Friday, December 5
goodbye
Tonight I had to take my dog for euthenasia. It was one of the hardest things I've ever had to do. Brandi was the best dog I'll ever have. She spent 12 years as a seeing eye dog, and then 5 years in retirement with me. 17 is a long life for a lab and I hope I made her last 5 years happy for her. The vet and vet tech who assisted us were wonderful and made the process easier. It feels odd to be sitting here typing and not have her at my feet snoring.
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I'm so sorry, Jilly. It is such a terrible thing to experience. I am positive you were a good doggy mommy and that your pup loved you very much.
You did the kindest thing a pet owner can do, letting her go out easily and pleasantly, with you right by her side.
All of us should be so lucky when our end comes.
Take care of yourself. It's ok to grieve.
I'm awfully sorry to hear it, Jilly. But 17 years is a long time and how nice that she had such a good last five years.
i am so sorry to hear of your loss.
At the end, I'm hoping to total 17 years of usefullness and companionship, myself. Goodnight, sweet Brandi.
Euthanasia is terribly hard for us. Our pets are family members and in the end they often force us to make the decision that severs the bond between us. The only consolation I feel when I euthanize(and this includes my own animals, I take on this task for my own) is that I know it is truly an easy physical way to die however emotionally hard it is for us and that it is an act of love and mercy. I am very sorry.
RIP Brandi
Jilly, I'm really sorry you had to go through this, it is so hard to have to put a loved pet down. Brandi was a good dog, I remember how lovable she was when I stayed with you. I'm so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss Jilly and I too am certain that you were a wonderful doggy momma and gave her a wonderful respite after her years of service. thinking of you
Lori
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