September 7 2001 - March 30 2009  ..... He's the one at the top of the pyramid...

Still very much a puppy, I remember when Tiva was having him he had such a big head and was huge for our lil boston puppies- he was my choice outta the litter... He was such a lil character always prancing around- he would have all 4 feet tap dancing- very cute to watch him he even knew what roll over ment lol

We took him to the vet for a recheck and she said the kindest thing to do was to pts... That may have been the kindest but the hardest thing to do- He never left me once I held him while she put the catheter in his arm and held him the entire time... So hard when the only thing wrong with him was his lil bum and the rest of him was so full of life- that does not make it any easier- would have been a lil easier if he was old and dying like our ferrets where but he wasn't- so full of energy and life. But we no everytime he had a poo his lil bum was very sore and when he walked he kinda walked a lil hunched up so I knew his bum hurt him even when he wasn't going to the bathroom, but he would still run and play. Just dabbing his lil bum after a poo to clean it up it hurt him, he was also starting to leave poo around in the house and his kennel as well- like it would just slide out.  Hubby decided to get the ashes and it cost more for the ashes then it did to pts, they will call us when we can pick up his ashes- but he is gonna make an urn for him and was thinking about making a tag each for the dogs with some of his ashes in it as well as a key chain for us....

I have gone over the what if we did the surgery- Which usually ends up being worse and the dog in more pain- can end up with no bowel control ect ect- We did do a purse string at 7 weeks which didn't work because he has a malformed sphincter muscle. hubby said if we tried the surgery and he would end up in more pain we really don't want to cause him more pain, he said we gave him a life of 7 1/2yrs that most people prob would not have- but still I see he was still so very young- just doesn't make it any easier.... All the time I am telling him he's a good boy and everything is gonna be ok- the look on his lil face- I just feel awful....

My eye's are all red and puffy from crying and I can hardly see- debating on going to work cause they just keep leaking :-(

So sorry for your loss, dollface.

Run free, Dozer.  Loved always xxx

you did a difficult but ultimately kind thing, he could not help himself but you did. you made the kindest decision which all of dread but at one point may have to face. rest in the assurance you gave him a good life and gave him the chance most would not.

sorry for your loss dollface

I'm so sorry, dollface. You did all you could for Dozer.

So sorry for your loss.

dollface,

Such a hard decision to make, but absolutely the right one. I also think that vets are so intent on trying everything possible that they'll never put a dog to sleep if there is any doubt.

I always comfort myself with the thought that most animals have a GA at some point, so that's all it would be for Dozer, a painless release. I had to have a young dog PTS, it really broke my heart. I keep his ashes under my bed and so I feel he is still with me.

You did the right thing. Have a good cry and then get busy. I know everyone is different but I think having to turn your mind to other things helps.

So sorry to read this, you did everything you could for Dozer.  Take special time to take care of yourself, and remember his antics that made him such a wonderful little guy for you. 

He is playing, always watching you, wishing you knew how free you made him.  He is no longer in pain, and thats the best gift you could give him. 

Thinking of you.

((((hugs))))

So sorry you did all you could and the bravest thing was the last thing at least he died in your arms much loved and not alone.
Go for a long walk with your dogs, they'll help you heal.

so very sorry for your loss.
Run Free Dozer.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

I'm so sad for you, it's an awful feeling. I had my pug PTS recently, it's dreadful, but you did the right thing and you were strong enough to be with him at the end,
so he would have felt safe. I held my Mollie and when she crumpled up it was the worst thing ever, but it was so quick I'm sure she felt nothing. I carried her out of the vets in absolute floods and blubbed for days. I brought her home and buried her under a blueberry bush, she just loved her grub and I thought it would be fitting to put her under something that produced food, so that when we eat the berries we will think of her.
You have been very very brave, it's far kinder than letting him suffer. I lost my mum in November and seeing her suffer made me realise we are much kinder to our pets than we are to humans. Take pride in your braveness, he is suffering no more.
Liz

Very sorry for your loss.

You did all you could, no one can do more.  

Paula

I am so sorry for your loss you did the kindest thing for him.
Run free Dozer ,RIP.

Ohh Doll, I'm so sorry, but rest in the knowledge you did the kindest thing you could do for him xxx

I'm so sorry for your loss.
Rest in peace Dozer xxxx

Just cleaned out his kennel yesterday and lots of bits of poo laying in there and gave all the dogs a bath- I no his lil bum was very sore :-(

Thank you all-

Just does not seem the same around here- the dogs are so quite. Dozer was the one that would get everyone going and playing- he could never sit still for long- poor T-Bone his sister they were very bonded always together, always playing- she seems a lil lost with out him.

I no I did the right thing but feels wrong to have the right to say your life is now over when he did have so much life still- I left it up to my vet cause I could not be the one to say its time- she did tell me she could not let us leave with him like this cause it is painful and we tried what we could, atleast she told me that this was the kindest thing I could do for him and I have alot of trust in her... I no he was sore before but he has just gotten worse this winter 9more so when summer ended) where I could tell he was in pain, and especially cause he obviously could not release all his bowels outside cause his lil bum was sore and find poo in the house and his kennel.

Rest in Piece My Lil Man
     ~Dozer~

Dollface,

The right thing feels "wrong" because there is nothing "right" about death.  But, there is even less right about a life of suffering.  We've all heard it before, but I certainly wish we could be as kind to humans as we are to our pets when it comes to the end.   You did the best for Dozer.  

So I bet like I am like many others reading this - tears streaming down my face - for me remembering when I held my beloved Moxie, reassuring her that everything was okay, as the needle went in and the blue fluid started to go through her body.  It is an unspeakably painful memory - even though this August will mark 6 years since she is gone.

However, many more times I remember what a cunning and smart dog she was - my "once in a lifetime" dog.  I have two dogs now sleeping at my feet because Moxie gave me the lasting gift of knowing that I NEVER want to be without a dog to share my life; regardless of how short or long that life may be.

Dozer had a cracking good life, full of love.   That his life would be shorter than many was a fate he was born with - that it was a wonderful life was the gift you gave him.

I'm very sorry to read this! Dozer was a very loved boy. Best Wishes Lois xx

I just wanted to say I'm sorry you had to let your boy go.
It was the kindest thing to do for him, he just went to sleep.
It will be us left here hurting and in pain after we lose a loved pet.

I guess Iam more feeling sorry for myself and missing what I no longer have- but better for me to feel this hurt then to see him in pain with normal everyday life, and now he knows what its like to be pain free. Hope to see him in my dreams at night :-) Every night I say goodnight to my Grandma, Grandpa, Shyla (my forever 17yr old niece) Cuervos, Taz and now Dozer... Dozer can finally be with Taz he was also his big buddy- remember him putting his whole head into Taz's mouth so he could lick him lol and if Taz would not open his mouth Dozer would whine and bug him till he did- now he can Tap dance and run free with no more pain and that part makes me smile...

Thinking of you and your gang dollface. Gave my Boston an extra squeeze when i saw this. x