Put one of my dogs down today

[Steve]

Pretty bummed about it. Duke was a great dane/boxer we adopted from the humane society 12 years ago. My 205 lbs, 6 ft tall 15 year old was a toddler at the time. Duke's been a part of the family for a long time. It was the right thing to do... definitely time, but I'm still very bummed out.

RIP Duke. You were a very good boy.

 

[Twin Fist]

sorry for your loss. I know how it is, and nothing really helps. But remember this, if you believe in heaven, I am pretty sure we get our pets back when we get there

 

[shihansmurf]

Sorry about your dog, Steve. Pets are family members and it sucks losing a family member.

Condolences,

Mark

 

[Carol]

I'm so sorry Steve. It is so hard to lose a pet, especially one that has been with you for a long time.

It is so wonderful that the family such a good companion. And how fortunate for Duke that he had such a caring family. Pets stay in our hearts and memories, always with us.

 

[K-man]

Feeling for you. Just remember what a great companion he has been.

 

[shesulsa]

Sorry this had to happen, man. I loved my cat and I LOOOOVE my dawg.

Hope y'all feel better soon.

 

[granfire]

Speaking as somebody who is sad when the 25 cent goldfish dies...

No matter how long we have to prepare for it, when they go they leave a huge void.

Many hugs to your family.

 

[WC_lun]

I'm sorry to hear of your loss, Steve. At least Duke had a family that really loved him.

 

[Sukerkin]

Awww man . My sympathies, Steve.

As you can see from the posts above, an awful lot of poeple share the knowledge that just because a member of your household had four legs and didn't communicate with words doesn't mean you loved them any the less for it.

 

[Blade96]

Awwwwe

My sympathies.

I hated losing my 3 pets.

 

[Bill Mattocks]

Sincere condolences, Steve.

 

[Empty Hands]

I've had a lot of different animals for a long time, but after just recently getting a dog, they find their way into your heart like no other animal in a way I didn't expect. RIP Duke.

Mine's still young, but I don't even like to think about the future that way. One of the curses of our animals having such short life spans.

 

[MPC1257]

I know how you feel. Had to put my black lab down 8 years ago and I still think about him. The only thing I can say is try to remember all the good times you had with Duke. I wish you well.

 

[Bob Hubbard]

My condolences Stave. I've lost a few over the years, and it's never easy.

 

[MJS]

Sorry to hear that Steve. Its certainly a very ahrd thing to do, as they're one of the family.

 

[Jade Tigress]

I'm sorry for your loss Steve. I've had 3 dogs in my life that I've had to put down and I still miss them all. Rest in Peace Duke.

 

[Steve]

Thanks, guys. My 2 year old was looking for him today. That was a little rough. She asked if he was sick, said she missed him. Tough when it comes from a 2 year old.

The other dogs were looking for him, too.

Duke is the second dog I've had to make the tough call with. My first dog was a Corgi/Beagle mutt we picked up from a rescue. When we adopted him, they estimated his age at 3, but he was closer to 8. He was also a good dog, but a little crazy.

Duke was just shy of 2 years old when we picked him up from the shelter.

 

[Chris Parker]

Sorry to hear this, Steve.

 

[sfs982000]

Sorry for your loss. It's never easy to have to make that decision. I had to put down my cat I had for over 12 years due to cancer and I bawled like a baby. Just take comfort in knowing that you provided him a loving home and family, there are alot of other pets that aren't as fortunate.

 

[Brian R. VanCise]

Sorry to hear this Steve hang in there!