When to say when–the end

  • superiorfishing
    Hastings,MN
    Posts: 395
    February 18, 2010 at 4:10 pm #1266158

    well guys–last week and asked about when to say when–well my 14 yr old springer made it her call—I knew she was getting close to going–and yesterday I had the phone in my hand about 50 times ready to call Vet and have them put her down for me-but I just couldnt–she was too weak to stand on her own-that was just for one day-yesterday–so in afternoon I put her outside to soak up the warm sun and fresh air—she loved it–I could tell—eyes were restfully and relaxed–I brought her back in before got to cool out and laid her on her bed with 12 yr lab and petted her and talked til I couldnt stay awake anymore—woke up at 5am and she was gone—am glad I didnt make that call and glad she passed peacefully–I miss her already!!! she was part of the family—Here’s to Katie she was a great dog and thanks for all comments and replys

    Wade Boardman
    Grand Rapids, MN
    Posts: 4453
    February 18, 2010 at 4:14 pm #843546

    To Katie!

    Sounds like a good end for her.

    frank_the_tank
    Red Wing, MN
    Posts: 48
    February 18, 2010 at 4:18 pm #843551

    Sounds like Katie had a good life. I had two springers that were taken too early, it was horrible. Now a lab that is also 14 is nearing her end. I hope she can have a great moment like that at her time. Sorry for your loss.

    Randy Wieland
    Lebanon. WI
    Posts: 13478
    February 18, 2010 at 4:20 pm #843553

    It’s very sad to hear Katie had to go. Best wishes

    farmboy1
    Mantorville, MN
    Posts: 3668
    February 18, 2010 at 4:24 pm #843555

    Sorry to hear of this, but glad to hear she passed peacefully.

    AllenW
    Mpls, MN
    Posts: 2895
    February 18, 2010 at 4:26 pm #843556

    You have our condolences, and if your like the wife and I, I can understand the grief you must be in, to us our pets were part of our family.

    Having Katie pass during the night was at least a better way than having to go to the vet, something we have done 4 times and none of them went well.

    May we be half the person our dog thinks we are.

    Al

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    February 18, 2010 at 4:35 pm #843563

    Well that got my cheeks wet.

    I can’t think of a better way to have an ending.

    Mocha
    Park Rapids
    Posts: 1452
    February 18, 2010 at 4:53 pm #843572

    Sorry to hear of your loss. Hears to Katie!

    mbenson
    Minocqua, Wisconsin
    Posts: 3842
    February 18, 2010 at 4:59 pm #843575

    God bless Katie and her grieving family!!!

    Mark

    chomps
    Sioux City IA
    Posts: 3974
    February 18, 2010 at 5:00 pm #843576

    great last memory, wish all endings were happy, but they are not always that good.

    trophy19
    Maple Grove, MN
    Posts: 1206
    February 18, 2010 at 5:11 pm #843585

    I thought I heard dogs running and playing last night….. must have been Katie playing with my springer Mindy in a wonderful place, chasing critters and romping in the woods.

    My sympathies,

    Pete

    shadrap23
    Ramsey, MN
    Posts: 178
    February 18, 2010 at 5:17 pm #843591

    To Katie…
    To lose a close friend is always difficult. Sorry to hear the news but nice to hear she went peacefully and you were there.

    col._klink
    St Paul
    Posts: 2542
    February 18, 2010 at 5:20 pm #843592

    That made me say ohhhhhh!

    Heres to Katie

    northstar42
    west central Minnesotsa
    Posts: 921
    February 18, 2010 at 5:22 pm #843594

    Katie will be waiting when you get there. Many happy hunts in the future.

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    February 18, 2010 at 6:32 pm #843633

    Wonderful you had those last few days. Sorry for your loss.

    -J.

    mikkar
    South Saint Paul, MN
    Posts: 223
    February 18, 2010 at 7:06 pm #843648

    To Katie

    Joel Ballweg
    Sauk City, Wisconsin
    Posts: 3295
    February 18, 2010 at 9:19 pm #843687

    Glad she went peacefully and sorry for your loss.
    I feel your pain!

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18625
    February 18, 2010 at 9:59 pm #843707

    Sorry to hear but consider yourself lucky in one respect. Having to make the decision and have them put down is even harder on a guy. Sounds like you already realize that and you are correct.

    gusschoenfeld
    Winsted, MN
    Posts: 409
    February 18, 2010 at 10:27 pm #843716

    Best wishes and thoughts go out to you and your family.

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25026
    February 19, 2010 at 12:44 am #843766

    Sorry for your loss, but it sounds like it ended as best it could.

    I have been currently lobbying the GF against putting her cat down. It’s such a difficult choice, having to make that call.

    wildfan
    Ogilvie Minnesota
    Posts: 598
    February 19, 2010 at 1:09 am #843777

    There are very few things that will bring a tear to my eye,but this is one of them.
    Sorry for your loss.
    Don

    superiorfishing
    Hastings,MN
    Posts: 395
    February 19, 2010 at 9:33 pm #844167

    Thanks for all the good wishes!!!

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