Sad Day...

[Okie Boarder]

Today the vet took our dachshund to put her down.

Long story short, we have been having issues for a while now with her being aggressive with our other dog and with the kids. It has escalated into several fights with the other dog causing harm, breaking skin, drawing blood.

We discussed the behavior with the vet, after the 2nd visit for our other dog to be stitched up, and he feels the behavior was headed in a dangerous direction.

After quit a bit of discussion, my wife and I decided it was the best thing to do to put her down. We sat down and talked to the kids about it last night. Our oldest is taking it the hardest. We told them to be sure to spend some time with her loving on her. My oldest would just hold her, sobbing uncontrollably and telling her he was going to miss her.

Such a sad day. I think this is one of the hardest things I've ever had to do in my life.

Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

Thanks!

[dusty2221]

Damn Okie, I hate to hear it. Just find comfort in knowing it was all for the safety of the other pup and your family.

[jet]

Sorry Okie..just remember him as he was. Jet

[Salty87]

hang in there okie, that's tough. these guys, as usual, are right. you've got the whole 'pack' to be responsible for. and, remember the good times.

[Kip]

Sorry to hear about your loss. It is a hard thing to deal with, I know from experience. As said before remember the good times and that is what your kids will remember too.

[ifly]

Sorry about the loss. That put a lump in my throat. Sorry.

[RanceOU]

Sorry to hear about the loss, the right thing to do never seems to be the easiest. Best wishes.

[cmtaylor777]

Damn Man... I am so sorry to hear that. We talked a little bit about your situation before but I didn't know it was that bad. I wish you and yours the best.

[tg0824SSVGG]

Sorry man,

I have a dog we likely have to make this same decision on in the next month. She's about 15 - had her since a pup.

[Okie Boarder]

Thanks guys. It was really tough. I felt like a jerk putting her down. Overall she ius a good dog with a sweet heart, but the aggressive pattern seriously concerned us. She left 5-6 puncture wounds in Missy's neck. Between that and how she was treating us, we were worried what was gonna happen.