Saying Goodbye to Our 14 Year Old Norwegian Elkhound - Euthanasia in Our Home
This is a video documentary of our first experience euthanizing a family pet. Recording video of this process was one of the most difficult things for me to do. Diane and I decided that is was important to share our personal experience with you to help you make your decision as to when it is time to say goodbye to your pet, and how to do it as compassionately as possible. Watching and editing two days of video clips was torturous. I was living this heart-wrenching experience repeatedly. I cannot say how many tears I shed.
This video is long. But, I felt it important to include our final hours and walks with Shadow so that you can better understand her physical and cognitive condition, quality of life and why it was time to say goodbye to a member of our family and our best friend.
We love you and will never forget you.
The hardest thing about owning a dog is the goodbye. 💔
All animals
Yea, although I've never own a dog but have other pets it's sad to loose them 😢
Absolutely hold him tell her u love her forever more...this is so sad I think dogs and cats need more time with there life ..not a happy time in life...run free over the rainbow bridge...u well be happy there...love u and miss u forever more❤❤😢
All in my life is crying for our loved ones. 😂
True I am about to lose mine but I don't know when
The love in that room I felt. She passed so peacefully in her home she loved. I cried and cried.
Mommyandwife.....me too!!!!
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Same here...
Did you people put to her death why you waited until the dog pass away in her sleep . Why you force her death
😢😢😢 she wants a beautiful dog. I could tell that she was left very very much.
She passed peacefully and comfortably at home. All dogs go to heaven. ❤
Where in the Bible does it say animals go to haven?
@@Anna-co9lbwhere in the Bible does it say you go to heaven?
@@D1_Lucasgreat comeback.
@@D1_Lucasso true
Do you think that you are a human ?
When the situation warrants, giving our fur babies a peaceful and painless passing is the best gift we can give, RIP Shadow
EXACTLY 💯
Yes but going through it is so painful 😭💔 I just went through this….I don’t know when the pain will go away 😢 but it’s what was best for her…I miss her so much 😇🙏💔
@@Americangirlsp75 my beauty went 4 years ago and I still have tears writting this.
If the dog was earing and is not in pain, it is cruel to kill because he/ she is old!!! 😡
Lily: sharp is my middle name. ::proceeds to rub face on thorns:: 😂
Ultimately grief is the price you pay for love. R.I.P.
Grief is something that is going to happen. The grieving process is different for every individual. However when you concentrate on the good moments ultimately the grief will disappear. I have been there many times, it's never easy
I am having trouble understanding why you have the need to film this
@@ninilambnini3497 It may be useful for others preparing for the final day of their pet's life.I watched a euthanasia video before I put my horse down. I helped knowing what to expect and being aware others had gone through the process. Death is inevitable with our animals.
These pets have a way of sucking you into their world. My daughter’s best friend put her dog down today because she was dying. She had cancer. We cried like we were crying for a human being. They love you unconditionally. They do not judge you. Rip shadow. Our dog’s name is morphy. She is a fine pet. Friendly with cats also
@@iraro4show283 I hope Morphy has a long happy life and when her time comes let it be from old age and not illness.
We put down our dog of 14 years as well today. As a man, I havent cried this much in ages. The pain is unreal. She had a long and good life but eventually her body started giving out and every day started being extremely painful for her. Damn it hurts.....I will miss you Bella.
Why tf would you kill your dog man
Its like losing a valued member of your family I'd say considering all of that condensed joy our four legged friends provided in those 10 or so years. We'll see em' again one eventful day for sure. Goodbyes are temporary.
@@PlsDontSuuue WTF would anyone let their animal suffer. They have a lifespan much shorter than ours. Get a grip ok. In human years his dog was 98 years old !!!
Js put down my 15 yr old dog Gordo. Imma miss him sm.
@@PlsDontSuuueYou’d rather let the dog live the rest of its life suffering and in deep pain?
To see how lovingly people treat their pets is one of the most beautiful things there is in humanity.
Too bad they were more worried about how to get a good view than sit with the dog as she passed on....
@@alicekraft3255yea. People deal with death differently. I know I was holding my boy in my arms when we sent him over the rainbow bridge.
I guess Shadow was actually ready to go. She even chose the door as the spot to sleep. Goodbye Shadow! I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sure Shadow lived a happy life.
Nanonano03... I never thought of that.....😢...... But you know, I wouldn't doubt it, they are so much smarter than we have any idea!!!!!!! She knew they loved her very much!!!!!
She was NOT ready to go! She was STILL eating, walking around and drinking! It's honestly f#*ked up that they murdered her when she was clearly still living well just with a bit of difficulty that they could have gotten her treatments to help her mobility such as doggy chiropractor and acupuncture. They just took the easy way out and murdered her instead of bothering to spend the extra time needed to care for and elderly senior dog. She was clearly still doing well. This made me sick to watch. Euthanasia is disgusting and unnatural. It should only be used in the most dire of circumstances when the dog can not eat, drink, go to the bathroom and is crying in pain. That dog was clearly still enjoying her old life and able to do ALL those things and they stole that life away from her. It was not theirs to take. It was HER life. I am sure if she had the choice she would have wanted to stay until she passed away peacefully.
@areyoumadbroxd6861 to each their own. I had to euthanize my 14 yo cat bc she had cancer and couldn't eat and was shedding hair and losing weight...was so thin and no hair. The doctor told me if I don't do it, she's only suffering. Everyone has their reasonings and shouldn't be judged.
@@areyoumadbroxd6861 I agree with you. humans are nobody to take a life. poor dog I can't stop crying for what they did to her.
Rest in peace Shadow, if you see a little Boston Terrier named Charlie on the other side, I’m sure he’d love to be your friend. 🌈💛
Hi Hannah... i guest charlie is the name of your late pet?
