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Posted by Petsr4life on March 28, 2003 at 21:01:57:

In Reply to: Oasis posted by Swingcat99 on March 28, 2003 at 07:04:46:

Anna...
I can tell by your post that you are torn between making the decision concerning Oasis. I also can tell that you have given alot of love and care to him over the years. I am sorry that you are having to deal with this. Making the decision to end our babies suffering is never easy..and even when we do it out of love...knowing truly in our hearts it is the best thing for them...we always..feel the guilt. Just remember...each of the days that you gave all your love to Oasis. That love continues on..even after they die. Think about the quality of life that Oasis has. Does he have more bad days then good. Does he still enjoy life and seems interested in things. The quality of their life is what is important. When I put Jake to sleep...he was still bright, alert..his spirit still strong. He had no real health problems..except for one thing. He could no longer walk. He was dragging himself around. A hundred pound strong beautiful dog....but there was no hope he would ever walk again. I had to put him to sleep..because In my heart..I knew he deserved the dignity that he had lived his whole life with. Do I have guilt feelings?? Yes. Would I do it again...Yes. I would do it because of the love I have for my Jake. He deserved that from me. He gave me his love his whole life...and fourteen years later...I sent him to the bridge with all the love in mine. Now that was a tough decision. Because other than his legs...Jake was perfectly healthy. Its been over a year..and still I miss him with all my heart and soul.
Hug Oasis for me...and when you make the decision...we will all be here for you. It is the hardest thing in life to do...but when you love them...and they give you that look...then you know in your heart..that you have done what is best for them.
Pat and the tribe...
Jake,CK,Sadie and Beaus spirits in my heart forever...

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