Hard decision made tonight.

Paul I am sorry to hear about this. My heart goes out to your family. I do not own a dog. My roomate does, but even though she isn't mine sometimes I do feel that emotional attachment.
 
So sorry to hear Paul. Our pets are family! Blessings to you and your wife! Thinking of you guys!
 
I had to make that decision when my dog was 15 also, it's horrible. I wish I could sugar coat it, but it's going to be a rough morning. Sorry, man, we all feel for you.
 
I've been in your shoes and it's so hard turning loose of a dearly loved companion, but knowing it's the right thing to do. I'm praying for you and your wife and Koa as you all go through this.
 
Sorry for the loss of your beloved pet. Being a dog lover I know all too well the pain of lossing one of your family. Hang in there my friend ....
 
Very sorry to hear that, Paul. Our family has been through a couple of those hard decisions and time will heal.
 
So sorry man. Went through it three times growing up. It's awful. You are making the right choice though. So many squirrels to chase and bones to eat where she'll be.
 
Paul, I'm so sorry to hear about your family member. It wasn't long ago you offered very kind words for me when I had to make the same decision regarding my 11 year old greyhound Lizzy. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of her... all their personalities are so unique and touch us in many ways. Lizzy's personality is certainly different than Khaki, and vice-versa.

Of my three greyhounds, I now only have Khaki and I know what it's like to have to say good-bye to first Dreamer in 2014 and then the oldest Lizzy in 2016. Neither was any less painful than the other. There is nothing easy about it and it's one of the most hardest things I've ever done in my life. Despite Lizzy's cancer and obvious struggles and pain, I went down that road of second guessing if I did the right thing after she crossed the rainbow bridge. Don't go down that road, it's one that leads to no-where and causes more heartache. Know that you are doing the humane thing in helping your family member get through rough patch.

You'll miss Koa and no other dog will ever replace her.... But your other dogs and future newer family members that you add to your pack will enrich your life and let you know how much you care for Koa. My dog trainer told me, each time one of my Grey's passes the rainbow bridge, it usually means I save two more... Meaning, I lost Dreamer, but have Khaki, and now that we lost Lizzy, we think it's time to save another retired racer and give him/her a new home.

We're hear for you, there are a lot of dog lovers on this forum... Be strong for Koa and the rest of your pack. I'll keep you in my thoughts today.

Paul_G
 
Thank you very much to all of you guys who took the time to reply. I read each and every word, and I feel blessed.

Yes, it was a hard morning. and just now at 6pm (feeding time), staring at that one empty bowl while filling the other 3 was tough to say the least.

Anyway, we'll get through it. And all of your words have made a rotten day a lot better. :)
 
I sadly know all too well about making this very hard decision. I feel for you and your wife. Please know it's the right decision. I hope all your memories of Koa bring you peace and comfort during this sad time.
 
DetailKitty said:
I sadly know all too well about making this very hard decision. I feel for you and your wife. Please know it's the right decision. I hope all your memories of Koa bring you peace and comfort during this sad time.
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Thank you, Monica. Yeah, I made her smile a bit tonight bit by mentioning what a PITA Koa used to be at times when she was younger. Lol
 
Although not a dog person per say I feel for you and your family without a doubt. Animals become a member of the family, more so in your case for sure!

Thoughts go out to you and yours during this VERY tough time 🙏

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PaulMys said:
Thank you very much to all of you guys who took the time to reply. I read each and every word, and I feel blessed.

Yes, it was a hard morning. and just now at 6pm (feeding time), staring at that one empty bowl while filling the other 3 was tough to say the least.

Anyway, we'll get through it. And all of your words have made a rotten day a lot better. :)
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paul, she lived to be over 15 years old(!) and that's a long time for any pet, even though all us pet lovers wish they can live as long as we do (you made the right choice). i'm sure she knew that your family loved her and that's the peace of mind she has going to the gates above. she's up there playing with patrick and chloe (my two dogs)... :)
 
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paul, she lived to be over 15 years old(!) and that's a long time for any pet, even though all us pet lovers wish they can live as long as we do (you made the right choice). i'm sure she knew that your family loved her and that's the peace of mind she has going to the gates above. she's up there playing with patrick and chloe (my two dogs)... :)
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Thank you, brother.

And, if that's true...... Patrick & Chloe are saying "Are you serious?!? Get this A-hole away from us!!" LOL
 
Unfortunately, I know all too well what you're going through. Those who are not 'dog people' never understand how they become family, and how hard it is to make that decision. When I lost my labrador years ago, someone sent me this. It is by Ben Ames Williams:

"A dog does not live as long as a man and this natural law is the fount of many tears. If boy and puppy might grow to manhood and doghood together, and together grow old, and so in due course die, full many a heartache might be avoided. But the world is not so ordered, and dogs will die and men will weep for them so long as there are dogs and men"

My heart goes out to you and your wife.
 
briarpatch said:
Unfortunately, I know all too well what you're going through. Those who are not 'dog people' never understand how they become family, and how hard it is to make that decision. When I lost my labrador years ago, someone sent me this. It is by Ben Ames Williams:

"A dog does not live as long as a man and this natural law is the fount of many tears. If boy and puppy might grow to manhood and doghood together, and together grow old, and so in due course die, full many a heartache might be avoided. But the world is not so ordered, and dogs will die and men will weep for them so long as there are dogs and men"

My heart goes out to you and your wife.
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Wow. That is amazing.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart, man.
 
PaulMys said:
Thank you very much to all of you guys who took the time to reply. I read each and every word, and I feel blessed.

Yes, it was a hard morning. and just now at 6pm (feeding time), staring at that one empty bowl while filling the other 3 was tough to say the least.

Anyway, we'll get through it. And all of your words have made a rotten day a lot better. :)
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How are your other dogs doing? They also grieve, not as long as we humans do, but they are aware of this absence. Be kind to them. Be kind to yourself. Be kind to your wife and the rest of your family.
 
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