That's so very sweet
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Rest in peace sweet princess. If you see my pets Samson, Mr. Kitty, Binky, and many others, I am sure they would love to show you around :)
I had a Norwegian elkhound. His name was Thor. I got em for my 10th bday as a puppy. He got Cancer and died at 10 years old. I miss him and love him dearly.💯❤️🩹
I'm bawling my eyes out though she isn't my dog😭. As a pet lover myself, I feel & understand your heartache & pain. Saying goodbye to our 4 legged companions is never easy. They bring such joy, entertainment, responsibility, loyalty & love. To let them go peacefully & painlessly, gives honour & respect to our furry friends. They all leave their paw prints on our souls 🌈🐾💞
We lost our precious fur baby November 6 this year and the heartache and pain feels like it will never go away. So hard to say goodbye. Our boys name was Trigger but I called him my shadow all the time. Because he was always right next to me.
😇😇😇😇sorry 😞
Animals die on suffocation from euthanasia. This is one of the worst deaths. You should NEVER do that !
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@@martaenriquez8925 👍😭😇🥰
What a wonderful sensitive caring vet treating Shadow so honoursbly after she passed. Tucking her in tenderly. Top lady . Rest in Pesce Shadow xx
She was such a top-notch professional during this whole experience.... telling them what to expect in advance of every step of the euthanasia process. They were in really great hands here.
Would you put your dog to sleep on social media for the world to see? I would never do that
@usfanlovesminho5085 Me neither but I know why they did it. They wanted to help people understand the process.
That was so very difficult to watch! RiP precious fur baby!! 💔 😢Sending hugs and prayers of comfort to everyone!😇🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💞⚘️🌹🐾🐾💖
Wonderful? OK whatever
I appreciate the owners for doing this at home. The dog is lucky to have his last breath in a place he called home and be with his love ones. Run free and never forget the people who loves you. ❤❤
mein prinz wurde auch zuhause eingeschläfert er hatte bösartigen krebs🐕☁️💐🌈💔🤕
I’m crying myself. I can’t imagine the feeling you had then. I’m so glad she had a peaceful, painless death. Rest in peace little one. 💙🩷
Oh boy I’m sitting here 😢 remembering putting my sweetheart down at the loving age of 13, she couldn’t walk and was going blind. If anybody’s ever loved any animal family member this will get to you, but it’s a loving way to send them home ❤️ 🙏
Hi Theresa....yeah is good to send them home
I just found your video the other night. I will be euthanizing my 19 year old dog tomorrow morning. She has kidney disease and heart disease. She was just diagnosed two weeks ago, but the stress of the vet visit (all the tests and scans) coupled with putting medications in her body to try and hold off the kidney disease, treat a mild UTI, and stimulate her appetite (due to the antibiotic causing her to lose it), spiraled her into decline. She had very few symptoms and a good quality of life before I took her to the vet. Now she has begun to fall apart. I can’t let her suffer. All the vets just want to do more testing and diagnostics and medications to help. But she is 19, there aren’t any years left that we can buy her. And in the end it’s a losing battle. All the medications do is mask the symptoms and stave off the inevitable end. The diseases will progress and she will suffer. And her body is very old and frail and seems to have worse reactions to the medications than to the diseases. So by trying to help, it’s only causing her more suffering. This is the most painful decision. She would fight till the very end. But it’s unfair to expect her to. I want her to have a pain free and peaceful transition into the next life.
I am in the same situation. It doesn't feel real at least they get sedated they don't feel anything i promise 😢
A very loving, humane and compassionate decision❤ I'm sorry for your loss 😢❤
Wow 19 that’s so amazing
where you feeding kibbles?
@@findelostiempos7673 she ate kibble much of her life. Though natural and organic brands. In her last couple years we switched to moist food because she didn’t care for kibble anymore. Also her teeth were pretty bad and I didn’t want her to hurt her mouth on hard food. She ate Castor and Pollux Organix for about a decade, then ate Halo for a while, then I & You & Love. Then her moist food was FreshPet.
I had a Scottie who passed when he was 15.5years old and hands down the hardest day of my life...I will never forget that day. I understand you're guys pain, and Shadow had such a wonderful life. God bless you two and Rest in Peace Shadow ❤
That's impossible how can a dog live up 15.5 years that's impossible
@michellecasey8135 if you give them love, attention, and nutritious food, they can live a very long time.
@@zacharykubas4478ok I was thinking that dog is probably very big when he is the old
My Moms Shizhu died at 18 Yrs old & She was Put Down... a Dog can live up to 20 if Ur Lucky...
I would have been Holding Her and Talking to Her the whole Time... Not wait to She is gone... This was So Gut Wrenching... I cried like a Baby...
This was really beautiful. It's how all pets deserve to go. After a long life, just drift off to sleep at home with their people right there next to 'em. ❤️
Shoot that's how I would like to go too.
