I had to eythanize my 7 month old puppy 2 days ago. I have lost dogs befoe 2 to old age and 1 to lymphoma, but this was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. Puppies should have the opportunity to live a happy healthy life in a loving home and these are the dreams I had for Daisy. I adopted her a month a go from the Los Angeles animal shelter because I thought I was doing the right thing and saving a life. Their vet and the vet who spayed her said she was fine. When I got her home she was very sick. My vet diagnosed her with pneumonia and put her on antibiotics. She did not get much better and one night I rushed her to an emergency hospital who unbelieveably stapled a oxygen tube to her nose with twelve staples!!! My own vet later took them out and she had to have a couple of stitches. She continued to struggle so my vet suggested taking her to Calif Vet hospital, they had medicines He didn.t. She was assigned to two very young insensitive doctors. She was there for a week came home for a very happy energetic 3 days and then I guess i panicked. She seemed to not be breathing comfortably so I took her back. I think I broke her spirit because she stopped eating and did not respond to well to her meds. She was off them a whole day which is another part of my anger and frustration with the decisions that were made there . They are doctors shouldn't they know what to do I am now out $6,000 and I sit her witout her. I miss her and so do my other dogs. I did not have her very long but this is so heartwrenching. I can't stop crying and feeling guilty for bringing her back after she fought so hard to get out of that place she was in isolation, and now so am I.

I'm so sorry about Daisy. It sounds like you did everything you possible could to save little Daisy...I'm just so sorry that she ended up not making it. Please try not to blame yourself...you did what you thought was best for her given the information you had.



This statement is so true. I think when we lose a puppy or a kitten it catches us off guard because we do have these dreams and expectations for them. I know you must be feeling completely devastated.

You're in my thoughts.
Hugs,
Kathleen

Thanks for your kind words. Kathleen. It helps to know there are other people who understand how hard this is. So many don't and they make me feel like I am crazy for felling this way.

I am so sorry about your loss. My family had to put down our beagle of 5 years on Wednesday, so I know how you are feeling. When my mom told me I couldn't stop crying as well, and I had a lot of feelings of guilt as to whether or not I should go and see him and what not. Seven months is so young too. I am glad I found this board, they will help you through this rough period and I read up on others who have had similar experiences, which makes me feel better to know that I am not alone. Just try to understand that Daisy is in a better place now and free from suffering. When I think about that with Casey, it makes me feel a little better. Just know you are not alone.

My 13 week old puppy had to be put to sleep yesterday. I am crushed so I know exactly how you must be feeling. I wish i could say that "they are in a better place" or "they are not suffering anymore" but i'm not ready for that yet. I am still in shock and can't think of a reason why this happened. Thank you for sharing your story, I felt like i shouldn't be feeling this awful after only having him for 6 weeks. I feel a little better knowing that other people have lost puppies and it affects them hard too. I wish you the best. And again thank you.