Worst part of pet ownership.

[Jose]

Man sorry to hear that. I agree, it's a tough thing to go through but I would rather it that way then a long drawn out illness or simply disappearing. Lost a dog that got out of the yard and never saw him again and always wondered what happened to him

[dee]

Thanks guys. I'm on the fence if all of a sudden or expected from age or various other complications is better.

He was a bit old for a largish dog at almost 9yrs. Most ridgebacks seem to live a bit longer though. Hoping his litter mate brother we have makes it through it. Not sure the family could handle that well if it happens this soon.

[ram57ta]

man I'm sorry. Looks like he was a happy member of a loving family. Both of mine are nearing 12yrs old and I will eventually have to deal with this. Not looking forward to that day.

[red89notch]

Sorry for your loss. I lost mine a bit over a year ago and miss her so much. It's going to be tough but you have to think of all the good times.

[95DRGT]

Sorry for you loss. We need same service for elderly with checks and balances some how.

[JC316]

So sorry to hear OP, losing a pet sucks.

Honestly, I would rather lose a pet that way than drawn out illness or having to make the decision to put them down. Hopefully ours go peacefully and at home when that time comes.

+1. Had a cat die of leukemia and had a rottie die of heart worms. Those were rough, but nowhere near as bad as having to put another cat and another rottie down due to cancer.

I consider myself to be tough both physically and emotionally, but I still get choked up thinking about putting the rottie down.

[LS1Goat]

Sorry to hear. It definitely hurts for awhile.

[Sleeper]

Sorry man, like others not looking forward to that at all. I'd rather them go vs putting them down.