here we go... one of the most sensitive painful threads that occur around here

[mwm5]

When they deliver the shot, how long does it take to "happen"?

is it painful for the animal? do they panic or die scared like "what is happening to me?"

no bro, it is like they just fall asleep. it is pretty much like they are putting you to sleep for surgery. painless.

 

[OneBreath]

I did this a few years back with my dog. The vet wrapped the body so we could take it home. I cried like a little girl digging that hole in my back yard. I still can barely thinking about it without at least getting a little sad.

I haven't had a dog since and i don't think i'll be able to for a long time.

 

[AAP]

I haven't had a dog since and i don't think i'll be able to for a long time.

That is how most people are affected. I can't bear to get too attached to them.

But yet my partner's dog pretty much owns me now and I would hate to think it was her in this position.

 

[OneBreath]

That is how most people are affected. I can't bear to get too attached to them.

But yet my partner's dog pretty much owns me now and I would hate to think it was her in this position.

Its rough, and yeah there were 2 shots, my dog didn't even flinch, she just fell asleep. That was the toughest part, watching her die. I strangely felt so selfish. There I was thinking about me and how hard it was for me to watch it. Fuck.

 

[beefcake28]

no bro, it is like they just fall asleep. it is pretty much like they are putting you to sleep for surgery. painless.

Exactly... No pain at all. But still, I fucking miss my dog. It takes a while to get over.

 

[JR76]

There are lots of "aminals" out there that need a loving home. All of my pets over the years have been strays. As painful as it is to have one pass away, it pales in comparison to how much love they bring into your life. My little guy is almost 16 years old. He's still spry and in good health, I worry about him though, but God what a blessing he's been.

 

[fistfullofsteel]

when my cat dies, i think i'm going to do the honorable thing and fall on my sword. i'll be so devastated that it might be the only solution.

it's not fair, my cat should live at least another 50 years.

 

[ponyfitness]

That is how most people are affected. I can't bear to get too attached to them.

But yet my partner's dog pretty much owns me now and I would hate to think it was her in this position.

Imagine being the vet doing it. My sister is one and she says it is still hard even after practicing for over ten years. Especially when people come in to put animals down because they can't be bothered to take care of them. It's disgusting.

 

[musclemom]

Euthanasia is a painless process for the animal. They don't know what's going on, they can't reason about shit like this, so there's no fear. It's just like getting a shot.

The thing is, when an animal is in failing health, imagine things from their terms. They sort of live "timelessly" their life consists of the here and now, so when they don't feel good, that's all they know. They know they can't do the things they want to, but they can't understand why.

Many vets will make a house call for euthanasia so the animal doesn't have to go through the stress of the trip to the vet's office, and you absolutely are allowed to take care of the remains as you see fit.

It's sad to lose a friend, but far kinder to release them when there is no hope that they will recover their health and happiness.

 

[AAP]

There are lots of "aminals" out there that need a loving home. All of my pets over the years have been strays. As painful as it is to have one pass away, it pales in comparison to how much love they bring into your life. My little guy is almost 16 years old. He's still spry and in good health, I worry about him though, but God what a blessing he's been.

this aint' the thread to be talking about your piece you picked up from the carwash this past weekend.