We had to have our dog put down yesterday

[vettemanwight]

My wifes dog of 12 years had to be put down yesterday.She was a doberman -rotweiler mix named Katie. She was a good ole girl. My wife got her when she lived in Fla. After she got her found out she had been shot and the bullets where still in her,that didnt change things she still got around fine. When my wife and I was first dating katie got hit by a van in front of my house.one broken leg later she was good as new. Then about 7 years ago she had hip surgery well that dog came thru that just fine. About 5 years ago she was diagnosed with artheritiswell that did slow her down some, but when I mentioned the word barn she was up and ready to go nomatter what the weather was outside. We got her a friend about 4 years ago Jake, now hes a bonehead. Hes German shepardand he loves to run Katie could keep up to him and never really tryed but the were always together. About 3 years ago Katie was diagnosed with cancerous tumors well she was never ready to be put down , she was still too active and never really seemed to be in pain. She loved her car rides even her last one yesterday. My wife called me at work yesterday crying saying I had to come home imediately, we had to take Katie to vet to be put down, so I left work and drove home, when I got there my wife and beloved Katie was sitting in the car and Katie was looking around big as life. When my wife was sitting in the house waiting for me and my wife was having some alone time with our dog one of our cats whom Katie and her never fought but the cat never hung around together , well Ghost the cat came up to Katie and layed down right next to her , she did that twice in a half hour, we do think the cat new what was happening and was saying goodbye. The dog and cat were together for 10 years. Well after the vet trip and the very last car ride for our dog when we got home I started up the excavator and dug a nice big hole next to our pond right where Katie use to like to sit and overlook her kingdom. Sorry for the rambling , I use to dairy farm and I never grew attached to my animals but I did this dog and we are gonna miss her alot. Vettemanwight

 

[DavidVT]

So sorry for your loss...

We have put down two loved companions in the last few years and we are now stuck with a Jake of our own too.. Our Jake is a 12 year old Dane Timberwolf mix but his littermates got all the brains. A big monster but we love him too.

I've seen our cats snuggle up to the failing dogs also. Something else. One cat actually would help our near blind and crippled Malamute when she wanted to go down a flight of stairs. You would have to see it to believe it.

It always amazes me how much we can let those furry buggers get under our skin. I would not have it any other way......

 

[ray66v]

My condolences, been there done that, it gets a little easier each day. Many years later now, and I have concluded that the worst part is you never really get over it....

 

[rtdiggr]

My condolences, it's never an easy thing to do.

Shane

 

[shvl73]

Sorry to hear. We've got a couple of old timers as well. One is Otto, also a 12 year old Rotty/Doberman. He's alot slower than he used to be but, still in pretty good shape. They're a good mix, hopefully you'll find another to share life with. I feel for you.

 

[ToadHill]

Vetteman: I remember the old name, I lost my 9 year old Bassett Frasier last May. We were on the way to the vets to have him put down, (liver failure). The wife and daughter brought him out to the farm, I petted him in the backseat of the car for a while and then headed to the vet. He died on the way, kind of like he wanted to save me the indignity of having to put him down.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

I am sorry to hear about this Wayne. I have had to put animals down myself and it is never easy if you are attached to them. I do my best to help as many animals as I can though and currently have a dove in my room. It must have been attacked by a hawk and has a hole in its side so hopefully in a month or so it will be healed up well enough to be released.

I wish you and your wife the best. Who knows, maybe another critter will walk in some day needing your help.

 

[Cottonhawk]

I am so sorry!
It's very sad to see a loyal best friend pass!

 

[Inspector507]

Sorry to hear of your loss. A cat of ours, that we had given to my Mother-In-Law for companionship, died a couple of weeks ago of heart failure.
She's now here at the homestead forever.

 

[bones1]

So sorry for your loss.Pets like that give unconditional love to their masters and will be sorely missed.I have heard stories of cats doing that in the past as well.