I’m at work and just found out. Going to call off tomorrow. We’re going in tomorrow to say goodbye. I just feel a bit dead inside
edit: Thank you to everyone who replied, I really really appreciate it
Here’s the little angel: https://imgur.com/a/E3A6bl4
She’s gone 🙁 Will try to keep everything here in mind, I held her through the whole thing. Devastated
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Don’t leave the room (Of the vet while its happening)
So sorry to read this 😢 There’s no way of making it easier. All you can do is focus on the fact that you gave the dog a great life and a great home
Stay with her till the end, don’t be afraid to cry.
I’m so sorry x
I suppose it helps to remember that he/she had a long and happy life in a good home.
So sorry for your loss. I have a Lab of my own, can’t imagine going through this.
Don’t watch Marley and me
If he/she is able, give the most favourite treats and just snuggle a bit. Stay til the end…your dog will be comforted to have you. Above all, give yourself time and allow yourself to grieve.
I’m so sorry xx
Be there with your dog as they make the journey to the big puppy park in the sky. Let the one thing that they loved throughout their whole life (you and your family) be there final image, dont let them be alone. Remember you loved that dog as much as they loved you and you gave them a fantastic life. God bless
If they’re able to, bring them out and give them food they’ve never had and their favorite treats, when being put to sleep dont leave the room and try to hold them. Also do not be afraid to cry for the coming days/weeks.
Overtime you will get used to the pain, and eventually each day it will fade. You will always miss them and you must understand that. Try remember that you gave them the best possible life you could have.
I still miss my cat who has been gone for 8 years, every year on her death anniversary, and whenever I randomly think of her (like now) I cry.
Time will heal you.
Ah crap. Theres no easy way to deal here. I’m so sorry. That’s rough
Put mine down last night, it was the right thing to do for her. It’s very peaceful, an injection and almost instantly it’s like she fell asleep. You’ll have many memories of your time with your dog, hold on to them.
I’m so sorry, it’s horrible – your heart will break.
If at all possible, do it at home and be the last people she or he looks at. They’ll be afraid and will need you to be there for them as they cross the bridge. It’s the last gift you can give them, knowing that you’re there keeping them safe and surrounded with your love.
Sending you hugs
This is the final act of love you can give your friend. Over a year since I went through it, still hurts but it does get easier. Be strong.
The dog will move on in a very happy and peaceful way. You’re giving it the best possible send off. Take solace in this. Be there with your dog and give it the best belly rubs while the vet does their thing. It’s a heartbreaking time but also the dog won’t suffer anymore and will be at peace.
I can’t even describe how much my heart goes out to you.
My dm is open if u need a stranger to talk to in the next few weeks.
I’m so sorry
Remove his collar before you go to the vets, take a photo, lock of hair or pawprint. The injection is incredibly quick, it’s nearly instant, but stay with your dog throughout, they’re probably confused and in pain so reassure them til the end. I know it’s awkward, but have an arrangement in place beforehand of where you’ll bury your dog, or if you want to use cremation – you won’t feel like discussing this afterwards. Remember how much your dog loves you, and remember you’re doing this because you love him and don’t want him to suffer.
These posts leave me in tears remembering my old boy leaving us. It’s such a shit time to go through. Love the utter bejesus out of him/her until it’s time. And if you can, talk, hold, hug, pet them through the last moments. Big hugs for you too. ❤️
I’ve put this on another post, it’s a difficult time together. No matter how compassionate the decision is, it will still feel like you have no right to end their life. You gotta push through that.
It’s great to see you’re staying with them until the end, stay close so they can hear your voice and smell you and know everything is okay – even after they’ve taken their last breath, stay those last few minutes with them as they drift off to a peaceful place. You’re their human, and as long as you’re there they’re happy.
I lost my dog suddenly this year, and had to make the same decision. We spent the last few minutes together with him gobbling down chocolate buttons. He’d been begging for chocolate for 9 years and finally got the human kind instead of the shitty pet carob chocolate. They’re not going to do any damage at that stage, and it was a wonderful final memory to have.
