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Thanks for all the kind words everyone, the family is gathering right now before I take Dylan to the vet and help him leave this earth. He has been resting on our lap resting since yesterday, only getting up a few times. He seems to be resting comfortably for now. God help me through what I'm about to do....

Sending positive thoughts your way... Courage...

Very sorry to hear, Randy.

Our two cats are very much our 'children' at this point, and I know how upset I will be when the time comes . . .

Take solace in that you're doing the right and humane thing for Dylan. There's no reason to watch your best friend suffer. He's off to a better place.

And the basement. Sheesh. As if you didn't have enough to deal with... Good luck with that too.

Good luck and peace to you and your family.

Sorry to hear about your dog Randy, but it really is for the best. My family never had any dogs long enough to have them grow old enough to pass on, we moved too much and it always seemed that with the next move we couldn't bring the dog with us, you and your family have been very blessed.

Maybe this will make you feel better, in human years he is 126 years old, hes had a good life, he will be with you forever.
My grandpa is still alive, still has a sharp mind, but hes almost 100 years old. Everyone in the family knows he could go anytime. He doesnt want us to feel sad when he passes, he wants us to have a party. He says "Ive had a good run"

Randy, a thought I kept making myself go back to was:

"This is inevitable. It sucks, but we outlive our dogs. Doing this is hard, but not doing it won't enable him to live forever. He's going to go before I do, and soon, and nothing can change that. I can only help him to go out without pain and with dignity".

I would hope for the same when it's my time.

I too send my condolences. Anybody who has owned a pet that they have loved understands your pain. Try to take solace in the fact that you clearly gave Dylan a wonderful life and that you are doing what is best for him. He clearly was lucky to have found you and to have chosen you to be his family all these years.

That pretty much says it all.

Randy,

my condolences..Have solace that Dylan had a good life and loved your dearly. You did a good deed to have given him this life.

Randy, I pass along my well wishes. I've gone through the same thing numerous times; most recently with my golden retriever service dog who was with me 24/7. You've given him a great life, and he has reciprocated. If he could expressed his feelings to you verbally, as you are doing to him, his sentiments would be the same.

All the best to you and your family.

Cam