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Happiest time of my life is now becoming one of my saddest

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    nycbrde2011    June 29, 2012  

     I have never felt happier. I had waited many years to find a loving and caring man like my FI. He is amazing the only thing wrong is that we live in different countries which will finally be solved when we get married in June!! I have been ecstatic about this! The thing that is breaking my heart right now is my furbaby. My little man was diagnosed with heart disease in June of last year. We had decided to put him on medication that has luckily given me 7 and a half more months with him which have been awesome and I have given him as much love as I could possibly give. The last couple of days he has changed completly. He was slowly getting a worse and worse cough from his heart being so enlarged and taking up his lung space. Today he just wont stop coughing so I am put in the awful position of trying to make the decsion to put hi down. I never wanted him to go that way but I do not want him suffereing. I had hoped as with most dogs that experience heart failure he would just pass away at home. My guy is a fighter and has been fighting this every step of the way which is why I am so devastated to have to make the decision to end the life that he so bravely fights for every day. It is also more painful since FI does not live here and I do not have his support here. I do over the phone and web cam but that is not the same. I am heartbroken and can not look at my guy without crying. My heart is breakingCry

     
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    AmeliaBedelia    March 3, 2012   Georgia

    :'( Okay so I literally cried a bit for you when I just read that and I am not a "cry on the 'bee" kind of girl. I can't even imagine how you must be feeling and how tough this decision is. I really have no advice, other than to do what you think is best for your little man and my heart goes out to you. <3

     
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    nycbrde2011    June 29, 2012  

    @AmeliaBedelia:

    Thanks. I got my guy for christmas 12 years ago and he was the best gift I have ever received! He saw me through some tough times from my parents divorcing 11 years ago to me and him moving a few times! He has always been the greatest companion. He has seen me through a few failed relationships and loved FI right away even didnt care when he slept on bed with us lol. I would tell Fi that he was in the dogs spot and not to disturb him lol. He would sleep in between us. I spoiled him rotten bought him the best of everything. I suppose I have been in denial giving him his meds I bought him all of these natural supplements for heart health etc hoping to give us more time together. It is so tough I thought that over the months I would have prepared myself but I think nothing would have made this easier

     
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    maudemaisha       Montreal

    I am so sorry dear ! Keep giving him all the love that you have and we will do our best to give you all the support that we can ! Sending prayers for you ! 

     
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    maudemaisha       Montreal

    You could post a picture of him if you'd like. So we can see how adorable he is :) 

     
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    nycbrde2011    June 29, 2012  

    @maudemaisha: Happiest time of my life is now becoming one of my saddest :  wedding SAM 0165He always has a shirt one lol This is his red hoody!! Right now he is wearing a navy and red argyle sweater my mom had bought him as a christmas gift. This picture was taken around thanksgiving

     
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    Treejewel19    May 18, 2012   Sonoma County, CA

    @nycbrde2011: He is so precious! I am heart broken that you are in this position. My mom and I faced a similar heart health related issue with one of our Poms a few years back and I know it isn't easy. At some point it just becomes too difficult for them and we as owners have to step in. It is a gut wrenching decision that I wish no owner would ever have to face.

    I hope that you get your 7+ more months with your pup and my thoughts are with you and your furbaby. I am so sorry!

     
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    Miss Godiva    June 1, 2012   California

    I'm so sorry that you're going through this, it's definitely never an easy situation to be in. I've lost several pets growing up, and it never gets easier.

    No real advice, just know that we're here for you if you need a shoulder to cry on. **hugs**

     
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    nycbrde2011    June 29, 2012  

    Found out that my vet is on vacation till Monday but I think when she returns it is time. He is not getting any better and it is becoming hard to watch when he is coughing hardCry

     
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    quiche    May 2, 2009   Chicago

    I am so, so sorry :(

     
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    MrsSl82be    October 24, 2009  

    Awww, I am so sorry, ((HUGS)). I hope your FI can at least give you some virtual or phone support :(

     
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    Mrs.Estep    December 11, 2010   VA

    I am so, so very soory for you! He is too precious!!!!!! & I am honestly tearing up right now about to cry. :( 

    I haven't had my pets half as long as you (the oldest I have had a little over three years.) & I couldn't imagine to go through what you are going through. Our dog Sophie we have had since April 2011 but it feels like we have had her for years. 

    It does seem like you two have had an amazing life together & he has been very blessed and loved to have a owner like you! He has had a happy life & you did everything you could to make sure of that. Really, that is all you could ever do & all he could ever ask for. 

    Again though I am so very sorry. :( Hugs to you, lots and lots of big hugs!