Take time to grieve, if you can afford it have them cremated and keep the ashes. A lot of vets do wonderful keepsakes now with locks of hair/paw prints too.
The most difficult part of being a pet parent is that you know you will outlive a lot of them and that hurts, but all they really know is they got to spent their full time on earth with the humans that made them happy. Take a bit of solace from that.
Oh, my gosh – I’m so sorry. I have put down 3 dogs in my lifetime, and they are the three hardest life events I’ve had to go through.
I gave them their favorite foods and spoiled them rotten, then gave them snuggles while the vet injected them. I was there for them until the end.
I am always comforted to know that we outlive dogs – because I was very sad for a while, but can see my way through to the other side. My dogs, were they to outlive me, would have been far worse off…
Best to you and your friend, mate.
Honestly, my one of my dogs had to be put down a while ago, was old in pain best opinion was to put him down, don’t leave the room when it’s happening and hold he/her’s paw, and speak quietly as well, idk how I got over it, told me a while, if uv another dog spend lots of time with he/her as well cuz the other dog will take it just as hard as u
Hearing is usually the last sense to go.
Try to hold him/her while they pass. And be sure to tell them you love them and you’re so lucky to have had them in your life.
I’d also take a little clipping of their hair as a momento.
I’ll be thinking about you tomorrow.
Very sorry to hear this pal. Just know that although they sadly only stay around for short periods of our life, to them we are their best friends and they love us unconditionally. I saw [this picture](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/346/018/725.jpg) a few years ago and after a good bawl it stuck with me since. Can’t imagine the pain you’re feeling, just never forget that your little friend always loved you and always will. Stay with them until the end and let them know how much you love them.
Be there for your dog – he/she has spent his entire life with you, and you’re going to be the familiar person that will make them less scared. This is the ultimate responsibility as a pet owner, making sure they don’t suffer unnecessarily. It’s horrible, and you always feel like you could have done more – it will be painful to go through, but it will get better. Don’t cut that grief out, it’s a completely human thing to feel. Take some time off work, if you can – mental health is health.
I’ve just lost two of my cats in last 3 weeks, and it feels absolutely eviscerating. I walk around the house, finding toys and their favourite spots, and it just wrecks my heart. I plan to make a photo book with those two furballs, to keep the good memories in.
There’s also r/petloss which is worth visiting, even if only to realise that your feelings are perfectly normal.
Good luck tomorrow.
Ah jaysus that’s terrible, still a good dog with the ball. Roast chicken dinner at the table for that lad tomorrow
Our girl passed away about two weeks ago. She was in the vets but died suddenly while in their care and we weren’t with her. It’s my one and only regret not being with her when she passed.
It’s never easy OP but spend as much time as you can and go easy on yourself. Be there with the poor crater and just remember you gave them a brilliant life full of love. Take care ❤️❤️
Having the dog put down destroyed me. Make sure to touch base with friends and family and ride the wave together. Grief is grief.
Give her some amazing last meal. Whatever it is she goes wild wanting some of when your eating.
For me it was mcdonalds with our last dog. He always wanted some so we bought him two double cheese burgers and a milkshake. He was soo happy and for a few minutes it was like he wasnt even unwell. Seeing him deal with brain freeze yet dig right back into the milkshake was funny though. Car was a mess after but worth it. Then out for one last run in the dog park with no leash. Then back to the vets and straight into the room, no waiting around causing anxiety.
Warn the vet if you do it though since they may autopsy and be like “wtf”
Stay with the dog. In their last moment they panic looking around for their friends.
Had my man chops put down over 3 years ago and I still cant drive by the vet without welling up. Stay with them til the end and it’s okay to feel whatever way you’re feeling before and after. Try to remember it’s for the best.
Love is hard and hard to find but ye found each other and that doesn’t leave you. Xx
I brought my dog’s favorite blanket with us. She passed away on the blanket, and my sweet dad made sure we didn’t leave it behind when we left, while I was distracted and distraught. Still have the blanket. Still dear to me. Thinking of you. It will be hard for a long while. Dogs are the best.