Yeah, I'm still going through some of those "lost a limb" sensations where when I get ready to go to the store or to work for a split-second I find myself thinking "did I do all the stuff I need to for the dog before I leave?"

There's no doubt that caring for an aging dog is a burden to the dog and the owners but Delia never lost her personality until perhaps the very end. I don't miss the continuous worry and stress of knowing the awful day was coming, just when would it arrive or would her condition worsen to a point that the decision was easy. Fortunately it did, and while I do miss her it has alleviated a constant worry from my life. I wasn't willing to euthanize her until I knew the time was right and I and the vets knew it was right when I did it.

Yes, it will be a while before I take on another dog. I've heard from both camps that I should immediately and others to wait at least a year. I'm moving soon so will see how the new loft situation is and how large a dog I think I can handle. I do love labs or lab-mixes though.

John
Atlanta
'01 Viggen

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• Ouch - Had to Euthanize My Dog, jc, Thu, 22 Jul 2004 12:04:43
  • time, and another dog, Aero'ed, Fri, 30 Jul 2004 08:04:40
  • Re: Ouch - Had to Euthanize My Dog, VIGGENIT, Mon, 26 Jul 2004 11:27:30
    • Re: Ouch - Had to Euthanize My Dog, jc, Mon, 26 Jul 2004 13:58:15 <-- Viewing This Message
  • Dog Chapel-for all pet lovers, BenL, Mon, 26 Jul 2004 09:28:06
  • My wife and I just shed a few tears together for you.., texsaab, Sun, 25 Jul 2004 19:40:15
  • yeah man, i know, i know, i know.....>, prodigal son, Sun, 25 Jul 2004 11:38:35
  • Re: Ouch - Had to Euthanize My Dog, BRob, Sat, 24 Jul 2004 11:59:30
  • John, I'm very sorry to hear about your loss nm, Bret, Fri, 23 Jul 2004 14:02:38
  • Re: Ouch - Had to Euthanize My Dog, csuttere, Fri, 23 Jul 2004 11:36:25
  • Sorry for your loss., Jimbo, Fri, 23 Jul 2004 10:23:40
  • Re: Ouch - Had to Euthanize My Dog, aeromagic, Fri, 23 Jul 2004 07:58:14
  • very sorry, Don L, Fri, 23 Jul 2004 06:39:16
  • Condolences from a dog lover ..., SeeVTSaab, Fri, 23 Jul 2004 06:07:36
  • Your loyalty as well- Sorry to hear it John, Jeff in ATL, Fri, 23 Jul 2004 05:26:04
  • I am sorry to hear of your loss, saabgirlie , Thu, 22 Jul 2004 20:45:23
  • You did the right thing...., turrbo , Thu, 22 Jul 2004 19:23:01
  • Sad coincidence..., aizzo , Thu, 22 Jul 2004 17:41:52
  • meg. Remember my dog Clarence?..., b.flippo, Thu, 22 Jul 2004 17:39:25
  • Thanks everyone . . ., jc, Thu, 22 Jul 2004 16:29:07
  • So sorry to hear. 13 years is a good long time together, SWEDECAR , Thu, 22 Jul 2004 15:42:13
  • I'll go give my two guys a good scratch and a hug, Noel, Thu, 22 Jul 2004 15:27:35
  • Very sorry to hear about it, RS , Thu, 22 Jul 2004 15:11:18
  • As a former Veterinary Technician..., Clay McNeely , Thu, 22 Jul 2004 13:39:47
  • Re: Ouch - Had to Euthanize My Dog, water dog, Thu, 22 Jul 2004 13:28:13
  • I am sorry to hear about your loss..., bamaSAAB, Thu, 22 Jul 2004 13:27:33
  • Sorry John...I'm sure she misses you too., FrozenSaab, Thu, 22 Jul 2004 12:35:00
    • Deepest condolences. . ., NYSaab, Thu, 22 Jul 2004 17:13:00
  • Very sad - sorry for your loss, Scott Paterson , Thu, 22 Jul 2004 12:14:37
  • so sorry for your loss n/m, nypb, Thu, 22 Jul 2004 12:09:10

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