I am devastated !!!

[Clafca]

Three days ago, I have to make the decision to ask the euthanasia to my faithful friend Max my rottweiller which had been to my side for 13 years.

It had a cancer and suffered much for some time, under the councils of my veterinary surgeon I let it leave for a better world.

But I feel guilty, so guilty, you cant imagine, which am I to have to decide that its life finished this day.

My veterinary surgeon say that I was lucky to have him during 13 years, he told me that its very old for a Rott.

But I miss him so much, I am devastated.

It was an affectionate friend, full of love, it lived only so that it is liked. It was so much a so good family dog and reassuring. It was always there for us when something was badly, one would have said that he understood all that we said to him.

I was with him to the last moment and when it became heavy on my knees and that I understood that it had left, it was if a part of my heart had left me.

Never I could loved another dog like him, it was so much good for us I do not know how I will succeed in filling the great vacuum which he left behind him.

Max my dear faithful friend, we mist you all.

Claude, Nicole, Sébastien et Patricia

PS: Sorry for my english, i'am french canadian.

[boshintang]

Handsome fella, sorry for your loss.

[Debbie Ervin]

First let me tell you my heart goes out to you and your family. Second, a very big vet in oncology once told me, that although we grieve, we have the control unlike people doctors to end suffering, and to him and it should be to us very valued. It doesn't seem that way, but you see how some people suffer and wish they would die from the pain, ect... Find comfort in knowing how VERY fortunate you were to have Max for 13 years. It is a record! My Ceasar was 11 who we had to PTS on Oct. 11th, from a brain stem tumor. He lost his mobility. I know how you are feeling and know how much your boy will be missed. It was the best for him and yes we decide with the help of a trusted vet. It is our last earthly gift of love. Now our love lives on in our hearts and minds, never to be forgotten. God Bless you and your family and Max is up in heaven w/ Ceasar and all the Rotties who have passed. He is fine. Debbie

[AngelBunny]

I am so sorry for your loss.

I hope you find consolation in knowing Max had the best life he could have had because he was your dog, cared for and loved by you. He was a very lucky dog, a very lucky dog indeed.

[Mini Me]

What a beautiful boy! He had a gorgeous smile, which I think speaks volumes to the joy you and your family gave him throughout his life. Take pride in knowing you gave him the best life he could have, and also in knowing you helped him cross the bridge when his time had come.

Wishing you strength as you miss your best friend.

RIP Max

[Sissy]

This must have been the hardest decision of your life but also the wisest.
You put an end to Max's suffering. You said he was suffering, so don't feel guilty, you just ended his torture.
He is in a better world now playing with so many other dogs and above all painfree.
I know it hurts a lot losing your 13 yo buddy but try to be strong and remember the happy moments you shared.

Have a peaceful journey, sweet Max.

[tcote]

God Bless you and your family....Godspeed Max

[2rotties2luv]

I am so sorry for your loss. I am no stranger to the pain you're feeling, as I've had to make the same decision to euthanize my 3 rotties, all due to cancer in the last 5 years. Please do not feel guilty - the greatest gift you can give to your faithful companion is to release him from his pain and suffering. A friend sent this poem to me when I had to let my last rottie go, my beloved Jazz. I hope it gives you comfort.


When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see,
The sun will rise and find your eyes are filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today,
Rememb’ring how I'd lay my head on your lap that special way.

I know how much you loved me, as much as I loved you,
And each time that you think of me I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand
That an angel came and called my name, and led me with her hand.

She said my place was ready in Heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly love.
But, as I turned to heel away, a tear fell from my eye -
For all my life I never thought that I would have to die.

I had so much to live for, so much visiting to do,
It seemed almost impossible that I was leaving you.
I thought of our lives together and I know you must be sad,
I thought of all the love we shared and all the fun we had.

