Did I do the right thing?

First off I am so sorry for your loss. Whenever we have to make that decision to put our animal down we always question it. We're we being selfish? Could we have done more? Those are all normal feelings. From the sounds of it your dogs had very long happy lives with an amazing owner. Once their quality if life goes away then it is time to let them go. They may have been able to make her feel better but it probably would have been only a temporary fix. You did the right thing. Letting your dog suffer only so you could have more time with her would have been the selfish thing. Put your mind at ease that you did what was best. No one should judge you are make you feel bad. Take care and know they are both in a better place.

I'm sorry for your loss, but WHY are you asking the same question over and over - could be seen as spamming - my original answer ...

"I'd say definitely. Don't beat yourself up over this. It hurts, but it's part of giving your heart to a dog.

The price quoted by the vet was high, I'd suggest but without knowing the whole picture, is impossible to say. In any case, she had a good long life, and was clearly in trouble, so you gave her peace. Well done.

My decisions were always taken the the advice of a trusted vet - if there was anything still to be offered, they would. But the bottom line is always down to YOU knowing when your dog has had enough and it sounds as if this was the case. "

You absolutely did the right thing. I would have done (and have had to do) the same thing. Good on you! Yes, it hurts like the devil but feel no guilt over it. The are waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge and they will be happy to see you once again and they will thank you for your kindness.

So sorry for your loss. I am still grieving for the dog I had to euthanize last year. It takes time. However, I feel no guilt. It was time.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I understand how heartbroken you must be. It sounds like you did do the right thing. I know that must be... impossible... but you did.

It sounds like they were old and lived a very happy life. You being there when she passed is so important. Too many owners let the deed be done without being there. I can't imagine that. I would hold my babies until I felt them go cold. It would be the hardest thing I would ever have to do in my life, probably, but knowing that they KNEW that I was there makes all the difference. You did it for them, and I'm so proud of you... and I don't even know you.

When you decide to get another dog, not to replace them (I have little memorials for my beloved passed pets so I never ever even have a chance to forget them, and they are always there) but to give life to another animal. ...May I make a suggestion?

Honor your babies memories by giving your heart and home to another pet who needs it. Adopt a shelter dog that would never know the warmth of a hug or a tender word or a kindness. You can't ever replace your babies, but you can honor their memory by offering their home to a dog who needs it. This, to me, is the best way to honor the memory of our passed companions. You may even find elderly dogs in need of love. Just remember... even one year with you giving them love is one year they would have never had.

I have had to put a few of my loved pooches down from old age. It is so heart breaking. But yes you did the right thing. It is horrible to see them suffer and something like that shouldn't be dragged out. In time you will be able to love another. Just don't leave it too long (20 years) xx

I am so sorry to hear of the Loss of Patches my heart goes out to you .You did what was best for Patches .Your vet would of gone through all the options with you and you decided this option was the right one .

Big Hugs to you .

Of course. It's time to let go when a dog can't control his bowels anymore. They lose their dignity. She's not in any more pain.