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Marlene,
I am sorry for your lose. I am in your position as we speak.  I believe it is a quality of life issue and you know your animal better then anyone.  My girl is approaching her time and I will have to make that trip with her in the near future.  You were there for him all his life and you were with him as he passed.  I can tell you loved him very much and I am sure he knew it too.  I hope time will heal your sorrows and your heart and that you are left with the joyfull memories you can cherish.  Many a pet lover has been through the heartache you have experienced and made the tough decisions you faced.  Know that you are not alone and their sympathies are with you and your family.  I hope you find peace soon.

~Rooka

Sorry to hear of your old Pal passing away, I do not know how many times i have had to make that decision over 60 years of keeping Dogs for i have had every one of mine from an 8 week old Puppy and they passed on with the help of the Vet between 12 to 16.5 years old except for little Heidi at about 16 weeks old and that was heart breaking even for an old Fool like me,
Each one i was with them when they passed away the last one Old Charlie He knew He wagged his tail as i held him and then it was over, and even i cried like a Kid when he was put to rest, and it never got any easier over the years and i dreaded it happening, 
I buried him in the Rose Garden near his Pen now occupied by Young Izzy, It is hard to let them go but thats is the penalty of keeping Dogs and a part we all dread, Think of the good times and nothing else he will all ways be with you in memory and inside you They are never forgotten
Steve1

Marlene, I to had my boy that did not die after the first round of meds and he needed to get a second shot. I just want you to know you did everything right and you were strong enough to hold her in your arms to the end many people can not even stay in the room. I also beeive that after the first shot they may thrash about at times but they are heavily sidated and really don't feel what you think she did because of the sounds and such. Your vet also should have told you that after the animal has passed they can release a kinda growl / gurgle to at least prepare you .

Marlene I too am so sorry this happened to you. It really sucks :(  This howling does happen as the meds are absorb by the brain. We try to prepare our clients for this to happen when they want to be with their pet until they pass. They are not in any pain and I know you are feeling very guilty, but please do not. You made the right choice for you little one. He was not feeling well and his life as you know was not the quality that he needed. Our special dogs do not really leave us they love us too much, they are just in a different place to watch over us. I was able to bring my Astra home a place her in my backyard. I have a very pretty garden over her. It has a solar ball in it also, she really loved balls, probably drives her up her tree at night when it glows. It was a year ago that I lost her, she was only 8. I tried so hard to stop the disease she had but it was not meant to be. Take your time, take a big breath of air when you feel anxiety of remembering the vision in your head. We have a pet loss group, please look in your area for one, they have helped so many pet owners. You can pm me, I have a very nice person named Linda that you can talk to if you want to. Again please do not feel guilty, your pet lived a long great life under your care.
Always,
Cee

My God, thank you all so much ~ your kind thoughts and words are so much appreciated. As with any animal lover ~ it is the hardest decision to ever have to make. I really thought I was doing the best for him ~ but in the end I am not so sure. I assumed the sedation would really calm him.  So many questions ~ i.e. should we have taken him home after we heard him cry out so bad when they were putting the cather in. Should I of ask the doctors for meds to treat his joints, his lose of his bladder, etc., medicine to sedate him when we went to bed so he was not getting up three times a night to go out or drink.  My heart has never been broken like this.  I go to work and I am okay.  I come home and I am a mess.  I keep looking for him ~ he was my shadow, my follower, my heart.  I want him back so bad ~~~~ :(

MarleneA
You were not wrong....you did the best thing for your friend....stop doubting yourself.
You are going through grief...and we tend to doubt ourselves when we lose a loved one...4 legged or 2.
What if?* Should have?* Could have?.......all questions,.. that have only one true answer....* must be done*....
Take the time to heal.....God Bless.
Robin 

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sorry for xtra posts...computer froze up.

I think everyone who makes that choice wonders if they did the right thing. It's the heavy price of the very unique gift we have the right to give our animals- death with dignity, and life without suffering. Indeed, many people wish for that kind of release and their wishes cannot be granted.

Your boy is just fine, he is happily waiting for you on the other side. He is not stiff, or sore, and his sight is perfect once again. He is romping in green meadows with others just like him who lovingly wait for their people so he may walk by your side when you, too, make your journey.