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Consider it done, Christy. I'm very sorry - it is a hard decision.

Many hugs your way.

Losing a pet, part of the family, is always very hard. You're doing the right thing by putting her to sleep. Letting her suffer would just be cruel.

Lots of love

Danny

Hey Christy...i'm incredibly sorry to hear about Candy :( What I can tell you is that pretty much everyone I know (family and friends) have had their long time pets creamated when it came time to make the decision. It isn't unusual and I don't find there's anything wrong with that. Some have kept the ashes while others have burried them and eventually planted flowers overtop. I only know of one friend of mine that burried their pet in their backyard. For me, that would be heartwrenching (even moreso than the ashes). I think it's to your comfort level and the decision you make should be based on what you feel. All the best...

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my thoughts are with ya :nod:

I'm sorry Christy! My thoughts are with you!

ditto :xoxo: :angel: :xoxo:

Christy,

It is hard, but it IS the best thing to do if your baby is suffering. Just know that.

And my mom had all of our pets cremated & buried in the pet cemetary near our house. Do whatever feels right.

awwwww i am sorry to hear this, prayers r sent your & candy's way~

My condolences.

Hi Christy- It's a horrible decision to have to make, my heart really goes out to you. I had a dog for 17 years old and it broke my heart to put her to sleep. We had her cremated and buried her ashes. My husband and I had a dog for 12 years and we buried him in our yard. Whatever you decide to do- lots of love is sent your way (from me- a total stranger!) :xoxo:

So sorry to hear about Candy. Will be thinking of you and will say a prayer for you.

I feel your pain, Christy. There's nothing harder than losing a pet. I went through a similar situation when my 18 year old cat was dying. In the end I chose not to put her to sleep but to let nature take its course. I don't know what the right thing is to do. You just have to do whats right for you. We buried her in the back yard in her favorite blanket. That was 10 years ago and I still pick flowers and lay them where she's buried. And as tribute to her, I promise to provide a great home to other pets for the rest of my life. :nod:

I'm sorry to hear about your dog. When our dog of 16 year died this fall, we had her cremated. I think it was a good choice.

Christy, my heart bleeds for you right now. I know what a difficult time this is for you. I have had all my kiddos cremated and either buried in my yard or in urns. But the most important thing is they are forever a part of me. My life is all the better for the time I was fortunate enough to have them with me.

Take good care and know my thoughts are with you.

Christy, I am so very sorry you have to go through this. I wish our pets would live 5x as long as they do because it is so gutwrenching to lose them. I have not yet had to face your situation and I dread the day. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. A bond with a pet is so very special and you will always have your memories of your dog in your heart. :angel:

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Thoughts and prayers are with you, Christy. :xoxo:

christmas 1985... my uncle's dog since childhood was very old and sick... he was just about to come home from his first semester away at college for xmas vacation... grandma called the vet that does housecalls to put Benji to sleep... on xmas eve... my uncle cried and cried and everyone was so mad at grandma... she realized her stupid mistake and felt so bad that she went to church and slept on a pew that night (she was the church treasurer so she had a key) my parents and aunts and uncles refer to it as "the christmas mom killed the dog" really a stupid thing to do.... thoughtless....

thought a story might lighten the mood a little.... i totally understand what you are going through... my dog since childhood is very old and moving is very uncomfortable for her... she will be 15 in october.... it broke my heart the last time i was at my parents' house to see her in so much pain... i know it would be best to end the suffering but i also have feelings of selfishness where i want to keep her forever... but remember... nothing can ever take your wonderful memories away... and your dog might be happier running around like a puppy in doggy heaven. some friends of mine cremated their dog and put her in a very nice ornate box and put it on the mantle.. i think that is a much better choice than putting a dog out for the trash man... that's just heartbreaking.

whatever you do i hope you are happy and content with your choice. good luck :)

My thoughts are definitely with you right now. I know how it is. I've had to have many pets euthanized including a cat that I had from the time I was four until I was twenty-two. I couldn't remember a time when he wasn't part of my life. My earliest memory is of the day I adopted him from a neighbor's litter.
His remains were cremated and are sealed in a cedar box beside a framed photograph of him. Some people find it disturbing or just a waste of money but it was important to me to have him close by at all times and to know that when I move away I won't be leaving him behind. If you decide to go this route, don't let anyone convince you that it's silly or pointless.
Euthanasia can be the ultimate act of kindness from a human to a beloved pet but it's never easy. Just know that if you're ever feeling like you have nobody to talk to about it, there are many Ledgies who you can turn to, for whatever support we can provide via the internet.

