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In reply to the discussion: Had to put down my dog of 15 years tonight [View all]KT2000
(20,576 posts)74. I know....
he was at peace and your heart is broken to lose him. You did what was best for him and you were brave for him. That memory will fade and in time you will talk to friends about him again - the fun and funny stuff. It will just take time. Let yourself grieve - they lived in our hearts and that is a big loss. Later, your memories though will be the good times.
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Oh, I am so sorry. You were a good parent. Even in suffering, Snickers knew you were there.
emmaverybo
Aug 2019
#8
What a sweet pup! I'm so very sorry too. And I've been just where you are, as well.
Rhiannon12866
Aug 2019
#9
You gave him more time to be loved. Do not be sorry for that. I am sorry for your loss.
Doodley
Aug 2019
#34
my heart is breaking for you. One month tomarrow we sent our 14 yr old Golden Retriever..
samnsara
Aug 2019
#36
Awwwwwwww, so sorry for you. It was for the best, and forgive yourself........
a kennedy
Aug 2019
#50
We had to put down Shadow, 17 years old, our last rescue dog, down two months ago.
zackymilly
Aug 2019
#65