"elaine" > wrote in message >...
> Yesterday I put my dog of over 15 years down. It was the gentlest of
> goodbyes. The vet and his assistant were wonderful. I held her as they
> tenderly jabbed the vein in her front leg -- 10 seconds later it was all
> over with an overdose of anesthetic. Oh we, as humans, could have that
> option!
>
> So for all you pet owners in this group who probably wrestle with the notion
> of putting pets down - please know, it's not a bad way to go.
>
> Went home and cooked liver for my family. Now that was bad -- I usually
> love liver but the meal just didn't taste the same, as I suppose any meal
> would under the circumstances.
>
> Elaine

My heart goes out to you on the loss of your friend. Euthanasia is
the most loving choice you will ever make for your pet. I have
counseled people as a vet tech about making the decision, and it is
never easy. If anyone else is struggling with this, the link below is
pretty helpful, I think.

Currently my dog Tosh (age 12) is terminal with an inoperable spinal
tumor. I know I, too, will soon have to make the same decision, so my
heart goes out to you, Elaine.

-L.

http://angelshavenhere.homestead.com...edecision.html