Comments on: Losing a pet

By: Lindsay Stordahl

Lindsay Stordahl — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 03:37:24 +0000

That’s a great idea!!

By: Kristie

Kristie — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 03:30:59 +0000

Thank you all for your advice! I will spend time with her on the floor tomorrow as I have done tonight. I think I will make her a delicious steak for lunch!!!

By: Lindsay Stordahl

Lindsay Stordahl — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 02:40:27 +0000

Good advice, Susan.

By: Lindsay Stordahl

Lindsay Stordahl — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 02:40:01 +0000

I am so sorry you have to make this decision. I know how much you love your dog.

No one can tell you what to do. You have to trust yourself and do what you think is right. I would definitely spend some time with her doing something she really loves on her last day. Maybe it’s a car ride. Maybe it’s just some good cuddle time in your bed or on a blanket on the floor. I imagine myself pulling Ace in a wagon when he’s old, just so he can still get out for a “walk” with me, which he loves.

We put our golden retriever down when she could no longer walk on her own, eat or drink. She was not showing obvious pain, but she was very distant. Dogs are very good at hiding their pain, though.

I will be thinking of you and your dog.

By: SusanK

SusanK — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 02:15:17 +0000

It’s never easy to know when the right time is but you are her mom and you can trust what you are seeing. They do not necessarily show pain the way we do or the way we think they should.

Both times I had to help mine go, I had spent a long time providing them with doggie “hospice” and then there was just a point when it was obvious. In both cases it was clear that their quality of life was not there. I had to let go of my ideas of right and wrong time and just see that they were telling me it was time.

If you see that it is time, spend time with her and give her your love. That is the best thing and you will always be glad in the future that you did your best.

By: Kristie

Kristie — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 01:30:19 +0000

I am have scheduled the vet to come put my dog to sleep tomorrow. I am having a terrible time determining if this is the right decision. She is a 14 and a half shepherd mix with arthritis. I have tried all the drugs the vet had and they made her worse. I went down to MSM and Glucosamine. She can barely get around and falls down when going to the bathroom and a lot of times falls into her poo. She has had assidents in the house as well. Her eyes look saddened. However, she still lives for my attention and greets me when I get home. She has never really yelped in pain. I just am having such a hard time with this. I want her to go with dignity!! Does anyone have any guidance?

By: THAT MUTT: A Dog Blog » How to help a child who has lost a dog

THAT MUTT: A Dog Blog » How to help a child who has lost a dog — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 03:41:36 +0000

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By: Paula

Paula — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:50:50 +0000

Wonderful words. But then that’s what you do. You are so eloquent. Can’t wait for the next book. Noodle’s, Archie’s, Jazz’s, Lola’s, Daisy’s, what a great place heaven will be.

By: Lindsay Stordahl

Lindsay Stordahl — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:11:20 +0000

I can’t imagine a “heaven” without my dogs.

By: Heather Scholle

Heather Scholle — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:36:01 +0000

Great post. At a time when loss has so many faces, it is often our pets with their consistent adoration that get us through. I look forward to seeing Rex.