quitforme79

So sorry ddrayer

ddrayer

Put him down today about 3P. We spent last night trying to make his last night comfortable and happy. Gave him table scraps and bones we probably wouldn't have otherwise and did a lot of hugging/cuddling. We walked him to the vet today and he was happy to be out exploring. It was about 2 miles to the vet and it was a beautiful mild florida day. We stayed in the room with him and pet him as they sedated him and we were the last thing he knew. It was honestly the hardest thing I have ever done as it was me making the decision. Thank you all for the support.

bigsombrero

Very sorry to hear about your day. Stay strong.

wellwisher

I know, ddrayer, I know....

Hugs to you....

Dee74

hugs ddrayer.

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faceitandfixit

Hugs and prayers to you, ddrayer. Your pup is in a better place. So sorry..xo

Received

::sigh:: I'm so sorry, ddrayer.

So sorry.

Fandy

I know that you loved your dog and this was so hard to do, sigh but you did it to be responsible for others. I'm sorry for your pain too.

Lenina

Ddrayer,

I'm so sad for you. So glad you had some good hours at the end with your friend.

Love from Lenina

Hevyn

It's heartbreaking, but you had no choice. You gave him the best possible shot by giving him a home in the first place. I'm sure it extended his life. All he knew was love and caring, right up until the end. I'm glad he ended up in your hands - not mistreated or abused like he might have been. Now he's running free - no more earthly cares. I know you'll see him again.

LexieCat

I'm so sorry. This has been such a difficult time for you, and I can only say I have all the admiration and respect in the world for how you have handled this thing. Can you even imagine how much worse it would have been if you could not have been "present" during this crisis? Instead of numbing yourself out (an urge anyone could understand), you were loving and responsible--to your sister and to your furry friend. Gifts of sobriety.

I think you have probably inspired more than a few of us on these forums.

Hugs and prayers,

ddrayer

Thanks lexie. As you may have read, i stumbled in the middle of everything. But am trying to get back on the wagon. On to the second try day number 4. I try to look at the positive and focus on how much further i am now than i was a year ago and what a mess i would be if i was still drinking hard. not that i have a crazy amount of sobriety but I am trying to hang on to the fact that I only have only had 4 nights ruined by alcohol this year instead 41 which is where i was at this point in 2012.

Huglets

My heart hurts for you ddrayer. So happy you were able to spend some good quality time together. Also glad you were able to comfort him during the process.

Pondlady

drayer,
I'm adding my heartfelt sympathies for the loss of your doggie. I think the hardest part of loving these special creatures, is losing them. I admire your strength in thinking this difficult decision through and remaining sober. Be kind to yourself and stay in touch.