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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Took dog to vets today, booked in tomorrow to have her put down

14 years we've had her! It's traumatic, however it's cruel to be kind ya da ya da. I feel really insensitive asking this however if you've done it, how much did it cost?!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sorry to hear that

£50- £150.

I've only done a quick Google search and that's what it's coming back with.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Took dog to vets today, booked in tomorrow to have her put down

14 years we've had her! It's traumatic, however it's cruel to be kind ya da ya da. I feel really insensitive asking this however if you've done it, how much did it cost?!"
we had to take our son's dog last week, it was £110 and a further £80 if we wanted them to dispose of the dogs remains

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I know how this feels only too well today, I took my dog today I knew what he was going to say (cancer) so tried to prepare myself.

It didn't work I'm a mess the nurse held her while

I had her head in my hands so I could look into her eyes just kept saying I loved her.

I'm heart broken now haven't stopped crying for the last 3 hours.

Best wishes to you xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Took dog to vets today, booked in tomorrow to have her put down

14 years we've had her! It's traumatic, however it's cruel to be kind ya da ya da. I feel really insensitive asking this however if you've done it, how much did it cost?!"

Sorry to hear you are going through this.

It's been a long time since we had our gsd put to sleep but I think it was around £35-40 but we took him straight home to bury. It would be more expensive if they keep and cremate your pup for you

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I know how this feels only too well today, I took my dog today I knew what he was going to say (cancer) so tried to prepare myself.

It didn't work I'm a mess the nurse held her while

I had her head in my hands so I could look into her eyes just kept saying I loved her.

I'm heart broken now haven't stopped crying for the last 3 hours.

Best wishes to you xx"

It's awful isn't it. Absolutely gutted! Heartbreaking.

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By *ELLONS AND CREAMWoman
over a year ago

stourbridge area

Your vet will tell you the price ....so sad to hear ... bless you

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Your vet will tell you the price ....so sad to hear ... bless you "

Didn't ask was just a blubbering wreck! God help me tomorrow

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I know how this feels only too well today, I took my dog today I knew what he was going to say (cancer) so tried to prepare myself.

It didn't work I'm a mess the nurse held her while

I had her head in my hands so I could look into her eyes just kept saying I loved her.

I'm heart broken now haven't stopped crying for the last 3 hours.

Best wishes to you xx"

Sending you a hug x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm so sorry to hear this. My heart really goes out to you. I've only had my baby girl since June 2014 from Battersea. Ive forgotten what it was like without her. Don't know how I'd cope without her either. My little shadow!!

I truly hope everything goes ok tomoz. Big big hugs to you op. Xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I know how this feels only too well today, I took my dog today I knew what he was going to say (cancer) so tried to prepare myself.

It didn't work I'm a mess the nurse held her while

I had her head in my hands so I could look into her eyes just kept saying I loved her.

I'm heart broken now haven't stopped crying for the last 3 hours.

Best wishes to you xx

It's awful isn't it. Absolutely gutted! Heartbreaking. "

Yes it really is your so brave I couldn't bring her home for another night as would have backed out and then she would have been suffering more.

Will be thinking of you tomorrow xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you can, take your companion to PDSA, if there's one near to you.

You're more likely be treated with more respect there

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I know how this feels only too well today, I took my dog today I knew what he was going to say (cancer) so tried to prepare myself.

It didn't work I'm a mess the nurse held her while

I had her head in my hands so I could look into her eyes just kept saying I loved her.

I'm heart broken now haven't stopped crying for the last 3 hours.

Best wishes to you xx

It's awful isn't it. Absolutely gutted! Heartbreaking.

Yes it really is your so brave I couldn't bring her home for another night as would have backed out and then she would have been suffering more.

Will be thinking of you tomorrow xxx"

It's so funny you say this, I'm looking at her now asleep in front of television she's also been eating and now I'm thinking I'd it really the right time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Took dog to vets today, booked in tomorrow to have her put down

14 years we've had her! It's traumatic, however it's cruel to be kind ya da ya da. I feel really insensitive asking this however if you've done it, how much did it cost?!"

Depends on the size of the dog.

My sympathies x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I know how this feels only too well today, I took my dog today I knew what he was going to say (cancer) so tried to prepare myself.

It didn't work I'm a mess the nurse held her while

I had her head in my hands so I could look into her eyes just kept saying I loved her.

