Saying goodbye is the the hardest part of having a pet

It is such a heartbreak. I am so sorry for your loss. You made the right decision, but that doesn't make it any easier, I know. 

This is, without a doubt, the hardest part of sharing your life with a pet. I'm so sorry for your family's loss. 

It's awful when the right and loving choice is also the one that will break your heart. 

I'm sorry. Pets are family members and it's so hard to see them go.

The Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

-Author unknown

I am so sorry. These threads break my heart because I know the pain you are feeling now. You grieve deeply because you loved deeply. Hugs to you and your family.

I'm so very sorry. You're right, it really is the hardest part.

This morning dh and I was discussing this exact topic. We both know the time is coming when we're going to have to make a decision about our old gal.

Thinking about you.

So sorry for your loss.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

I hear you. It is sooo hard. You love them so much, and they love you so unconditionally, and then you have to put them down. It's very hard. Within a year we lost our 13 yr old dog to a spinal compression, and then my dd's cat died during a surgical procedure. hugs to you and your family!

I am sorry for your loss. Hugs to you...

I'm so sorry about Alexandra.

This is the worst news. I am so sorry.

I'm so sorry! (((Hugs to your whole family)))

I had to go down that road 2 weeks ago with our sweet cat (my avatar). I miss her so much.

I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry! I just had to put my very young 6 year old dog down about 3 months ago, so very hard!  Sorry for your heartbreak.