Cried my eyes out at the vet's .... I've lost my best friend. Two cancers in his mouth left no choice but letting him go. I still feel the warmth of his head and his last breath under my hand. I'm hurt to the bone but glad his pain is over.

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[–] 46 points 2 months ago (7 children)

I'm so sorry to hear, it's a very difficult thing to go through 🙁 You did the right thing, he won't have to endure any more pain. You were his whole life and he loved you for it. I like to believe that when our time comes we'll be reunited with our beloved pets on the other side, tails wagging with excitement as they run to greet us.

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  • [–] [S] 17 points 2 months ago* (2 children)

    tails wagging with excitement as they run to greet us

    Knowing it won't be there today is what makes coming home real hard (but yeah....some day.....)

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  • [–] 9 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    The first 24 hours were the hardest for me for exactly that kind of thing.

    Years later it doesn't hurt less, but it gets easier to deal with.

    Just try to remind yourself that he'd want you to be happy, so try to be happy for him.

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  • [–] 12 points 2 months ago (3 children)

    I'm an atheist, but being able to meet my dog again is the only way I'd be fine with an afterlife.

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  • [–] 18 points 2 months ago

    It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them, and every new dog who comes into my life gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are.

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  • [–] 16 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    I’m sorry to hear that. I had the same thing happen on Sunday with my 10 y.o. pooch. You just gotta keep their memory alive.

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  • [–] 15 points 2 months ago* (2 children)

    Holding your friend while they die is one of the kindest things you can do. I've been there, and it still hurts - but I don't regret it one bit. I'm sorry for your loss.

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    Holding your friend while they die

    There is no other way! They have been there for me, i'll be there with them.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago

    I was only able to with one of my guinea pigs. Differences in method I guess (different vets due to availability or something, can't remember), but it was so much better being able to hold her as she faded.

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  • [–] 11 points 2 months ago

    I'm so sorry for your loss. That is devastating. hugs if you want them.

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  • [–] 11 points 2 months ago

    Aw, buddy.....

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  • [–] 7 points 2 months ago

    I'm so very sorry for your loss! 😞

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  • [–] 6 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    I'm sorry for your loss. It's unfair that we have to say goodbye to them, but it never stops being worth the love they bring to our lives.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 months ago (3 children)

    Good for you for being there and comforting your dog while they passed. A lot of people don't, and it breaks my heart.

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  • [–] [S] 5 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    I dropped everything on the spot and speeded there .... nothing could keep me from being there

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago (1 child)

    When my kitty passed, I held her as they gave the injection. I cried so much, they didn't even charge me. Said that so many people don't, that it was refreshing to see someone who did. Really stuck with me, how can people be so heartless?

    Anyway, I'm sorry for your loss, man. Shit sucks real bad. I still see me old dogs in my dreams sometimes, and I like to think that's just them checking on me from the great beyond. 💔

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 2 months ago

    When the say men don't cry, they obvious never have met a guy at the vet that had to part from his pal. I cry so hard, everyone in the building does not know how or where to look.

    they didn’t even charge me

    I'm just happy they did not charge me for the installation of a draining pump in their office ;)

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  • [–] 6 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    I'm so sorry. From that picture I can tell that he and you were good friends to each other.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 2 months ago (1 child)

    We where so close, A few years ago i lost something and walked back a bit along the road. When I passed the neighbors she ran to house and shouted through the open window "Honey! Come look, he goes without his dog!"

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago

    You loved him. He loved you. You were there for him until the end, I doubt he would want it any other way. So sorry for your loss. I already rue the day it will happen to our girl.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago

    Truly sorry for your loss.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago

    Truly sorry for your loss. Virtual hugs 🫂

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  • [–] 4 points 2 months ago

    🫂 I'm sorry. May you and your buddy see each other in happy dreams and fond memories.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 months ago

    I'm so sorry for your loss, it's so hard losing a beloved pet. It won't stop the hurting, but try to remember that you gave him the best happy life you could.

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    I'm so sorry. 😔

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you for loving him and giving the best life he could possibly have. He looks such a cute boy.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 months ago (1 child)

    I'm so sorry for your loss. He sounds like he was wonderful. Sending good thoughts and vibes from this internet stranger.

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 2 months ago

    He sounds like he was wonderful.

    You brought back tears to my eyes .... He sure was. The first visit we looked each other in the eyes and that was all it took. Small things showed he trusted no one more than he did me. I never used it against him and never let him down on that.

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