I just said goodbye to my 15 year old girl this morning. The pain is immeasurable. Thank you for sharing this. I hope the pain gets better with time.
it never gets any easier you just learn to live with it love and hugs xx
Love and hugs to you and your family
i lost my baby 2020 somehow u learn to love them in new ways and learn to love them even more im so sorry for ur loss
Oh my goodness! So recent.😪 I'm crying about over ten years ago. Fifteen years. You gave her a long happy loving life. Take comfort in knowing that.. God bless you. Hugs coming your way💕
I said bye to my dog too, 15 years later I still miss him much , 😢
I have to put my beloved boy down in 4 days from now. His back legs/hips are failing him. I’ve had him for 11yrs and he’s always with me almost everywhere I go. Even the anticipatory grief is too much. Thanks for posting this because it helps me prepare for what I’m about to go through. Love your pets every day you have them. Don’t leave any room for regrets ❤
My baby passed away recently and I feel so terrible I loved her so much
I’m certain my Max and Cecilia were waiting for Shadow when she arrived. They probably showed her all of the new sunny meadows to run in. And the soft green grass under her feet felt nice. You were very loved Shadow. Until we meet again.💙
I wasn't sure if I'd be able to watch this. I had to say goodbye to my baby back in 2012. He was 13 years old. It's been a long time but I still miss him so much. Pete, I'll never stop loving you. And against my better judgement, here I am watching this video and the tears are just flowing. Rest in Peace Shadow, I'm sure you were super loved. Run along the Rainbow Bridge 🌈😭
Our choco lab boy, our beloved Sid, came to the end of the road one gorgeous sunny summer morning when he woke up totally blind (overnight). He was already deaf and couldn't get up or move about without assistance. The blindness was for us was unbearable for him, we couldn't bare for him to be in silent blackness and so later that day we said goodbye at home. He was within familiar surrounding right to the end with me laying on the floor tight up to him. When the end came I just howled and howled, I was so distraught, and cried for days and days, and I was a 56 year old man. Even now 4 years later I choke up badly when I stop and remember him and our lives together. I am choking now. Best off to bed.
Howling like a dog or? Sorry idk if I miss read
@@zokazokarai8758 It means crying uncontrollably, heartbroken, very distraught.
I have been in that place more than once. But we had our cats (litter mates) for 18 and 19 years and it was hard to let them go. But no animal deserves to suffer so we must let them go. They give us so much when we're with us, and we should ensure that our loved pets get the kindness they gave us while they lived ❤
I have a labhusky shes only 8 months . But I think if she was sick I wouldnt have the heart to euthanize her. thats too much pain. It had been proven that dogs not eating healthy are getting sick. They recommend a natural meal and not those kibbles they sell dor our dogs. I will be there for puppy till the end.
Please try another dog, any kind of your choosing, any age of your choosing. You need one. And the right one needs you. ❤
I had to do that just a year ago, to my beloved staffy. He was a rare Red staffy and I always said that I'd never leave his side when he left us. Although he had a really hard start in life, he had a loving departure with me loving and making sure I was there in his last seconds, just cuddling him. They always say that an animal that you loved, will never leave until their mission is completed. Take heart in that. I've gotta go down that road again, BUT, I'll always have an animal, and always be there by their side when they cross the rainbow bridge.
The moment I saw shadow stopped breathing, broke my heart😢So sorry for your loss guys
This was an incredibly kind gesture for you to share your grief like this so others could prepare for it. Thank you very much.
It was murder
@@jcjc8889 yes but no , the dog was in pain and when that happens you've got the do the most humane thing which is saying goodbye to your friend, unfortunately. no dog should suffer in their final days. it would only get worse.
@@SamFBMnije se primetilo da je bio u bolovima.. Bio je debeo.. Mogao je smrsati Bio je veseo dok je setao. Ako bi imao bolove..mogli su mu smanjiti bolove sa inekcijama.tabletama protiv bolova.. Pas je bio pun uivota.. Ovo je bilo ubistvo.. Pas je jos mogaso Da uziva u zivotu.. Bio je poslusan.pametan . Nisu mu dali da mu rucak slegne u stomaku.. Odmah su ga uspavali. Nisu ga ni poljubili Nisu ni pricali snjim Nisu ga ni zagrlili. NISU NI ISKRENU SUZU PUSTILI.. Ma ne ovo je bilo ubistvo.
@@jcjc8889Ja finde ich auch,Shadow war zwar sehr Alt aber man sah die Angst vor dem Einschläfern in seinen Augen,sie hätten ihm ein selbstbestimmtes Sterben ermöglichen sollen,von mir aus auch wie beim Menschen mit Schmerzmitteln
@@jcjc8889 you're a bot
I have had to lay three of my dogs to rest so far. 2 of them were done at home and I will never do it in a vet office ever again unless it’s an emergency. Having them pass at home is one of the most comfortable and heartwarming decisions I have ever made.
Hello Kimberly how are you doing today?So sorry for your lost..you must have take your time and some hard work to train them to this stage of death
I have taken my to the vet and lay right next to them on their favorite blanket, talking and loving them, afterwards I have my cremated my furbabies will not go into dirt, but no matter what it hurts so bad to lose them 💔 my heart brakes for the family members, when I see these post. I love and treat them like my kids 💕
@@suedopmeyer Hello Sue....i guess you are experiencing same thing as Kim...i also love pets tho
The only way I would do that if my dog was really suffering with cancer that's are just like uman doctors and nurses they hurt people instead of helping them like they did my husband and he was in the hospital every 5 minutes doping up with morphine whatever other drugs my brother didn't even get a chance to say goodbye that is not right God always takes his pets just like he does his children
@@cathyelmore295 Hello Cathy i agree with you and sorry for your lost
Your guys are brave, my dog is 15 years old and blind, but we keep take care of her because it is very hard for us to say goodbye.
Tvt2p- Do what your heart tells you to do. Is your dog walking around and still eating like this dog was.If they are then in my opinion just wait. Just because they are older and not really sick yet, just hug and kiss them all the time to know they are Loved by you. I posted something you can read.
