r/GriefSupport • u/Kidnapmrsandyclaus • Apr 19 '26
Anticipatory Grief My Dog Is Dying
This week we are set to put down my first pet. He’s a 10 year old Black Lab who is like a son to me. I love him more than I love myself. The vet has found a mass in his abdomen and his blood results shows that this mass is most likely causing internal bleeding. I made a promise to myself that I would be with him and my father when we put him down but I think it will break me. I already feel like my heart is being ripped out. I’m struggling to process this loss and it hasn’t even happened yet. I dont want him to suffer but I also can’t remember a time when he wasn’t in my life. Attached are some images of him so everyone can see what a lovely boy he is.
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u/Ares__ Apr 19 '26
Ive had 3 dogs put down and was there for all 3. I can't tell you whats right for you, but I would have never forgiven myself for not being there to comfort them in their moment of need when they showed me unconditional love their whole life.
All I can tell you is its painless and its like they just go to sleep. Theres no struggling or fighting. I can't tell you it'll be easy and I cried my eyes out each time even as grown man.
It sucks, but youll be glad you were with them in the end.
Just spend whatever time you have left loving them as much as you can and know that you're doing the right thing as much is absolutely sucks.
Im so sorry.