We had him put down today. It was time. He’d been sick with kidney disease for a long time, and in this past week it became clear we weren’t doing him any favors by keeping him around.
The house is weirdly quiet. No nails tappity tapping across the floor.
I don’t have it in me to eulogize today. He was a sweet dog. We loved him. He’s gone.
Goodbye, sweet old man.
66 responses so far ↓
1 Bonney // Feb 13, 2010 at 7:54 pm
Never an easy decision. I know his heart was filled with your love.
2 Beverly // Feb 13, 2010 at 8:02 pm
I’m sorry. It sounds like you did the most loving thing for him.
3 Jena (the yarn harpy) // Feb 13, 2010 at 8:03 pm
I’m very sorry, Cari.
4 irene // Feb 13, 2010 at 8:15 pm
i’m so sorry, cari. diego was a real sweetie. xoxo
5 pattie // Feb 13, 2010 at 8:33 pm
so sorry, I still have a soft spot for my Shawna, whom I put down in 2001. You’re allowed not to tlk about him, we know.
6 Alison // Feb 13, 2010 at 8:44 pm
You did what was best for him, and that came straight from your heart. Be proud of your time together.
xxx
7 Christy // Feb 13, 2010 at 9:02 pm
I’m so sorry. We made that same decision over a year ago and while it wasn’t easy, it was for the best. Diego will live on in your memories. He knew that he was loved.
8 J Strizzy // Feb 13, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Cari, I’m so sorry. It’s hard to lose a friend – enjoy your memories.
9 (formerly) no-blog-rachel // Feb 13, 2010 at 9:39 pm
I’m really sorry, Cari; even though it’s the right, caring thing to do, I know it’s so hard. Love to all of you.
10 Belle // Feb 13, 2010 at 10:59 pm
I’ve lurked for nearly 3 years and Diego has been a favorite of mine… When you’re ready, he’ll be at Rainbow Bridge for you ^_^
11 Kim // Feb 13, 2010 at 11:01 pm
So sorry to hear. But he had a wonderful life with all of you. Thoughts are with you.
12 Rebecca // Feb 13, 2010 at 11:07 pm
What a beautiful creature he was. So sad. So sorry.
13 Stardust B. // Feb 13, 2010 at 11:11 pm
I’m so sorry. Thinking of you.
14 Diann // Feb 13, 2010 at 11:35 pm
No matter that it was the right thing to do, it still hurts. He was lucky to be so loved, and so are you. His memory will be a blessing in days and weeks to come.
15 Katie // Feb 14, 2010 at 1:04 am
Oh, lovey. I’m so sorry to hear he’s gone. Ouch. I wish I could make you warm brownies or scones or something. Damn and blast geography.
16 pam // Feb 14, 2010 at 1:55 am
i’m sorry for your loss. you are in my thoughts.
17 Marrije // Feb 14, 2010 at 5:00 am
Ach, that is sad. You took good care of him.
18 Becky // Feb 14, 2010 at 8:44 am
I’m so sorry, it’s so hard to lose a dog, I send you hugs
19 Dee // Feb 14, 2010 at 9:25 am
I’m so sorry. You loved him very much.
20 Carole // Feb 14, 2010 at 9:53 am
I’m sorry, Cari.
21 Cathy // Feb 14, 2010 at 10:59 am
I’m so sorry. Even if you know it was time, it still sucks.
22 Bullwinkle // Feb 14, 2010 at 11:30 am
I’m so sorry for your lost. (((Hugs)))
23 Audrey // Feb 14, 2010 at 12:05 pm
I am so sorry for your loss. It’s brutal, but when it is time, it’s the kindest thing that you can do.
24 JudithinNYC // Feb 14, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Goodbye, Diego, my first internet love.
25 Lizbon // Feb 14, 2010 at 2:19 pm
(sad face)
26 Steph VW // Feb 14, 2010 at 3:10 pm
I’m so sorry for the doggy-sized hole in your lives. Good-bye Diego, rest in peace little man.
27 Janine // Feb 14, 2010 at 4:18 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss. It is difficult to make that final decision, I’m glad you felt able to do it for his benefit. They leave such a hole when they go – hugs
28 Kathy // Feb 14, 2010 at 5:07 pm
I’m so sorry. We’ve been where you are and feel for you. It’s hard.
29 Knittripps // Feb 14, 2010 at 6:45 pm
I am so sorry.
30 mosprott // Feb 14, 2010 at 7:52 pm
I’m so sorry Cari – he was a good dog, and he knew he was loved.
31 harold // Feb 14, 2010 at 8:19 pm
You have done one of the hardest things a person can do. I am sending you love. Although our house is quieted from the mews of Etta James, she has never gone. Did I mention I love you?
-H
32 Midj // Feb 14, 2010 at 8:35 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss. Hugs from Florida.
33 juno // Feb 14, 2010 at 8:54 pm
Oh, sweetie. I am so sorry. Those are bad days.
34 DeDe // Feb 14, 2010 at 9:00 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss. It is always painful to lose a family member even if they aren’t human. You were so blessed to have had and cared for him for so long, as was he.
35 Ginny // Feb 14, 2010 at 9:06 pm
I’m so sorry Cari.
