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Jul 09, 2012, 06:12 AM
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Member Since: Oct 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 6,543
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Oh bless your heart~ I can so relate, and my heart hurts for you. I know how awful this is for you. Having Max for so many years and with him such a faithful and loving member of the family makes it so difficult to make that decision.
Two years ago, we had to do the same with our beloved dog Boss. He was almost 12 when we had to 'put him down.' He had lost so much weight, and he was in alot of pain from arthritis and was having trouble getting around. Plus he had terrible skin allergies that were driving him insane (he was a lab/shepherd mix) and we just couldn't see making him suffer anymore especially due to the pain. The meds weren't working either. So we went to the vet and watched as the life left him, and we stayed with him for about an hour afterwards, crying our eyes out. We decided to have him cremated, and have his ashes returned to us, so we have him here at home in his own urn - he's sitting on the fireplace.  We just couldn't be without him. It might sound gruesome, but we had to keep him.
So I can so relate to what you're going thru. And like I said, my heart hurts for you. They are NOT just "pets." They are family members, and it's like losing a brother or sister, etc. They love you unconditionally, and when they're not there anymore, the home doesn't feel right. Even our cat mourned the loss. He laid where the dog use to lay for days on end, and he wouldn't play and didn't eat much. It was sad.
I'll keep you in my prayers. I pray your heart heals and your pain eases. God bless and PLEASE take care. ((((hugs)))) Lee
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