Just needed to get this off my chest

brittk

I just found out that my first dog (who currently lives with my parents) has to be put down this afternoon after almost 15 good years. She got a kidney infection just after Christmas and has been falling apart ever since. She has a tumor on her bladder, kidney failure, cant eat, cant walk and wont stop shivering. The worst part is, I wont get to say goodbye. I know this is what's best for her, but I just cant believe its happening. Yesterday, she was seeming to do a little better...I know we will all miss her, she was a wonderful dog.

BradA1878

Oh, that's terrible news. I'm so sorry. It was really hard when my family lost our first dog, my childhood dog. I know how horrible it feels.

tjbart17

Awww more terrible news. I am so sorry.

brittk

Thanks for the moral support @brad and @ tara. 2011 is not off to a very good start with the 4 legged creatures in my life.

tjbart17

I think a few of us feel that way right now.

shibamistress

I'm so sorry....What terrible news!

chemicalstar

I am so sorry to hear that, I share your pain...

sukoshi_mom

How sad. My thoughts are with you and your folks.

dlroberts

Wow, when it rains it pours on this forum. I'm really sorry to hear that.

Calia

Wow, I'm so sorry...so far, 2011 is already turning out to be a crappy year for quite a few of us.

sunyata

I am so sorry to hear that... It is never easy when a great friend passes on. You are in our thoughts.

And yeah, I agree... When it rains it pours. :-/

TheWalrus

So sorry to hear this.

brittk

Thanks everyone. My dad said she went peacefully though that doesn't make saying goodbye any easier.

tjbart17

I'm so sorry. I know how painful saying goodbye is.

dlroberts

I'm glad she went peacefully. That's all you can ask for. I hope I have the courage to let my dogs go peacefully when the time comes.

shishiinu

Hang in there man, I know what its like to loose a good dog. Just remember that she is in a better place then all of us.

Brego_mellon_nin

I'm so sorry to hear this! It's never easy to make these kind of decisions!

TaraA

I'm so sorry

Heidi

I'm so sorry for your loss. 15 years is a good, long life, and passing peacefully is better than something drawn out. I know that doesn't really make it better, though. You're in my thoughts.