[cigsstorenick]

After much thought, counsel with the vet, exams, it has been decided that Spike, my parents 4 year old Boxer mix will be PTS tomorrow.

He has shown a rapid decline in behavior. Without going into the whole story, he is not safe anymore. His HA is rapidly getting worse, and it is the right thing to do, although painful.

His picture is in my profile and he is an amazing dog, just something not quite right with him.

Thank you for all the support.

[aaafluochugh]

I am so sorry for your loss. You are doing the right thing, which is not always the easiest thing.

[colmedindustry]

I'm so sorry. I know that must be a hard decision, but it's the right one.

[borasolit]

Sorry for your loss, this things just break my heart.
I can understand, last year we have to PTS our Ella a rottie-GSD-lab mix, she was five, and had a lymphoma i think type B 4 (or 5), we loved her so much and she loved us accordingly, we give her the best treatement available, chimo for 14 month until it was nothing more to do, the oncologist treating her was telling us since a few month before that she was getting to the end because the products that they give her in rotation usually don't operate anymore after a few rounds, she had a great quality of life up to the last day, we knew for more than a year that that moment was going to arrive, and prepare ourselves, no difference, devastating, galons of tears....

Again, I feel for you and your family.

Eddy

[Vomekayafboke]

I am so sorry for your family. You all know you're doing the right thing.

[esenesesinas]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[BDDkDvgZ]

Oh no Im so sorry you guys had to make this tough decision. Im glad youre all doing the right thing. We're all here to support you.

[zoolissentesy]

I am sorry to hear this. You all sound like you know what is best for him and everyone around.

[cookiemonster]

Very sorry for you and your family.

[DuesTyr]

Yes, it was tough. More so for my parents though.

Wish there was a magical pill, potion, something to make a HA dog change.

[medio]

so sorry

[Frogzlovzy]

I'm so sorry, my thoughts are with you and your family. This is never an easy decision.

[mesZibeds]

that really is sad i wish more owners would do that when it comes do HA dogs.

[fedelwet]

That is so sad. And I boxers are such human lovers normally too even as mix. It's the right thing to do tho.

[bmwservis]

Very sorry you are having to go through this. I've been where you're at and it's horrible. Rest assured you are doing the right thing now, not AFTER something bad happens. As hard as it is, go in with him, hold him till he's gone, and let him go with dignity. I still cry when I think about my boy Colonel James and even catch myself sometimes second guessing when the guilt overcomes me, although I know it is just the guilt and not practical thinking, it's still rough.

[catarleriarly]

I agree. You are making the difficult right choice. I've been there as well and it's never easy. I wish nobody had to be put in this position.

[Draftcasino.com]

I'm so sorry for your loss... I know that making that decision is the hardest thing you ever have to decide to do with your animal... I had to have my boy Maxx put down back on July 4, 2010. He was around 14 years old, I had adopted him when he was 2-3 years old and I knew he was sick and dying... the vet thought maybe he wasn't that sick, but I knew he was. I wanted the vet to put him down because he was too good of a dog to suffer for one minute... but when it came down to it, that was the hardest thing I have ever done. You second doubt yourself and question yourself if you are making the right decision... but once you get past some of the raw pain, you know that you did what was best, no matter how hard it was.

Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I agree with Boogie, let him know you love him, and don't let him go out alone. Be there as he drifts away, and tell him how much you love him and will never forget him... that is what I did with Maxx. The scab does heal up a little bite eventually, but there will be a scar that will never fade, and a memory of a dog that will never leave your heart.

[Ruilnasr]

I am so sorry for what are you going through. I, like Mollie's Nana, went with my family dog when it was time. I was only about 17 at the time, but I would have never forgave myself if I didn't go. Something about sitting there at the vet with him made me feel better about what was happening. I was stroking his right paw, and my mom his left as he drifted asleep. Of coarse my mother, father and I were sobbing. He was old and had cancer, but he will never be forgetten. Remember the good times with this dog, and remember al the joy he brought you. That's what I do. Often I think, "I hope my pup will turn out like Harley (my childhood BSD).
The scab will eventailly heal (like was said before).
Give yourself time to grieve. You and your family will be in my prayers tonight.
I wish you the best of luck during this difficult time.

[AntonioXYZ]

Thank you for all the support. It does help to know that others have been through this too.

I know in my heart it was the right thing for Spike. He had not hurt anyone yet, but it really was inevitable. His whole demeamor changed when he hit around the three year mark. He would have hurt my mother one day. He showed her many times that it was coming.

Still sad.

[Abarricoss]

We had a Pit Bull x Lab named Rico we adopted. He was a great dog, easiest dog I ever trained, very loving. When he turned 4 his whole personality changed and there were warning signs it was going that way I realized in hindsight. He became "protective" of the house and scared a few friends. But he always quit the second I said so, so I thought we were ok.

He tried to attack a neighbor child he knew well. Later that night he did attack my son. Both were unprovoked. We put him down.

I had a "free to good home due to divorce" AB I took in off CL. He had issues, but I thought it was a young dog and a lack of training. He also bit a child almost a week to the day after we got him. The parents sued us for almost $30k for 4 pencil eraser sized punctures. In hindsight, I think he was always HA and that is why the family rehomed him. Wish they'd made the right choice rather than saying he was sound and great with kids.

You and your family did the right thing, no question. Try your best not to doubt that and remember there are lovely, sound, dogs out there for you to love.