I'm sorry Trinity....I dread the day when Homey's time comes.

She knows you loved her. She had a good life, but it was time.

Gayle

I think what you did was one of the most unselfish things you'll ever do for your beloved animal. There is nothing worse then letting something go we love so much...but it's worse to let them suffer needlessly. (((trinity)))

Well I will extend my sympathy. I've been there and I know how much it hurts. You have no reason to feel guilty however. I truly believe that dogs know how much we love them and they trust us to make decisions for them. Making the decision you did is truly the most unselfish thing. You did it out of love and I'm sure Shelby knows that and is now in peace and pain free.

trin ~ you do have my sympathy. I know what a painful thing that was for you to have to do. Just try to take comfort in knowing Shelby knew she was loved and cared for.
Rest in peace dear Shelby. There are a lot of KT pets at Rainbow Bridge to play with you.

Linda

So sorry Trinity. Everyone feels guilty, but really we are doing the right and humane thing. No animal should have to suffer. Shelby is at peace now and the fab 4 are 4 once again!

((((Trinity))))

Bless your heart - we've "been there done that" and it is a hard decision and there is guilt, but you did the right thing.

((((hugs))))

I'm sure she is now in a better place, and free of pain. Don't beat yourself up, but try instead to enjoy reliving all the joy she brought you over the many years.

I've never tried to explain to my furbabies anything like that, but just always assure them as I so often do even in good health, that "It will be all right".

Consider opening your heart and a home to a new furbaby who needs one. I found it helped get over the empty spot and hurt I felt, though they are all so unique and one could never really 'replace' one that has gone on over the rainbow.

I 'looked' a good bit right away at the link below to locate the perfect 'pup'. You can see a lot of what is available and waiting for a good home at a lot of different shelters near you (hopefully).

Take care...

Sue

Here is a link that might be useful: Petfinder.com

Honestly, Trin, I think you let her go by giving her permission, rather than her hanging on trying not to disappoint you. She isn't suffering anynore, and you and she are victorious in that respect. Bless your aching heart.

(((Hugs)))

She was lucky to have you to help her when she needed help...You can feel sad, and hurt but not guilt....you did the right thing...

My last furbaby was dying from acute kidney failure, and suffering and I held her while the vet administered to her. She looked at me with her big brown eyes that said "It's going to be okay now, and I trust you."

And here I sit with tears streaming down my face as I type, but they know that you're releasing them from all the pain. It's a very unselfish act that we do this for them.

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I had to do that, and it hurts!

Hugs from me to you!

I'm just tearing up at the thought of having to do this someday... I can't imagine how difficult it is. Be kind to yourself.

It's such a hard thing to do. But it's the most kind thing you could do at the same time. Take comfort in all the joy you found in her.
Leslie

Trinity,

I'm sorry to hear this. That is the hardest thing to do for our furry friends, but you did the best thing for her. Don't feel guilty, it was the right thing.

No guilt, please. As my vet said to me, it's too bad we're not ablel to do this for suffering humans.

I truly believe you will see her again.

Hugs,
Susan

(((Trinity))) I am so sorry to hear of your loss!

My heart goes out to you.
My Sheba is almost 15 yrs old,and I know it's just a matter of time.
I also know from past experience that it will hurt a lot for awhile,but think of all the love and care you gave her over the years,and how she was blessed to have you there at the end to ease her suffering,
Hugs...Eliza Ann

I'm so sorry, trin.
Hugs to you.

Ron

You did the right thing. I have been there several times and I know it breaks your heart.

I know exactly how bad you feel. You did the best thing and it was out of love.

Aw, Trin. I'm so sorry, but you did such a selfless thing. When DH put his girl down after 15 years, he said that drive across town was the longest of his life.

If you will, please post a picture of Shelby. I'd like to imagine her running free with our Katie.

Hugs to you ~

You had to make a hard decision but I'll bet it was what Shelby would have wanted if she was old and sick. Hugs, Mammie

(((Trinity and family)))

I'm sorry. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

You are all so sweet. I know where my friends are.
My head is pounding, so I am off to bed early tonite. This has been the hardest day ever. DH did not know for several hours after I got home, and he just lost it when I told him..It's been a really tough day.
I swear all the other animals are looking at me funny, but I am sure it is just me.
What a rough day.

You have all made it easier, and for that I thank you.

Trin

Heartfelt hugs for you and your DH!

Trinity - you did it for Shelby. It was the right thing to do. When the time comes, it is the most kind and caring thing a person can do for an animal.

Your Shelby is at peace now, reunited with her buddies. My heart goes out to you, Trinity ...

I'm so sorry abour your baby. Everyone is right, of course, you have nothing to feel guilty about. But I know that is easier said than done.
I know for me, that when the time comes for my "boys", I will be crying for myself, not for them because I know it is one of the greatest gifts you can do for a suffering animal, like alisande said, too bad we can't help humans in the same way.
It is nice to think about the "fab four" being together again

Take care
Rita

((((Trinity))))

So sorry, Trinity.

It's never an easy thing to do, but it was the right thing. I'll always remember what my son said when we were in the same situation. He said we should offer our pets 'only good days.' And that's what you did for Shelby.

Trinity, so sorry about Shelby, but please don't feel guilty. We have had to do it twice and its not any easier the 2nd time either. Sending special thoughts and warm hugs to you.

It was a kind thing you did. I had to do the same with my mother's 15 year old cat. She just couldn't do it. I know he was suffering, and was glad when his suffering was over.

I'm so sorry. (((((Hugs)))))

Thanks to everybody for all the warm thoughts. It was so odd not having to get up in the middle of the night to carry her outside. But I still woke up every few hours. I slept well though knowing she is better off now. I cried the hardest coming home from the vet knowing that I could not take back my decision. I looked up her AKC papers this morning, and found she was born April 2, 1992. So whe was closing in on being 16 years old. The fab four were Missy, Tate, Alley, and Shelby. All Lhasa Apsos. Shelby and Tate were best of buddies, and had a litter of 4 precious puppys
about 14 years ago. One of their offspring made the news by finding an elderly man fallen in his garage. With out his persistance, the gentleman would have probably died.
Lots of wonderful memories the fab four had at this house. I will treasure them always. They helped raise my three kids here. Today I need to call the kids and let them know.
Trin

((((Trinity))))

Oh Trin, my heart goes out to you and your family..I've been where you are more than once, and it's never easy, but guilt is not an issue here, ok?

Pure love was all Shelby knew; she also knew you were caring for her until the end. And that's all we can do, dear.

Granlan Hugs ;(

My heart goes out to you Trin....that's the hardest thing to do.But the only thing.....
I'm going to have to make that decision soon I think...Chica is about 14 and going blind and Tassie is 13 and has never been "healthy" she was born crippled.I can see them going downhill.Tassie is my soulmate out of all my dogs.I can't stand the thought of losing her.
But I'm sure your Fab Four are together again...no pain,no suffering...just running the green lush fields together!
(((Trinity & Shelby)))