Parting with a friend

[twinny-15]

About 10 months ago I came on for advice about my dog..most said it was time to let him go..being selfish I held on..but i have had to let him go ..on Tuesday I said goodbye for the last time ..it was the saddest day ever..it was time, but i still feel guilty..he was blind,deaf,incontinent and had started getting snappy for no reason and in fear for my Grandaughter (18 months) I finally took him..Did I do the right thing..cos it doesn't feel like it!!

[andy-hughes]

I agree with 2shortplanks use of the term 'eased' - and I shall adopt it for future posts around this subject.

[notasyoungasiwas]

You can see from all these posts that you are most definitley not alone in your feelings. Those of us who have loved and lost a dog all feel this way. No matter how sick, how hopeless the case, we still feel guilty because at the end of the day we are the ones who made the decision to end their suffering. It must comfort you to know this and to know that many others (me also) will feel this way again in the future. I lost Tara just over eight years ago now and I think about her every single day, sometimes with a smile, sometimes with tears. That's because we love them, and at the end of the day that's all that matters, how much we love them.

[jules77]

Been there, done that, got the t shirt, and it doesnt get any easier. Thinking of you at this sad time. Your pain will get easier, and when you feel the time is right, you may be able to share your life with another fur friend.

[boxtops]

It's the saddest thing to do, twinny, and you had to do it - but it was the kindest, most generous and selfless thing that you could have done for your old friend. RIP doggy - at peace now. Please, please, be assured, that you did absolutely the right thing ♥

[Dollychris]

So sorry for your loss twinny-15 but try and remember all the good times you shared and how lucky you both were to find each other. Thinking of you have had this happen a few times myself and it is so heartbreaking. You have done what is right although it probably doesn't feel like it at the moment. xx

[shivvy]

I have had to make that horrible decision too twinny and it isn't easy. What helped me was when I started remembering all the happy times we had had together - and stopped concentrating on the final days, hours or minutes.
There is no question that you did the right thing. There are many people who cannot find the strength to make that decision but you did.
As pet owners I believe that it is the last act of love that we can give to our devoted friends.
What was his name twinny?