Dog Lovers - How long did your Dog live for ?

[loz]

Reading this with tears in my eyes. My Boarder terrier called Bob is 8 next month and the thought of not having him anymore is something I cant compute TBH. He is my best friend and just great fun...before I had him I didnt really know how much people can love a dog!

 

[Seagull kimchi]

My Golden Lab lived till 15ish, Started to notice her labouring and feeling sad. A growth on her thigh. Put down on my lap in our garden. Watched and felt her life drain away and all the tension dissolve. The poison in the needle smells like anthrax. ****ing vet picked her up to take away and dropped her on the pavement. Bang. so long life companion and best friend ever.

 

[RandyWanger]

9 years my boy lasted before cancer killed him off. Like Seagull Kimchi, mine was put down on my lap, the ****er looked me right in the eyes as he died, most heart breaking thing ever!

 

[Seagull kimchi]

9 years my boy lasted before cancer killed him off. Like Seagull Kimchi, mine was put down on my lap, the ****er looked me right in the eyes as he died, most heart breaking thing ever!

At least we are allowed mercy killing for some of our family eh? Feel your pain, but at least we could chose to end it while our companion retained it's dignity.

 

[RandyWanger]

At least we are allowed mercy killing for some of our family eh? Feel your pain, but at least we could chose to end it while our companion retained it's dignity.

It's a very hard decision to make still. Their quality of life vs our needs to have them around.

 

[Seagull kimchi]

It's a very hard decision to make still. Their quality of life vs our needs to have them around.

Oh yes, absolutely....it is so easy to hope another few days may see some kind of improvement, or we can buy a week spoiling them with luxury foods and pampering. But never deny the kindness of an act of mercy. Humans/animals do pass on to infinite dreamland - remember how your dog squirmed and twitched when dreaming?

 

[bomber130]

I have a goldern retriever and she is 8 in May. Have actually thought of what is going to be like when she finally goes (which I hope is in a few years yet) and to be honest she has lasted longer than 2 wives loads of girlfriends and the odd one night stand, and she has given me more love and affection than the other lot of trollops

Replied to this quote and realised we had a lot in common. Then noticed It was actually my post.

 

[glasfryn]

It's a very hard decision to make still. Their quality of life vs our needs to have them around.

very much this
all of our animals have gone while in my arms, they then leave without to much distress.

 

[theboybilly]

I just can't, really I just can't bring myself to go that last horrible few seconds with my faithful pals. I feel awful leaving them, and the vetinary staff are so understanding, but I hate myself for being such a wimp. The last time, three weeks ago I said that I would go in with Ellie but just couldn't find it in myself to feel the life finally ebb away from her. And yes, I made the mistake of looking back as the door closed......'gutted' doesn't begin to describe it- and slightly ashamed of myself.

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

Harry update.

My lovely and loyal Dog, Harry Glover is D Day plus 203 today. 203 days after the vet gave him 2 days before being put down. He is rocking, happy and loving life with me. We got through the crisis together with total attention, love and caring. This is what you do when the chips are down and you love someone, Human or Animal. Very proud of the old Boy as he has taught me a lot about life and NEVER giving up when it seems hopeless x You only fail when you give up. Harry never gave up and for that I Love him until the very end.

 

[ozseagull]

Nice one. Glad he proved the vet wrong. My lab is only just turned 2 so hopefully many happy years ahead. He is currently laid up with Kennel Cough so he isn't best pleased at the moment. Isolation!!

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

Harry is amazing.

 

[theboybilly]

Great news US.....and well done Harry

 

[glasfryn]

Harry update.

My lovely and loyal Dog, Harry Glover is D Day plus 203 today. 203 days after the vet gave him 2 days before being put down. He is rocking, happy and loving life with me. We got through the crisis together with total attention, love and caring. This is what you do when the chips are down and you love someone, Human or Animal. Very proud of the old Boy as he has taught me a lot about life and NEVER giving up when it seems hopeless x You only fail when you give up. Harry never gave up and for that I Love him until the very end.

this has made my day
well done US and even more well done harry

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

I had to put my beloved Dog, Harry of over 15 years down today. I was there with him until the end.

 

[Hillian1]

I had to put my beloved Dog, Harry of over 15 years down today. I was there with him until the end.

Good for you Uncle on staying with him.

I feel your pain.

 

[glasfryn]

I had to put my beloved Dog, Harry of over 15 years down today. I was there with him until the end.

RIP Harry
you were well loved
remember the good times US

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

I am crying like a Baby now. I will miss him so much.

 

[Uncle Spielberg]

Being there at the end was the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life. I can't begin to tell you what he mean't to me.

 

[Hillian1]

I can't begin to tell you what he mean't to me.

You don't have to, we dog lovers already know.