with you, Botany. brer cat Aug 2018 #69

I"M right there with you!! bluestarone Aug 2018 #70

so very sorry, but dogs have souls and live on in heaven demigoddess Aug 2018 #71

Warm thoughts for you and love to your buddy. Sure sounds like his life was filled with love. MLAA Aug 2018 #72

I'm so very sorry. nt Princess Turandot Aug 2018 #73

I am so sorry, peacebuzzard Aug 2018 #74

Oh, poor baby! I am so sorry for you Botany. smirkymonkey Aug 2018 #76

So sorry. We said goodbye to our kitty in June. GreenEyedLefty Aug 2018 #77

We pay the price of their love and companionship at the end of their time Stinky The Clown Aug 2018 #78

Glad to hear your sweet fellow is still able to enjoy eating a bit. Hortensis Aug 2018 #79

Family dog is family GETPLANING Aug 2018 #81

Hugs to you and your family and your precious buddy. nt Ilsa Aug 2018 #83

Hugs for you, Botany, tosh Aug 2018 #84

I am so sorry. The love and caring you and family feel for your buddy comes through bullwinkle428 Aug 2018 #86

Hard choice emotionally but logical and the right thing to do. Ligyron Aug 2018 #87

No words.... Heartstrings Aug 2018 #88

I'm so sorry Botany radical noodle Aug 2018 #89

No words, so ...... (Pats on your back.) dchill Aug 2018 #90

Hard day for you and your son, today lillypaddle Aug 2018 #91

Deepest condolences Shoonra Aug 2018 #94

So sorry Botany. panader0 Aug 2018 #95

I'm sorry for your loss NewJeffCT Aug 2018 #96

Deepest sympathies! lark Aug 2018 #97

I'm so very sorry. catbyte Aug 2018 #98

I've been there many times and..... Hotler Aug 2018 #99

Be well, sorry you have to go through this.. disillusioned73 Aug 2018 #100

My sincerest sympathies Moral Compass Aug 2018 #101

I am so sorry for your pain and loss... Moostache Aug 2018 #102

So sorry Bayard Aug 2018 #104

Thanks to all who posted. Botany Aug 2018 #105

I hope things are getting easier for you. lancelyons Sep 2018 #107

His eyes! So devoted and in love... PearliePoo2 Aug 2018 #106