On Fri, 12 Nov 2004 15:58:03 -0500, "elaine" >
wrote:

>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
>


Only two years ago this past September I put down my Rottie of 4
years, kidney failure. Sabrina went the same way, quickly and
peacefully. Such a sad time for me, but I worked past it (a new pup 3
months later helped me although I swore against it so soon).

There are still tears from time to time, I came across some pics of
her a few weeks ago that made me cry and smile. We have a short clip
from a home movie where she is throwing around a spare tire. That
makes me laugh.

I am sorry for your loss.

~sunshine