Would you have your dog put to sleep because he is old?

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Yes, let him pass on his own.

Kill your dog.

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I have some people that are trying to persuade me that I should have my dog put down. But he is on pain meds and slowly drifting away. I feel that this is better for him to adjust to the spirit world. What do you think?

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76May · 51-55, F

Okay, but animals need time to adjust to crossing over and adjust to the spirit world just like humans. Isn't that selfish to force my will on him and force him over? He is comfortable and on pain meds. All answers are appreciated.

NativeOregonian · 51-55

@76May I completely agree. I mean we prosecute grim reapers in hospitals that do the same because it is considered murder and allow our loved ones to go into hospices to go peacefully, why can we not afford our furbabies that same allowance?

76May · 51-55, F

@NativeOregonian thank you for your response! yes, I feel as long as he is comfortable, he would be happier at home close to me and eventually pass.

NativeOregonian · 51-55

@76May You're so very welcome, this is one subject I will never waver from *hugs*

Mamapolo2016 · F

@76May I think animals are part of the spirit world from birth. It’s humans who are on the outside looking in.

NativeOregonian · 51-55

@Mamapolo2016 I feel the same, we are not natural with either world but instead have taken over.

Mamapolo2016 · F

@NativeOregonian Initially, with few physical weapons like claws and fangs and size and speed there wasn’t a lot of choice but to use our minds to survive and thrive. It was a habit we never broke.

NativeOregonian · 51-55

@Mamapolo2016 That is true, but we must also never underestimate the cunning and instinct of any animal, specially in the wild.

Mamapolo2016 · F

@NativeOregonian Including man.

NativeOregonian · 51-55

@Mamapolo2016 Especially man.