Deciding when to put your dog down.

[newracer]

I knew I shouldn't re-open this thread. I am sorry for your loss.

[Robb]

Hate to keep this downer of a thread going but here's another plug for Home to Heaven in-home euthanasia.

I'll be honest, HtH hurt financially, but in the end it was worth it and I don't regret it one bit. Had I gone any other direction I'd feel like a real sh*t.
I held on to my dog too long, I kept hoping things would turn around, I just wasn't ready. Being the cheap-ass I am, I called around trying to find an affordable vet to put him down but when it was time I just couldn't subject him to a car ride and a stressful vet visit. For all that he'd given us, I owed him that. The Home to Heaven gal (forget her name) was wonderful, as professional, calm and relaxed as anyone could be, so calm that our dog had absolutely no anxiety at all. She sat on the floor, he went to her and laid down. It's like he knew and was ready.

Ford. He was smart, really tried to please, and he was a damn good dog.

[Fentonite]

So sorry for your loss. Ford was a beautiful boy.

[cstone]

I am sorry for your loss. Ford was loved and is now running and has no pain. He will be waiting for you.

[killianak9]

Really sorry for your loss, God Speed Ford

[fitz19d]

FWIW, I was very suprised at Community Pet Hospital at 120th and Washington. Regular vet for her animals in the past. Was for us. The Vet that wasn't even involved in putting him down but had seen him in the past sent cards in addition to the attending. Private room where we had as long as you wanted before/after. While she was with him Tech was low key and easy dealing with me on the side with all the details of after etc.

So for those on a stricter budget it seems a good option on the N. Metro side.

[GilpinGuy]

Well, timely revival of this thread for me. My guy (17+yo Lab mix!) is starting to show signs that it's time. Frankly, I can't believe that he's made it this long.

A few years ago he got some severe ear infection that resulted in almost total hearing loss and some loss of balance, but he still trotted around the property and seemed happy. Recently he has been "doing his business" closer and closer to the house, and now just goes on the deck - very occasionally in the house too. In the last week he puked in the house twice. I feel like he's really on his last days now. He's arthritic, of course, and walking on the hardwood floors causes problems.

But then I'll see him trotting around in the snow again, and I just can't bring myself to think it's his time. Man, this a hard thing to make a decision on. When I KNOW it's time I'd like to get one of these Home to Heaven folks to my home. I have to see if there's anyhthing like that up here in the hills.

[SamuraiCO]

One of the toughest decisions we have to make for our loved ones. If you don't choke up you're not human inside. It effects even the strongest of men but does not diminish our stature.

[02ducky]

Ugh, I am so sorry for loss. Hurts just reading this thread, stupid allergies.

[Ah Pook]

Been there twice, this year. Three weeks apart. Sucks but both dogs made the decision for me. # three is on the edge at 15yro.

My philosophy is quality vs quantity but that still sucks at making the "decision".

I look at it at as they had the best damn life a dog could have...