I had to let my baby go last night.

[sarah5]

Just to let everyone know I had no choice but to put Rocky to
sleep last night. He wouldn't have lasted more than a day
and I wanted to go peacefully (somewhat anyway).

Thank you everyone for all the advice. I'm too devestated
right now to type more.

sarah5

[kaylynn143]

I am sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoghts and prayers.

HUGS!

[mmgy]

I'm so sorry!! I was so hopeful that you could share more time with him. He knew how hard you were trying to help him. Maybe my Rocky can be his friend in dog heaven till you meet again.

[Judy Chrusch]

I'm so sorry! You did what had to be done and only you knew what was best. You let go so he wouldn't suffer anymore, that in itself is an act of love. My deepest sympathy to you, take care and know I care. Hugs!!! I'm so very sorry!

Judy

[sarah5]

Thank you.

The cancer must've spread more than I knew because even
with the blood transfusion he started immediately losing red
blood cells and the only conclusion was that the cancer was
in his bone marrow. I spent the last seven hours of his life
with him at the vets office - he let me stay there with Rocky
in an examination room - he told me Rocky might not make
it through the night. I called my husband to come there at
l0:30 and at 11:15 we decided to do the only humane thing
we could do. There was no hope left and I didn't want my
baby to suffer any more. It was the hardest thing I ever
did in my life and I feel so empty right now. At least I
know he's not suffering any more and for him to detererioate
so quickly just in one day he must've been suffering all along
more than I even knew.

sarah5

[KatMc]

Sarah,

I'm so sorry for your loss.. that is the hardest decision we can make because we never know and will always 2nd guess ourselves.

He knew you loved him and did everything, he is watching over you now.

kathy

[Sharon Marples]

Sarah,
I'm so sorry for your loss, you did the right thing and now he is comfortable and without pain. He passed on with you there and since dogs have no "tomorrow" all he knows is that your love and attention were on him as he went to sleep. What could be more wonderful for him?

God bless, our deepest sympathies,

Sharon Marples

[Bucky's Mom]

He knew you loved him - he will always be in your heart - take care - :(

Lisa (Bucky's Mom)

[LynnS]

Sarah

I am so sorry for your loss. May you rest easy knowing that you gave him the best care possible.

[vd Bondstrasse]

So sorry to hear the news. I had to put two of my three boys down within a four day period three weeks ago(see my post two weks and still brokenhearted). Ingo was from cancer that took in only ten days after being diagnosed.
In hindsight I can only see him going downhill for about 2-3 weeks prior to the diagnosis.
Ironically, he died on the first anniversary of the death of a friend's father at age 57 from cancer which claimed him within six months of diagnosis. If 1 dog year = 7 human then it would only make sense that their cancer may progress at 7x that of humans.

You can spend days second-guessing but that won't bring them back. Appreciate the time you had with them and look forward to seeing them again.

With Sympathy,
Dave

[Carina43]

Sarah, I am so sorry...you did a wonderful job with him and I bet he knew it right up to the end. Hang in there...it does get better...

Dave, I'm sorry for your loss too. I missed your other post - two dogs in four days...how difficult.

[LORHEL]

I'm so sorry things took a turn for the worse, and your boy was in so much pain, you did the right thing, but it hurts just as much.

Take comfort in knowing he is at peace, and whole again. He was lucky to have had such a loving and caring owner. Cherish those happy times, and that will keep you together until you meet again.

My thoughts are with you. :( :(

[Dianae]

so sorry to hear your news. My thoughts are with you at this devastating time. I was numb with grief for quite a long time I had just started a weeks holiday (the day he passed away) and had taken him up to stay at my Mums for the week with me. I did a lot of retail therapy, can't remember what I bought. But it helped to get out of the house during the day and gave me something to do. At night it was hardest, but by then I was pretty tired. I got my new puppy (a Westie) 2 months after his passing, I wanted another dog and it helped me heal. He would have really loved her and she him.

[thoradopter]

Dear Sarah,

My heart goes out to you at thisvery sad time. You gave Rocky all you could in life and a peaceful passing.

Linda

[Jag's Mom]

Sarah,
I'm very sorry for your loss. I know how you feel. Just a couple of weeks ago we had to let my parents dog go also. She was diagnosed with Lymphoma just 2 weeks before. It was a very tough thing to do, but we couldn't let her suffer. You did the right thing. Hang in there.....:(
Stacy