Having to Euthanise.

[rodriguezpoultry]

Unfortunately the calming pill did not work. It never has...I just hoped. So, I asked the vet to fully put him under for his own safety as Pogo would bite and he would cause damage. I held him as he struggled on the sedative. He yelped loudly and fought me and the vet apologized profusely but said it was the burn from the sedative. I massaged Pogo's neck, where he loved it. He began to calm down. 15 minutes later he was unalert and unable to respond. The vet came in and said I was absolutely making the right decision. Which really helped as he is very much a pro-life vet. He said that this was the only way to give him the gift of relief from his burdens. He said I tried as hard as I could have and that if I hadn't tried he wouldn't have had any life at all. He then thanked me for giving Pogo a good life for the past 7 years. He was the same vet that put Thunder down last year when he was too weak to move.

Pogo went peacefully in my arms to meet my Mom on the other side of the rainbow bridge. I wish I could have fixed him or erased his past but at least I helped make his future a bit brighter. Rest peacefully my little terror.

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

Sorry..double post.

 

[aggie9296]

Sorry to hear. Always a tough decision. Don't second guess yourself. It was the right decision for you and your dog.

 

[Jamie_Dog_Trainer]

You're a good Momma, RoPo.

 

[punk-a-doodle]

Sometimes, having the understanding of someone who has experience with dogs and will do anything to keep them alive can be the best comfort of all. Your vet is absolutely right. You made a hard but compassionate decision, and beyond that, you gave Pogo years of love and care. Thank you for that.

 

[Katy]

Hard choice and I'm sorry it wasn't easier....I hope your heart can start to heal now. You did the right thing.