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we had to have one of our dogs put down on Saturday. Athena had become increasingly aggressive in the last few months but she was also the most affectionate and loving dog, she was a true Jekyll and Hyde .i know we made the right decision but it was the hardest decision we've ever made. she was my favorite out of our three dogs and there's a huge hole in my life with her gone.

today we picked up her ashes from the vets but i cant stop crying as i miss her so much :'(:'(

Athena i hope you can forgive us for what we done and that you'll be waiting for us across rainbow bridge.

R.I.P TINKY
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Sorry to hear of your loss. It is indeed a hard decision that has to be taken though.
My last two died in my arms & feeling the life ebb away was hard to take. It had to be done though as they were both starting to suffer after a good long life.
I know your pain. It will pass though & you will remember all the good times.
 
Very sorry to hear that Ryland. Our first dog was put to sleep at home after a short illness, cried like a baby for ages. We have 3 dogs at the moment and dread the day when it has to happen again.
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Aww sorry to hear that. Sounds and looks like she was well loved and cared for. R.I.P x
 
she was well cared for but the worst part is that she was a healthy 2 1/2 year old dog , its only because of her aggression that we had to have her put down. we had worked with the vets for nearly 2 years on her behavior and she had bitten me, my wife , mother in law and the other dogs over the years but lately she was getting worse, if she was just a nasty dog we would have put her down years ago but she wasn't, she was just nervous. when she was relaxed she was the most loving and affectionate dog I've ever come across and i adored her for that
 
I lost my little boy just over a year ago in the same way for the same reason he was only 4year old but being a rotty I couldnt take the chance he would bite again.I still miss him but know I was right to let him go .That last walk to the vets I cried all the way even when it was happening I kept trying to find an excuse to take him homewith me. It will get easier but you will always remember your baby.I am welling up writing this so will stop now before I start.
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Bitter pill to swallow, Ryland. Been there several times, but always because of the dog's ill health.
Hard to accept when it falls to you to break the bond.
Nothing anyone can do to change things. You just have to soldier on and keep yourself busy.
 
You just have to soldier on and keep yourself busy
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at least we have our other 2 dogs to keep us busy :) the oldest Leyla is a therapy dog with pets at therapy and little jonsie has just passed the tests so we're just waiting for him to be accepted so he can join Leyla visiting fazakerly hospital in Liverpool once a week :D:D
 
Sorry to hear this.

Been through it too many times myself and I know how tough it is. Given the circumstances I'm sure you made the right decision.

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Ryland you have my deepest symapthy, I've been throguh exactly the same with a 4yo GSP, the final crunch came when he put my then partner in hospital, we had to shut his head in the very heavy french doors to break his grip and had one of the other dogs trying to protect us.
I t was a heart breaking decision but having worked with a beviourist and the vet for 3 years we had to make the decision that he was a danger, and made the very sad decision to have PTS
Many years later I still miss him, in the good times he was a wonderful affectionate dog, but you will comes to terms with the fact that you made the right decision for the sake of your famly and your other dogs.
 
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at least we have our other 2 dogs to keep us busy :) the oldest Leyla is a therapy dog with pets at therapy and little jonsie has just passed the tests so we're just waiting for him to be accepted so he can join Leyla visiting fazakerly hospital in Liverpool once a week :D:D
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Focus on that - good luck.
 
I'm sorry that you were forced to make that decision. You tried everything else first and gave him a chance and a good home so dont be hard on yourself.I had to do the same many years ago with a dog I had. Sometimes it is the safest thing to do. You could not risk him seriously hurting someone.
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Totally not meant for this thread, sorry for your lost mate
 
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Very sorry to hear that. MY boyfriend has 2 lovely dogs that was very similar, and one in particular was on the verge of a worst case scenario. I think if it had gone to anyone else it would have been put down too and with a LOT of hard work he's getting balanced relaxed and happy /obedient again but i know this is not anything just anyone can accomplish and not every dog is rescuable. I'd be very sad if he went back to his old ways or worse, things like your story remind me because its easy to forget how bad he was.
 
your dog looks like a cavalier king Charles, very beautiful dogs. Am i right?
 
I'm gutted for you m8, I know exactly the desperate feeling of loss you have right now. I picked up Judys ashes yesterday and that was hard to do, I've decided to plant a pear tree in the garden and put her urn under it, a nice way to remember her.
 
your dog looks like a cavalier king Charles, very beautiful dogs. Am i right?
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yes they are and i would not have any other breed of dog, i love them :love::love:

I'm gutted for you m8, I know exactly the desperate feeling of loss you have right now. I picked up Judys ashes yesterday and that was hard to do, I've decided to plant a pear tree in the garden and put her urn under it, a nice way to remember her.
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I'm sorry for your loss an know how you are feeling right now. we were going to put her ashes under a tree they planted in the garden 10 years ago when my wife's father died but we don't know if we will ever move house so we are going to keep her ashes in the house
 
I am so sorry to hear this, I know exactly what your going through and was very nearly in the same position as you last week albeit through illness...

Remember the good times and she will always be with you in your thoughts, the pain will soften in time and you have your other puppies to keep you company in the short term.

The right decision can and often is the hardest to make...

Keep thinking positive.
 
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