Goodbye sweet Max

Today we had to put down our lab Max. She was almost 13 years old. She's been sick for a couple weeks, and it was confirmed that she had tumors on her spleen and liver. The best option for her was to put her down. That was the hardest decision I've ever had to make.
I have never lost a pet before- especially not one I raised from a puppy for her whole life. We rescued her from the shelter at 6 weeks old and we gave her 12.5 good years. She gave us 12.5 years of love in return.

She's across the Rainbow Bridge and playing with all the other pets now.
I just miss her so much already... :(

I know you all understand.

Oh I am so sorry. That is such a hard decision and my labs and I are sending you hugs and licks for having the courage to do the right thing for your sweet girl.

:(

I'm so sorry. Hopefully my babies met her at the bridge and they are all romping and playing together. Hugs.

((((Tri Girl)))). I'm very sorry for your loss. It is a very hard decision to make, but it sounds like you did the right thing for Max. Hang in there.

What a hard thing to do. It takes a lot of courage and love to do that for your babies. Hang in there.

Veronica

What a great life you gave her, and she knew she was loved. I have had to make that call twice, you did the right thing. She is not in pain now. They just don't live long enough! I'm so sorry...

I'm so very sorry for you. It sounds like you're taking comfort in the 12.5 wonderful years you shared with her! It takes such courage to make the right decision for them in the end - but it doesn't make the decision easier:( Hang in there.

Oh, TriGirl, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm teary-eyed reading your post but you did the right thing. Hang in there.

(((trigirl))) I hope beautiful memories help heal your aching heart.

{{{{{{{{{ Tri Girl }}}}}}}}}}}}

So sorry for your loss of Max. I hope your many fond memories of the years with him will bring you smiles once time passes and the immediate grief diminishes. It's such a hard decision to have to make, but the kindest choice. May you find peace in knowing that. Most of us have been there too and share your pain.

What a beautiful girl! I love the first photo especially -- so much personality. I'm sorry for your loss, and I know it's hard to let them go. I hope your happy memories bring comfort in time.

(((((((Tri Girl))))))) I'm so sorry for your loss.

Thank you, everyone. I haven't stopped crying for 6 hours. I haven't cried this much since I lost my father 11 years ago.

She hadn't really eaten much in about 6 days, but right before they put her down (which I couldn't bear to be in the room for), she gobbled a handful of biscuits. I think it was her way of saying thanks and that she was going to be OK.

I know she was only a dog, but she was MY dog and my fur-baby. We don't have children so our dogs are like our kids. We love them like little people (but not in a creepy dress-up-your-monkey-and-act-like-it's-a-baby way) ;) I'm trying to laugh...

I don't look forward to our 15 year old cocker going next...

Aww...I'm teary now :( But Max knew you loved him and he did his best to show you.

*hugs*

I am very sorry about Max. They are never ever just pets but an intrinsic and important part of our lives and loved ones. Mourn as much as you need to and one day, in your own time, you will find yourself remembering the love and the good times and smiling.