Another beloved pet passes away

kjofkw
Tue, 06 Jul 2010 22:05:44 +0000

So so sorry! We went through the same issues last year with our 14 yr. old beloved mutt, and it is still raw. Our vet said “we’d know”. We didn’t. She still went for walks after nearly 3 weeks without eating anything. Then one time, she just looked frightened, and we said that must be it. Another vet warned us that many pet owners hope they will die peacefully at home, and it often doesn’t end that way because of complications or whatever. So we wanted to do the loving thing. and brought her the next day to say goodbye. However, like emaheevul07, it was NOT the peaceful process many had explained. With what energy was left in her, she became a very frightened dog, and acted like I had never seen her act. That is what I remember. I felt like we betrayed her. I so wish she died at home.

No matter what you did or didn’t do, you’ll feel bad. Don’t feel guilty too. It is a hard loss.
You gave her many years of love. She was a very lucky dog!