I'm going to miss you more than anything in the world....

Our family dog, whose a German Shepherd/Australian Shepherd mix named Max, is being put down tomorrow (Thursday, March 3).

I've had him my entire life, and I'm only two months older than him. He's 15 years old, pretty long time for a dog.

It's devastating, but it's time. He has arthritis in his tail bone so he can't get up without help from us. He also is having accidents a couple times a day more or less.

I've never had to let go of something so close to me, and it sucks.:tears:

Thanks for reading, anything is much appreciated:). Thanks again.

I am sorry about this. There is nothing worse than losing a beloved pet that you have grown up with.

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Originally Posted by dragonboy4578

I am sorry about this. There is nothing worse than losing a beloved pet that you have grown up with.

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Thank you for the post, it truly is hard to bear losing him.

I remember how I felt when my parent had to put down my dobie. They had him a year before I was born, and lived until I was 15 also. He was my best friend, and went everywhere with me. I can't explain how hard it was for me to let him go....

I had to go through that when I was 14, our dog was 2 months older than me. It does hurt, no words can really make you feel any better. Just know it was time. feel for ya.

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Originally Posted by dragonboy4578

I remember how I felt when my parent had to put down my dobie. They had him a year before I was born, and lived until I was 15 also. He was my best friend, and went everywhere with me. I can't explain how hard it was for me to let him go....

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I'm terribly sorry, that sounds absolutely devastating:(. Dobermans are amazing dogs for sure.

My mom owned a Doberman for 14 1/2 years, and I believe he was still around for maybe a couple months after I was born. Then we got Max when he was around 5 months old.

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Originally Posted by OhhWatALoser

I had to go through that when I was 14, our dog was 2 months older than me. It does hurt, no words can really make you feel any better. Just know it was time. feel for ya.

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Couldn't have said it better. Dogs definitely have a huge impact on our lives.

Aww Tiff so sorry to hear this :(

im so sorry my dog is 12 and is slowly going downhill so i know they day will come, but hang in there and hold your head up:)

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Originally Posted by joepythons

Aww Tiff so sorry to hear this :(

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Thanks Joeeyy :)

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Originally Posted by luna13

im so sorry my dog is 12 and is slowly going downhill so i know they day will come, but hang in there and hold your head up:)

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I definitely know what you mean, it's hard seeing them go downhill.
Thank you :)

As animal lovers, the unfortunate side to our lives is losing those that we've cared for (and have also cared for us). I went through the same situation as you... take heart in knowing that you've given him a life well worth living.