Heart breaking decision...

by **R. Chapman** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 2:01 pm

It has come time for my dog, Charlie. He only has a few more days left in him. He can't move now and every time I see him he is looking worse and worse. Right now, I'm trying to decide whether to put him down or let him be. Really sucks.

by **Bootlipkiller** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 2:15 pm

Put him down Rex. It really sucks trust me I know what you're going through but old Charlie will be in a better place.

My condolences

by **assateague** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 2:20 pm

Put him down. You have to do it. I know it sucks, but you have to.

by **Redbeard** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 2:28 pm

x2. Sorry bud

by **gila-river** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 2:48 pm

Sorry to hear it man. Never is easy. Do right by him and send him along.

by **Deltaman** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 2:59 pm

Sorry to hear, and never easy Rex, but when there is no more quality of life for the hound, do him a favor and put him down. One word of caution, don't make the mistake I made when they asked if I wanted to be in the room when they put my Golden Retriever down. Hard enough to accept putting them down to begin with, but watching them slip away, even though it appears painless, is pretty damn emotional. Good Luck Buddy!

by **Glimmerjim** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 3:00 pm

Sorry to hear it Ron. Seems like there's been a rash of them lately. Nothing much tougher in life to deal with, other than the obvious. Only you know the best thing. Guess you have to think if it was you what would you want done. I don't think dogs fear death, though. Good luck, man.

by **Glimmerjim** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 3:02 pm

Deltaman wrote:Sorry to hear, and never easy Rex, but when there is no more quality of life for the hound, do him a favor and put him down. One word of caution, don't make the mistake I made when they asked if I wanted to be in the room when they put my Golden Retriever down. Hard enough to accept putting them down to begin with, but watching them slip away, even though it appears painless, is pretty damn emotional. Good Luck Buddy!

I hear ya Delta, it is emotional. But personally, I couldn't handle not being there. Just what you feel best with, I guess.

by **Olly** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 3:11 pm

That sucks Rex and it's something we all will have to face one day. Remember that if he's in pain and his quality of life is so bad that he can't move you'll be showing him more love by giving him peace than keeping him around for a little longer.

A lot of heart breaking threads on here from time to time but you're in my prayers bro, shit like this is tough.

by **NuffDaddy** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 3:34 pm

Olly wrote:That sucks Rex and it's something we all will have to face one day. Remember that if he's in pain and his quality of life is so bad that he can't move you'll be showing him more love by giving him peace than keeping him around for a little longer.

A lot of heart breaking threads on here from time to time but you're in my prayers bro, shit like this is tough.

X2
Prayers sent bud

by **one2many** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 4:07 pm

sorry to hear this Rex! it dont ever get easy.
if your pup is in pain and cant be changed. grab a shovel and the dog .take him out to a beautiful location and put him down. you owe him that much.its hard to do and will bust you all up inside. fuck the vets he was your pal,do whats right

by **Olly** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 4:24 pm

one2many wrote: fuck the vets he was your pal,do whats right

I agree, I already know that when the time comes I will do it myself. Not with a gun like in old yeller but in the vets office I will be the one to end it not someone else.

by **one2many** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 4:49 pm

Olly wrote:
one2many wrote: fuck the vets he was your pal,do whats right

I agree, I already know that when the time comes I will do it myself. Not with a gun like in old yeller but in the vets office I will be the one to end it not someone else.

some people cant do it old school. i do get emotional whenever i have to do it. just cant stand to see an animal suffer. its for the best but its like shooting your best friend.
no easy way to do it

by **QH's Paw** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 5:22 pm

Really sorry to hear this Rex. Will keep you in our thoughts and prayers for sure.
Like others have said, it's a tough decision to do it and to know when to. Just realize you're doing it for him. Try to remember the good times with your buddy, not this day.

by **BrewGUN** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 5:31 pm

Condolences Rex, You already know whats best, follow your heart.

by **capt1972** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 5:36 pm

Think of all the things he's done for you over the years, it's time to return the favor. I know its tuff but it's the right thing to do. Never easy, sorry man.

by **jarbo03** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 5:44 pm

Sorry to hear Rex, this shit sucks. I went through it in 2010 and 2011, back to back years was tough, but definitely the right thing to do.

by **GadwallGetter530** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 7:10 pm

Sorry buddy. It's one of the toughest things I ever had to do. Putting down your best friend is horrible.

by **bill herian** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 7:17 pm

Bad enough just reading about it, even I went and gave my fleabag a hug.

by **Feelin' Fowl** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 7:25 pm

Be strong, Rex. Sorry to hear it.

by **sws002** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 7:37 pm

Sorry to hear this Rex, there are few things worse than losing a dog. Prayers for you brother.

by **gock5** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:29 pm

Thoughts & Prayers to you and your family

by **R. Chapman** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 10:09 pm

I took tonight off at work and took him up to the old rabbit spot we used to hunt when I was a kid. It hurt but he's in a better place now.

by **R. Chapman** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 10:11 pm

Thanks for the words guys, I really do appreciate it. Thanks.

by **sws002** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 10:12 pm

R. Chapman wrote:I took tonight off at work and took him up to the old rabbit spot we used to hunt when I was a kid. It hurt but he's in a better place now.

Gotta say Rex, you're a bigger man than I tonight. I would still be crying and blubbering like a schoolgirl. Prayers man.

by **RickC** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 10:13 pm

I've owned a lot of dogs over the decades and its never ever easy to put one down but even harder to watch them suffer. You did good, cherish the memories.

by **Flightstopper** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 10:37 pm

Sorry for your loss Rex, losing dogs is never easy.

by **waterfowlman** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 10:44 pm

R. Chapman wrote:I took tonight off at work and took him up to the old rabbit spot we used to hunt when I was a kid. It hurt but he's in a better place now.

Just remember all of the good times you two shared together Rex. It's never easy saying goodbye to an old hunting partner.

by **banknote** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 10:46 pm

Sorry for your heartbreak, Rex. You did the right thing. I'm sure you'll still find lots to smile about when you think of the good times you had. And it's nice you'll be able to visit him in a place that meant so much to you both.

by **Tiler_J** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 10:53 pm

Sorry Rex. Sounds like you made the right choice.