Our Dog Maggie

[RonCat]

Our long coated retriever, almost 13, is in declining health, especially arthritis which makes it hard for her to walk. So we've made the tough decision, today is her last day. Will be especially hard on my wife as Maggie was there for her during some tough times.

Today Maggie has been spoiled--pancakes for breakfast, leftover steak and milk for lunch. Before we leave she'll get a piece of cake.

We know it's time and are at peace with it, but it is stiil difficult as many of you know. She's had a good life, chasing squirrels, laying with us in the evenings, playing with the kids. We are sad but happy she will no longer be in pain.

Give your pets an extra hug tonight, they bring us such great joy.

[zbasser]

Sorry for your loss. Been through that a few times.

[greenfshrmn]

Its such a tough thing to go through. The house will feel empty for a while...be sure to keep yourselves busy for the next little while.

[Jumping Jimmy]

Been through that a few times and it sucks for sure.

[rb]

Hate it man. I know my times coming

[ChampioNman]

It's never easy. Best of luck to you and your wife, it's a hard decision but sounds like you made the correct one for you and Maggie.

[n2ratfishin]

It’s tough, healing prayers.

[yatesville88fan]

Very sorry. It’s tough I know.

[Jfish]

It's tough, my advice is to think about her for a few days afterwards and then head down to the nearest rescue and get another one who needs a loving home.

[mean_dean]

Tough for sure, prayers for your family.

I'm in the same spot with our 13yo yellow lab Sadie, legs giving out and falls down sometimes. She is still happy, eating, greets everyone at the door, plays with our other two dogs, and wagging her tail a bunch.

[EarlK]

Today Maggie has been spoiled--pancakes for breakfast, leftover steak and milk for lunch. Before we leave she'll get a piece of cake.

Your a good man going through a tough time, I've been there and there are no words to help you but your for sure doing the right thing for your friend.

[wareagle24]

So sorry for your loss. It's so hard to let them go.

[TMG]

So sorry to hear this.

[Biggin2]

I went down that path a year and a haft ago, it's hard......SB...

[wrat]

It a difficult decision that no matter how many times it never gets easier

[ttranger]

I am very sorry to hear this - prayers for Maggie.

[OdingyNBugs]

Sorry to hear this. Prayers for you

[yanknbass]

[neo]

Been down this road many times so sorry for the pain your going through.
Dogs there only fault, they dont really live that long.

[BMCD]

Always tough, they really are part of the family