Can someone please tell me where I should go to have my oldest baby put to sleep? :-( My vet is not open on the weekend and they refer you to some place in Cary. Dr. Hayden told me this time would come but I was really hoping we would have longer with her. She's 13 years old and the sweetest dog you've ever seen. We got her from the SPCA when she was approx. 8 weeks old. She had major surgery on her hip when she was only 4 years old and has had problems for the past few years. She's been on Rimadyl for some time now. The past couple of days she started having an extremely hard time getting up. Now we have to help her up. She can only walk a little ways without falling down on her back legs. It is breaking my heart and I will not let her suffer. She's been too good to us for me to be selfish. Any ideas on what I can do? Brenda
Oh Bren I am so so sorry. I will be thinking of you today. The only place I know of that is open on Sunday is; After Hours Small Animal Emergency Clinic of Wake County 409 Vick Ave Raleigh, NC 27612-5025 Telephone: (919)781-5145
You could call Dr Beretich in Dunn. The number is 910-892-3540. I am so sorry! It is quite expensive to see him on the weekend (65 for the office visit alone) so be prepared for that if you need to do it today. His office is called Vets for Pets and it is located just off I-95, Exit 73. Again, SO sorry!
My deepest sympathy goes out to you Bren. I know what a painful loss this was for you, but I hope you find some comfort in knowing your baby is pain free and happy now. (((((big hugs)))))
((((((((( Bren ))))))))))) :-( So sorry for your loss, she's looking down on you and loving you for knowing when it was time. Maybe plant a nice little flower bed in her memory.
Your posting reminds me of the first time I had to put down my dog. She had been so sick, in and out of the vet, and I kept calling my mother in Michigan and crying on the phone and struggling with the decision. When I finally had it done, I wrote to my mother and said simply, "It's done. I don't want to talk about it. Don't call me." I know how much this hurts you. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Aw Bren, i really admire you for making the decision you had to make and i know the loss you are feeling - my heart totally goes out to you:cry:
Bren, I'm so glad you didnt let your baby suffer any longer than was necessary ... that was so hard for you to have to face!! *hugs* and *comfort* to you ... my heart weeps for your loss.
Bren, I am so, so sorry for your loss. Many of us on here know exactly how you feel and our hearts are hurting for you. (I had to have my baby put to sleep just 5 weeks ago after 13 years, also.) Know that we understand and hurt with you. Wishing you peace and happy memories- ssmm
Ok, I've finally taken a break from crying every time I think about her. Just wanted to thank you all for the nice words. Just goes to show that people you don't even know IRL can have an impact on making you feel better by sharing their experiences, thoughts, and prayers. And to those of you that I do know, thank you very much as well. Brenda
{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Bren}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Call me if you need to talk hon, or just want someone there. Frogger
