It is a very sad day at our house.

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It is a very sad day at our house.
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Thu, 03-15-2007 - 8:49pm

Our female lab Jasmine was run over late this morning. Her injuries were very grave, and the vet only gave her a 20% chance of survival, even with extensive (and sadly, expensive) treatment. And if she survived, her quality of life would be greatly diminished. We had to make the heart-wrenching decision to put her down. God, that was the hardest thing I've ever had to do. Ds20 had to leave the room after he said good bye. ds15 and I stayed with her until she was gone-which was truly only a few moments after they administered the drug. I wished ds15 would have left the room but he wanted to stay. But, it tore him up. We all sat outside the vet's office for a while, crying. We're at home now, with our male lab and the two pups we have left. It's amazing how attached we become to our pets. She was a great dog and a wonderful pet and companion. Someone in heaven is getting a great pal.

I know ds20 will be fine, he's a tough guy. Ds15 will be too, but it will take him longer. He hasn't eaten yet and hasn't come out of his room since we got home. Well, I take that back. He took Rocky (our male lab) for a run when we got home from the vet's. I think he just wanted to be alone. I think he and Rocky are mourning together. Rocky has stayed by his side most of the afternoon and this evening. It's hard to watch our kids grieve. But grieving is a part of loving, and we can't stop loving. Even our pets.

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Registered: 08-31-2004
Fri, 03-16-2007 - 1:58pm

I am so sorry to hear about your Lab. As huge animal lovers, I know the grief you feel.
We had to put our Sheltie down 2 years ago, he was my first dog. I still have days I think of him.

It is good that you have other animals, truely they do help. We have a 4 year old Jack Russell Terrior and though she is not a replacement, she surely has been a blessing.

Hugs to you and your family and take care.

Andie

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