This morning we had to have one of our dogs put down.It was a hard thing to do, but it was the right and humane thing to do. She was all eaten up with cancer and suffering. It still didn't make it easy.
Her name was Daphne. I named her after the character on Scooby Doo. She was pretty and danger prone, just like her namesake.
The wife and I rescued her and her sister Daisy from a shelter down in Arkansas right before they were going to be put down. It was worth it. They both brought us years of happiness and comfort.
I tried to be stoic and strong this morning, but it didn't work very well.
She was a good dog. And she'll be missed by all of us.
I'm so sorry. Today in the 2nd anniversary of the death of one of our pups. Eventually the sadness will be replaced by the good memories. Until then please know you're not alone. E
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so sorry. It's such a hard thing to do even when it's the right thing.
ReplyDeleteRusty's Mom- Thanks. I've been through this several times and it's never easy.
ReplyDeleteJust Me- I keep telling the wife "No more dogs" but she doesn't listen. I guess I'm just an old softie.
Its always hard, never gets easier but I always think of the good life I have given my animals. They're pampered pooches and critters. If they didn't live with me their lives would be nowhere so plush. Its worth the pain for the joy it gives me. God Bless you for rescuing a homeless pooch!
ReplyDeleteAnon- Every dog I have ever had has come from a shelter or someone who needed to find a dog a home. I don't go to breeders or puppy mills. Don't believe in that. And our dogs get treated just like they were our children. Hell, sometimes they eat better than we do.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you. Had I known when I saw you today, I probably would have broke out in tears...WAIT...There's no crying in prison!! It would totally ruin my image. (But I would have done it anyway.) I had to put down one of my kitties right before Christmas. Same type of situation. Even when you know it's for the best, it sucks. I think we should petition for bereavement leave for our animals. I know I'll grieve for all of them a whole lot more than I'll grieve for ANY of my in-laws!
ReplyDeletePeggy Sue- If you would have broke down, then i would have gotten all choked up and wouldn't we have made a fine sight out there in the sally port! I posted that so everyone would know why I was so crabby and quiet that day. I'm getting better. Mr Tough Guy, eh?
ReplyDeleteGlad you're doing better. Just don't mention it the next time I see you or we'll both turn into blubbering idiots and they'll put us in camera cells.
ReplyDeleteSorry I'm late with this Rev, but I feel your pain.
ReplyDeleteJoe- S'okay. Thank you.
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