No it is not her time yet. My fiancé‘s dog had a stroke and when he got her he promised that he would take care of her until the very end. He held her up so she could go to the bathroom, he put the water bowl up for her and he held it while she drank the water and then he would take a towel and wipe underneath her chin. She couldn’t walk so he’s a cabinet maker and he made her like a wheelchair so she could walk. He never gave up on her ever. However she had a second stroke and was seizing. Even with the midazolam, that the vet gave her, she was still seizing. He kept his word and he took care of her until the very very end even walking for her and feeding her and giving her water. I have never ever seen such love in my life. Personally, I don’t think it was Shadows time. I think if she would’ve lost some weight, she would have been a lot healthier. In any case it’s not my dog and obviously not my choice. Nevertheless I would never ever put my dog down if they were not in pain and they still had enjoyment from food and walks etc. Everyone is different. I’m so glad I’m not their dog. RIP SHADOW
it's sad for everybody cause usually animals don't want to go - it's you who decide that they should go.
true
An amazing veterinary surgeon. So professional and supportive. Explained everything so well. Still very sad 😔
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Agreed she’s absolutely lovely
very hard to watch, definitely against natural law.
must be a terrible job that she does, I can't imagine the heavy heart she goes to bed with :(
My heart is breaking.
They let us know when it’s time to part. They know and then we know. We do the best for them as long as we can and when that time comes, we still do what’s best for them. RIP.
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@@allenbreen9103 I feel sorry for you. That's an unkind and cruel thing to say. What made you comment? I don't understand people like you.
@@allenbreen9103 You’re the problem with the world!
@@destiiny4904 sounds like you are , very ignorant, naive and quick to judge and a person who believes the earth is flat kind of a moron view!
@@suefrench8721 I have a dog that has been exactly like that since 2020.. only now am I considering euthanasia because her quality of life is deeply affected. In this video, and I talk from experience, I see an animal who had still 1-2 years of good life left in him.
I did the same procedure last month, to my great cimarrón, Totó. He was 12 years old; couldn't walk, eat or drink anymore. He died in my arms, in our garden, and now he lives in my hart. 🇺🇾
Thank you for showing the process of a gentle loving way to say goodby to a family friend.
"It's okay, Mommy and Daddy. My job is done. I love you, and I'll see you soon. I'll wait for you while I frolic in the land of milk and treats. You'll never cry again when we meet." I miss you, River, my son and my fur baby, even after almost ten years. I'll see you again soon, my brother. I love you guys, and hope you find comfort in my message.
Why did this comment make me cry, you have a such a way with words 😢
Now that got me.
Man this is so sad.. :( sorry for your loss
I just watched this crying the whole time. Thank you for sharing such an intimate, personal family moment. RIP Shadow. Im so sorry for your loss 💔😭
Nobody is going to change my mind. This dog was not ready to go… come on! Have you seen how he enjoyed his walks, his day, his food ? I had one exactly like that. She was like that since 2020.. and she enjoyed life until recently… 2023 ! No justification for euthanasia whatsoever.
Me too
@@chrissc-hit3311 there might’ve been something wrong with the dog that wasn’t obvious
@@chrissc-hit3311this is a terrible thing to say. You don't know this dog or her family. More important, If you think euthanasia is unkind or immoral in some way, I would ask you to consider the morality of intentionally causing pain to people who are grieving (no matter why it how they came to that grief). That is certainly unkind and I can't think of anything that could justify THAT.
@@chrissc-hit3311don’t say that dogs seem happy even when I’m pain because there trying to hide it cause they don’t wanna make you sad pets live for you sadly as happy as they may seem there might be something wrong still that could cause the dog even more pain just because he seemed ok that day doesn’t mean he’s ok everyday
Our family dog has been with us 18 years (born 2/1/2005). We got her when I was 15. I’m now 33, and we are putting her down tomorrow. I was thinking that looking at this video would prepare me for what to expect, but this makes it worse. 8a tomorrow will be very difficult for me and my family. Holiday’s health declined over the years and is now deaf. She cried all the time, and it hurt her to walk. She’s been good to us. Please pray for our family. She is 126 in dog years.
I just had to put my 120+ baby down a couple of weeks ago and nothing can prepare you..I’ve never experienced heartbreak like this and I’m waiting for it to ease…I pray you’re doing ok 🙏 I’d like to say it’ll get easier but I can’t bcuz I’m still waiting for that myself 💔🥰😇
why will you put her down?
@@mxzedy. was this question to me or @Reloaded______
I cried with you watching this. They will suffer no more and be on a better side. You did the right thing.
That poor baby was so elderly, and hurting, you did the best thing. Thank you for loving this pup until the end, and giving her a peaceful death at home. ❤
That’s what I’m telling myself. There was probably a lot of pain and now their baby won’t suffer anymore.
Thank you! ❤️
@@michellefrancis1995 I bet she gave you the best years of your life ❤️❤️❤️ and she knows how much y’all love her
@@kirankhare5630 thank you ❤️❤️
@@michellefrancis1995 no worries sweetheart. My heart is with you. I will always be around if you ever need to just get it all out.
Be comforted in knowing you gave her a phenomenal life and she was so very loved 💝
The problem … she still had AT LEAST a good year left before her. Mine has been like that since 2020 and she enjoyed life for 3 years after that.
For those of you judging how these people dealt with the pasding of their furry child ..don't! They chose to do it their way for their baby which thay definitely loved. To the owners... thank you for sharing such an important moment. My heart broke watching the video. Shadow was beautiful. ❤ My boxer mastiff passed on 12/3/2015 in my bed with me holding him, telling him stories & letting him know who would be waiting for him.
Thank you for your heartfelt comment. Shadow will always be with us in our memories of so many wonderful times with her, exploring and discovering the wonders of the world we live in.
