My little mini daschund is 16 years old, I got her in 1992. She is
only one year younger than my son. She is mostly blind from cataracts
and nearly deaf and now having alot of trouble breathing for some
reason. I have made the decision to have her put down tomorrow and
it's really bothering me. She has been a faithful companion to me
during all the years.....she sits by me always, follows me everywhere,
even watches me while I mow the lawn. She is so weak I see no reason
to do anything but let her go in peace. It sure is hard when you love
them so much.

II

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My little mini daschund is 16 years old, I got her in 1992. She is
only one year younger than my son. She is mostly blind from cataracts
and nearly deaf and now having alot of trouble breathing for some
reason. I have made the decision to have her put down tomorrow and
it's really bothering me. She has been a faithful companion to me
during all the years.....she sits by me always, follows me everywhere,
even watches me while I mow the lawn. She is so weak I see no reason
to do anything but let her go in peace. It sure is hard when you love
them so much.

II


I'm so sorry for your sadness tonight. We too had a little mini dachshund
grandpuppy. She was born in 1991 and our daughter had to have her put to
sleep this past fall. They are very sweet. I can picture your pup by your
description of her. Ours too was deaf the last year or so. It's a very
hard descision to make, but her quality of life isn't what it was nor should
be. You are doing the most loving thing you can for her. I will keep her
and you in my thoughts tomorrow, and light a candle Monday evening in memory
of your baby, and all the babies who have gone on ahead.

Take care, be strong, and yes, it is very hard when you love them so much.

best,

td

RIP, and may you have peace, also. Mike.
wrote in message
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My little mini daschund is 16 years old, I got her in 1992. She is
only one year younger than my son. She is mostly blind from cataracts
and nearly deaf and now having alot of trouble breathing for some
reason. I have made the decision to have her put down tomorrow and
it's really bothering me. She has been a faithful companion to me
during all the years.....she sits by me always, follows me everywhere,
even watches me while I mow the lawn. She is so weak I see no reason
to do anything but let her go in peace. It sure is hard when you love
them so much.

II

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It sure is hard when you love
them so much.

II


It sure is. When they have given you that many years of wonderful
companionship, it doesn't get easier either. They have created such a
familiar and comfortable presence, it only makes it harder. You are in my
thoughts

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My little mini daschund is 16 years old, I got her in 1992. She is
only one year younger than my son. She is mostly blind from cataracts
and nearly deaf and now having alot of trouble breathing for some
reason. I have made the decision to have her put down tomorrow and
it's really bothering me. She has been a faithful companion to me
during all the years.....she sits by me always, follows me everywhere,
even watches me while I mow the lawn. She is so weak I see no reason
to do anything but let her go in peace. It sure is hard when you love
them so much.

II

I'm really sorry - I'll be facing a similar decision very soon, I
think. Making the decision to let your treasured friend go
peacefully is very difficult, but it is a true gift to her.

Wishing you comfort from the memories of your good times together.

FurPaw
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To reply, unleash the dogs.

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My little mini daschund is 16 years old, I got her in 1992. She is
only one year younger than my son. She is mostly blind from cataracts
and nearly deaf and now having alot of trouble breathing for some
reason. I have made the decision to have her put down tomorrow and
it's really bothering me. She has been a faithful companion to me
during all the years.....she sits by me always, follows me everywhere,
even watches me while I mow the lawn. She is so weak I see no reason
to do anything but let her go in peace. It sure is hard when you love
them so much.

II
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I am sorry for you and your dog, and I know how you feel right now.
It is a very difficult decision to make. I have had to have it done twice;
both times neither dog exhibited the least bit of suffering; I always make
sure I am with the dog when it happens patting and comforting the dog. I
wanted to make sure the dogs did not suffer at all. Both times the dogs
just closed their eyes and lay down as though they just fell asleep; no
struggling or crying or whimpering or moving. It made me feel good to know
that they went so peacefully, without pain and with me beside them patting
them.
Everyone feels differently about it, as to whether they want to be there or
not, but I prefer to be by their side at those final moments in their lives.
I also want to make sure nothing goes wrong.
One of my dogs was a 16 year old black Miniature Poodle named Pixie, blind
with cataracts for three years and not eating anymore and extremely thin at
that point. The other was my Chow Chow , Sebastian, who at age 13 could
hardly walk anymore and stopped eating also. He had been dragging one paw
around for a couple of months, and it bled all the time. He would fall down
and had to be lifted up. He had to be carried up and down the stairs and
started messing and peeing in the house, which bothered him since he was a
very clean and fastidious dog. He finally stopped eating and then I knew it
was time. I was told that 13 years for a Chow Chow was very good, which
made me feel a little better. He was very healthy all his life until the
very end when his health declined rapidly.

To all that left kinds words, thank you.

I tried to give her food this morning and she won't take it but did
take a few drinks of water. She has been the best of friends.

II

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My little mini daschund is 16 years old, I got her in 1992. She is
only one year younger than my son. She is mostly blind from cataracts
and nearly deaf and now having alot of trouble breathing for some
reason. I have made the decision to have her put down tomorrow and
it's really bothering me. She has been a faithful companion to me
during all the years.....she sits by me always, follows me everywhere,
even watches me while I mow the lawn. She is so weak I see no reason
to do anything but let her go in peace. It sure is hard when you love
them so much.

It is hard, but know you're giving her the last gift you can. Been
through this too many times myself...my heart breaks with yours.

Peace,
Kevin
--
Bright eyes/burning like fire, * * * * * | Kevin Michael Vail
Bright eyes/how can you close and fail?* |
How can the light that shone so brightly | . . . . . . . . . .
Suddenly shine so pale?/Bright eyes* * * |* . . . . . . . . .

She's gone.......she only lasted maybe 10 seconds, she broke my
heart.

Thanks to all again.

II

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She's gone.......she only lasted maybe 10 seconds, she broke my
heart.

Thanks to all again.

II

it is always an incredibly hard thing to do, but the kindest gift we can
give. Going in peace is what every living being should have the benefit
of. Run free little Doxie.

--
Janet Boss
www.bestfriendsdogobedience.com