Putting down a dog? Pet Euthanasia?

[Goldbling]

I recently put down one of my best mates, my dog, Sonny, he was a good dog, but had been diagnosed with kidney failure and heart problems. We decided it was the right thing to do.

What are your thoughts and feelings on Pet Euthanasia or Euthanasia in general?

Please feel free to share any stories you might have.

 

[CertifiedWaffle]

I'm sorry to hear about your dog, my sister had to put her dog down earlier this week.

Personally, I think pet euthanasia is the best thing to do because they don't suffer anymore after that, and they can go in peace.

 

[Avatar Roku]

When I was around 3, we had to put down our Golden Retriever. Cancer, I'm told. I guess it was the right thing to do,she probably would have suffered otherwise, but that takes time to heal.

 

[cainx10a]

I had to spoon fed my hamster (among the first batch I received at the age of 16) since she grew too weak to do anything. It was a pretty sad but touching moment, as she was a real pain in the ass when I received her, always biting her and such (even bit the tail of one of my cats, a hilarious scene, although somehow engineered by me > . >). She spent those last two weeks in my palm literally. Although, no such thing as Euthanasia happened, most of my pets died of natural death, maybe except for the tortoise who got nabbed by one of my neighbors' dog

 

[00010101]

sorry to hear about your dog...letting a pet is always a very difficult choice to make. I'm very fortunate that I haven't had to make any decisions like that but if I saw that my pet was suffering, it would be a lot more painful watching it die slowly than let it die in peace. I mean what caring pet owner would want to see the pitiful look in their pet's eyes. But then again, some people say its inhumane but I think it's inhumane to let them live while they are suffering.

 

[xxDarlenexx]

I recently put down one of my best mates, my dog, Sonny, he was a good dog, but had been diagnosed with kidney failure and heart problems. We decided it was the right thing to do.

What are your thoughts and feelings on Pet Euthanasia or Euthanasia in general?

Please feel free to share any stories you might have.

I don't have a comprable story 'cause the only dog I've ever had was put down when I was 4 so I don't really remember it. But I'm really really sorry for your loss. It's an awful thing to have to go through.

 

[Bofus Teefus]

My last dog was put to sleep when he lost function of half of his body. Luckily, it was sudden, it was obviously time when it happened, and he really didn't seem to suffer. Tough decision to make. A friend of mine just had her dog put to sleep, but she waited until he had spent weeks in pain and unable to eat. I didn't think that was cool- the dog suffered because she wasn't ready. It was very tough on her as well, and I really can't criticize her too harshly.

 

[Goldbling]

sorry to hear about your dog...letting a pet is always a very difficult choice to make. I'm very fortunate that I haven't had to make any decisions like that but if I saw that my pet was suffering, it would be a lot more painful watching it die slowly than let it die in peace. I mean what caring pet owner would want to see the pitiful look in their pet's eyes. But then again, some people say its inhumane but I think it's inhumane to let them live while they are suffering.

He had that very look in his eyes, too. There is a poem that tells of this, although I cannot remember the name, it is an awesome poem, the only one that ever made me cry.

Edit: above^^^, yes its horrible to see a pet suffer because the OWNER is not ready to let go, although you can't blame them, it's like losing a best friend you've know for 10 to 15 years

 

[Booze Zombie]

Depends if you're euthanizing to reduce the suffering or if it's because of behavioral problems. If it's for a quick release from suffering then I agree with it, if it's for behavioral... I don't agree with it.

Most "bad" dogs can be rehabilitated, is what I strongly believe.

 

[00010101]

Lend Me a Pup

I will lend to you for awhile
a puppy, God said,
For you to love him while he lives
and to mourn for him when he is gone.
Maybe for 12 or 14 years,
or maybe for 2 or 3
But will you, till I call him back
take care of him for me?

He?ll bring his charms to gladden you
and (should his stay be brief)
you?ll always have his memories
as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise that he will stay
since all from Earth return,
But there are lessons taught below
I want this pup to learn.

I?ve looked the whole world over
in seach of teachers true
And from the fold that crowd life?s land
I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love
Nor think the labor vain,
nor hate me when I come to take my pup back again?

I fancied that I heard them say,
?Dear Lord, They Will Be Done,?
For all the joys this pup will bring
the risk of grief you?ll run.
Will you shelter him with tenderness,
Will you love him while you may?
And for the happiness you?ll know forever grateful stay.