I'm heart broken now haven't stopped crying for the last 3 hours.

Best wishes to you xx"

Massive massive hugs. Xxxx

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By *enuinedannyMan
over a year ago

walsall

I feel for ya had to put my staffy down she was 14 to two year ago and I swear I still hear hear at the bk door. Feeling sad now. All the best

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I know how this feels only too well today, I took my dog today I knew what he was going to say (cancer) so tried to prepare myself.

It didn't work I'm a mess the nurse held her while

I had her head in my hands so I could look into her eyes just kept saying I loved her.

I'm heart broken now haven't stopped crying for the last 3 hours.

Best wishes to you xx

It's awful isn't it. Absolutely gutted! Heartbreaking.

Yes it really is your so brave I couldn't bring her home for another night as would have backed out and then she would have been suffering more.

Will be thinking of you tomorrow xxx

It's so funny you say this, I'm looking at her now asleep in front of television she's also been eating and now I'm thinking I'd it really the right time

My girl was the same eating and drinking but she was struggling and could see she was in pain when she walked. As you said cruel to be kind xx

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I know how this feels only too well today, I took my dog today I knew what he was going to say (cancer) so tried to prepare myself.

It didn't work I'm a mess the nurse held her while

I had her head in my hands so I could look into her eyes just kept saying I loved her.

I'm heart broken now haven't stopped crying for the last 3 hours.

Best wishes to you xx"

Big hugs xx

If you need it, the Blue Cross have a pet bereavement counselling service xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I know how this feels only too well today, I took my dog today I knew what he was going to say (cancer) so tried to prepare myself.

It didn't work I'm a mess the nurse held her while

I had her head in my hands so I could look into her eyes just kept saying I loved her.

I'm heart broken now haven't stopped crying for the last 3 hours.

Best wishes to you xx

Big hugs xx

If you need it, the Blue Cross have a pet bereavement counselling service xx"

Thanks x

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By *exycouplemmmmCouple
over a year ago

Surrey

"I know how this feels only too well today, I took my dog today I knew what he was going to say (cancer) so tried to prepare myself.

It didn't work I'm a mess the nurse held her while

I had her head in my hands so I could look into her eyes just kept saying I loved her.

I'm heart broken now haven't stopped crying for the last 3 hours.

Best wishes to you xx"

Oh so sad

my pooch is 13 and I'm dreading the day. Big hug xx

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

Big empathy for anyone going through this been through it before and again this new years eve with a young dog so know the pain..

doing what is right for them is the greatest kindness and act of love..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It cost me £90 to have my old American cocker spaniel put down. Still miss the old girl. Buried at the bottom of the garden. Hope it goes OK. Don't worry its so peaceful they just slip away.

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over a year ago

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By *carlet_heavenWoman
over a year ago

somewhere in the sticks

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sending hugs for you.

Awful having to do it. Our dog is getting on now. Hes 15 and I can see he is proper slowing down.

But the thought of having to do that at somepoint in the future is hearbreaking. Its almost like playing god with a life. But as pet lovers, we have to do things like this.

When it comes to it, I am going to try and find a vet that will come out to us and do it. So that he is in his own home.

Thinking about you. xx

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

It was £200 a couple of years ago for the injection and cremation though it will probably vary between surgery's. It is cheaper if you have the body back or if they take the body. Feel for you though you have to do what is best him.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's a tough thing to do. My springer was by my side for 15 years and I had her put to sleep in Feb 15. Still can't think of it without welling up. I had the nurse out to my house. They did the Injections and then stayed with me for a little while after and allowed me to say goodbye. They wrapped her in a blanket and put her in the car and then she went for general cremation. I didn't want her ashes. It cost me 200 quid. I was absolutely beside myself watching her go but glad I did it at home. Can't even type this without crying. She was so old, deaf and blind. Taking her to the vet would have frightened her more I think.

Feel better soon. Good dog owners make very hard decisions.

V xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I personally wouldn't ask a vet practice to "take care" of mine, after they have put them to sleep,as you never quite know how or what they'll be doing

I do have to say, but there's a pet cemetery up here in North Wales, and they have their own crematorium.

