I'm bummed, had to put the rottie down today.

[QRTRHRS]

When exploratory surgery revealed that her liver was done for, we made the decision to not let her suffer anymore. Looked like cancer although we did not have a biopsy done. She would have been eight years old in June. So, I left work early and came home and buried her up on the hill. (Nice to have a bit of property and neighbors that don't find that sort of thing strange)

 

[GIT-R-DONE]

Sorry to hear of your loss. I know its a hard thing to do but was the right thing to do. Better days ahead

 

[BCook1]

Sorry to hear that.

Losing pets sucks - no other way to put it. Having to make the call to put them down is one of the hardest things a person has to do but they are our responsibility and we owe them that much. Consider yourself to be a responsible person who did the right thing even when it was at your own loss.

Sorry to hear about it,

 

[MPatrick]

Pets

I know how you feel.



We had to put our 12 year old Lab down just before Christmas.



A very aggressive cancer.



I will always remember her, I know you will of yours.



You did the right thing, I did not want her to start suffering.



Go get another one! We did.

 

[Torque King Jay]

QRTRHRS

Sorry about your loss. I know I'd be a mess if anything happened to either of my American Eskimos. They aren't just pets they're part of the family.



Jay R.

 

[PaulCreamer]

Dogs are Mans best friend indeed!

I never met one that I didn't like and have owned many. Talk about unconditional love When I get home from work our German Shepard is always the first one to greet me and her body language seems to say DADDY'S HOME!! Oo. We could learn from our dogs.

Since my wife and I have been married, we have put 2 of them down and we know how you feel Brian. My heart goes out to ya brother.

 

[QRTRHRS]

Thanks for understanding.

The timing was right. Even with medication, she was getting us up a couple of times a night to go out to urinate. In the last month, she had lost about 10 or so of her ~85lbs. Other than the liver, her internals looked good. We chose not to wake her up to the pain of the exploratory with an outlook of only a few weeks if that. Her coat was still soft and shiny so when I stroked her a few times and said a prayer for her, I knew it was the right thing for her. No, it is never easy to say goodbye to your pets but that's part of the package. We have two other good dogs so we won't be adding another for now.

 

[The patriot]

I cant add anything to what the others said.

I have three dogs. I've never had to make a decision like that and hope I never have to.

Eric

 

[outlawram]

my brother had to put both of his rotts down last year. Loosing a pet is just like loosing a person. They are just as much as part of the family as any human. Very loyal.

 

[Turbo Tim 1]

I had my last Golden for 13 years, I had actually bought her for my mother but when my mother got sick and passed I took her and had her with me for about 7 years. At the end it only took a couple of days for katie and she couldn't stand and wouldn't eat, I took her to our vets that was a small office and had about 4 people working there, they determined she had cancer and should be put down. By the time I left there the whole place was in tears because they knew what a great girl she was and what she meant to me. About a year or so later I finally was able to get a new dog and she is at the breeders right now getting violated, I think I'll name a pup after Katie. Sorry for your loss I know how it feels and it's not much fun.

 

[loncray]

My deepest condolences. I had a cat put to sleep a few years ago and cried like a baby - pets are our friends even when noone else is.

 

[JPope]

My deepest condolances!!!

I appreciated your help and PM's when we went through this with one of our horses in December!!

Facing it also with the Chesapeake, as she is 12 years old and starting to have issues!!



Gene Hill wrote a column in Field and Stream, years ago that said the way to assist in getting through it was to have a puppy starting out, that way you were distracted with their trials and tribulations, though you never forget the contributions of the one gone!!!!

 

[XcumminsX]

Sorry for your loss. Ive lost 2 dogs in my time. I was about 8 when i lost the dog that protected me when i was a baby. And then i lost my other dog when i was about 14, some of the saddest times for me. Also was the first time i ever saw my dad cry. I am now 18 and the my dog that ive had since 6th grade is getting up there in age, Im hoping he will be around for 4 or 5 more years. Hes a Siberian Husky, as have all my dogs been. Husky owners all know that you get really attached to these dogs. I cant imagine hoe hard it will be when i lose my dog



Pics of him are in gallery



Nick

 

[bigkid59]

Sorry to hear of your loss. I have had to make that miserable feeling decision twice in the past three years. First it was Rascal, a female malamute/shepherd mix who developed cancer in the mouth. After surgery it redeveloped again in a little less than two months, so it was time.

Some friends heard of my loss and offered me an AKC rottweiler that their son had owned but had left at their small farm due to his moving to another area where he could not keep her. He had asked them to find a home for her. I brought her home and she and Minnie, my mixed breed that looked like a miniature pinscher, got along great. About 6 months ago Minnie developed swelling in the neck that ended up being cancer. After several weeks of treatment including chemo therapy and surgery, the swelling returned and it was again time to face that terrible decision.