But should I call him back
much sooner than you?ve planned,
please brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand.
If, by your love, you?ve managed
my wishes to achieve,
In memory of him that you?ve loved,
cherish every moment with your faithful bundle, and know he loved you too.

- Author Unknown

Just thought that this poem was very nice too...for whoever wants to read it. I couldn't find the poem you were thinking of, although I think I know it too...

 

[Raven's Nest]

It's one of the hardest things to watch our loved ones die. Even harder when it is by our hand. If it spares more pain, then it is sometimes for the best.

On the subject of Human Euthanasia, I think If someone truly wishes to die than live through the pain of deteriorating conditions then let them. If we can make the decision to switch off a life support machine for someone then I think we can respect the decision of someone who would like help doing it.

I do however, rather agree that for humans, each case should be heard by a court and permission given on a case by case basis. I just think it's time for the UK to start allowing it.

 

[Booze Zombie]

It's one of the hardest things to watch our loved ones die. Even harder when it is by our hand. If it spares more pain, then it is sometimes for the best.

On the subject of Human Euthanasia, I think If someone truly wishes to die than live through the pain of deteriorating conditions then let them. If we can make the decision to switch off a life support machine for someone then I think we can respect the decision of someone who would like help doing it.

I do however, rather agree that for humans, each case should be heard by a court and permission given on a case by case basis. I just think it's time for the UK to start allowing it.

To quote an American comedian: "If I ever get a fatal illness, I'm going to Denmark. The only place I know of where whores, marijuana and assisted-suicide are legal. Cruise ship going in, cargo going out!"

Who needs it legal over here when we've got Denmark?

 

[Goldbling]

It's one of the hardest things to watch our loved ones die. Even harder when it is by our hand. If it spares more pain, then it is sometimes for the best.

On the subject of Human Euthanasia, I think If someone truly wishes to die than live through the pain of deteriorating conditions then let them. If we can make the decision to switch off a life support machine for someone then I think we can respect the decision of someone who would like help doing it.

I do however, rather agree that for humans, each case should be heard by a court and permission given on a case by case basis. I just think it's time for the UK to start allowing it.

I think we should have "executioners", for human euthanasia. That way the person doesnt go to hell, but also does not have to suffer because or preference of religion.

 

[FoxtrotTango]

I had a pomeranian named Shadow that needed to be put down last July. She had been with me since I was 3. It was very sad, but the decision was made for her sake, as she had a uterine infection and the veterinarian predicted that surgery would kill her. Compared to the pain she could have experienced, I was glad that Shadow passed on painlessly. I was even the last one to hold her while she was still alive...it brings back sad memories...but fulfilling ones.

Hence, we found it easier to cope with her death, though the ebb of feeling lonely without her continued for months afterward. Before Thanksgiving, we adopted a couple of rat terrier mix puppies from a shelter and, while no dog can replace Shadow in my heart, they've done well to fill the house with warmth and laughter again.

Heartwarming story aside, pet euthanasia is more humane than just letting animals wither and suffer until their last breath. It's one of the great mercies that we can grant our pets in their final days.

 

[luckshot]

condolences.

had to put our family lab, sally, down a couple years ago at age 15. hard part was watching my mom cry about it, good bit about it was my bros wife is a vet so it was easy to arrange a "home visit"

im pretty ok with pet euthanasia, kinda iffy on humans

that's the only pet we've put down so far, lost the best cat i ever had, satchmo, to a car

 

[aswiftlytiltingreality]

I'm sorry about your dog, but I understand where you're coming from. When I was growing up we had two dogs, a chow and a cocker spaniel. The chow developed terrible arthritis in her back legs and had to be lifted up to make it up the step from the garage into the house and the cocker spaniel had epilepsy. As the spaniel got older she began having more problems and no matter how often we took her outside, she always ended up going to the bathroom in doors. My mom and I discussed it and realized that for us to properly take care of them, my mom would have to quit her job to watch them during the day and since she was a single parent that wasn't a viable option. My mom wanted to put them to sleep while I was out of state visiting family and I told her that if this was what was to happen, I wasn't going and so we put them to sleep the day I left for the summer. I cried the entire plane trip and through my family reunion as it seemed every single person there conveniently forgot that they were put to sleep and asked how they were doing.

Those two were the only pets that have had to be euthanized not counting the family dog, Ranger (he belonged to my Grandparents but was literally the mascot of our entire family as he was almost eighteen when he was put to sleep) and I don't regret it because I know it was for the best. I think it's really one of those decisions you have to make by deciding whether or not you think it's necessary in that instance. And it's one of those decisions that suck to make.