OT-My job is safe for now, but my 4 legged friend isn't.

[shooter]

Well, it looks like I'm safe at my job for now, but I'm gonna have to take my best pal of almost 14 years tomorrow to be put down. I know several of you have gone through this recently. It's something that's got to be done, but I'm sure not looking forward to it. He's a Black Lab, and he's had a real good life, gonna be tough to say goodbye.

Update: Bear didn't make it through the night. I slept in the spare room with him, and stayed awake most of the night. His breathing became labored, and he died around 5:45 a.m., about an hour ago. Thanks for all the kind words. I know most of you have been in the same boat.

[Hobie]

Our condolences.

[Ysabel Kid]

One of the hardest things we have to do - but often the most humane, especially to an animal who has been such a loyal member of the family...

[Tycer]

I'm sorry man.

[TedH]

That's always tough. So sorry.

[madman4570]

Glad for your Job/ but Sad for your Pal and your loss!
Be there for him/hold him if you can and he cant ask for more!
God Bless/Prayers up!

[mod71alaska]

Glad for your Job/ but Sad for your Pal and your loss!
Be there for him/hold him if you can and he cant ask for more!
God Bless/Prayers up!

+1

I choked up a bit as I thought about your task tomorrow and my 3 year old lab asleep under my desk. I know how hard it is to put down a loyal companion. Many of us here do. Putting your dog down is your final act of love.

Get a new puppy soon. It will help you heal.

We're all with you.

[Chuck 100 yd]

I`m sad for you my friend. Having to do that is heartbreaking, I know only too well.

[gamekeeper]

I'm so sorry to hear that your good news has been spoiled by even sadder news.
My condolences on the sad loss of a true friend.

[2ndovc]

So very sorry. Sounds like he had a long and happy life. You were there for him at the end and that's a great thing.

jason

[rjohns94]

I am really sorry for your loss. I hope the memories replace the sadness real soon for you.

[Blaine]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[.45colt]

Very Sorry,We went through the same thing here not long ago.

[Dave]

Sorry to hear that. It is always a tough one.

[CowboyTutt]

I'm sorry for your loss but I'm glad he got to pass at home with you there for him.

-Tutt

[mikld]

My prayers for you and your family. Sounds like he went as he would have liked; at home, with his master...

[RIHMFIRE]

Sorry about your little buddy....

they truely are mans best friend....

[RKrodle]

Sorry to here about your Lab, Mine is getting old and having a hard time getting around. She lives for the cold weather and duck hunting, but this Texas heat is hard on her. She still gets excited when she see's be coming through the house with a long gun, but she doesn't beat me to the door anymore .

[iceman]

Sorry for your loss. I put my best friend down last year myself it was the hardest thing I have ever done. Heal well friend.

[TX50Cal]

So sorry for your loss. been through that ordeal more than I like to think about. A man can have no better friend than that of a faithful dog. They are members of the family.
Dave in TX

[firefuzz]

You were there for him at the end and that's a great thing.jason

Your buddy was glad you were there too. One of the hardest things I've ever done was to stay with Duke when the time came, but I owed him that.

So very sorry for your loss. It's been a bad year for our four legged buddies.

Rob

[Sheepman Dave]

Very sorry for your loss.

Seems we have had this happen too much lately. 2 wks ago for me.

Glad you were there with him. I have always made it a point of being there when the time comes. I never want their last breath to be at some strange place surrounded by strangers. I been luckiy in their final moment being here at home, surrounded by their family. Thats the least I can do for an old friend.

[gak]

I'm so sorry. Been there many times. It's never, ever easy. There's nothing like the companionship of a good, loyal dog--and most of 'em are very good. Thoughts are with you.

[Sixgun]

Yea, dude, those things are not easy.

Given that animals are better than most people, it takes a chunk out of your heart.---------Sixgun

[alnitak]

I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sure being there with him was all he could have asked for...

[kimwcook]

Sorry to hear about your buddy, but you were there when you needed to be. Prayers.

[lthardman]

So sorry for your loss. We mere humans strive our whole lives to be as loving, faithful, and forgiving as a dog. You were there for him. He could not have written a better end for himself. He died comforting you.

[JohndeFresno]

Your ol' buddy died with his best friend right there, and he was where he wanted to be. That was indeed a comfort to him.

I'm very sorry about your loss, and glad that you have an income to make all of this more endurable.

Blessings.

[shooter]

Thanks each and every one of you for your kind thoughts and prayers. They really did mean a lot to me when I read through them all yesterday and today. Yesterday was tough, today was easier. Thank you all again.