Last Wed we had our almost 4 year old pitbull put down. She was dog aggressive and not good with children. She loved me and my husband but could not be trusted with people she did not know. We have a baby on the way and 2 other dogs. We knew this was the safest decision we could make.

I loved Autumn more than any pet I have ever had, she and I were through so much together. It pains me just to think of her. Every where in the house is a memory of her and I dont know how to deal with it. I feel guilty and horrible. I feel like I have let her down, although I know she feels no pain where she is now. I cant stop thinking that maybe I did the wrong thing. I cant stop crying and when dh goes to work I totally lose it and break down. I stare it her pictures and feel like a piece of me is gone.

I have a movie of her on my pc and I watch it and it just makes me sadder but in a way it helps me, cause I get to see her wagging her tail and being herself.

I know you loved, and love, Autumn, and she knows that too! She understands that the decision was made carefully.

I'm sorry you had to make that tough decision, but you gave her a painless earthly ending, and she'll never know any kind of pain now. In the realm she's in, she's not even aware of the separation from you. To her, it will seem like no time has passed---and there you'll be, when it's your time to join her.

Your heartache is painful, I know.

Thinking of you in your time of sorrow. Keep in touch.

Love,

Kathy

I'm sure Autumn didn't want to be aggressive. It must have been difficult and confusing for her to behave in that way. Most agression comes out of uncertainty and fear. Since she was so good with you are your husband, she must have had some mental issues that she couldn't deal with. Your love for her stopped that confusion before she did something that she couldn't take back.
I am sorry you had to make that decision, but you did it out of love.
Don't question your decision.

I am so sad for you that you had to make the decision that you did, but you did the right thing for your pet. I know the pain and sorrow you are going through. Please come here and talk to us anytime.