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December 22, 2023
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Members rallied around someone navigating the heartbreaking decision to put down her husband's beloved dog, who is suffering from hip... Read more

Members rallied around someone navigating the heartbreaking decision to put down her husband's beloved dog, who is suffering from hip dysplasia and senility, while her husband struggles to let go due to past losses of two wives. Several members shared their own experiences with losing pets, acknowledging how difficult it is to say goodbye even when it's the most loving choice, and offered gentle understanding for the husband's reluctance given his history with grief and death. A recurring theme was the deep bond between humans and their pets, the importance of easing suffering when the time comes, and the power of prayer and community support during such painful transitions.

A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thanks to Everyone who has posted a message to me regarding our sweet pooch! I am thinking Carl will come around if Baby has an accident in the house…I just really don’t want him to disappear and die alone in the woods behind our house…I will keep you all posted as to the progress he is making towards the end of life for his beloved Pooch…

December 24, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member... I can sympathize with your husband. It is so hard to let them go. I have lost two, both of which went suddenly, but that does not make it any easier. My prayers for God to ease the way for both of them. It took me three years to get a new baby.

December 22, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member, I am reaching out today to see how you and your husband are doing. It breaks my heart that at this time of year, you have to deal with the heartbreak of a very sick pooch. I understand how hard this is and I am sending prayers. I understand not wanting to let go of some one you love. 💔

December 23, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I pray that he can too. But he doesn’t handle death very well…probably due to his having to bury two wives…the first when they were only 30 years old and had 4 children under the age of 10! His wife died in Childbirth… And I think Baby is his last connection to # 2 his wife of 45 years…

December 22, 2023
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

So sorry about your dog Janine it is so hard to do I understand people who hesitate to put one to sleep but usually you just know when its time and you have to ease their suffering, so I hope your husband can come to terms with it

December 22, 2023

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