Nanook Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Just want to say a big THANKYOU for all the kind messages and condolences on the loss of Cocoa. We took him to the Vet's and sat on the floor with him while the 'needles' took effect. Dammit, if he did'nt try to lick our hands and faces as he died. Thats when we both broke down, even the Vet and her assistant were weeping. I [we] will never, ever go through that again. Thank you once again, good friends!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfish1965 Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Man, you have my sympathies. My boys are all I really have in the world and I so dread the day I may have to do the same. Your strength in allowing him to pass painlessly was proof of your dedication and friendship. You're a good man, Nanook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 You have my utmost respect Jack for handling things the way that you did. It is unbelievably hard to see your faithful friend in distress and even harder to have the fortitude to help them in the kindest way. Being there and holding them in their final moments when they are looking at you with adoration takes balls......... Barbara and I have been through it a few times and it doesn't get easier. We have sat and talked about the heartache that follows such a decision and come to the same conclusion each time. It is much better to have loved and lost your friend than never to have had their love at all. Take care...... John... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuck Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Been there, I put down my old pal Marko 5 years ago. You have my sympathy and support, it's a very hard thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebS Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Nanook, my deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your friend, Cocoa. Take heart in knowing that the last thing Cocoa saw were the faces of the people who loved him the best. He left this world knowing he was loved. I know what you're feeling right now as I just found out this morning that my 12 yr old Golden Retriever, Amber, has cancer & I can't imagine life without her..... Just remember all the good times you had with Cocoa -he may be gone, but the memories will always be with you. Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley Cooper Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Nanook... Exactly what John said.... You have my sympothy......It takes alot of courage and strength to do whats best for our friend... Cocoa is at piece now.. and you'll always have the memories... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookset Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Nanook, You might not feel like it now, but you and your wife did the absolute best thing you could have ever done. You made the toughest choice, and you were there in Cocoa's last few moments. You have my utmost respect. I too said "I will never go through that again". That was 2 dogs ago lol and no doubt I will have to do it again cuz' my big guy is getting up there in years too. There are few things in life as tough to do as being there when you have to put an animal you love to sleep. I think it is a big part of the healing process. The memories of 12 1/2 years of "Life with Cocoa" will soon outweigh the saddest day. Hookset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_paul Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Again, very sorry about the loss of Cocoa. What a wonderful thing you did for Cocoa being there during the last moments. As lucky as you were having a great dog like Cocoa, Cocoa was very fortuneate as well having you folks as family for his time here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbog Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Deepest sympathies go out to you and I'm sure Cocoa thanks you for the strength to make the decision when you did. Toughest thing for the guardian of "man's best friend" to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Some times the right thing is the hardest route. Thanks for taking it for your friend I have been down the road and cried every time from the pain of doing the right thing. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canoe2fish Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Wow...thats a tough one, sorry for your loss. Perhaps he was trying ease your anguish for doing what you had to do as I'm sure he could feel your emotions. I've been told that a dog will bear enormous amounts of suffering to keep living for his "people". You did the right thing by being humane and being there for him in the last moments. I wouldn't do it any other way myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeXXington Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Some times the right thing is the hardest route. Thanks for taking it for your friend So true, One of the hardest things too do. Our sympothy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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