King

King&Skylar · 11-28-2011, 08:25 PM

King was put to sleep tonight.
My mother and I went with him.. my mom was going to go alone, but I decided at the last minute that I really wanted to go, he has been there for me for the past 6 years and I couldn't let him be there for me through the roughest times and me not be there for him at his roughest time. I was ready to not go in the door.. but I am so glad I did. He has been in pain his whole life. The vet gave him a sedative and he was so happy.. he laid there, very relaxed, tail wagging- we sat with him for 45 minutes. Then they gave him the rest of the medicine, he went so easy.. We were worried he would fight it because we had heard of that happening.. but he didn't. That helped so much.. he was ready to go. It was the most heartbreaking experience.. but so incredibly peaceful, too.. I'm so happy we could hold him pain free for the first time in his life. He knew he was loved. I'm so happy I went, I will never not go with any of my dogs now- it's so incredibly hard but I need to give that to them, after all they give to me.
I came home and Skylar laid with me for an hour.. she never cuddles but she laid with her paw on me, on my bed. She knew.. she didn't look for him when we came home.

Rest in Peace, King- you were an amazing dog and I'll always love you.

Stosh · 11-28-2011, 08:27 PM

RIP King. He was a well loved dog

1sttimeforgsd · 11-28-2011, 09:34 PM

My heart breaks for you, for I have been there several times myself. Find peace in the thought that King is now running free at the bridge. Run free sweet boy, run free.

StryderPup · 11-28-2011, 09:38 PM

I am glad you made the decision to be with him during his last moments...my heart aches with you and mom. I lost a few tears while reading your post. RIP King...

Wolfiesmom · 11-28-2011, 09:39 PM

RIP King.. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Mom.

KZoppa · 11-28-2011, 09:40 PM

RIP King. Run without pain at the bridge.

codmaster · 11-29-2011, 01:44 AM

Just till you see him again "At the Bridge"!

We can all feel the pain but also the hope and their relief!

RIP King!

blehmannwa · 11-29-2011, 02:42 AM

Seeing them through to the end is so hard. I'm glad that King was at peace,

GSDBESTK9 · 11-29-2011, 07:56 AM

I'm very sorry for your loss.

bianca · 11-29-2011, 08:32 AM

I am so very sorry

Run free sweet King.

11-28-2011, 08:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
King&Skylar Master Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 513	King King was put to sleep tonight. My mother and I went with him.. my mom was going to go alone, but I decided at the last minute that I really wanted to go, he has been there for me for the past 6 years and I couldn't let him be there for me through the roughest times and me not be there for him at his roughest time. I was ready to not go in the door.. but I am so glad I did. He has been in pain his whole life. The vet gave him a sedative and he was so happy.. he laid there, very relaxed, tail wagging- we sat with him for 45 minutes. Then they gave him the rest of the medicine, he went so easy.. We were worried he would fight it because we had heard of that happening.. but he didn't. That helped so much.. he was ready to go. It was the most heartbreaking experience.. but so incredibly peaceful, too.. I'm so happy we could hold him pain free for the first time in his life. He knew he was loved. I'm so happy I went, I will never not go with any of my dogs now- it's so incredibly hard but I need to give that to them, after all they give to me. I came home and Skylar laid with me for an hour.. she never cuddles but she laid with her paw on me, on my bed. She knew.. she didn't look for him when we came home. Rest in Peace, King- you were an amazing dog and I'll always love you.

11-28-2011, 09:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
1sttimeforgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 4,897	My heart breaks for you, for I have been there several times myself. Find peace in the thought that King is now running free at the bridge. Run free sweet boy, run free. __________________ karen, mom to: ace-gsd (bi-color) 6/14/2010 mandy-yellow lab 1/31/2009 baby-terrier mix 11/25/2000

11-28-2011, 09:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Wolfiesmom Crowned Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3,810	RIP King.. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Mom. __________________ Mom to Chases Wolfgang Heinrich Von Ryan aka Wolfie born 12/20/09 Waiting for us at the bridge is Chases Chieftain aka Chiefy Left this earth and left a hole in our hearts July 2000

11-28-2011, 09:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
KZoppa Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland kinda missing CO Posts: 13,828	RIP King. Run without pain at the bridge. __________________ The more people I meet and talk to,the more I love my dogs and their intelligence. www.krystalscollarcreations.weebly.com Riley GSD/BC 1/10/05 Zena GSD 6/1/03 Shasta GSD 5/5/10

11-29-2011, 07:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
GSDBESTK9 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 28,438	I'm very sorry for your loss. __________________ Carolina Johnson http://www.johnsonhaus.com http://www.carolinak9photography.com

11-28-2011, 08:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	RIP King. He was a well loved dog

11-28-2011, 09:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
StryderPup Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Carlisle, Ohio Posts: 493	I am glad you made the decision to be with him during his last moments...my heart aches with you and mom. I lost a few tears while reading your post. RIP King...

11-29-2011, 01:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
codmaster Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: California, US Posts: 4,769	Just till you see him again "At the Bridge"! We can all feel the pain but also the hope and their relief! RIP King!

11-29-2011, 02:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
blehmannwa Master Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 778	Seeing them through to the end is so hard. I'm glad that King was at peace,

11-29-2011, 08:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
bianca Knighted Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Australia Posts: 3,328	I am so very sorry Run free sweet King. __________________ Miss Molly Moo (aka The Piranha/The four legged Mouth) GSD 31/10 Raennik Hassan (Cooper) GSD 19/10/11 Paris Tabby Cat 15 years Texas Tabby Cat 15 years

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