Hardest Journey

[SimpleSimon]

I had to take little Trigger my old teckel for his last trip yesterday. Little lad had been on the slow down for a year or two, but always seemed happy enough even when he was spending 90% of his time sleeping. He couldn't manage a walk with the others any more, but used to like a potter about in the garden and would find himself a sunny spot to lie down. Loved a cuddle in your lap.

I woke up a couple of days ago and he didn't want to get up. I convinced him and coaxed him, but he wouldn't eat any breakfast and struggled to settle down again. Gave him an anti-inflammatory and he improved a bit, but still seemed unsure of himself and restless. He did eat his dinner and settled on the sofa with his little buddy at bedtime.

The next morning he was worse than the previous, and we had to make the call.

First of my "own" dogs I've lost. Bloody heartbreaking.

 

[spanj]

A bad day. Had many a similar trip, cried every time

 

[bullet chucker]

Feel for your sorrow at this time, your lad is away from any pain or discomfort now.

BC.

 

[Bo Diddley]

Tough old call, but sounds like you made the correct one. It gets me every damb time. Try to remember all the good/fun times the little tyke gave you, and I'm sure there were plenty.

Atb BD.

 

[Donkey Basher]

Sorry to hear your news, still got a huge hole from losing one of ours last year. Can remember ever single one I’ve lost - will never forget.

 

[WW.]

Well done. Making a timely decision to euthanase is one of the very few things we can do to try and repay that little bit of joy they brought us every day. He's been there for you. When he needed you the other day, you were there for him, to make the decision.

 

[foxinmad]

Been there many times and it doesn't get any easier.

 

[finbar]

Worst thing been pet dog owner having to play god & end there lives
Had dogs most me life few horses as well definitely get harder the older you get
RIP lil man

 

[User00056]

I'm truly sorry mate. It never gets any easier

 

[Rebel]

Sorry for your loss.

Cracking looking teckel.

You were lucky to have him amd he was lucky to have ye

 

[Stevie/P]

Certainly is heartbreaking we lost or springer 15 days ago still can’t believe she’s gone like you deteriorated within a couple of days a call to the vet me and the wife spent the last hour comforting her before the injection.
We feel you pain rest assured knowing you gave them the best life possible and you’ll always have those memories and happy times together
Sorry for your loss.

 

[Ratel]

Always difficult, an awful decision to make, especially if they hate vets. I've done one or two of my own gun dogs taking them out for a last walk in the woods. It never gets easier but you owe them the best way out as they have always done their best for you. Sad times.

 

[smoothly]

Aww bless him, most of us have been there pal, its a sad day, goodbye little un, chin up pal.

 

[Foxyboy43]

Spotted this thread title just before 8 this morning; knew immediately what it would be about so took the coward’s way out and chose not to read it.
Sitting now with my customary 5pm malt to hand and read the thread as I knew I would - eventually….
I share your pain sir, inevitably losing a great pal is part of the cycle of their all too short lives but do think of it as a good life - well lived and full of memories - hopefully mainly fond ones…..
Be assured that what you have just done is better by far than prolonging suffering - he and you are the better for it.
Here‘s to you both .

 

[Mr B]

It’s never easy but everytime you reminisce you can be comfortable in the knowledge that you did what was in Trigger’s best interest, not yours. My wife is a vet nurse and sees far too many animals being kept alive for their owners benefit. Better a day early than a minute too late. You have my sympathies, I liked my dog more than I like any human, and I miss him every day! Condolences

 

[Stumpy2]

Knowing when ‘it’s time’ can be the hardest part, I’ve been fortunate that my dogs have always given me ‘the look’ to tell me when they wanted to go.

They never leave you, but they take a little bit of you with them.

You were lucky to have him and he was lucky to have you.

 

[wytonpjs]

Having owned dogs since the 80’s and lived with them since I was a wee bairn, I really feel your pain, especially as the 3-yr old Teckel snugging up alongside me now has, as our 8th dog, brought such a joy to our family’s lives that the previous 7 Vizslas haven’t, he has genuinely transformed our lives. I like Foxyboy43 passed by yesterday, not wanting to read your sad news as I heading out stalking with the Teckel and our 7th Vizsla but back to it I have come today with a tear in my eye this morning. Small, feisty and at times stubborn and obstinate but with irrepressible love and commitment, Teckel are truly great companions. I dread having to eventually do what you rightly did - may it be a long, long time in the future please

 

[sauer]

Aye ..... you get too attached to them.... say your not doing it again.... bit a dogless life is. A lonely life ....
My old girls heading that way sooner rather than later ....
I feel for you bud...

Paul

 

[finbar]

Snap mate got a 3 legged spaniel Darcy lost her leg 6 years ago getting under a farm gate
She 13 this October dread the winter coming they all kenneled out

 

[phildsmith69]

Sorry for your loss. It’s never easy losing any dog. They are like family.