     
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    kim14410    August 25, 2012  

    Well my best advice is to wait for your vet to get home, and then take your vets advice. I worked with animals for a liong time and was also certified in euthanasia. So i have seen alot of families go through a similar situation as you. Myself included. Its prob one of the harder things in life to go through. But honestly, what helped me get through it with my own dog and this might sound silly, but i wrote her a note. And I told her how much i loved her and I will see her and for her to wait for me... Its still painful to think about, but you just have to beleive thatyou are doing the right thing. And IF that day comes that you have to put your little baby down. Know that its a very quiet and painless procedure. You will be ok, and your little pooch will be ok too! Whther hes with you physically, or waiting for y ou from up above :)

     
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    MissPumpkinPie    October 13, 2012   Jersey Shore

    My heart is breaking for you and your furbaby.  He's absolutely precious.  I'm sorry that you're in this position, but you provided an amazing and safe life for him.  (hugs)

     
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    nycbrde2011    June 29, 2012  

    Thank you for your support ladies. When you have a pet you always know that one day your time together would come to an end. I have had pets as a child but for some reason i do not remember it being this painful! Maybe as a kid you just bounce back alot easier Frown The though of ever coming home and not having him there waiting for me makes my chest hurt. I wish my FI was hereFrown

     
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    bas0587    September 22, 2012   Live in MA, Wedding in Newport, NH

    Sorry you are going through this, (((HUGS))). Please don't feel like you HAVE to wait for your vet if your dog is telling you it's time. Humane euthanasia is an amazing gift that we have the ability to give to our pets and you are never a day too early, especially when he is suffering. An emergency clinic is a good option in this situation, if you feel like it is time before Monday. Please know you are not alone! 

     
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    LibraryBride2013    January 20, 2013   Philadelphia

    @nycbrde2011:  The though of ever coming home and not having him there waiting for me makes my chest hurt.

    I feel for you, I am struggling with the same decision for my baby right now too, he has cancer and it's taking over his body completely.  It's such a hard decision to make, when it's their time to go, I'm trusting that he will let me know when it is his time...  and I can't imagine how much it will hurt.  {{{{HUGS}}}} 

     
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    nycbrde2011    June 29, 2012  

    I made my appointment with my vet for Monday and I have lots of support coming with me. My mom and my brother will be there with me. These next 2 days are going to be torture. I feel so much guilt when I look in his big brown eyes. I feel like I am letting him down or giving up on himCry I wish my FI was here

     
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    Firestarter    November 3, 2012   Pingree Grove, IL

    I'm so sorry you are having to go through this.  I have a furbaby as well.   I can't imagine the pain I will feel when I lose him.  I'm in tears for you right now. :(

     

    Don't spend your weekend feeling guilty though. Spend it cherishing your moments together. 

     
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    b00kbug    August 18, 2012   Aquebogue, New York

    Teared up reading this - seeing my lil pup sleeping on the couch.

    Spend the rest of the weekend with him, hold him and remember that you are saving him for prolonged suffering.

    My heart goes out to you - I can't imagine facing that. I'm so sorry.

     
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    nycbrde2011    June 29, 2012  

    I am trying to be strong for him and it is very hard. I have given him alot of treats today he has always loved his pupperoni! Even though he is not well he will eat those anytime. I can not even think about life and my place without him here.

     
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    nycbrde2011    June 29, 2012  

     I am heartbroken but he is now at peace. So devastated right nowCry

     
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    sunnywoods    October 5, 2012  

    I'm sooooo sorry :( they become such a strong part of our lives. Try and remember what a great life he lived and all the happy moments and how lucky he was to have a great doggie mom. He was obviously very loved in his life and what more could a dog ask for.

     
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    sunnywoods    October 5, 2012  

    Double

     
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    Cupcake2012    October 10, 2012  

    OMG I am sooo sorry! *hugs* He is sooo precious. What an angel face!!! Hang in there and know he will be with the real angels soon and be out of suffering.

     
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    squeak    August 10, 2013  

    I'm really really sorry for you. I grew up with a Collie, he was my best friend. The summer before I left for college he got stung in his eye and perhaps also poisoned, all I know is when I came back in the winter he needed diapers and could barely move/stand up... he looked so sad... Finally one day before Christmas my parents and I decided to put him down, he was barely getting up and was moaning with pain. Nobody knows what happened to him, he was just getting sicker and sicker and his immunity was going down. I guess it was just his time, he was also appropriately old for Collies to die. My parents couldn't stand being there, I had to make the decision and I was the only one with him so I held him as he passed away. It was the hardest thing I've ever done, I cried for days but I knew this was right for him. Later I dreamed of him and even felt him near me, I knew he was up there in puppy heaven :) I miss him but will never forget all of the wonderful moments we spent together and I'm at least so grateful that I got to hold him in my arms the moment he passed away, I wouldn't have given that up for anything in the world.

     
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    Booknerd    March 14, 2015  

    Oh no! I want to cry! :'( I think as your 'something old' or 'something blue' could be his collar or part of his shirt tucked away somewhere or incorporated somehow into your wedding.  Or even like a photo of him in a locket!  Or you could even do like a memorial thing, like leave a spot where you would have had him at the wedding with a photo of him.  I know people usually do that for parents only but I know how special pets can be and it sounds like incorporating him into your wedding would be perfect!

     
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    nycbrde2011    June 29, 2012  

    I didnt even get to hold him they told me I could after the injection. The assistant held him while they did the injection and he was gone immediatly. I was so devastated because I thought I would have a moment to hold him and tell him good bye but then he was gone. I felt panic i almost started to hyper ventilate. I came home and it was so quiet

     
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    nycbrde2011    June 29, 2012  

    @Booknerd:  

    I was just talking about my FI about something like that. We are going to find a way to remember him he was my fur babyCry

     
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    petitfour    March 13, 2012  

    I'm so so so sorry for your loss. He looks a lot like my pup and I can only imagine how painful this is for you. I am keeping you in my thoughts tonight :(

     
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    nycbrde2011    June 29, 2012  

    Thanks for the support with my FI living in another country this has been very hard. My family was great today and we all said our good byes but I still felt so alone

     

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