We're putting my sweet little girl down today....
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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Thing you will do for your fur baby. She will always be with you. My heart goes out to you. 
Went thru it earlier this year ... it's rough for sure. I tried to focus on celebrating the good times and the love.
And it does get better in time.
I know how much this hurts but you're doing the best thing for her. 
I cried for a month after putting down my beloved Roots
Had to send off my two lovely, sweet old cats last summer, just a month apart. It's such a hard thing but it's the last, best thing you can do. Sucks, though.
Hugs
Trapped grief that won't go anywhere...
I don't think there are words that can help. Time helps a little. I'm still mourning my old girl and it's been almost two years since we had to make that decision.
Been there, done that. It does indeed suck. Worse part of having a furry buddy. Never gets easier no matter how many critters you've had.
On the other hand, no one wants to see a beloved animal suffer, so you must know you're doing the right thing.
The timing (Father's Day) however couldn't get much worse. But again, you get to treat her with a special meal with lots and hugs and kisses.
Save these messages to read again later. They will each carry different meaning as time goes on.
We lost our sweet black lab 5 years ago. I can still smell her fur. And hear her sweet little whines when she wanted attention.
The rainbow bridge takes her to a painless, fun, sunny place with all her friends she met in her lifetime. Treats to eat, animals to chase, grass to rest in, water to splash thru.
I still tear up thinking of our sweet Necee, but the feelings aren’t as painful now. It takes time.
It’s better to have adopted and lost, than never to have adopted at all. You know unconditional love and that will be with you forever.
Peace
Feeling is all too familiar
as you were loved. She was so fortunate you came and found her.
It hurts when a furry family member passes on. You will never forget your dog because she lives in your memory and heart My heart goes out to you.
Just know you are being merciful and kind to let her go. Even though it hurts so bad.
She knows you love her.
I've been there several times and it's painful experience letting them go. They're loving, loyal and most importantly, they're family.
I'm so sorry for your loss.
There is maybe nothing so painful than losing/ letting your furbabies go. They give so much love and unconditionally. You gave her a great life full of love and she loves you more than anything. This is gift of love you can give her, to release her from suffering. I still miss all of mine and have memorials for them all. We have a ceremony to celebrate their life and I have kept journals addressed to them to help my grief. Hugs to you
When tomorrow starts without me
Don’t think we’re far apart
For every time you think of me
I’m right here inside your heart
We went thru something similar last Dec. Our beautiful, intelligent, sweet-sweet girl, a big yellow Lab, had to be put down due to her failing heart - it was a most serious congential heart valve problem that had never been diagnosed. She was only 5yo!
As with you, it tore our hearts out.
Sending cyber hugs & our deep sympathy. They are truly family members.
P.S. We have a small memorial of framed pictures of her in our bookcase. Perhaps that could help you & your family too.
Losing a family pet is amongst the hardest things we do!
To mark a friend's remains these stones arise;
I never knew but one—and here he lies.
https://poets.org/poem/epitaph-dog
A toast to all our dog past and present. 
We had to put our beloved Kinsey down two years ago. I still am not over it. We are in our seventies, and not getting another dog.
Our son brought us a beautiful rescue cat. He is smart and friendly. We had our Claudia cat for sixteen years. Toby, our rescue cat, is about four years old.
You will have your pictures and memories. I know it is not enough, but it is something.
The time goes so fast.
I am so sorry for your heartache.
