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In reply to the discussion: Was a sad evening for me last night, we had to put our [View all]akbacchus_BC
(5,704 posts)14. Our baby could not use her hind legs anymore because of arthritis. German Shephard she was. It was
painful to see her walk. I know, it was not easy! The vet recommended it a few months ago but we tried with meds and painkillers. You know what hurt the most, she loves to go for walks and she thought she was going for a walk. You have no idea how much we love ou rpets!
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Thanks, am still crying! Beautiful pet and am still not able to stop crying!
akbacchus_BC
Jan 2012
#10
I had to do this many times. I'm very sorry for your loss. They are family members.
Bigleaf
Jan 2012
#4
Our baby could not use her hind legs anymore because of arthritis. German Shephard she was. It was
akbacchus_BC
Jan 2012
#14
Thanks, She is now peaceful and not suffering. Once you want to have pets, you have to ensure you
akbacchus_BC
Jan 2012
#16
She was 13 years old and had arthritis on her left legs and pancreatic cancer
akbacchus_BC
Jan 2012
#11
That is the horrible thing, when you know you have to do the right thing with your pets!
akbacchus_BC
Jan 2012
#17
I know and thanks and there is a history to this pet. Her father passed away and we had
akbacchus_BC
Jan 2012
#19
Here is a link to another poster who went through the same thing today. I had to put
applegrove
Jan 2012
#25
Peace to you - true love for your pet is knowing when it is time and helping them cross over...
NRaleighLiberal
Jan 2012
#29
I'm very, very sorry for your loss :-( Putting our babies to sleep is such an incredibly
nirvana555
Jan 2012
#41