Just said my final goodbye to my dog, Tank....

[sikiguya]

Just had to have my dog Tank put to sleep. He had a dinner of steak and within a couple of minutes he started bleeding through the nose and it would not stop. Dr had warned me this might happen. Vet was open until 8. Got him there quickly and he was sent to his eternal sleep within 45 minutes of the onset of the symptoms.

He had cancer of the nose and liver. He was diagnosed with cancer on 11/6/09 and the Dr gave him about 2 weeks at that time. We are lucky to have had him for this long.

It was time but it was not easy. I held him and he kissed me before he slipped away. Tomorrow would have been his 14th birthday.

 

[rp2813]

Oh, this is sad news indeed. That cute mug is going to be very difficult not to miss the hell out of.

It's a night for reflecting upon 14 happy years.

He's off to his ultimate reward. You gave him a great send-off.

 

[jeffg]

Condolences, Heather. Knowing the inevitable doesn't make it any easier when it finally happens, but just give it time.

 

[austinado16]

I'm so sorry to hear this and you're a fantastic friend to have taken care of him so well, and to have had the courage to do what was right and stay with him. He had a full and fantastic life, all thanks to you!

Sorry for your loss.

 

[maytagbear]

Heather-

I am so sorry.

Doing the right thing is not easy. But you did it anyway.

Remember the love.

Lawrence/Maytagbear and Rosa del Gata.

 

[polkanut]

He will live on on your heart and memories forever. Peace to you Heather, and to the rest of the family as well.

 

[gadgetgary]

Heather

I am so very sorry for your loss.

Remember, he is up there looking down at you with love and thanks for giving him a great life.

 

[appnut]

Oh Heather, I am soo sorry. What an adoreable little guy!!! I had to make a decision such as this in 2004. I know what those good-bye kisses are like. Tears your heart out!!

 

[toggleswitch2]

Heather, I'm sory to hear of your loss. He's a real cutie!

How are the kids doing through all this? Do you mind tellmg me their ages again?

PEACE to you!

 

[spankomatic]

Sorry for your loss. I hope someday there will be a cure for cancer for us and our pets.

Jim

 

[ronhic]

Heather....

....take the kiss as a 'thank you' and one of the last great things you were able to do for him...

He knew you were there and he knew how you felt about him...

Hugs...

 

[joelippard]

I am so sorry

for your loss. Take comfort in knowing you provided the best for him. I've never had to do this and I can't imagine what it will feel like when the day arrives -- my dog definetly has my heart.

 

[redcarpetdrew]

You were there for him up to the end and for that I thank you on Tank's behalf. As hard as that was, it would have been worse for both of you if you hadn't. It sounds like Tank had a good, long life and showed those vets up by hanging around longer then they thought. Soon enough the terrible sadness will give way to fond rememberances and that's a good place do be. Love and hugs from a lucky guy who cherishes every day I get with my labs...

RCD

 

[richardc1983]

What a beautiful dog... how very sad to hear of your loss.

I am reading the replies etc and feel sad and emotional myself.

YOu did the right thing though, its never easy to make these decisions but you knew it was right as well.

Remember the good times you had together

 

[hydralique]

I'm so sorry to hear of this! Such an adorable dog, my thoughts are with you and your family.

 

[Unimatic1140]

Wow Heather, I'm so sorry to hear the news. Just know your friends here are keeping you and your family in our thoughts.

 

[sikiguya]

Thanks everyone.

I am sitting here crying and probably won't stop for hours. My husband got him right after we met in 1996 and he was our first baby.

My kids are now 7 (boy) and almost 10 (girl). They are taking it OK as I have been preparing them for this for the past few months. I explained everything to them and they understood. They were able to say goodbye as well, which I thought was important for them. I was alone at the vet, which I was also thankful for. Being a Mom, you try to take care of everyone's needs and at that point, I could barely take care of my own, let alone everyone else.

Thanks again everyone, your prayers and thoughts are really helping me this evening.

 

[petek]

heather I'm really sorry. I'm a sucker for pets and my dogs and everyones dog/cat as much as I am for the passing of people they mean that much to me. I've said "never again" how many times now to no avail. It just wouldn't be home without a dog in it.

 

[danemodsandy]

Heather:

I am so sorry to hear of Tank's passing. I'm a cat person, with a terrific little boy named Tony, and one of the things that haunts me occasionally is that one day, I'm going to have to make a tough call like the one you had to make with Tank.

I hope I will have your capacity to act with love and utter selflessness when that time comes.