tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4330491478645839180.post2979771396059383809..comments2023-07-03T06:24:09.308-04:00Comments on For the Love of Pete...: Throw the Ball... Throw.The.Ball... THROW.THE.BALL!Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14349303360950494430noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4330491478645839180.post-53103372037684606402008-08-01T12:44:00.000-04:002008-08-01T12:44:00.000-04:00It's never easy to say good-bye to such loyal memb...It's never easy to say good-bye to such loyal members of the family. What a sweet guy - I love the pics with the girls sitting on him. There is a book called "Up in Heaven" that you might find in the library (it is out of print) that is about an old dog dying on how she helps the young boy left behind cope with her death by sending him dreams. It might help...<BR/><BR/>Hugs to your family...Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05450252653398457957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4330491478645839180.post-43009308059108407722008-08-01T09:20:00.000-04:002008-08-01T09:20:00.000-04:00Oh. I'm so sorry you are having to go through thi...Oh. I'm so sorry you are having to go through this. You can take comfort in the fact that you gave him the best life any dog could ask for.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06590585650894114884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4330491478645839180.post-5217935038487295872008-07-03T16:50:00.000-04:002008-07-03T16:50:00.000-04:00Part of loving the dog is knowing when to say good...Part of loving the dog is knowing when to say goodbye. They can't tell you - puppy has trusted you for 14 years to make the right decisions for him. We had to put our 9 year old lab (still so young) down about a year ago. She had arthritis badly in her knees and elbows and then she tore her achilles tendon playing ball. Doc said they could fix it, but she couldn't run or play ball or go hiking anymore. This 9 year old dog LOVED nothing more than going hiking and playing ball and swimming, even if it meant terrible pain later.<BR/><BR/>We decided to put her down. Doc was "disappointed in us" . . . we explained that she wants to go with, but we can't take her, and the look of sadness on her face is unbearable. She is so sad sitting around all day, hurting. Her quality of life was awful. Doc then understood.<BR/><BR/>It sucked. It really sucked for the kids. But it was the right decision.<BR/><BR/>You'll do what's best for your pup . . . I'm thinking about you and the fam!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4330491478645839180.post-74574093982913039102008-07-01T22:36:00.000-04:002008-07-01T22:36:00.000-04:00OH DEAR My lab is 9 and I am beginning to think ab...OH DEAR My lab is 9 and I am beginning to think about this. And I'm crying. Today, against my better judgment, I finally caved and bought Daughter her very own puppy - I am an "ijiot" but we have talked about it for a year (or more) and it's hers and what was one of her arguments? "When Chessie goes, Lorelai will make it less painful." Sheesh.The Girl Next Doorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08106281074589247494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4330491478645839180.post-73912202857456783822008-07-01T20:22:00.000-04:002008-07-01T20:22:00.000-04:00Here via Mrs. G's house party.There is no perfect ...Here via Mrs. G's house party.<BR/><BR/>There is no perfect time to say good-bye to a beloved friend. As long as you're being thoughtful and present with the process, there's not much else you can do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4330491478645839180.post-60962856253282512172008-07-01T09:15:00.000-04:002008-07-01T09:15:00.000-04:00Ah, it is the same with my old black lab Jack--he ...Ah, it is the same with my old black lab Jack--he will be 13 soon and he has been with us since his birth, is covered with tumors and isn't always sure if he is inside or out or what is going on and the vet said last Novemeber he didn't have much time....but he still wants to chase his ball and play and is as sweet as ever!gary rithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18228113061045717115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4330491478645839180.post-43908708832781058082008-07-01T00:47:00.000-04:002008-07-01T00:47:00.000-04:00Aww, bless you guys. Dogs really are so lovable i...Aww, bless you guys. Dogs really are so lovable in their ridiculously generous loyalty.<BR/><BR/>If we were not 3000 miles away, I'd take your KBHR <I>(best name ever!)</I> while you're gone. We've been petsitting a chocolate lab and she's a wiggly, droolly, sweet delight, much like your boy, I'm sure.stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04257126641387033673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4330491478645839180.post-8614093755838320012008-06-30T20:51:00.000-04:002008-06-30T20:51:00.000-04:00What a great post about your furry friend - as the...What a great post about your furry friend - as the fur-mom to four, I can understand and empathize. Watching pets grow older and more feeble is just simply heartbreaking. I've had to say good bye to several beloved furry ones before they had to be put to sleep, and it's never an easy decision. All I can say is that you'll know when the time has come that your pup has more suffering than comfort in his life.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for coming to visit me! I really like your blog!Tiffany Allerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724735143481976873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4330491478645839180.post-13566199116071290952008-06-30T19:12:00.000-04:002008-06-30T19:12:00.000-04:00The old man....I will be glad to help out...we wil...The old man....I will be glad to help out...we will do our best to keep him happy for another week!Dramahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12054340421686610272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4330491478645839180.post-75933942569824067602008-06-30T17:14:00.000-04:002008-06-30T17:14:00.000-04:00This is a very hard thing to face. It sounds like ...This is a very hard thing to face. It sounds like you will know what to do and when to do it.Jenn @ Juggling Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14455967210924573398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4330491478645839180.post-46635336010157881482008-06-30T17:09:00.000-04:002008-06-30T17:09:00.000-04:00awe sweet sweet old doggie. I am available to tak...awe sweet sweet old doggie. I am available to take care of him. No problem. Those end of life decisions sure do suck......<BR/><BR/>Shadow definetely let me know. She just layed there and didn't make a peep. She was ready. <BR/><BR/>Spanky says HIScott-N-Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12795745868529018489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4330491478645839180.post-82685099171591788452008-06-30T14:57:00.000-04:002008-06-30T14:57:00.000-04:00Oh geez... now I'm crying. That was so beautiful. ...Oh geez... now I'm crying. That was so beautiful. And to top it off with the slideshow... you're killing me! <BR/><BR/>I don't know what is right as I've never had to make this decision. From your post it doesn't seem to be the right time just yet.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166875964870812562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4330491478645839180.post-1825871285943809872008-06-30T11:51:00.000-04:002008-06-30T11:51:00.000-04:00oh, Karen, I'm so sorry. It's so hard to have a me...oh, Karen, I'm so sorry. It's so hard to have a member of your family decline so gradually ... especially this pet that you've loved for so long.<BR/><BR/>But if you are already questioning it, maybe that's the right answer ... you don't want him to be in pain anymore.<BR/><BR/>I'm thinking about you.moohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14368972191690127217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4330491478645839180.post-170801377559308122008-06-30T11:44:00.000-04:002008-06-30T11:44:00.000-04:00awww this made me tear up.I had to put my cat to s...awww this made me tear up.<BR/>I had to put my cat to sleep about 9 years ago. he had liver disease and we let him go until he TOLD us he was done. It was so hard. I could not go with him to the vet, I had to send a friend. I am such a whimp.<BR/>I hope the old man hangs in there some more and then he will tell you with his eyes, you will see when he is done.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09089274167242094237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4330491478645839180.post-60064232084767601272008-06-30T11:02:00.000-04:002008-06-30T11:02:00.000-04:00Just reading this made me tear up as we too have a...Just reading this made me tear up as we too have a dog that is aging and we are asking ourselves these same questions.<BR/><BR/>I think part of loving them involves knowing when to let go without guilt.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06590585650894114884noreply@blogger.com