36 Riin // Feb 14, 2010 at 10:50 pm
Oh, honey, I’m so sorry! Losing a pet is so hard.
You know, it was the absence of the sound of toenails on the dining room floor that really got me after Rudy died. Strange the things that really affect us.
Peace to you.
37 Jennifer // Feb 14, 2010 at 11:58 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss.
38 catherine_sr // Feb 15, 2010 at 5:28 am
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss… pets bring so much joy into our lives and losing one is so hard. Sending warm thoughts your way.
39 delia // Feb 15, 2010 at 8:14 am
Please know you are in my thoughts. I am so very sorry for your loss.
40 Jody // Feb 15, 2010 at 8:55 am
That sucks – I dread the day we have to make a call like that with ours. Well done you for being brave enough to take the call. You loved him and cared for him, and it the end you were strong enough to do what was best for him and you can’t do better than that.
Much love form everyone at our house.
41 Sara // Feb 15, 2010 at 9:08 am
I’m so sorry for your loss.
42 robin // Feb 15, 2010 at 9:47 am
oh – so sorry – I really understand how hard it is to make the decision – I’ve just made the decision for my Molly and we go this Saturday. Taking Thursday and Friday off to spend time with her. Only you can ‘feel’ when the time is right. I’ve had a few friends question my decision but we who live with them everyday know when it’s right. It was always obvious when you spoke of Diego here, how loved he was.
43 Iris // Feb 15, 2010 at 10:10 am
Sorry to hear about Don Diego. He was very much loved. Hope you all are doing well.
44 heather // Feb 15, 2010 at 11:58 am
xoxo. love.
45 Marisa // Feb 15, 2010 at 12:53 pm
I’m so sorry to hear about Diego. I’ll be thinking of you guys. I know how hard it is to lose a much-loved pet.
46 Norma // Feb 15, 2010 at 2:01 pm
Oh, that hurts. I’m in a very down mood today, and that doesn’t help. I’m so sorry, Cari.
47 Heather // Feb 15, 2010 at 6:01 pm
Very sorry to hear it…but I think you made the right decision.
48 claudia // Feb 15, 2010 at 7:02 pm
He was a good dog. I hope your sadness lifts soon.
49 Tama // Feb 15, 2010 at 7:45 pm
I’m so sorry.
50 Sharon // Feb 16, 2010 at 4:56 am
Oh, that is sad, but I find that when the time comes you just know it. Cherish the memories, he looks like he was a lovely dog, and well loved!
51 Sandra // Feb 16, 2010 at 9:06 am
Cari, I’m sorry. Know you made the right decision for Diego, although it doesn’t make it easier, I know.
52 tish // Feb 16, 2010 at 10:27 am
So sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is even when you know it’s coming and that it really is the right decision to make.
53 Nicole // Feb 16, 2010 at 1:26 pm
I am so sorry Cari. I have two sweet old men of my own about ready to make their journey, and it is damn hard to put into words the feelings you have. All I can say is, you were a great friend to Diego, and that love goes on forever.
54 Anina // Feb 16, 2010 at 2:42 pm
So sorry– he was a sweet old man. Big hugs to you.
55 Amy in StL // Feb 16, 2010 at 3:06 pm
I’m so sorry to hear that. It’s so hard for us to finally make that decision when they need us to; but it’s the best thing we can ever do for them. We let them go when they’re ready; not when we’re ready. ((hugs))
56 Rippedoffknitter // Feb 16, 2010 at 3:26 pm
Hugs to you, it is a hard decision and some tough love to go through. Wishing Diego all the best on the other side of the Rainbow bridge.
57 Tiny Tyrant // Feb 16, 2010 at 3:59 pm
Hugs. There are no words.
58 gaile // Feb 17, 2010 at 1:52 am
ugh, i am so sorry for your loss. I hope your happy memories of Diego and the lovely life you shared with him will soon feel fresh again.
59 Mish // Feb 17, 2010 at 10:06 pm
I am so sorry.
60 Beth // Feb 17, 2010 at 10:11 pm
I am so, so sorry.
61 Chris // Feb 17, 2010 at 11:39 pm
We did the same thing with my old girl, Roxy, today. My family cried quite a bit that morning. So sorry.
62 Lisa // Feb 19, 2010 at 12:40 am
I am sorry to hear of your loss. That is such a painful thing to go through.
63 knitmomma // Feb 22, 2010 at 12:53 am
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Seeing him reminds me of our (full sized) greyhound, Thunder, who died 5 years ago.
I am sure you have lots of wonderful memories of Diego. Treasure those!
64 Laurie // Feb 22, 2010 at 12:58 am
Oh Sweetie, I’m so sorry. It is beyond difficult. We love the little guys so much. Take some comfort in knowing that he felt loved. That is a wonderful gift to give each other.
65 Ruth // Feb 23, 2010 at 9:06 am
Oh, Cari, I am so terribly sorry. Even when you know it’s time, it is never, ever easy.
66 abbey // Feb 24, 2010 at 4:13 pm
so sorry to hear about your pup. I’ve had to put a dog to sleep and one that died on her own about three years ago. Thankfully it gets easier, but it’s never a fun time. Be kind to yourself and enjoy the wonderful memories you had with him.
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