My dog did his 5th chemo (of 6) yesterday. This is the first one that kicked his ass. He's the most hyper dog I've ever known(just LOVES to play, 24/7), and he's been pretty down for the past 36 hours. It makes me so sad.

I know how you feel. I DREAD the day I have to make your decision, although I'm fairly certain I'm going to cremate. I want him with me forever.
Best wishes to you.

I've never had a pet die...I have only jsut got a cat in last couple of years but she is gorgeous and I dread the day I lose her, my thoughts and prayers are with you.

aww.. very sorry for you. Best wishes.

Sorry to hear about this Christy. I too know what it's like to lose a pet. :(

Christy - you're in my prayers :o

I am so sorry that you have to go through this - I also know what it's like to lose a pet - and I also know what a hard decision putting a dog to sleep can be. Our dogs have always been cremated, it just seemed like the best option for us.

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I'm very sorry, Christy, I know how devastating it is to lose a pet. I'm sending good thoughts and best wishes your way. :xoxo:

This is a very difficult decision. You are in my thoughts. :angel:

What a cutie!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for posting.

I have put two of my little girls down. The first was EXCRUTIATINGLY painful for me to do. I had cared for her everyday for a few years and I wanted to put her down a month or so before we did, but the decision was not mine alone. The second one was hard as well, but the decision to do it and the time I knew of it was relatively brief (like four days). Plus, I did it alone as her other parent just could not deal and has weaker shoulders than I have. But, on the way to do it, I stopped by the dry cleaners, went to the store, etc. - ANYTHING not to have to go there. But, she was really sick.

In the end, you will know when it is time, though it sounds like from what you said, the time is drawing nigh.

Regarding cremation, I have done both and think cremation is better.

Best of luck to you :angel:

I'm thinking about you. When my family lost our last dog it was really difficult. My mother decided to cremate her and I think it was the best decision for her. She still has her ashes in a nice wooden box. It's not creepy at all. It's nice to walk by the little box and reflect when I'm at home visiting my parents. Good luck with your difficult decision. :xoxo:

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I just got a chance to see this thread and I wanted to say I'm really sorry, Christy. Thanks for sharing the photo, and though I know you won't I wanted to say don't let anyone criticize you for choosing cremation because as much as I can (never having had pets other than fish) I understand your decision.

I've just seen this thread as well....just want to wish you the best when the time comes to say goodbye, it's hard ( we had our collie for 14 years and had to put her down, and cremated..which really was the best thing for us..cremation, I mean....your'e right , they are like family members and should be treated as best you can afford at the end).My thoughts are with you Christy.

Consider it done Christy

Pip

Thinking of you! Nothing pulls on my heart strings more than animal stories.... :(

I shared a pet cat w/ a friend of mine when I lived in LA. I left him w/ her when I moved back to TX. After the kitty died, my friend had him cremated, and sent me some of his ashes in a little, purple-shimmery cloth bag thingie. Like something you'd keep jewelry in....Anyway, I still have it...I think cremation is definitely better!

That simply breaks my heart and I am so sorry. I have two dogs and a cat that I love so much and I know one day I may be faced with the same decision. I can only imagine the emotions you are feeling. Take care and much love.

J

Christy, I'm really sorry you're going through this sadness. Losing a pet is akin to losing a human member of the family. And I think it's sometimes harder because it's a creature you've had to take care of. Your pet could never have survived without your care. :( I've lost two dogs, a cat, and hamsters (and yes, I even sobbed when the hamsters died).

As Lux mentioned about Australia, here in Canada animals are always cremated, too - unless you specifically request burial, in which case the vet will give you back the body (of cats, or smaller animals). I buried my cat in our backyard, but it's illegal to bury dogs. What you can do here, and maybe where you live, is request an exclusive cremation where you get Candy's ashes back. My younger sister did this with her cat, and then buried the ashes in a special cemetary for pets.

Again, so sorry about this...

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What I find creepy is the Freeze drying of pets. It's just creepy. :shocked: Unless they are going to the Valley Of the Kings in Egypt - I don't see the point.