For those that put their pets down...

Did you stay with them and hold them as they died?

Is it horrible?

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I did with my dobie...it's hard, but at the same time they just go to sleep.

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I was and it is sad, but it's very peaceful. I'm sorry you're going through this, I know how hard it is.

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Anyone I know who did said it was painful but when they look back, it helped them to heal and it was the way it had to be. I had a dog put down once but the circumstances were so different from yours. I could not be there at the time b/c I was very sick but I wish I go back and change that.

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When I had to have my cat put to sleep the vet came to the house cos she used to get stressed going there, I just held her and she fell asleep, it was very hard and I bawled my eyes out but the last thing she experienced was a cuddle from Mummy and a kiss. It is going to be one of the hardest things and I really feel for you

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As a child, when our cat was put down, I did go in to see her body afterwards. It hit me hard.

I am so sorry you are going through this. It is so hard and so very sad.

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I was with my friend when he put his dog down....it was very sad, even the Vet cried....but I would not want to leave my dog alone during his last moments

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First I'm so sorry you have to deal with this.
My sister went in when my 17year old dog died. It was really sad for both of us, but we agreed it was better that someone was there.

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I did, I stayed with Copper the entire time. My husband did not want to stay. I convinced him that he would greatly regret it, if he did not stay with him. He gave us so much during his life, it was the last thing we could do for him.

So he stayed, we both help him, Yes...very hard, but he deserved it, and I wold not have it any other way.

I have had to put a cat down and a dog down at this point. Both my babies. it is more peaceful than I would have thought, they really do just go to sleep. Still cried my eyes out though.

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In February my husband and I had to make the decision to let go of my Shawnee. It's a heartbreaking decision, and my heart absolutely goes out to you.

We were fortunate to find someone that would come to the house. I didn't want to put anymore stress on him. He was a larger dog, and his back legs had gone out.

My husband and I stayed with him the whole time. It was hard, but I think it's harder not doing it.

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That is something that I cannot do. My dad had to be the one to go into the room and hold our sweet furbabies.

I am so sorry about your loss huggy:

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I did with my pug Betsy. I was hysterical but I wanted to be there for her. I'm getting choked yup thinking about it. For me it was the right thing to do.

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I went with a close friend as his cat of 18 years was put down. Ralph (the cat) just drifted off to sleep, quietly and peacefully. It was hard on my friend, but he was always glad he did. I'm so sorry you have to do this

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I'm crying just reading your stories

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Posted by Shroggie

I'm crying just reading your stories

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My DH is a vet, and I was in the room when my DH euthanized my friend's dog (my friend was also in the room).

Of course, we were all crying, it was so difficult, but for us, being there provided comfort in the long run, because we saw how peaceful of a transition it was...and I truly do believe it is just a transition, and their spirit goes on to another place.

This dog was euthanized at night, very late...and the entire hospital was quite. As soon as the dog passed, the other dogs in the practice began barking! It was so eerie, because all the dogs were sleeping and silent, before this dog passed away.

My DH has seen this on more than one occasion, and he believes that the other dogs have a sixth sense about spirits, and the knew the spirit left this world and was on to the next.

I am sorry you are going through this, and whatever you decide, to be there, or not to be there, just please take comfort that this is a very humane and peaceful way to pass. They honestly just simply fall asleep and are usually tranquilized before, so they are already calm and sleeping.

If there is anything I can do, please feel free to FM me.

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I've had to do this 4 times and each time I stayed with them until the end. I positioned myself right in front of them and looked in their eyes while talking to them. The last thing they saw and heard before they left this earth was me. It's, actually, a very peaceful death for them, but, it is not an easy thing to do. However, I wouldn't have it any other way. I felt they needed to be comforted and I needed to say goodbye. I know I'll do this with every dog I have.

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I held my Pepper for a loooong time before the vet took her into the room. He asked my mom and I if we wanted to be there but I just couldn't. We went in afterwards and she looked so peaceful...that's how I wanted to remember her.

thinking of you today, Liza...you've got me all choked up!

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I know this is a very old thread...but I was doing a search. I hysterically cried while reading everyone's responses. We are going to have to put our dog to sleep either tomorrow or Saturday and I was not sure I could handle being in the room - I'm now convinced that I MUST be there with him when he goes....I'm going to be a complete wreck.

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