I Had To Put My Dog To Sleep Yesterday?
BySo me and my grandmother ran around all day yesterday with my dog, his name was ace, pitbull and rottie mix, and he wasnt able to urinate for a few days. When we took him to VERG in brooklyn, they did some tests and concluded that he had prostate cancer, the prostate was enlarged and was pressing on the urethra which made him unable to urinate. I feel so bad that I had to put him down, my life is a little complicated and I feel like he was the only thing I loved, truly loved. I had him for 8 and a half years, and im 17. He was there for everything, he saved us from a fire and a flood, by barking and waking us up. I was always in my room (basement) with him, he had his own little bed spot and everything. I feel so alone without him. Since I cant switch rooms, I was wondering, what can I do to try and make it seem different down here? Everytime I come downstairs I listen to hear if hes jumping off the bed, or if he comes around the wall, or if he’s on the stairs waiting for me. I still have his leash and his collar, and his food and water, and sleeping spot is the same way, I just cant bare to move anything. I feel like I have killed my dog. so what can I do to make it different down here?
6 Comments
November 7th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
I am so very sorry to hear of your lose. I have also had to make this decision and it never gets easier to make. I was given this poem and have found it a great comfort maybe it can help you a little too.
A Dog’s Prayer
Treat me kindly, my beloved master for no heart in the world is more grateful for kindness then the loving heart of me.
Do not break my spirit with a stick, for though I lick your hand between the blows, your patience and understanding will more quickly teach me the thing you would have me do.
Speak to me often, for your voice is the world’s sweetest music, as you must know by the fierce wagging of my tail when your footstep falls upon my waiting ear.
When it is cold and wet, please take me inside, for I am now a domesticated animal, no longer used to bitter elements, And I ask no greater glory than the privilege of sitting at your feet beside the hearth. Though had you no home, I would rather follow you through ice and snow than rest upon the softest pillow in the warmest home in all the land, for you are my god, and I am your devoted worshiper.
Keep my pan filled with fresh water, for although I should not reproach you were it dry, I cannot tell you when I suffer thirst.
Feed me clean food, that I may well, to romp and play and do your bidding, to walk by your side, and stand ready, willing and able to protect you with my life should your life be in danger.
And, beloved master, should the Great Master see fit to deprive me of my health or sight, do not turn me away from you. Rather hold me gently in your arms as skilled hands grant me the merciful boon of eternal rest…and I will leave you knowing with the last breath I drew, my fate was ever safest in your hands.
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November 7th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Firstly I am very sorry about your dog, my dog had a type of cancer and would of been put down but he died early and so wasn’t. It is very sad when you lose a dog beacuase you always feel that then listen to you and dogs are truely mans best friend. It will get easier over time i promiss and maybe think about getting a new dog in the future.
November 7th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
It just takes time. Its very painful in the beginning and nothing is going to make it happen faster. I know it sounds mean, but if you can get another dog, do it. It won’t replace your sweetie that you loved for so many years, but it does give you something else to focus on and makes it a little easier because it distracts you from your sadness.
November 8th, 2009 at 12:49 am
Right now he is happy and playing! Dogs also have souls and he does feel your pain. It is not good for him, and you, to hurt. Love him and know that you will see him again! It was just his time to go.
November 8th, 2009 at 5:41 am
my dog of 14 died of lung problems, it was tough love on my self to pick up his water dish and move it onto the shelf, his leash is gone, i don’t have the heart to get rid of his collar, it is in the drawer of my dresser. i did consider going to bury it in the park because that is what he loved most to run around or play fetch.the pain will ease, but it is the loss of a loved one who loved you back unconditionally. I try to see him yng and healthy again running and playing with out a care. my prayers are with hang in there it will be tough
November 8th, 2009 at 7:51 am
I… AM…SO…SORRY for your dog. He’s in a better place sweetie and if it helps i lost one of my dogs last year. i’ve known her for years she was the first dog i got, when i was 4. i’m 14 now and when she died i couldn’t believe it… it didn’t want to! i couldn’t let go. she never judged me and she was always there, i still miss her but i know we’ll meet again… someday.
it takes time