Hello,

One of my dogs is 12 years old and is dying of cancer. Its really a shame that he's suffering like this and will sadly have to be put to sleep. I realize how old he is, but it still is going to be tough when he goes to that big dog house in the sky. I basically grew up with him and I honestly miss him alot because I dont live at home anymore (I am away at college). The last time I saw him, he was just in terrible shape. Even though I have one other 12 yr old dog (his brother) it wont be the same without my ailing dog.

Hello, I am so sorry your little boy has cancer and has to be put to sleep. I know how it breaks your heart and if he is suffering the only thing you can do is to help him take his pain away. My girls were both 10 and still it wasn't long enough with them. I am just so sorry you have to lose him.
Ann

Thank you for your kind words, and I know he'll be alot more happy once he leaves this miserable state that he is currently in.

My prayers are with you ~ when I was young and away at school too lost my childhood dog to cancer ~ I am sending both you and your beloved dog clouds of love and peace that your spirits may be woven together forever in warmth and healing ~ you will find a place in your heart where your dear one can come and stay with you the rest of your life ~ the love you have will help to ight the way as your dear one makes the journey from earthly life to a forever free spirit running among the stars sharing with all his special loves on a trail of stardust ~ We are all with you as you go through your loss ~ I have a candle burning now for I lost my Amber tabby on March 28 after nealy 20 years - and I am learning to light her way with the love too ~ Peace Be With You Always, Kathryn, Angel Amber and C.C.

Cancer is an ugly demon that wanders this earth. I am so sorry about your pal, Ann is right ..sometimes you just cant do anymore and you have to give them back.[QUOTE]you will find a place in your heart where your dear one can come and stay with you the rest of your life ~ I have found this statement to be true in my life. They are part of who we are forever. Pamela

I want to thank you all for the kind words and I will cherish what you have all said forever. He'll be at peace I just know it.

I'm so sorry your furbaby has cancer. My Shiloh was only 5 when she died from lymphoma.

I understand how hard it is to lose a friend to cancer.

You're in my thoughts.
Kathleen

I would like to annouce my fellow dog has passed, and you know I thought I'd take it really hard, but somehow I feel peace. I feel happy that he is crossing that rainbow bridge and being his normal self. He is happy, I am happy. However, I will miss him. I want to thank you all for your kind words.

I am so sorry. I can understand your sense of relief though. It's so hard to see our once lively healthy babies suffering and miserable. I just had to have my dog put down and although I was so horribly sad, there was a sense of relief knowing that she would once again be happy and healthy. I didn't feel the extent of the grief until later when I realized she wouldn't be coming home.

I've always told people that I don't want to live past that point in time when someone has to wipe my bottom for me. The equivalence of that in the dog world is when people are cleaning up their messes in the house. When my sweet dog, who hated to make a mess, began messing in the house, I knew it was time for her to go to the Rainbow Bridge.

I read something a few years ago when searching for information on the internet for a friend who was struggling with whether to have her dog put down. It said that you decide to put your pet down, when you've made the decision to take his/her pain onto yourself.

I'm glad to hear you're doing well.

Take care,
Carol

I am so sorry that the little guy passed on. I am glad you are able to deal with his passing since he is no longer in pain. They say each person grieves differently and if you ever feel depressed please come back and talk to us.
Ann