@randallwingett Please excuse the misspelled words in the previous comment. When I picked up my Bonhams ashes, I packed a bag & left town for 2 days with his urn seat belted into the passenger seat, his collar & blanket wrapped around it. I had made him a promise that I would take him to some of the beautiful places in my state, WV & that's what I did. At each river or lake, I left a bit of his ashes. When I go out of town to visit friends, I always have a bit of his ashes with me & leave some at the places I know he would've loved. I promised him he would travel everywhere with me & he has. For 14 years, he wasn't just my dog he was my comfort & protection in an abusive marriage. When we divorced, Bonham came back to WV with me. He was my everything. When it is my time to crossover, his ashes will be with mine & spread together over one of the most beautiful places he & I went together. Bless you for telling your story.
@@randallwingettIt was a moving and brave decision to let Shadow go. The farewell was undoubtedly emotional and full of love. It is remarkable how much strength it takes to let go of a faithful companion like Shadow. Your video touched me deeply and I could relate to the pain of letting go and saying goodbye. Making this difficult decision is a testament to your love and care for Shadow💞. You allowed Shadow to go with dignity and be surrounded by those she loves.Gid bless you.Rest in peace Shadow.❤🌈🕯
Sorry for your loss its so hard I'm a emotional mess ive been through it 3 times it doesn't get any easier. I've got 2 beagles the bitch is nearly 13 the dog is nearly 9 I'm not looking forward to it we've had dogs forever not having any more getting too old now ❤😇❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I cannot thank you enough for being so brave and sharing this intimate moment. I know it was a hard choice to make but I know that you gave Shadow an amazing life. I am a first time dog mom who recently lost my fiance tragically at only 45 years old. My rescue baby Bebe is getting older and I know I don't have a whole lot longer with her. I watched your video so I would know what to expect as I will say goodbye at home as well since she doesn't like going into the vet. I had to be brave to even watch your loving final act for your beloved Shadow. Thank you so much for doing this. It offers me a bit of comfort seeing how peaceful your Shadow went on to be in a better place and out of pain. It is no doubt that you gave Shadow such an amazing life. There is nothing better a dog could hope for than all the adventures and love you gave! The best thing we can do through painful trials is to help another through the same and that is just what you have done. Though I cried through the whole video, and still am, I know it will make me a bit stronger when my Bebe's time is up. May God richly bless you for sharing!!
Thank you for your comment. I cannot explain how much your words meant to me and Diane. Just know, your beloved pet will tell you when it’s time. And Shadow will be there to guide your furry friend over the rainbow bridge. I’m tearing up right now, as I have so many times before while reading the empathetic and hateful comments. Yet just today, I heard the wind chimes from Shadow telling us that she is in a better place and will always be here to watch over us. We love you forever, Shadow.
We had to put our 14 year old pit bull down, too. It was so painful and we waited too long. We felt selfish since she had a lump in chest which was cancer. It spread rapidly to her bone in leg causing swelling. We did the same, all stayed as a regular routine the day she was released to run the rainbow bridge. We waited and counted the minutes till the hospice vet came. We will never forget our girl and if love could have saved her, our love would have! Sending you both hugs and my heart.
I feel so sorry for your loss. Truly the hardest thing to do. Felt both your pain and loss. You have given Shadow a dignified ending and Shadow knows it. May Shadow be watched over by the angels and love by those around her. Rest now Shadow. Rest.
The dog was healthy it was just old. And yet they still euthanize it. It wasn't the dogs fault, they just have personal problems.
@@jimmylavani7648 You don’t really know this dog’s medical history, so she may have been suffering greatly. She looked quite overweight, and kept flopping onto the ground, perhaps from awful arthritis pain. She is in for a beautiful surprise of beauty and great friendship.
Unconditional love 🙏💪⚡⚡⚡
@@jimmylavani7648You are some piece of work, aren't you?
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Oh dear this has brought back memories of having to put my dog Lola down. My vet gave her a tranquilliser first bless her she was snoring like a freight train before her final injection she slipped away. She was thirteen and a half I’ve never cried so much it was just before the pandemic I’m missed her so much and I cried that much my husband and daughter found a puppy she three now and I wouldn’t be without her it’s like Lola sent her to comfort me. She’s different personality to Lola but she’s just as loving. This is heart braking to see. RIP Shadow running in gods meadow now.
I love how gently and slowly she was able to go. When I had to put my darling kitty boy to sleep, it all went so incredibly fast and I feel like I didn't have time to properly say goodbye.
Doing this is beyond painful. Unfortunately we have had to do it more times than we ever imagined, but that's what comes with loving these lovely creatures. I can't even say it ever gets easier. We are still mourning the last two we had to euthanise during lockdown two years ago, within four months of each other (both advanced cancers and elderly). Much love to you.
Yes it’s so painful for us humans. But we have to do what’s best and not let our pets suffer physical pain. Letting go is so difficult. What helped me grieve is to remember the good times with my pets and to radically accept that most pets don’t live long as us. It’s beautiful and painful for sure. 😢
Its hard to do but our dog was put down many years ago major hard to do and the right thing to do
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It's done so much more gently now, with a tranquillizer to get them sleeping before the euthanasia solution. This vet really thought of everything and was fully prepared for anything that could happen.
We had our beautiful Bishon Frise dog put to sleep during the Covid pandemic, as he was desperately poorly. We weren't allowed to go into the vets surgery, we desperately wanted to hold our dog so he knew we were with him. So our wonderful vet carried him out to our car, and administered the last injection as we held him close and talked to him. We were utterly heartbroken 💔 I think it's very brave of you to share this heartbreaking video. It will certainly help others to make up their minds, when the time is right to end their beloved pets suffering
Shadow is absolutely stunning 💞 I'm a Vet Tech and every single time I have to euthanize a fur baby and send them to the rainbow 🌈 bridge it breaks my heart and I cry with the family. I'm so sorry for your loss.
