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@lightofthegod I am so sorry you had to do this with your first dog…with the amount of pain I feel having to do this with only 1 year with Athena, I can’t imagine the heartbreak of BE for a dog you shared your life with 8 years. Thank you for your kind words and sharing your story as well

@vee Thank you very much…that was my constant fear..that something worse could happen..it’s just so hard to predict. I hope she is at peace now without any fear and knows how much I love her

@walknlight That is such a terrible situation and I am so sorry your family had to go through that. This was a constant fear I had…that some escalated incident might happen. Thank you for sharing your story to help comfort me and help me realize that I made the right decision. I truly appreciate it.

@bornagain28 Thank you for putting it in perspective for me, that really helps.

@imagebeastmarkbeast Yes, I have had to put down previous dogs before…but it was for cancer and epilepsy. Although those instances were hard, this one in particular hurts more. There is a lot more guilt I have to navigate…but thank you for helping me put it into perspective

@fireflyserenity Thank you for your kind words…I am remembering all the good times we had together and picture her cute and goofy smile…that helps. I feel better knowing that she knew she was deeply loved and was happy. I am sorry you also have the concern about your pup…it’s so nerve wracking...

@hldawson3 Yes, I hope she no longer feels afraid of anything

@hldawson3 I hope to meet her again and I miss her so damn much…but thank you for your support. I hope she is no longer afraid and takes comfort in knowing that she is so loved

@imagebeastmarkbeast I really really needed to read this…so thank you so much for your words and support. I do take comfort in knowing that I got to be by her side cuddling her and talking with her all the way until the end.

@redeemedbutterfly Thank you for your kind words and I am sorry you had to go through this situation as well….it is so painful. Thank you for reminding me to practice self compassion as I now must properly grieve

@lostandseeking2015 I hope I did right by her…I am grateful to have shared our time together and to know her cute little smile and wiggle butt. She is such a sweet and special girl

@emua It’s just tough because she actually was a pretty happy dog….however she was also still a pretty nervous dog. I don’t know…my head goes back and forth…but I take comfort in knowing that she was less scared of life compared to when I first got her and that she knew how much I loved her

@merlinwille49 Thank you for reminding me that I did right by her..that gives me a lot of peace and is all that I want

@merlinwille49 I really appreciate your kind words. Thank you for this…I was filled with so much guilt and did feel the need to justify the decision. I was having a constant war in my mind..but at the end of the day you are right. I am trying to take peace and comfort knowing that Athena passed...

@kyredneck Thank you..your kind words do give me some comfort. I take comfort in knowing that she knew how much I loved her

@emilyap I am glad my post and this thread was able to help you as well. Of course, I don’t know your situation and your reactive poodle…but maybe you can take comfort in knowing that my Athena was actually sooooo good with kids. She loved kids and was always so gentle with them. Unfortunately...

@jpf I really needed to read this…so thank you so much for commenting…I really do love Athena so much and it hurts so much. I can’t wait to meet with her again and pet her fuzzy face.

@harrys Thank you kind friend

@lalady59 I am starting to realize this and am getting better at releasing the guilt and shame I feel for feeling like I failed her or didn’t do enough after speaking to some friends about this really hard time. Thank you for reaffirming this and reminding me to grieve without the need to punish...

@lola1993 Thank you for your concern, I have decided not to so don’t worry.