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    Well one on the hardest things I have ever had to do was to put Suki to sleep.

    For those that have not met Suki when they have come to the shop she was a 13 year old Pomerainian cross japanese spitz.

    We have known for some time that life for the little girl was not good, arthritis from only having 3 legs and dementer{spelling} setting in, incontinance, you no all the things that start to go wrong in old age.
    The hardest part was looking at the dark eyes and no response coming back.

    Some days like today she was great but other days she would go round in circles .

    I left the final decision up to Irene and she decided today was a nice day so we arranged with the vet to come to our place, Young lee was home and watched all that was going on, there was not a dry eye in the house.

    Now we keep looking at her bed and it is empty like our hearts.

    I am all pro euthanasia but it still really sucks when it happens

    We have her buried down the back now to carve a nice marker for her
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    Jim,
    I know exactly how you feel.
    The decision to euthanse our BC Nell was the hardest yet most obvious decision we've made in a very long time. I reckon I shed more tears for her than I have for some close relatives. That's not to say the rellies were not important but pets give absolute trust and unconditional love and the decision to end their lives seems so one sided. She's be gone over a week now but we and our other BC Toby still look for her out of habit.
    The one thing I have done to rationalise it in my head is to remind myself that it was what was best for her and not me. The pet is the one that is suffering and it is up to us to end it - we owe them that much.

    Ian

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    Hi Jim
    All I can say is she is at peace now with all the good memories to remembered
    It is the hardest thing to do 2 years ago we went through the same thing

    Condolance to the whole family
    Rod

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    Sorry to hear that Jim. We had to put down our 13year old cat last week, and understand what a nasty experience it is.

    However, the greatest love you can give your pet, is to not let it suffer.
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    Heya Irene and Jim...
    It was a hard day for you both.
    A loved one has passed and that is never easy.
    The years of love that she gave and received will always remain.


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    sorry to read about your sad loss it is one very sad day we had to say goodbye to our 13 year old maltese two years ago it still hurts
    regards. john

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    Bugger.
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    sorry to hear this Jim and Irene.

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    Thank you all for your thoughts.

    You are right Ian we had to put her first as it would have been easier to let her suffer longer but with no quality of life not fair at all.
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    Dogs are family and the worst thing is to lose a family member. My sincere condolences to you Jim.
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    Hi Jim,

    I've been through similar and you're right, it's not a nice time at all. Scincere condolences to you and your family.

    regards,
    Dave

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    Sorry to hear about this. Ours had to be put down almost 2 years ago after a severe stroke which left paralyzed down one side. Worst was I was OS at the time. All the best.

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    Jim,

    Its certainly not something you want do to, but I'm sure that Suki would be thanking you for it.

    I cannot understand dragging on loved pets lives for the sake of our own. With this in mind you not only made the hardest decision, but the right one.

    I'm sure she will never be forgotten.

    Nathan.

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    Hi Jim
    Know exactly how you feel....have had to do it many times in our lifetime and it does not get any easier, believe me.

    Maybe this poem will make it a little easier....am sitting typing this and looking at a photo of one of them we lost, with the poem in the same frame.

    A Pets Prayer
    ~Anonymous

    If it should be, that I grow frail and weak,
    And pain should keep me from my sleep,
    Then, you must do what must be done
    For this, the last battle, can't be won.
    Don't let your grief stay your hand,

    For this day more than the rest,
    Your love and friendship stand the test.
    We've had so many years,
    What is to come can hold no fear.
    You'd not want me to suffer, so
    When the time comes, please let me go.

    Take me where my needs they'll tend,
    Only, stay with me to the end
    And hold me firm and speak to me
    Until my eyes no longer see.
    I know in time you'll see it is a kindness you do for me
    Although my tail its last has waved,
    From pain and suffering I've been saved.

    Don't grieve it should be you who this thing decides to do.
    We've been so close, we two, these years,
    Don't let your heart hold tears.
    SMILE, FOR WE WALKED TOGETHER FOR AWHILE.
    Cheers...........John M

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    Sorry to hear Jim (and Irene) ! My dog is really annoying, but I'm sure I will miss her if she isn't there to drive my nuts.
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