This Bet has so much compassion for what she does. Explaining everything and being so gentle at moving her. Bless her for the love she has for these fur babies.🌈💞✝️
My German Shepherd lady Trixie passed away at 2008. The vet was coming and gave her the injection, then she sleeps away in my arms. Such a tragedy! Trixie was 16 years old. I wouldn't forget this dark day. 😭😭😭
Having been through this with my 13 year old black Labrador, Louis, my heart went out to you. I cried buckets over your video. Keep strong and never forget your canine friend.
WRONG! Learn from it!... YOU SHALL NOT KILL.... They have right to experience senior years, and cherish every moment of life and share love, most precious emotions of all. EFFORT OVER PAINFUL SHOT FROM HELL. Do you know why they inject with another chemical before phenobarbital? I'll tell you why. To disable brain from reaction to excruciating pain. Big dogs get muzzled and tied down. Didn't you know devil disguise himself as angel to fool you and get your participation in this spiritual ritual from hell?!
If only we are all so lucky to go in such a beautiful way, peaceful and surrounded by those that loved us most.
I’m so sorry. I lost my chiweenie to cancer and my 17. year old cat to old age two months apart in 2020 and my precious husband 3 weeks and two days before our 10 year marriage in 2021. We were together a total of 21 years. It’s hard… God bless y’all and the caring vet. I’m still crying.,
She was a beautiful animal. This is very sad, but I'm glad you gave her a great life. She clearly loved you.
Beautiful ANIMAL??😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
Nobody is going to change my mind. This dog was not ready to go… come on! Have you seen how he enjoyed his walks, his day, his food ? I had one exactly like that. She was like that since 2020.. and she enjoyed life until recently… 2023 ! No justification for euthanasia whatsoever.
@@davidsumegang4151 yes, dogs are animals
@@davidsumegang4151 sta je tu smesno ? Ti si izgleda pogresio Kanal. Ovo nije za tebe.izgleda da nisi ljubitelj zivotinja.
@@chrissc-hit3311da i ja imam isto misljenje Ubili su ga u dva min. Bez zagrljaja
I lost my best friend 3 months ago and it's heartbreaking 😢. I'm so sorry 😢🌈🙏❤️ RIP Furbaby's 🐾
The hardest thing I had to go through. I admire your calm ! This have broke my heart in millions pieces.
My baby of 16 years is going tomorrow, He has mouth cancer and it’s in the lymph nodes Thank you for sharing this video❤
I never euthanized my pets. My 17 year dachshund passed away in 2021. He got overweight and sick and couldn’t walk. Slowly he started loose weight and started walking again. Until he passed peacefully at home.
I guess you like to see your pet suffer. I feel sorry for your pets.
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I feel you know when they want to go to heaven. Suffering is your type of selfishness really, open up your heart next time to them. Holy Bible says, man has authority over all beasts, can you think about it next time?🤔🎯
There is a time when they are not happy in their weak body and it is selfish to let them suffer. Its painful to them and waiting for them is many times mistreatment. When their living quality is poor , it is time.
@@robinhutfilz5158 We have no right to kill someone. What if your pets want to live with you and u put him down, that's really harsh too. We can try some natural remedies to cure the illness of our pets rather than puting him down.
I just went through this today with my 15 year old dog. I cried the entire time…. My heart aches for you, I am sorry for your loss
Remember the love you got and the wonderful things you did together. I am in tears and know the emptiness you feel. But you did right by your pet. It will pass in time but forever you'll hear or feel her next to you in bed. It doesn't happen to me as much as it did, but every once in awhile Sophie and Sadie cuddle up to me in bed. May you be blessed with wonderful 🙏 memories.
Oh my gosh. I am so sorry for your loss. God bless u.
Just went through this with my gorgeous 12 year old, Bella, unfortunately the cancer had spread to her brain and it was the kindest thing to do, but I as you did cried the entire time and was thankful I could be there for my buddy in her final moments. I'm so sorry for your loss, love you fellow human x
I’m sorry for your loss
How are you holding up? We have to put my father-in-law’s toy poodle to sleep this week, and we’ve had her for 15 years. I feel sick to my stomach and can’t sleep right or anything. Absolutely dreading it.
Thank you for sharing this loving farewell. That vet is a really special lady!
The part that gets me is the very end where the man says, "Good bye Shadow". And the wind is blowing through those tree branches. So sad.
Why can't dogs live long life's like us.. I'm balling my eyes out This was so peaceful, she was well loved! Shadow has strong parents
Unfortuntely if dogs lived as long as us there would be too many of them and we wouldn't be able to keep them all.
Sadly we have to accept that our pets are only lent to us. We have the gift of a living animal to live with and share our days with. We are also privileged to love them and be with them to their final breath, knowing they have had a wonderful life with us.
Shadow was a boy not a girl
I am 81 and I would feel if I could die like that. But I'd trade the food for a glass of champagne 🍾 we treat our humans so badly, letting them suffer weeks, months even years. We're getting better at that. MAID
@@suefrench8721"Hi Sue. I am a spring chicken of 80. I had to have my beloved dog, Poppy (more often called Popples) put to sleep 15 months ago and it broke my heart. Euthanasia is a gift we can give animals but we humans have to live to our very last day, no matter what agony and distress we are in. I think it would be quite nice for us to meet at the vet's. I'd add chips (fries) to my champagne order, get rather tipsy, sing a rude song, then painlessly fly with the angels. Fancy joining me?
GIVING TIME TO HIS FAITHFUL FRIEND THIS IS A VERY BEAUTIFUL MOMENT MAY HE REST IN PEACE
Passing away at home best place to go with all around you RIP 🙏 🕊
Watching from South Australia. Thank you for sharing Shadows last day. Tears rolling down my face, with my dog looking up at me asking whats wrong... Then she started watching and I think she understood. Run free Shadow. Run free. ❤❤❤❤
Animals also have souls. Along with breaths of life. I believe my heavely father will have him waiting in my home in heaven for me. You guys too....❤️
Take peace in knowing you gave her the best home ever. Your love is clear to see and runs deep. If we all could go in such a loving home with our family surrounding us.
