Lost a good friend today...

[wow]

It’s not a 'Good Friday' for our family. Today we had to put down Kyza, our 14 year old White German Shepherd.

She had suffered from health issues for some time. Even in her advanced age she struggled to make up for it. She was still incredibly sharp mentally, but her rear end betrayed her as it often does German Shepherds. We didn’t want her to suffer, so we did the humane thing.

She got to go for one last ride with us - to the Vet, who came out and euthanized her while she laid in Mommy’s arms in the back of the truck.

She lived a good life. And I know it was the right decision - and the right thing to do FOR her - but it was quite possibly the most difficult thing I’ve ever done. I’m really struggling with the grief. I can barely see to type this through the tears...

I am grateful that my wife and I were both able to be with her at the end, as she lived her entire life devoted to us. She was a wonderful dog and will be greatly missed. Rest in piece, sweet girl.

Schnee Kaiserin
9/10/2001 - 4/3/2015

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[lovemytoys]

im so very sorry

 

[deepcreek]

I am so sorry to hear about your loss.  For some people, dogs are just dogs but for the lucky ones they are a member of the family.

My Lab just turned nine this week and I have treasured every moment.

My previous Lab/Golden mix lived to fourteen but in his final months became near totally disabled due to degenerative myelopathty (similar to multiple sclerosis).  Needless to say, having the vet put him to sleep broke my heart.

I'll say a prayer for you, your family, and Kyza.

 

[rljatl]

I am very sorry to read that.  I had to do the same about two years ago.  Still think about him every day.  I know how it hurts.  Hang in there.

 

[Tinker]

wow,
I'm  so sorry for your loss.  It is always a difficult time when your beloved pal is slowly showing signs that the end is near.  we have put down several of our beloved dogs.  For every single one, I have held in my arms as the vet did his job.  Our last one was 17 when we had to put her down.  we had a vet come to our house and I held her on my lap.  I and my wife miss our dogs, but we decided that we should not have another.  we live on a steep hillside and since i got to be 39, it is not only difficult to take a dog out for a walk in the winter time, it is down right dangerous. 

I do have some funny stories about our Maggie.  We are about to go out for dinner, so maybe later.

You did the right thing and did it the right way.  i am still sad for you and your wife.
Tinker

 

[peter halle]

Wayne,

Sorry to hear the news.  I've been there far too often myself.  But every one of my four legged friends had a long wonderful life and gave everything they had to show their devotion, appreciation, and love.

Peter

 

[rvieceli]

Wayne - Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ron

 

[Tyler Ernsberger]

So sorry to hear that.  Hope you and your family are doing ok. 

 

[dltflt]

I'm so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful dog. That is a difficult de is ion to make, I had to do it on New Years Eve.

 

[Cheese]

Wow,
So sorry for the bad news, but you did the right thing. The toughest part of animal ownership is to make "the decision" at the right time. Denial is part of the human process. I share your sadness, as I type this, I too am having trouble seeing the keyboard clearly. Take care.

Nick

 

[nclemmons]

Dogs are real companions.  So sorry for your loss, Wayne.

 

[greg mann]

With my German Shepherd now over ten years old I know this situation is not that far into the future for us. A good friend who has always had dogs in his life once remarked that, "It is too bad that their life spans are not a bit closer to our own." Alas, it is not to be. My wife and I have rescued a fair number of greyhounds and seem to wind up with the senior dogs that are difficult to adopt out so we have dealt with end of life challenges a fair number of times. You have our sympathy as it has never been easy to deal with their loss.

My dog, Rommel, goes almost everywhere with me. To work, to my Festool dealer who won't let me in the door without him, to all manner of places. He soothes the frazzled nerves of fifty guys everyday. A canine companion is a true gift. Some folks seem to believe getting another dog relatively soon after losing a long time companion is somehow diminishing of that relationship but I am not of that mind. I believe a new dog is an affirmation of the prior.

 

[morts10n]

What a beautiful "white wolf"  ( nickname for my yellow lab mix ) she was!  All one can do is to say  "Goodbye old friend"

May the angels sing her up to God.

 

[jacko9]

Wayne,

Sorry for your loss, I understand just how much of a family member German Shepard's become when we lose "Buster" our 13 year old a few years back.  Buster loved being with the family and for the last few years he waited for me to get home from work for his walk that included putting on booties since his feet knuckled under and got bloody without the booties and for the last year when we got a custom made sling to hold up his back end while walking (and ruining when he saw a squirrel).  When he just couldn't eat any longer he looked at you like he was sorry that he might be disappointing you (of all things).

I'm sure you and your wife will continue to have loving memories of Schnee forever.

Jack

 

[crampedshop]

Sorry for your loss. My wife and I had to do the same thing several years. The vet sent us a card that contained the following paraphrased lines from a poem by Isla Paschal Richardson,

Grieve not, nor speak of me with tears
but laugh and talk of me as if I were beside you...
I loved you so..
'twas Heaven here with you

 

[Sparktrician]

Wayne, my condolences.  I'm so deeply sorry for you and your family.  I know that pain all too well, having lost Mr. Arko only two months ago to cancer (hemangiosarcoma) at age 6 and Mr. Ben to spondylosis a year ago at age 9. 

 

[Wooden Skye]

Wayne

Sorry for you and Mrs. Wow's loss. She looked like a beautiful dog.  My mastiff needed blood work and I couldn't sleep for 2 days waiting for results.

 

[Billedis]

Wayne, I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one.  Our Lillie is a 13 year old Golden Retriever, the love of our lives, but she too is starting to slow down.  We know the inevitable is soon arriving, but will do the right thing when it does.  Your friend will be waiting for you on Rainbow Ridge.  Warm regards, Bill

 

[tigger]

Sorry to hear  [sad]

Thoughts with you guys

 

[NHSP759]

Wayne, I'm so very sorry for your loss. My best buddy turns 14 this summer and I know that he has been the most important thing to me through a very hard time recently. Remember your tears are for your loss but be sure that you provided as much friendship and love as she gave you. She is in a better place waiting for her time to be with you again.