In my honest opinion you will NOT be killing Joe. You will be releasing him from any discomfort he is enduring. I know you love Joe w/all your heart. I have had to do this w/my heart dog a few years ago. I held him close as he went to sleep. My Jax is running at the Bridge and waiting for me and I will see him again. God bless you and Joe. Kitty and the Canine Gang, Maxx, Jill, and Bits Wanting at the Bridge....Jax, FloJo, Sammy, Danny and Baby
Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened. Anatoe France ________________________________ From: Carolyn M. <[email protected]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 10:03 PM Subject: [Chihuahuas] I'm putting Joe down on Monday. Need you... Hi friends, Well, I've put it off for two months and now I think it's time. Can you guys help me? I'm writing through tears and it makes for a very blurry screen. I told y'all before about Joe and all his tumors, etc., and that I could spend thousands (literally) in testing and medications. But the vet told me honestly that Joe is dying and I could only prolong his life by investing lots of money, but it won't cure him and won't save him for very long. OK, so I called my vet (and others) and asked about euthanasia prices...I can't believe how expensive it is. Almost all were $150 and up to put him to sleep and have a "group" cremation with the ashes spread out to sea. PLEASE DON'T TELL ME if this doesn't happen and instead something awful happens. Please don't. I'll be doing this by myself - driving Joe and me to the Vet; staying beside and petting Joe while the Dr. injects the serum. And if I understand all this correctly, then Joe will just go to sleep. Is that right? So, you guys, how can I know this is the right decision? I've prayed to God to give me strength, which he does. But I also asked him if I should be doing this and I don't hear an answer. How can I justify, in my heart, the fact that I'm going to ("kill" is such a harsh word, but...) put down my beloved Joe? How do I do that? Then, what about his little brother? Y'all told me before that his pal will grieve. I understand what grief is. I buried my beloved son last year. And I know there is no comparison, but now this year, I have to bury my cherished dog. Anyway, how do I comfort Koby, my little chi who's known Joe for 10 months? And, how in the heck do I do this? Drive Joe and I to the vet, take him in; then drive home with only his collar?? I can't even write this to y'all without crying and I'm pretty sure I won't be any braver when I drive us to Joe's death. Please say something to me that will help. Thank you, Carolyn, Joe, Koby and Emma Rose
