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Today started off really well, atleast for the first 10mins or so. I was then informed that one of my favorite dogs was coming in to be euthanized. I got the lucky job of holding her for the dr. The owner had decided not to stay. I could feel little ***** shaking, though it could have been due to her illness (she had cancer). ***** was a great little girl, one of the few small terriers that I actually liked. She was quite, friendly and just ever so cute!
As the dr. pushed the injection in I could feel her start to slip away. I held her close to my body and told her everything was going to be okay and that nothing could hurt her anymore. I wanted so bad to pull the needle out and bring her back, but she was already gone. Her little body still warm and perfect laying in my arms. Tears streamed down my face and into her fur. This little life was gone. I managed to bring myself to bag her and place her in the freezer. Then I had to collect myself and carry on. It's all part of the job right? I just hope she didn't feel alone.






The ***** are for her name, I did that on purpose, please don't think I was cursing!


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I'm sorry. It's part of the job but I don't think that you can ever completely accept it.


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Originally Posted by Lixx
I just hope she didn't feel alone.
she didn't. you were there and you helped her cross over peacefully. thank you for doing that for her!


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I'm so sorry you had to do that. At least she had you there to comfort her....


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Lizz, there are so many rewarding aspects to working with animals but what you experienced today is part of the pitfalls. You handled it like a trooper.


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Thanks guys I worry for her 'sister'. They've been togehter since birth, now 11yrs old. And the remaining sister is deaf, she depended on the other. I just hope she copes and does not get too depressed


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aw lizz. i can't even begin to imagine how hard that must be. at least that little dog had you to help her over. i think you did an amazing job.

i feel for the sister dog, too. poor baby.


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Lizz.. I have been in your position and have helped many, many animals to the other side.. It does get easier in time.. but there are always certain ones that will hit you worse than others..
You did a good job Lizz even though it sucks to have to do it.


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Aww, I am so sorry....but you did the hardest thing and you were there for her in the end, thank you for caring for her


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Thanks guys I thought about her a bit today. I saw a mini pin come in (same breed as her 'sister') and I was sooo pariniod it was her coming in! Thankfully just another minpin!