Had to put down my Lab

TrinityScrimshaw

Not having a good day. 

Our 11 year old female black Lab "Kimber" had to be put down.  Kimber had become Diabetic this past summer.  We had to give her two shots a day, and keep her on a strict diet.  A few months ago she became blind, and that became an issue also, but we were dealing with it.  This morning she could barely come out of her kennel, and could not walk without assistance.  She didn't want to eat, and that along with all the other problems caused me to rush her to the Vet.  The Vet just called & told us that she has a tumor on her spleen, that was causing her to bleed internally.  The Vet said she didn't think she could survive surgery, so we were left with the only option of having her put down.  In my opinion there was no sweeter & loving animal.  She will be missed and there is a whole now that needs to be patched...

Trinity +++ 

savage170

Sorry for your loss I've had to make that trip way to often 

Mr. Perfect

I am so sorry. It is amazing what an important part of our lives they become.  They are better than most humans and my lab is closer to me than most family.  I feel your loss as well and my prayers are with you and your family at this time.

pulsarnc

My sympathies to you on your loss . Kimber will be waiting for you at that rainbow bridge when you get there

mohawk600

sympathies.................had to do that once................will no longer have a dog

Locust Fork

I'm soooooo sorry.    I feel like ours are just as special as our children.    I still get all weepy eyed when I think about our dogs that passed away.    I'm sure your sweet Kimber had a wonderful life and was lucky to be a part of your family.    

mogley98

Very sorry to hear this, sorry for your loss

Ditch-Runner

 so sorry for your loss , they are truly part of our family
 2 years ago we had to put down our Shepard " Buddy" too many issues just stacked  heart issue was the last   we did all we could but had to let him go 
3  years ago  we had our lab "Betsy" one of the best dogs ever  "pound rescue" we had several + surgeries to save her but in th end tumors took over . 
 + many more I still miss them all 

select-fire

Condolences... Dixie will be 12 in May. She lives a day at a time. A seizure could end it at any time even though she is on meds.

asop

Sad for sure.  Have 6 buried in the yard.  Never easy.  Just something special about dogs.   

jimdeere

I am so sorry to hear this. Labs are a special breed. I’m going out to hug my dogs now.

wolfpack

Very sorry to hear this. Dogs are special friends and losing one is heart breaking. My utmost condolences to you.

allen griggs

Very sad to hear.  My little 11 year old Sparky was healthy as a horse, acted like he was 3 years old.  He got a tumor on his spleen and he was dead in a week.

montanajoe

So sorry for your loss Trinity. 

beneteau

Sorry to hear about the loss of your family member.  I lost my beloved Tazz almost 2 years ago and I think of him everyday.

Old-Colts

That is very sad; I'm sorry for your loss!

danielgage

sorry

JimmyJack

I feel your pain.  I also have a soft spot for labs.

Don McManus

Sorry to hear, Trinity.

We went through it a couple of months ago with a companion of 13 years. The sadness goes away soon and you are left with the positive memories.

don

NeoBlackdog

So very sorry, Trinity.  

spasmcreeksrun

i'm free don't grieve for me for now i am free, i have left behind some misery ...my days of youthful agility were no longer a possibility...my weak joints and cloudy eyes were longing for the heavenly skies...before i lost all dignity you let me enter eternity...don't grieve for me you've set me free, just remember how i used to be...so Rainbow  Bridge i can cross OK and wait you to come over to me some day.........................i miss my buddies too...now you gotta look for that new buddy that really needs a good home.....lots of them out there....jeez this is tough

spasmcreeksrun

similar story......had to take a break ...my ol black lab... Inky..... has been gone 40 some years and i miss him every day

mjrfd99

I miss everyone of them. 
Yours included. Prayers for your pup.
Dogs are Gods precious gift to man.

mmppres

So sorry to hear. my payers

Grunt2

mohawk600 said:

sympathies.................had to do that once................will no longer have a dog

+100!

sxsnuf

I've felt that heartbreak too many times trinity.
Deepest sympathies for you and yours.

Brookwood

Very sorry to hear about your beloved friend TS.  You have my sincerest condolences. 

bullshot

I'm so very sorry for your loss ............. wish they could be with us forever.

TrinityScrimshaw

Mike, we got Kimber from a friend/coworker whose Lab had a litter of Pups in April of 2010.  She would have been 10 next month.  She wasn't anything outstanding compared to some Labs I have had or known.  She loved her family, and she missed the girls as they all graduated high school & went off to college.  She always went ballistic whenever one of them returned home for a visit.  Soft fur, kind of short, more English style Lab then the big block head American Labs I have owned.  She was fast on her feet, and could run down a chicken if you didn't stop her.  She claimed more then one bird over her life span.  She loved to swim, and it bothered her that I wouldn't let her get into our pool.  As she got older she stuck close to me, and loved riding on my ATV,or just running beside it.  She just wanted to be close to us if she could.  She will be missed, and I really hated taken her to the Vet, because I had to leave her there until they could examine her.  So, we were not there when she was put down.  I could have told them to wait till I got there, but it wouldn't have been fair.  The fact that I was  not there to stroke her muzzle when the went away sits hard on my heart. 

Trinity +++

Maalox

Sorry for your loss. We went through this a couple months ago and it is very difficult. Starts getting better after a coup[le weeks. We can now remember the good things our Ellie did without tearing up about the loss.

tomh.

Sorry for your loss Trinity.
We lost Daisy earlier this year.  She was a sweetheart.

He Dog

Sincere condolences Trinity, losing furry family members is just way too hard, though they are worth the pain.  Another will come your way and warm your heart.

drobs

Sorry for your loss.