When we love our animals this is the best we can do for them. At home. No worry or stress. Surrounded by love. Shadow thanks you.
We had to put our toy poodle of 13 years 1 week ago 29/09/23 and it was the hardest i ever cried. The pain is unpreparable and hits in waves. He was a good boy and at death, still brought the whole family together one last time. Somehow he knows his going that night and was excited when the family visited him for the last time. He is back home now sitting on the shelf and we know he always will have a special spot in the family and the house. Thank you for being with me through the bad and good times Milo, my forever good boy
I want to thank you so much for posting this! I am struggling with making the decision on how to help my sweet Milo.. He is 15 years old and has almost completely lost his eyesight. His hearing hasn't been good for awhile and he becomes more and more confused everyday. He recently walked off the side of our deck and thank goodness he was okay. I can't stand to watch him go down hill anymore and its time to make this difficult decision. I have been researching like crazy on how I wanted to do it because I can't stand the thought of taking him into the vet and saying goodbye there. He has separation anxiety so bad and no longer likes the car rides so after watching this I do feel like this is the right decision for us! I know this was extremely emotional for both of you but I honestly do appreciate you sharing. This video has eased so many of my fears!!! You both are good doggies parents and you did the most selfless thing you could for shadow! The people that make nasty comments have no idea what they are talking about. Thank you again!!
We appreciate your heartfelt comment. It is for dog owners like you when confronted with making such a difficult, emotional decision who we hoped to help by documenting our personal experience. Thank you for sharing your journey in making a humane end-of-life decision for your beloved dog Milo. Best wishes, Randall, Diane and Shadow.
@@randallwingett thank you so much! Your video has helped me more then I can express! I am so grateful that you guys shared this because it was exactly what I needed to know he is going to be okay and this is what I have to do for him! I am just shocked by some people's comments and lack of understanding. I pray they are fortunate to not have to ever make this difficult decision but I also pray that if they every have a beloved animal that is suffering they can put their feelings aside and do what's best for the animals. Anyway, Thank you both again for sharing shadows journey with us!
I have had to do it a few times, the last time 2 weeks ago. In your heart you know when it's your furbaby's time to go ❤️
I have just come back from the vets after putting my dog down 16 years this beautiful baby of mine my heart is broken the moment however I do know it was the right decision for her seeing your dog suffer prolonging a dog's life is not the right thing to do for your own self in my way I feel relieved if I'm honest but still very sad saying goodbye to her looking her in the eyes as she was being put to sleep but I know it was the right choice
My dog Ruby lost the use of her back legs and l couldn't bear to see her struggling to walk and the vet came and put her to sleep in my home It was so peaceful for her and l scattered her ashes in the garden so she is still around l do miss her
We used home euthanasia with our vet for a beloved boxer nearly four years ago and this made me cry in remembrance. So much LOVE, DIGNITY, and RESPECT to allow our much loved pets to go in a peaceful setting with family lovingly saying goodbyes. So very hard, - but so very glad we could participate in a beautiful send off.
I can’t thank you enough for sharing this special but painful part of your lives with us. We just went through this same process a few hours ago with our 17 year old darling. Randal I can well imagine how painful this process was to document and edit. You are wonderful parents to your pets and they were lucky to have you.
Rest In Peace beautiful Shadow❤️❤️🙏🙏
What a beautiful soul! My sincerest sympathy!
Hello how are you doing?
Can someone answer my question what is up with the elkhound pet dog I mean why was it put to sslleepp to me it looked like it was just over weight and in a healthy way.😣😣😞😞😓😓so sad to see this beautiful pet dog to sslleepp 😥😥😣😣😓😓
The most difficult but most loving thing we can do for our babies ❤️🐾❤️ Both of my senior dogs passed last year from cancer. But they were able to each pass peacefully at home thanks to an AMAZING mobile vet from Lap of Love.
Theyll never stab you in the back, theyll never judge you, theyll never ask for anything in return except their most basic needs and some love...theyll be by your side till the day they day and all we can do is do them one final favor and act of love by letting them go and take away their pain...its the worst but even till their last breath they dont want to see you hurt and will try to comfort you in your grief, almost like theyre letting you know that its ok and theyre ready to go... Rest in peace to all our loyal friends...always by your side
This video was incredibly difficult to watch but I’m grateful I did. I’m thankful that these kind people shared this very emotional moment so people like me can have an idea of the process. It helps to take away the fear and helps me to prepare if and when I may have to make this decision. The vet was so kind and understanding providing comfort and explaining each step of the procedure. My beautiful pet and family member will be 13 in March and I’m hoping she will be with us much longer but I know reality isn’t the same as what we want. I think passing away in the home with the people they love is the best choice so they can feel comfortable and relaxed in their final moments.
Thank you for sharing your feelings about this emotional video. This is what we were hoping to do. And we hope that when it is time to make this decision for your furry friend, it will now be a little bit easier, or at least comforting to know the options.
Sorry for Shadow’s passing Randall and Diane. You both took really great care of her and she couldn’t ask for better home to be apart of. I hope you both can feel better in the coming days. - Russell
I never cry at videos, and this made me start crying. Thinking about my dog and feeling lucky that she’s still with us. But it’s sad to know that she’s getting older and we may have to do this just hurts. I’ve had her my whole life, I don’t know a world without her in it. Such a beautiful dog. May she rest in peace, chasing all the squirrels, eating all the puppy treats she desires, and running free in a green and sunny field. I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤
We have had to euthanize our two previous dogs when they got to an age and health situation that adversely affected any reasonable quality of life for them. It is the final act of love you show to the pet who has given you unconditional love from your first moments together. How beautiful to be able to make this journey at home rather than having to do it in in the vets office, and how wonderful that you chose to share your experience with the world. Rest in peace, Shadow. ❤
My Vet cautioned me years ago....you want your dog to live a long life, DON'T over feed. I try to remember that.