Remember how I'd nudge your hand and poke you with my nose -
The tennis ball I liked to chase, the toy I liked to hold?
If I could relive yesterday, just even for awhile,
I'd wag my tail and kiss your hand so I could see you smile.

But, then I fully realized that this could never be;
For emptiness and memories will take the place of me.
And when I thought of treats and pats I might miss come tomorrow
I thought of you and when I did, my dog-heart filled with sorrow.

But when I walked through Heaven's gate I felt so strong and well
As God looked down and smiled at me, He loved me I could tell.
He said, "This is eternity and now we welcome you.
Today your life on earth is past, but here it starts anew!

I promise no tomorrow because today will always last;
For you see, each day's the same day - there's no longing for the past.
Now you have been a faithful friend, so trusting, good and true
Though there were times you did things you knew you shouldn't do.

You gave so much to others and now at last you're free;
So won't you sit here by My side, and wait right here with Me?”
So when tomorrow starts without me, don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me, I'm right here, in your heart....

[observer]

What a beautiful boy.

I'm so sorry for your loss. DO NOT feel guilty. He was trusting you, as he did all his life, to keep him free from pain. You put his welfare above your own feelings -- it is so hard to let them go, even 13 years is not long enough. Setting them free from pain and illness is when we come the closest to showing them the selfless love they show us every day.

He will love you forever for everything you did for him, right to that last day.

[leachna]

I understand, and my heart goes out to you. It has been almost three years since my Duchess left me after 9 years. I am sorry for your loss!!
He was a very HANDSOME fella, and i am sure he is a great friend you can see it in his eye's. We now have Kyzer and he is a year and a half I think about that day, and I am not looking foreword to it at all.
I good frien who also owned a Rotty told me after Duchess passeed away, that all these dogs that are treated bad, and missused. WE have the reasurrance that she was loved and cared for.
So remeber that Max was a Loved Dog and cared for and that he was happy.
Try to remeber the good times you had with Max, that helped me with the pain. Again my heart goes out to you.
Kyzers Dad

[livertw]

You gave him the greatest gift of your love -- releasing him from his pain. Thirteen years is a wonderful long life. I know we never have them long enough. Be comforted by the memories of your dear Max.

[dpratt34]

My condolences on the loss of Max. I understand how you feel, as I had to make that same decision just a few weeks ago. Ideally our wonderful companions would live as long as us; unfortunately that is not the case. Take comfort in knowing that you provided Max relief from his daily suffering. It was the right thing to do.

He lived a long, full life. Cherish the memories and keep him in your heart.

[shybird]

I am sorry for your loss. I understand how painful it is. Do not feel guilty for ending his earthly suffering, you did the right thing. Allowing him to continue in pain would have been a cruel and selfish thing. All you did was show how much you loved and respected him.

[Clafca]

I want to thank you all for your good words, 6 days after the departure of MAX we begin to accept his lost.

We still mist him very much but after reading your words we now accept the gesture i have done when i asked for his euthanasia.

We now understand that what we have done was the best for MAX.

Our first idea was not to have another dog in the future, but now couple days later we begin to realise that we will be able to live long without a friendly companion in the house.

We will take the time needed to overcome the sorrow which we have, but we think that in a couple of months we will begin to look for a new puppie.

Thank you for all your words of great reconfort, i know how the care for our animal is a universal language.

Claude, Nicole, Sébastien & Patricia with the soul of still MAX around us.

[Sheenagirl]

I am so very, very sorry for the loss of your Max.
What a wonderful gift - to have had Max for 13 years is remarkable (even though it is never long enough!).
Yes, our beloved fur babies leave a huge hole in our hearts when it is their time.
Even though we do have a lot of guilt knowing we hold their life in our hands, we are the ones that have to end the hurt and let them go in peace.
Please know there was nothing you could have done that would have saved Max no more than I could have saved my Sheena.
Max is in very good company and I truly believe we will be together again with our pets one day.
Hold on to all those wonderful memories of Max.
RIP Max - fly high with the angels...