Dogs are the best friends you cvan have, and the most understanding of friends. It sint ever easy. I'm sorry you had to make the decision, but they count on us to take care of them, and part taking care of them is making sure they dont suffer. Crying lets you know your hurt, and being hurt means you can feel joy and love as well, never apologize for being human my friend.

Knowing you personally , I'm sure that your pet had a better life than most people . Nothing to regret about that . The unconditional love a dog gives makes it very hard to make those tough decisions when the time comes . You have my utmost sympathy.

Very sorry WildHorse !!!

I know it is unreal how you feel...

Been down that road quite a few times in my life and it is never ever easy !

Our thoughts are with you...

I have a Yellow Lab that is pushing on 11years this January and she was at the vet, they said she has artritis bad and is starting to show her age and losing weight...

Its gonna be a terrible day at our house when she has to go...

Our little girl Kendall is now 15 months, and just loves her, kisses and hugs her all the time, and sits on her when she is on the floor...

Its a terrible loss ! Please accept our sympathy !!!

Condolences here my friend. I am a first timer at owning a dog and can't imagine the greif your going thru. Wishing you the best !!!!!!

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Had to have my dog Pepper put down this time last year and I still miss her, best dang dog I ever had! I feel your pain.

So sorry for your loss. You did the right thing and don't ever doubt that. As owners we are their caregivers and just as someone is a executor of a will and they have to make a difficult decision, we as pet owners are responsible to make the right decision also and you did the right thing.

They say their just pets but the reality is their just as much as a family member as any child or family member. Sometimes you pick them from the litter, sometimes you rescue them from the pound or a rescue group, sometimes they find you or their give too you. But after you dedicate 10-15 years or so of your life to feeding, grooming, taking them to the vet, playing with them, giving them attention etc etc its no wonder that pets pull at every emotion in our body and soul. Somehow, pets leave lasting memories on our souls just as any family member does.

I read this article below and I thought it was the coolest thing someone could do for a pet.

http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/heavy_petting/2011/09/the_perfect_day.html

Thank you all...definitely harder than I ever imagined. Got a little tribute on Youtube up.
You know you've had your dogs for a while when you started out taking pics on a 35mm camera and ended up using a digital!

Hard to find the time to do it up the way i want, but it'll do for now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12HHKcHwsmk

Very nice tribute for a best friend.

Nice VID for a lost loved one. Something very dear to my heart. Unconditional love giving by one's dog "friend" is amazing.