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AZ8theist

(5,470 posts)
Sun Jun 20, 2021, 03:44 PM Jun 2021

We're putting my sweet little girl down today.... [View all]

Our rescue mutt we got from the shelter for my son when he was little.
She's the sweetest, most loving dog anyone could ask for... Unfortunately, she can no longer stand up and walk on her own without extreme difficulty.
The day she came home, she attached herself to me since, I suppose, I'm the "alpha male" of the household. She followed me everywhere all the time. We taught her tricks. She used to love diving in the pool and chasing a tennis ball at the dog park. Watching her decline over the last few months has been heart breaking. I can't stand the thought of letting her go.

I'm off to the store right now to buy her a filet mignon and some bacon. I will sadly cook her last meal with that. Angel care will be here tonight to administer her peaceful demise. Some "Fathers Day".....

I'm a big strong ex-hockey player who can't see through the tears right now. This life sucks.

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I'm sorry you are going through this. brer cat Jun 2021 #1
So sorry💜 MFM008 Jun 2021 #2
Awhh...sooo sorry for your loss PortTack Jun 2021 #3
Life WILL go on, even if you can't see it happening for the tears. I remember the tremendous grief I CTyankee Jun 2021 #4
I'm so very sorry. Yorkie Mom Jun 2021 #5
Been there and done that. For you it is hard but you are giving your buddy the best gift of all ... Botany Jun 2021 #6
It is the hardest and most loving FalloutShelter Jun 2021 #7
It's always tough - no matter who you are. Sorry. yonder Jun 2021 #8
I'm so sorry. Dream Girl Jun 2021 #9
So sorry ... losing pets is the worst ... you and your sweet girl are in my thoughts today ... Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2021 #10
She knows she was loved and you are humanly helping to end her pain. bottomofthehill Jun 2021 #11
On a side note, when we were younger bottomofthehill Jun 2021 #18
So sorry to hear this is happening SheltieLover Jun 2021 #12
I'm so sorry 💔 Raine Jun 2021 #13
I know exacxtly what you mean malaise Jun 2021 #14
This might help.... lamp_shade Jun 2021 #15
well that just turned the spigot. barbtries Jun 2021 #17
Sure did. Ocelot II Jun 2021 #20
Yup unweird Jun 2021 #35
Yup, same here. Sitting here weeping with my dog's head in my lap. Jedi Guy Jun 2021 #51
we can try to. barbtries Jun 2021 #68
Yes, same here. Tess49 Jun 2021 #62
That made me cry. Elessar Zappa Jun 2021 #21
That was beautiful. Thank you. AZ8theist Jun 2021 #22
Damn, that one hits too close to home Ferrets are Cool Jun 2021 #50
This needs to be made a permanent post ChazII Jun 2021 #69
you are so not alone. barbtries Jun 2021 #16
So sorry; it's so hard! Ocelot II Jun 2021 #19
Sending you, your sweet little girl and your family love 💖💖💖💖 MLAA Jun 2021 #23
I am so sorry Diamond_Dog Jun 2021 #24
🕯️ May your memories of her soon have laughter with the tears irisblue Jun 2021 #25
I am so sorry montanacowboy Jun 2021 #26
I'm so sorry MissB Jun 2021 #27
I'm so sorry mvd Jun 2021 #28
I have had to say goodbye many times. Polly Hennessey Jun 2021 #29
Yes, everything you said. StarryNite Jun 2021 #34
So sorry for you. beemerphill Jun 2021 #30
I'm so very sorry. StarryNite Jun 2021 #31
I'm so sorry, FoxNewsSucks Jun 2021 #32
I am so sorry. Ka-Dinh Oy Jun 2021 #33
I'm so sorry you are going through this. I know the feeling. virgdem Jun 2021 #36
So sorry peggysue2 Jun 2021 #37
O leftyladyfrommo Jun 2021 #38
It gets better - savor every memory right now .... jimlup Jun 2021 #39
I'm so sorry Danmel Jun 2021 #40
You're doing the loving thing. But it hurts like hell. lindysalsagal Jun 2021 #41
... Nevilledog Jun 2021 #42
I'm so sorry 😪 Mazeltov Cocktail Jun 2021 #43
Your pain is understood by everyone... Karadeniz Jun 2021 #44
Very very sorry for your loss.... Karma13612 Jun 2021 #45
I'm sorry for your loss vercetti2021 Jun 2021 #46
Condolences ProfessorGAC Jun 2021 #47
Big virtual hug. Ferrets are Cool Jun 2021 #48
You're among the fortunate ones because you have it in you to love Hortensis Jun 2021 #49
We feel for you - makes tears run down my face thinking about it. waterwatcher123 Jun 2021 #52
I'm so sorry. Solly Mack Jun 2021 #53
Oh, I'm so sorry for your loss. femmedem Jun 2021 #54
I'm sad to hear about the pain that you're about to go through. mac2766 Jun 2021 #55
Aw MAN... I'm sorrier than you know. calimary Jun 2021 #56
Dogs are the best of freinds I_UndergroundPanther Jun 2021 #57
I'm so sorry that you are losing one who brought you so much joy MissMillie Jun 2021 #58
You've done your best, and you know this is for the best, as well. Midnight Writer Jun 2021 #59
People who don't react like you are... cab67 Jun 2021 #60
So very sorry, AZ8theist. gademocrat7 Jun 2021 #61
When you give your heart to a dog rambler_american Jun 2021 #63
I'm so very sorry, AZ8thiest. catbyte Jun 2021 #64
My heart's with you. Been there recently myself. mahina Jun 2021 #65
I have used Angel Care when some of my animals have transitioned. They are a great company. nt in2herbs Jun 2021 #66
I'm so sorry. Cinnamonspice Jun 2021 #67
My deepest condolences. Niagara Jun 2021 #70
Lady of the Beasts, please take Your little one gently home in Your loving arms, and niyad Jun 2021 #71
{{{hugs}}} be kind to yourself Saoirse9 Jun 2021 #72
It's never easy Maeve Jun 2021 #73
I am so sorry😿 Meowmee Jun 2021 #74
So sorry...we sympathetic/empathize with your pain. Duppers Jun 2021 #75
So very sorry! bluestarone Jun 2021 #76
Weak men never cry. Hopefully, eventually, you'll find solace in the undeniable Maru Kitteh Jun 2021 #77
So sorry for your loss Norbert Jun 2021 #78
I'm so sorry. hamsterjill Jun 2021 #79
So sorry. Saying goodbye to our fur babies is never easy. beaglelover Jun 2021 #80
Epitaph to a Dog: George Gordorn Byron 1788-1824 Hotler Jun 2021 #81
Our sincere condolences; MerryMom, Jagger and Harry. MerryBlooms Jun 2021 #82
I've been there and you have my deepest empathy. ❤️ herding cats Jun 2021 #83
Those good ones should live forever.... albacore Jun 2021 #84
A good friend lost her fur bud last Nov unexpectedly... electric_blue68 Jun 2021 #85
I am sorry. murielm99 Jun 2021 #86
This part of life certainly does suck. but one day soon, BobTheSubgenius Jun 2021 #87
I'm so sorry seta1950 Jun 2021 #88
Our 4-legged family members aren't with us for long pandr32 Jun 2021 #89
So sorry. FuzzyRabbit Jun 2021 #90
So sorry cannabis_flower Jun 2021 #91
So sad for your loss :( chia Jun 2021 #92
I'm so sorry cate94 Jun 2021 #93
I'm very sorry for your loss. GoodRaisin Jun 2021 #94
I am so sorry for your loss LetMyPeopleVote Jun 2021 #95
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