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I haven’t been on the computer in what seems like ages. My mom and I lost our Giant Schnauzer last week. Her name was Lucy and she was the last thing that reminded us of my father who past 4 years ago.
She was only 5 years old. She had toe cancer but it it took over her whole body.
I have never been present when a animal has been put down but it was the most horrific expiriance of my life. They gave her the numbing medicine and she fell asleep in my moms lap. As my mom got up she laid Lucy’s head down and blood just came out in pools from her mouth. The vet said that was blood that was in her lungs. My poor Lucy she had all that fluid in her lungs and never once complained. I am trying to think of the happy times but all I can picture is the blood. She didnt deserve that.
Another thing that bothers me is people keep saying well it was just a dog! She wasn’t just a dog she was part of our family. My mom hasn’t eaten much since she died and she is crying all the time. It just doesn’t seem fair. 😥awww… that’s sad… my sister has a little Schnauzer… but she wanted to get one of the Giant ones…
sucks losing a pet.. 🙁
I’m sorry you had to put your doggy down. People who don’t have that special bond with their animals can’t fathom how it feels when you do consider the dog a family member. Just think of what you had that they didn’t.
Oh sweetie, I am so sorry you had to go through that. Finding out about the fluid in her lungs like that, though I don’t know if it would have changed anything to know ahead of time.
Sometimes things like this happen, sadly our pets just don’t have the lifespan we do. Try to think of this another way. Lucy is now happy and no longer in pain, and she is with your father. They will be waiting for you at your life end many many years from now, but for now they have each other. You and your Mom have each other, lean on one another during this sad time, and when you are both ready, find another wonderful companion like Lucy to share your home with.
While you will miss her, you made the right decision for her. I hope in time the image of her passing will soften with time…try to focus on the love she gave to you and what a great dog she was. Remember the happy times, and try not to dwell on her passing, after all it was her life that was important, remember that. She wouldn’t want you to only remember her pain, she bore you great love and she would not want you to be sad.
You and your Mom may want to consider a funeral ceremony to celebrate her life, and to help you say goodbye. Did you have her cremated, perhaps taking her ashes to your father’s graveside would help.
Anyway, hang in there, the pain will lessen with time, and you will be able to remember her happier times again soon.
*hugs*
Kyrin
Wow, who was that silver tongued person?
Aww I am sorry to hear that. Losing a pet is always hard. 🙁 But I agree with what Kyrin said. {BIG HUGS}
Kyrin always seems to know what to say, and I agree with her. Her and your dad are watching over you right now, and don’t listen to those people who say that it’s just a dog. *hugs*
I am also very sorry, that “its just a dog” thing pisses me off too, seriously if she was ‘just a dog’ to me would I be like this??
I’m sorry for you, Griffinlover. A friend of mine just had to put down his Deutsche Dogge because of spreading toe cancer as well. Hugs.
Pets aren’t people, but they sure are family. Of course you’re mourning. And in this case, if she was a reminder of your father as well…
I’m so sorry for your loss. Pets go beyond being just animals, they’re part of your family. *hugs* It angers and irritates me too when people try to belittle what you’re going through simply because they dont feel the same way, or dont understand.
I’m so sorry for your loss. But now you know poor Lucy is no longer suffering. It hurts us so much to find out after the fact how much they suffer without a sound… My Pooka was the same.
Hugs!
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