Horrible but necessary decision

[Hangin Wit My Peeps]

I totally agree with your decision and would do the same thing. We love our animals but at that age it just doesn't make sense to put that money into him. I think the oldest I would put that kind of money into a pet would be about 9 depending on if it was a big dog or little dog. Little dogs can live 17 years easy. Larger dogs die sooner most of the time.

 

[Robin'sBrood]

She is home and DH is digging her grave.

I know it was the right thing to do for Cinnamon but it was still very hard and it hurt to let her go.

Thank you all for the kind words and compassion, it means more to me than you can know.

 

[Robin'sBrood]

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onthespot, I'm sorry you had to go through this too. Patches looks like he was a sweetheart. His wart does look like Cinnamon's. Hers was somewhat manageable in the winter but once spring and summer brought out the blow flies, it was horrible. She loved going outside but for the past couple of months I couldn't keep her out long at all due to those nasty things. So she spent 99% of her time sleeping in the house when she would have rather been outside in the yard with us. Sad.

 

[Farmer Kitty]

It is a hard decision to make. Know that she is in a better place and is happier than she would have been because you gave her a good loving home these last months of her life.

 

[wyndski]

The Last Battle

If it should be that I grow frail and weak and pain should keep me from my sleep,
Then will you do what must be done, for this -- the last battle -- can't be won.
You will be sad I understand, but don't let grief then stay your hand,
For on this day, more than the rest, your love and friendship must stand the test.
We have had so many happy years, you wouldn't want me to suffer so.
When the time comes, please, let me go. Take me to where to my needs they'll tend,
Only, stay with me till the end. And hold me firm and speak to me
Until my eyes no longer see. I know in time you will agree
It is a kindness you do to me. Although my tail its last has waved,
From pain and suffering I have been saved. Don't grieve that it must be you
Who has to decide this thing to do;
We've been so close -- we two -- these years,
Don't let your heart hold any tears.

 

[texasreb]

Your decision wasn't horrible at all. She died loved and pain free. That's all any creature can ask. You're a good doggie family.

Hugs to you and yours for giving her the most un-selfish gift an owner can bestow upon a pet.