A really sad day

[Charlie]

I generally don't like to get too personal in these types of sites, but I supose I owe some people here an explaination. This morning we decided it was time to put our Gordon Setter down that we have had for 13 years. In the last couple months she went down hill fast with Adisons disease, and lastly we couldn't keep her blood sugar up, even with an IV. It's been really tough around here lately, ontop of all the other crap going on in my life and this world. I thought I was really wore out before, now I don't know where I'm at. So there you go, now you know some of the reasons of why I'm so grumpy. I'm tired, wore out, lost, and upset.

[billwmeyer]

Hang in there Charlie. Losing a 4 legged family member is tough. It sounds like you did the right thing in putting it out of it's pain. I am sorry for your loss.

Bill

[Tom Hintz]

Several years ago I had to put down my german shepard that was by all outward looks healthy as coujld be. He suddently got a little nasty with me on occasion and then when I mentioned the change to the vet, he found a brain tumor that promised to make things far worse for the dog and maybe us (he weighed just over 140 lbs) I had to put him down becuase I could see the changes in him and the pain was coming on but none of that made it any easier. It had to be done for him as well as everyone around him but I felt awful about doing it.
It does get better though. It takes time and learning to accept it.
Hang in there

[dbhost]

All I can say is I am sorry for your loss. My beloved labrador isn't too far behind as he is dealing with some cardiac issues and arthritis in his hind legs... I am NOT looking forward to that.

One of the great things about BT3Central is that it is a community, and generally speaking, we are all more or less friends here. Maybe sometimes goofy, and irritating, but we share a lot of common ground. You've got a good sounding board here...

[Mr__Bill]

I am sorry for your loss, those who never really had a pet can never know the extent of the attachment and the depth of the loss.



Bill,

[turkeywire]

I'm sorry for your loss.

Carl

[Ed62]

Charlie,

I know it's tough to lose a family member like that. We had to do the same thing 2 years ago. If it's any consolation, it is a very quick end. By the time the needle is removed, it's over. Sorry for the loss, but it was a good decision.

Ed

[L. D. Jeffries]

Keep your chin and just remember all the great times together. I can feel your sorrow as we lost our Queen a couple of months ago after 16 years of fun, friendship and ruling the family with a velvet paw.

[avbclark]

Sorry

We had to put one of our Airedales down on May 5 of this year. Abe was a big OORANG version. 115lbs and thought he should be a lapdog, or protect you from a moose depending on the moment. Gental kind and always loving. He was only 7 but was suffering from an autoimmune disorder, and finally started eating up his red blood cells. We miss him terribly.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill

[cabinetman]

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...
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[Uncle Cracker]

So very sorry for your loss. It is the hardest duty a pet owner has to do, but our dear friends depend on us to keep them safe from the pain and confusion they surely feel with such an illness. It doesn't make the job easier, but it has to be done. After a time, your sorrow will fade, and you will be left only with the happy memories. I hope you will make room in your heart for another friend when you are ready, as the shelters are full of those unfortunate ones who will never know the love they deserve. Save another one when you can.

[Richard in Smithville]

We give our hearts out to our pets, knowing that will be broken. Then we just go and do it again. I know your loss and feel your pain.

[ironhat]

Prayers and thoughts go out to you. I still pine for my G.S. who I had put down 25 yrs ago and get a little misty seeing him with my oldest child in old photos. C.man, I knew that we would see the bridge poem from you. Thanks!

[vanguard]

Hang in there Charlie. I just went through this myself a couple of weeks ago with my 12 year old German Shepard. I hope things get better soon.

Joel

[RAFlorida]

Charlie, please accept my heart felt sorrow of your lose.

I know how hard it is. In '01, I lost my Wolf, many believe to either mocosin (spelling) or gator. He and his daughter went out running in our back field to which it turns to swamp. She (Foxy) came back, but not with her dad Wolf. To this day I still go out back and sometimes call his name. Enough said.