thank you all.

thank you for the kind words and support. really it means the world to me.

I just want to say that if you ever find yourself in a situation where you have to put your pet to sleep you really must be there for it. I know it’s hard and sad, but think about your beloved pet. Think about them leaving this world, and how much more comforting it would be for them to have you hold their head, saying nice things, petting them. Much nicer than some stranger that they don’t know.

We all went, said bye to Jake and gave him love. He was so incredibly happy to see us, and it was good. Then I remained in the room with him and the Dr. for his goodbye. As hard as it was, (and I’ve had to do it before) I know in my heart that if I hadn’t gone down to be there, if I hadn’t done it I would regret it forever.

I know this is a sad topic- but I hope that you remember it and that if ever you are in this difficult position that you do the same. Putting my own sadness aside to be there for him was the best thing I could have done for him at that point.

21 thoughts on “thank you all.”

  2. Hugs to you, May. I know how hard this is for a family to deal with. What a loving final goodbye you gave to Jake – you’ll never regret that. My thoughts and prayers will remain with you as you deal with the loss of your faithful friend.

    Blessings….Katie

  3. I know exactly what you are saying, May. I made that mistake and I never did forgive myself for it. She wasn’t alone, but I wasn’t there. All I could do that day was cry, I might as well have been there.
    I’m happy he got to be with his family before leaving and so sad he didn’t get to go home with you.
    I’m sure it was for the best.
    Much love, Lene

  4. You are so right. I’ve had to do this for a pet as well, and although it was incredibly tough, I am glad I was there for her at the end. Hope you all are doing well today.

    Jen

  5. Hugs May! Glad you were able to be with Jake in the end. Such a hard thing to do but I know it was a comfort to you both.

  6. I totally admire you May for your decision and being able to put what was best for your pet before your own pain and feelings. Still thinking of you here…

  7. You are so right! My father recently went with the family cat (Kitty) to say goodbye…the rest of us were out of state and wish we could have been there. It’s hard, but it helps them to be there!

  9. I am so sorry to hear that Jake wasn’t improving. I know how difficult it is to say goodbye to a much loved fur baby. My DS & I were with our dog when we made the difficult decision to let her go. It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done but I wouldn’t have wanted her to go without knowing how much we loved her. We put her to sleep because like you, we loved her & didn’t want to see her suffer. Jake knew he was loved & knew that you were there.

    My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. I know how difficult these next weeks, months will be but keeping busy (even though difficult) helps.

  10. I am so sorry May. I am sure it must have been so hard for you. But in the end it does seem like the right thing to do. Jake knew he was loved and you can take comfort in that. ((HUGS))

  11. Hugs to you May. . . you are right it is hard but it is that pet you have to think about. He or she has loved you with no questioned asked and for that one moment in time no matter how hard it is you have to be big enough to love them back. We had to put our cat down and I had to be there and I knew the moment I saw him again and he saw us giving us one last purr and Beggar Cat head rub before we had him to put him to sleep that he would always be here with us and I swear I have seen him now and the today roaming around the house with us! You take care and know that Jake will always be with you.

  12. Hugs to you May. . . you are right it is hard but it is that pet you have to think about. He or she has loved you with no questioned asked and for that one moment in time no matter how hard it is you have to be big enough to love them back. We had to put our cat down and I had to be there and I knew the moment I saw him again and he saw us giving us one last purr and Beggar Cat head rub before we had him to put him to sleep that he would always be here with us and I swear I have seen him now and the today roaming around the house with us! You take care and know that Jake will always be with you.

  14. tears in my eyes may!
    i really admire your strength for being able to do that. you are so right though… it is the right thing to do.
    you’re still in my thoughts.

  15. I had a similar situation happen with our cat while my husband was away. I had to make the dreaded decision on my own and since I had the two kids with me, I felt unable to stay with her. I have honestly thought about that everyday since. You are so right about being with your pet at the end. I have worried about it to the extent that I finally had to call the vet just so he would tell me that: no they didn’t put her in a cage all day, yes they put her to sleep immediately, yes she stayed comfortably wrapped in her special blanket, and yes they stayed with her the whole time. I’m so sorry for your loss.

  16. My dear May and Family: I’m so sorry for your loss but the good thing is that Jake is not suffering and he’s also not wondering where you are. You were with him at the end and that is so very important. I’ve been with my last two golden retrievers when their quality of life was gone and they needed to go over the rainbow bridge. It’s heartbreaking to have to let them go but since it’s in their best interest we have to do it. I have always wanted to be with my babies, if at all possible, when I’ve had to let them go. You did the right thing – what was best for Jake. Much live and lots of hugs, debbi

  18. He will always love his family and now the pain is gone.. I’m crying for you as i write this – I’ve also been here, and no matter what anyone out there says, Pets are family and make a huge impact into our lives. I feel your loss, but agree with you decision. My heart goes out to you, while you repair yours. 🙂

  20. I’m so sorry May. My husband is a vet and has to see families go through this far too often. It stinks that it has to be part of life!

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