Wow! I feel like meeting Shadow through your videos was almost like meeting her in real life. I am so sorry for your loss she will be truly missed. RIP Shadow
This means a lot to me. Thank you.
@@randallwingett NEW York city
@Back in the Day Shame on you for insensitivity to this family...
@@randallwingett Just watched this and cried at the end I feel your pain your shadow had a great life and the perfect family home with you two what a lovely great couple and yous done the right fing letting her go to doggy heaven and be out of pain sending my love and regards from the UK for you and your wife God bless you both rest in peace Shadow ❤
@@randallwingett the dog was just old. Why did you euthanize it? Because you have personal problems projecting onto the dog ?
We lost our little Bisquit suddenly and very unexpectedly in 2021. It was during COVID, but our vet was so amazing. They put chairs in their back lawn and let us hold him and say our goodbyes as long as we needed. The beautiful thing is that his ashes were buried in an apple orchard. We still look at his little collar and remember all the good times. We ended getting two sweet puppies to fill the void. Animals are amazingly impactful both during and after life. Our hearts go out to you both. Rest in peace Shadow.
My family and I had to put our precious Hershey down last weekend! She was almost 14 we got her as a rescue at about 9 months. I don’t think we could have filmed her last day! We’ve been married 39 years and had a number of dogs. The worst part is that time when we had to put her down! Our baby never made one mess inside any of our homes or chewed something she wasn’t suppose to, she was half Chocolate Lab/PitBull looked like a dark chocolate PitBull she was beautiful! God Bless you both for your love of Shadow! We sure miss Hershey
I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤ she was a wonderful dog.
Can’t stop crying ,love you shadow
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@@atlasg2402 Your disgusting !
@@atlasg2402 shadow has recieved more love then u will ever get in your lifetime
@@Tarahlindsay shadow is maggot food sheman
@@atlasg2402 Dogs have more love and sense then you.
I don't think I could film the euthanasia of my pet but you were very brave to do so. It seems a wonderful thing to be able to have your pet at home for euthanasia. I was with my cat when she was euthanized, petting her and kissing her face until she was gone. The vet said the last thing she heard was my voice and the last thing she saw was my face. Imagine hearing those kind, comforting words. I was so glad that she saw and heard me before closing her eyes. You certainly made Shadow's last day a happy one. So sorry for your loss. It seems she was having a lot of discomfort and you took care of her.
Our Dachshound was 16 last year but he stopped eating ,and kept falling over,i knew it was time for him to go.The vet came to our home to put him to sleep in an environment with love.He was suffering,he was old ,and his spark was gone.Im glad i was there to hold him ,as i have done with my last pets.They go knowing you are close to them.
My heart shattered watching this. I literally weeped like a baby! I hope she is running around as the best and youthful version of herself in doggie heaven.
I said goodbye to my 17 year old dog just a year ago and it still hurts
I feel the same my 17 year old best friend died in 2019 and it hurt like hell. And i miss her every day.
I guess you never stop loving them.
@@jamesbaxter8324Never! I still miss my best labrador friend Noa after she died!
Without sounding callous. I think in many respects we miss our faithful pets more than extended family members.
Of course it does. That was like yesterday 😪 That was family. I can't talk about mine without tearing up and it was many years ago.. I'm so sorry you lost your fur family. Hugs to you💕
I cried so much watching this video a long time ago I had a one-year-old golden retriever. She got hit by a school bus it broke my heart. I even cried writing this comment.
I can't stand w the fact that pets have a shorter life than humans , this is so unfair too bad 😢 they should live 100 yrs like us .
I am so sorry for you all but thank you thank you thank you for giving her a chance to pass where she was loved, in her home. Brings back memories. It's so hard to do, but you gave her her final dignity.
I couldn’t stop my tears It’s heartbreaking
Rip Shadow. I hope God will take care of her up in heaven. Shadow shall rest in peace for all Shadow's been through.
This might have been the hardest to watch KZhead video ever. It wasn't long before I was crying. After the vet suggested I had my dog put to sleep and I did, I've not been able to get another dog and it's been over 3 months. When you pet the same dog 10 times a day for 12 years that's more than 40,000 times... so it's not easy to replace them. The last dog I had was by far the best one ever.
Loving our pets is so easy but my god saying goodbye and letting them go is just the hardest thing in the world 😔🌈
She was obviously a very loved doggy , God bless you xx
I have watched this tonight and i couldn't stop crying for you. I hope you are both okay and Shadow is surely in heaven with Jesus and all the other dogs. The vet was so kind and understanding. Gods blessings to you all, from Belfast Northern Ireland UK ❤❤❤
This video was so sad to watch but I know you had to do it. Hopefully it helps people in this very sad situation to make a decision in regard to their furry companion. I know it must have been a very tough decision but the vet who came to your house did a great job. Shadow was so at peace during her final moments, you could definitely tell. She is in a much better place now... running through fields being without any pain or discomfort... you guys did the right thing here.
Thank you so much for sharing your last moments with her. My most deepest and my most sincere condolences on your loss. She’s a beautiful dog.
I cried for her way to go....its so hard to see shes so calm but brave to go...they did not hug her or stand by to touch her when going to HEAVEN.....until after shes gone! RIP! Angel Girl!