I have put off with this notification because I have been so depressed. Living in the condo, I had to walk her four times a day and all the residents got to know her. I am having trouble adjusting to not having to walk her, and just missing her. I even hear her coming to her bed in my bedroom still. When I return from an outing, like the grocery store, she is not there to greet me. My heart is broken.
I found a wonderful vet, on the recommendation of a friend, to come to the condo to put her down. It was a very peaceful way to let a dog go. My daughter was with me so that I was't alone.
The residents here are very sympathetic, especially those who have had puppies. Casey was very patient and kind to the puppies that jumped on her. My family, who themselves, have had to put pets down themselves, are very sympathetic.
Altho her first year was hell, I know her last 12 years have been heaven in a loving home. I'm glad I helped her to that kind of a life.
lyn