Truly wonderful people that are sincere and caring about looking after your friends.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So much appreciation for all the comments, means the world. I'm not as bad as I thought I'd be. The build up to it was horrific but as I watched her fall to sleep I felt a sense of relief for her and for us. I feel ok now, I definitely did the right thing. Times like this make me think euthanasia should be a world wide choice. So happy she can rest in peace. 14 years, shes seen it all! Thanks again all.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

(((( big hugs ))) xx

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By *uzy444Woman
over a year ago

in the suffolk countryside

"So much appreciation for all the comments, means the world. I'm not as bad as I thought I'd be. The build up to it was horrific but as I watched her fall to sleep I felt a sense of relief for her and for us. I feel ok now, I definitely did the right thing. Times like this make me think euthanasia should be a world wide choice. So happy she can rest in peace. 14 years, shes seen it all! Thanks again all."
much love and hugs..sing a aong for her spirit and im sure she was grateful for a loved and loving life and that peace through mercyful action, was shown at the end...hugs to you hunni xxx be gentle with you x

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By *uby0000Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

so sorry to hear this hugs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So know how you feel been through it a few times worse one was my horse had him 29 years even though it's been three years still cry when I look at pics of him. It's such a hard decision to make but you have to do what's right for your pet even though your heart is breaking xx

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had my dog put to sleep and then the body cremated and ashes put in casket was around £140-£200 but worth it to still have my friend living with me till I go and he can come with me

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

I put a bird of prey down that cost £85, I am sure they can come to some sort of agreement with you.

I know you said this is best for the dog, but it is part of the family. Really sorry to hear that.

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So sad

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By *eryBigGirlWoman
over a year ago

East Yorkshire

Big hugs it's an awful time but we do it because we love them and do t want them to suffer. I lost my boy 4 years ago but I know I made the right decision to let him go.

It cost me £200 in total to have him put to sleep but I also had him cremated separately and he's now back with me in a beautiful engraved box xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's a horrible thing and it affected me a lot, I was devastated. For them though it is really peaceful and wouldn't we all want to go peacefully with our loved ones around us holding us til the end.

It is approx £120 plus £80 for individual cremation, extra for a casket for the ashes.

Best wishes to you.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Big hugs to op and bumblebea ive got tears in my eyes.

Now when i took my cat to be put to sleep in november, when i went to pay she said i didnt have to pay now. I did but it sounded like some after payment plan as theyve never said it when i normally go to the vets although they may have just said it cause they knew me and knew how upset i was but might be worth asking

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Did this twice within 3 years of each other. I had both from puppies one was 12 the other was 14 as a rufty tufty man it broke me at the time. All you can do is think of the joy and love you have had together. I slowly gets bearable

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Honestly can't thank you all enough, it cost 260 all together but that was a small price to pay. 14 years of joy and happiness and I gave her the gift of dignity l, the opposite would of been... let her shit and piss herself and get worse. I wouldn't say I'm happy but I'm proud

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"Honestly can't thank you all enough, it cost 260 all together but that was a small price to pay. 14 years of joy and happiness and I gave her the gift of dignity l, the opposite would of been... let her shit and piss herself and get worse. I wouldn't say I'm happy but I'm proud

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you put your dog before your own feelings.

Have some hugs from me.

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By *ilkynmyzzyCouple
over a year ago

Bridlington

I've just been reading this thread and Silky asked why I'm crying. Feel for you. A big man hug from me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

One of ours is getting on a bit. Dreading the day!

Thoughts with you and your dog x

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By *rMrs-Luv-ItCouple
over a year ago

cwmbranish

"Did this twice within 3 years of each other. I had both from puppies one was 12 the other was 14 as a rufty tufty man it broke me at the time. All you can do is think of the joy and love you have had together. I slowly gets bearable "

Within 12 months i Had to say good bye to My 2 cats and my dog all 3 was 14 years old had them from 12 week old

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So so hard but as long as you are doing best by them then so be it. It's like devil's advocate right up to the last minute I was like. .. is this right... but when she passed I knew it was.

Within 12 months i Had to say good bye to My 2 cats and my dog all 3 was 14 years old had them from 12 week old "

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

So so hard but as long as you are doing best by them then so be it. It's like devil's advocate right up to the last minute I was like. .. is this right... but when she passed I knew it was.

Within 12 months i Had to say good bye to My 2 cats and my dog all 3 was 14 years old had them from 12 week old "

It's like playing devil's advocate but once you do it you will feel peace and thank yourself for doing it. Until the last minute I questioned if she was ready but I knew anyway.

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