Goodbye dear friend...

Last night when I got home, I found that my elderly Pug, Winston could no longer walk. This has been a long process to come to this point. Today he is home with "Grandma" eating roast beef and anything else she wants to give him. Tonight when I get home, after some time to say goodbye, I will be taking him for his final trip to the vets office. :(

I rescued him at 1 1/2 yrs old in April of 1995... so he is somewhere around 13 yrs old. He has been with me longer than any other man in my life. He's had a long, happy life and while this is one of the hardest decisions to make, I promised him when the time came I would do what is best for him, not me. The time is now here. His quality of life is no more. He cannot sit in the sunshine out back where he loved to sunbathe, he cannot walk to the foodbowl, his favorite past time, and he cannot even walk outside to relieve himself. I can't let him lose his dignity and I know in my very heavy heart, that this is the right thing to do now.

I hope these pictures will bring you a bit of joy today, as he has brought 12 years of true joy to me...

Goodbye dear friend. You will be missed.

(((((bikerchick68)))))... this is so sad, my tears are for you. so sorry you have to say goodbye to a wonderful friend, but i know he'll be there for you after he's gone.

Ooooh Bikerchick. So sad. But just know he was blessed to have you as his human mother and taking care of him, giving him a good life. Sadly our pets live such a short time and we all have to see them go at some point. Take care, think fun little thoughts of your funny little dog. And yes you are doing the right thing.

((((((bikerchick))))) am crying for you. You are doing the right thing for him. It takes a lot of love. Always remember the wonderful times you too shared.

(((bikerchick68))) I'm so sorry. It takes a lot of pure love to be able to do that for our furry companions. You are doing the right thing for Winston. My thoughts are with you tonight.

I am so sorry. Your pup is so lucky to have someone who rescued him and loved him. Find solace in the happy years together and doing the right thing for him.

I'll go hug my pooch for you.

Big hugs to you. You know when it is the right time, but it is such a tough decision to make. Good for you for making the hardest choice you can with a pet.

Amazing how they can see you through so much of your life, so many changes. That's how my rottie was. She'd been with me longer than my husband, my child, seen me through bad boyfriends and good, law school and countless jobs. That was a very difficult time when I had to put her down, but I just knew when I came home the day before that it was the right time. I've got her ashes in a box on the shelf right behind me with her collar on it.

I'm sitting crying for I know what you are going through and what you will face. Winston is one very lucky dog to have you as his fur person for your decision to let him go to the Rainbow Bridge is your final act of love albeit the toughest decision to make, I know. Find comfort in your memories and take your time saying your good-byes. Know that someday you and your buddy will be reunited and he will wait for you at the bridge. Go in peace, Winston and know my buddies, Hondo, Cumberland, Squire, Scooter, Motor, Saw, Bones and Max will be there to greet you.

Oh, my heart is breaking for you!!!

Four years ago my sweet sweet little pug Kinky was to the point where she could barely walk as well, and had a hunchback and was getting bald and incontinent. Like you, I knew I HAD to help her out of this world too. Kinky looked JUST like your Winston.
It was so hard, taking her on her last little walk in the tall grass, letting her smell everything as much as she wanted, then going to the vet's. It's so heartbreaking. Something about pugs- they are so sweet and loving, never a bad thought in their little walnut brains all their lives. :o :o :o :o
Your little Winston was a LUCKY LUCKY puglet to have such a loving mommy as you.
Sending comforting vibes your way, may you find the strength to deal with this. xoxox

So Sorry for you. You're doing the right thing but it very sad :(

((bikerchick)) My heart is breaking for you and your furry friends. What a wonderful mom you have been and are to be with him to the end, unconditionally like he has been for you all of these years. Doggie kisses and wagging tail sympathies from me, Zeus and Xena.

He was lucky to have found you - as you were to have found him. We do get so attached to our furry family, and the grieving process takes a while.

BC, I'm so sorry. :( May you always remember the good times you've had with him.

Mel

BC-

My heart is breaking for you:( :(

Just take comfort in that you're doing the right thing for Winston - he's lucky to have had such a loving home for so many years. Pets really can be the constants in our lives.

Hugs to you and your other pup!

Carrie Anne

I am so sorry that you have to put down your dear furry friend. I hope, in time, you can take comfort that your rescue made his life wonderful and that he had the best life possible during his time on earth.

I've been where you are and it's one of the hardest things imaginable. Give yourself time to grieve...and rejoice that you were able to have such a great companion in your life.