Had to put our beloved Rustie down today! She couldn't walk & was falling. Couldn't have her suffer any more. We're all hurting really bad. Ruby misses her something awful. I held her when he gave her the injection. The vein kept collapsing & she was groaning. I kept telling her "Mommie's here & you're a good girl" That's all I could do for her. Thanks thru tears!! Sues
Oh, I am so sorry for your loss!!! Hope the wonderful memories you have of your sweet Rustie will bring a smile to your face again one day. You all are in my prayers!!
I am so sorry for your loss. I too have held my dog through getting that shot, and it was one of the hardest days of my life. But I had to keep telling myself that he was no longer in pain or suffering. After a life full of love and squeaky toys, it was the kindest gift I could have given him. So, I offer my condolences as I know what you're going through. So sorry.
Our condolences to you, your husband and Ruby. We're sure you all must miss Rustie. Fortunately we have not had to go through this. I do know how much we love each one of our dogs. Plese remember all the good times that you had with Rustie.
Oh my gosh...through my tears I had to tell you how much we understand. A few weeks after Hurricane Ike we lost our 14 yr old due to kidney failure and than had to put down our 7 yr old springer girl due to her hips/reprercussions of a blown knee from 07' which caused her to get very aggressive. We were devastated and missed our girls so much and still do...it has only been a few months. Our new little goldendoodle, Molly, has helped to ease our pain but we will forever remeber and love our two springers. Sue I am so sorry for your loss and I know how your Ruby misses Rustie. Our April missed Freckles so much! Take care...Lizette
Oh Susan... (and John and Ruby), I am so sorry for your loss of Rustie. These wonderful dogs are such gifts to our lives and it is so hard to see them go. It brings tears to my eyes to know how hard it was for you to make that heart-rending decision about a dog you obviously loved so much. Words can't express the love and support we all want to send to you right now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. -C
Susan, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know this is very difficult for you, but I'm sure Ruby will help you get thru this. We had to put our Golden Retriever/Husky down last Thanksgiving, and even though we knew she would never get any better, it was still one of the hardest things I have ever had to do. So hold Ruby tight and let her give you lots of Doodle hugs and kisses.
I send you a great big doodle hug. They give us so much and the decision to send Rustie to the bridge is the most selfless thing you will ever do. And thank you for staying with Rustie - I don't understand it when people don't stay. How could you not give that final comfort to a friend that has always given so much. Heartfelt hugs.