I just need a little support for this one.

[Speedgoat]

I have never had to put a dog to sleep before in my life. I said that I could never do it. My dog, Xena, is a beautiful 15 year old Blue Heeler. She has been with me since she was 5 weeks old. She has been everywhere and done everything and always been a top notch companion. She had a severe Staff infection last year that really took a toll on her. The round of antibiotics was too rough on her system. Her body has been breaking down ever since. This kills me. She has been my companion for so long. She was with me before my wife and child. We have been through thick and thin together.

Today the wife called me at work to tell me that Xena had endured a stroke. She wandered aimlessly afterwards on wobbly legs not knowing where she was. She is deaf now too. Brandy put her face close to Xena's and Xena smelled who she was, but was seriously confused. She has urinated on herself for a couple of weeks and ca not eat without throwing up. I have put it off, because I have been selfish. The vet told us that she needs to go to sleep. Tomorrow morning we have an appopintment with Tarlton in Georgetown. I will tell her goodbye one last time. It is killing me to write this and the reality that she will not be here is hitting me like a ton of bricks. I just found a beautiful Urn to put her in after she is cremated tomorrow. I don't know how I am going to cope with her being gone.

[Speedgoat]

Mods, please move to the Campfire. Thank you.

[Kbeaz]

Sorry for what you and your family are going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you

[BowSlayer]

Man that's tough. They become part of the family really quickly. I said a prayer for you and your family, you are doing the right thing.

[DorothyNotKeegan]

Sorry to hear Matt...

[airehead]

I'm sitting here tears flowing
I feel for you and your family our healer is 11 years and I know it's comming.
We will say a prayer for you all

Ron

[Bigboss]

Prayers sent for you and your family. It's hard to let go of a good friend.

[Michael]

It's a tough thing, Matt. My wife had to take my 13 year old lab several years ago because I wasn't able to do it. You're doing the right thing.

[Speedgoat]

It's a tough thing, Matt. My wife had to take my 13 year old lab several years ago because I wasn't able to do it. You're doing the right thing.

Thank you Michael. Can you move this to the appropriate form for me? I am so distraught that I cant think straight.

[Birddog66]

Its never easy, especially when its a special one. At least you had her for 15 years. I'm sure she has had a good life.

[bassmatt72]

I have had to put pets down, it tough but it sounds like the best thing for Xena. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[native_texan]

I am so sorry for you. Putting your friend to sleep is the best thing for her. I know. I have had to endure what you are about to go through. My friend, Nikki was in my arms when she passed, quietly, peacefully. You honor her memory well with cremation and a permanent urn. Gallant and sensitive of you, brother.

Please don't take this the wrong way. I brought a new puppy (Greenlea) home a few weeks before Nikki passed away. Nikki played with Greenlea and even tried to show her some things about the house. It was as if she approved. Greenlea helped ease our pain and grief of losing Nikki, our good friend. Perhaps, if its in your heart, a puppy will help ease your pain and grief. You won't ever forget your friend but the joy of having another four-footed friend and family member in your midst will be a blessing. May God bless you with grace and peace.

[Double L]

I feel for you Matt. That is one of the toughest things that I ever had to do.

[El Coyote]

Sorry to hear snipe

[Arrow Slinger88]

I'm sorry to hear about this. Reading this actually made me get a lil choked up.last year we had to bury my 15 year old lil buddy. He's was one of my previous dogs litter he was born when my lil brother was just a year old. And it really hit hard on him since he was raised up with him. I think your doing the right thing buddy.