I look at it this way...your pet has had so many wonderful years and has been loved by you like no one else could love it. I made the decision to be with my pet in the vet's office when he got to old to make it any longer. It was hard, very hard to do, but I couldn't leave the little feller all scared, not having his Mama to hold him and be with him. I calmed him down and he was okay. A little yawn at the end, he shut his eyes and went to sleep. That was around 15 years ago, and I, too, still cry over Alex who was a toy poodle and my baby all the way to the end. Even though a day does not go by without me thinking of him, every thing is going to be alright. I pray God will let me be with all my pets when I go to heaven and I believe He will. God Bless.

To everyone who wrote about their precious pet passing away...I pray for you. Perhaps I was wrong to not keep little Alex with me until the end, however I did what I thought was best. The same as you. Not one of us would have made a decision that would be unsatisfactory to the little pet. I, too, cry often as I did when I read all of your comments and answers above. My heart just breaks for you and I wish I could make the pain go away, but as we all know God is the only one in control. I believe that our pets were so very special that God wanted them in Heaven with Him until we also go to Heaven and see them waiting for us. If my little Alex had to go, I'm glad God thought he was that special and I certainly did too! By the way, there is another precious little one waiting somewhere for a "forever home" and we are the type people to love and let another pet live a wonderful life with us in our homes. They will appreciate it! It's worth all you have to go through to make this next pet happy and know it is loved more than words can say. If we don't do it, who will?

Call a vet and ask. Best way to get the right answer.

I think that may be a personal decision, however, I do think both spouses should consult one another before doing so. Personally, my Daddy told us 3 girls all his life that everything he has will be split 3 ways when he passes on, and so it was.

Lots of stress was my problem.

Why in the world would you want him for a boyfriend if he is like that? Ditch him and quickly.