We picked up Mr. Shem at the vet’s and he rode home in the back with Bob, who wept most of the way home. I drove and wiped my eyes on my sleeve. Reality is seriously fucked up; suddenly, the world is a different color. Puce, maybe?
The sun is out for the first time in weeks, and Shem is outside, curled up in the grass – and he actually ate some, no doubt in an attempt to feel better. Bob fed him some raw buffalo, which he ate, as well, but we know Shem will probably throw it up – his system is in rapid decline. That said, he took a bit of a cooked hamburger, nibbled a bit, then he buried the rest of it in the garden. Normal and so not normal juxtaposed together.
We’re going to see how it goes and make decisions as to when as soon as things become clearer. For now, we’ve set up his crate in the living room and we’ll care for him until we can’t. We think. Not thinking too clearly at the moment.
Has any of you ever had to have to euthanize a pet at home?
I’ve not had to euthanize a pet at home, but I HAVE had to euthanize pets (three, to be exact).
I have to tell you this, and I KNOW you’re not in a place to hear it, but I’m going to tell you anyway; yes, it’s a terrible decision to make, but I can tell you with 100% certainty that all three times, it was the right thing for me to do. I didn’t want my babies to suffer anymore, and while I missed them terribly when they were gone, sending them on was absolutely the best thing for everyone.
Still holding you in the light.
I have not, though I hope that Miss Em is able to go at home when her time is up. Whatever decision you make will be the right one for him, I’m sure. Let me know if there’s anything that can be done from here.
Love.
I haven’t had to face this choice. I second Kizz, I know you will make the right decision for him.
I can barely type through my tears…..
I’ve never had to make this choice and honestly I’m not sure if I’m strong enough to do it. I’m proud of you for bringing him home….where he belongs…..
I am so sorry to hear that your dog is suffering, and that you are having to make this decision. I am very bad with needles and so did not have the ability to euthanize my beloved cat at home. The vet had said he’d give me the materials. But, in the end, I had to go in and allow the vet to do it. I did hold old man Wellington (who was having kidney failure) during the process.
I knew it was the absolute right thing for him because he was old, ill, in pain and suffering. But it doesn’t make it any easier.
This is so horrible. We brought our dog home, in homes he’d perk up, but we had to take him back the next day. I didn’t even know you could do it at home. I just hate to see the suffering. I know they are so good and kind, but ours just looked at us like he wanted us to end his misery. To me this is harder than a lot of human loss. Not all, but a lot.