My sincere condolences to you and yours in this time of sorrow. My rottweiler, Sheba, is a healthy 110 pound gentle giant that is now on a diet in an effort to have her around as long as possible. Like the old saying goes, you don't know what you have got till it's gone. This is so true in the case of our faithful pets.

 

[RustyJC]

Believe me, I know how it hurts. We had to put down one of our Shelties due to liver failure on December 26, 1999. Sandy (my wife) had watched Beau's litter grow up from the day they were born at one of her friend's house, and she picked him out as her dog within a few days (the runt of the litter). Unfortunately for her, Beau latched onto me when he came home, and he was a best friend for 13 years and 10 months. He's buried out behind our garage.



Did it hurt to lose him? My eyes are tearing up right now as I'm typing this. We got another Sheltie within a few days, and Bandit (a tri-color male) is a neat dog, but he can't take Beau's place.



Here's something that helps me deal with situations like this that involve our pets:



Job 12:



7 But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee:

8 Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.

9 Who knoweth not in all these that the hand of the LORD hath wrought this?

10 In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.





Rusty

 

[Softe]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your Rottweiler. It's always a tough decision to have to put a pet to sleep. I've been there a few times, and it wasn't easy to do. My first Rottweiler, T-Bone, was 8 1/2 when his nerves began to deteriorate which made it impossible for him to walk and I had to put him down in 1997. Dodgiamo, 6 yr. old female died of cancer in 2001.



A good site to visit that helps in the loss of your furry friend is: www.petloss.com



I still have two male Rottweilers. . Max, 6 yr. old male... . and Rolli, a 5 yr. old male. . The time will some day come when I have to "bury" these two deep in my heart... .



I can't imagine life without Rottweilers



Hopefully a new dog will ease your pain.



Take care...

 

[bighammer]

Sorry for your loss. A dog really is like a family member and it's a rotten shame they are so short-lived. (and a stupid bird lasts a lifetime?! )



We are soon facing the same situation. Sammie is almost 10 1/2 and has spells of lameness (for a lack of better term) in her shoulder. She always used to limp after a long walk-- Even as early as 2 or 3 yrs. She has become sort of lazy and fat (115#)because of her problems. This last weekend we ran out of her meds and she was having trouble even getting up. With the medication, she seems to do well and seems free of pain. As soon as that's not the case I know we will have a very tough task. As hard as it is, (and was for you) it really is the best for the dog.

 

[QRTRHRS]

Originally posted by Softe

I can't imagine life without Rottweilers



Hopefully a new dog will ease your pain.



Take care...

Honestly, once and done with the Rottweiler breed. Don't take me wrong, we loved her same as our other critters and I believe she would have put her life on the line for us. She had some quirks though that were less then endearing. We have two other dogs so the house is not empty. I know how that is



The other two dogs (French Beauceron and Belgium Malinois) are rescues same as the Rottie. While I once stayed with the Boxer breed, now, I like to vary my rescues while sticking with the purebreds.



The decision itself was not so hard as living with it. We knew it was coming and we knew we had to make the choice at the appropriate time. Last night and tonight my wife and I managed to reminisce a bit about the five years we had with "Brooke". Like any loss, it does help to talk about it.

 

[Truckie]

QRTRHRS I know how you feel, Just last year I had to have my mixed terrier put down she was 14 and half years old and it was time, she started to have little seizures and I took her to the vets and they gave her some meds that helped a little bit but not much.

I know I did the right thing by having her put to sleep, but I sure felt like hell for doing it but it was only right. I could not live with my self leaving here suffer or not living comfortably. my mom felt real bad about it but, but I made her a bit happier when I told her I had Sadie cremated, and her ashes put in a urn. She is sitting on top of one of the computers I have. My other dog Gus took it hard for about 3 days but he finally got over it. When I left with her to go to the vet I left him smell her all over and lick her head a few times :{ I do believe he knew she was not coming back home :{ and it was his way of saying good by.

I get a tear in my eye when I think about her and even writing this, but my other dog Gus is right by my side as I type. After Sadie was gone he really attached him self to me, and yes I do spoil my dog rotten with attention and toys, just as he spoils me rotten with attention also.

MIKE

 

[lschultz]

Sorry for your lost. I got a spot out in the pasture where 3 of our dogs are buried. First one died of old age many years ago. Second one(yellow lab)died of old age too. Third another yellow lab died when he was about two yrs old-brother in law ran over him and broke his back. Took him to the vet and had him put to sleep. There all 3 buried around a post oak tree. Got two dogs left now. I like dogs there a member of my family.