about

I'm Steph. I'm 18 and I live in Nevada.

I love country music, cattle dogs, border collies, bicycles, dog training and guys. Probably not in that order.

I have a border collie/heeler, a heeler/greyhound, a goldfish, a betta fish, and a Colombian Redtail Boa.

Some other stuff, blah blah blah.

advice

I just learned that my dog of twelve who is a chocolate lab is going to be put to sleep. My mom died when i was younger, and he was like my memory of herr.. she loved that dogg. I wanna spend my last few days with him doing something.. but he has cancer. It hurts for him to walk, and he won't eat. I don't know what to do. I haven't been myself.. and i don't like that.. what else should i do?
thanks.

Wow. I am so, so sorry. I know it's hard to believe, and you may feel terrible for it, but you are truly doing the best thing you can for your friend. Just be with him. Dogs love that more than we'll ever understand. Curl up with him on the floor, talk to him. Reminiss with him, recalling all your good times. He won't understand what you're saying, but he will love it so much. Pet him a lot. And I know it's the hardest thing to bear, but please, please, PLEASE be with him in the room as he goes, if you can. Be brave with him, give him a lot of kisses and hugs, and tell him he's a wonderful boy. Give a treat if he'll take it. He'll love you for it. I've done it before (been in a euth room), and it's so, so, so hard to be brave for your pup, but seriously, he just goes to sleep and doesn't wake up. It's a soothing release, and it will be best for him if you're there.

Best of luck, and I am so sorry for your loss. ♥

[view]

(Rating: 5) ohh thankss! I wasn't really gunna even go to the vet, but now i'm going. but i couldn't go in the room with himm.. thank you so muchh!
<<< Previous Advice Column
Next Advice Column >>>
eXTReMe Tracker