R.I.P. Lemmy, 07/07/13 - 19/08/21

[Drago]

My boy Lemmy has been Ill this last month or two with cancer. The odds of surgery being "successful" were put at 10-15% at best, and even then the vet felt I would only be kicking the can up the road for a month or two.

I did not think that would be worth the pain of treatment with such a low chance of a positive outcome, so I took the decision not to go ahead and to simply enjoy the time I had left with him.

The last few days his health has declined sharply, and the vet diagnosed that he was bleeding into his abdomen, so I took the difficult decision to have him put to sleep.

I was there at the end holding his paw and reassuring him, and felt his spirit slip away very suddenly.

I've lost be best friend I've ever had, and feel dreadful that it was my signature that made it happen. Logic tells me it was the kindest thing to do, but I feel terrible and don't think I can ever forgive myself.

R.I.P. Lemmy. I'm already missing you terribly.

 

[classic33]

Never an easy decision to make. You didn't keep him in pain though. Remember that much.

 

[Cathryn]

I'm so very sorry. Hugs.

 

[Spiderweb]

So sorry to hear about Lemmy, I lost my dog last Autumn and it is hard to deal with. Take care @Drago you certainly did your best and the right decision was made.

 

[Toshiba Boy]

Drago, feeling your pain big fella, had to do same with Molly (yellow lab in my picture) on 7/11/16, and Jess (collie) 1/3/19. Remember all the fantastic times you and Lemmy shared over those 8 years.

 

[potsy]

Sorry to hear this Drago, a terribly difficult decision and absolutely the right thing to do by the sounds of it.
Heartbreaking time in any pet owners life

 

[Scotty55]

We are kinder to our pets than to our people.

Our last dog Jen (yellow Lab) was euthenised with her nose in a bag of cheese. She was very happy. Same couldn't be said for us.

 

[Grant Fondo]

sorry to hear that @Drago, tough, but you did the best for him.

 

[Jody]

Really sorry to hear this Drago. It can't be an easy decision but sounds like the right one.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Unpleasant but right mate

 

[Bazzer]

Horrible decision to make and it brings back memories of having been in the same position. I feel for you.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

you did the best for your friend but it is never easy



sending sympathy and hugs

Take care of yourself - people on here have been worried about you

keep a few things - my dogs old lead is still hung up in the bike shed - and I have some old photos

you never forget them

 

[HMS_Dave]

Awww. We were faced with a similar dilemma last October. Our vet took us aside and said realistically, we'd likely increase his pain and suffering with little to no prospect at all. Still miss him every day.

Very sorry for your loss, pal...

 

[Beebo]

Always sad to hear of someones pet going. It’s part of responsible pet ownership.
You provided him with a great life and a sympathetic, pain free death.

Having recently watched my father-in-law die of cancer you do wonder if the final week of suffering could be dispensed with in a far more humane way.

 

[Mo1959]

Sorry to hear this Drago. Worst part of pet ownership, but the final kindness too. 4 years since I lost my lab/springer cross with a tumour that the vet thought was a secondary, so like you I let her go without putting her through too much. Don’t beat yourself up wondering if you could have done anything differently as it would have made no difference. xx