How do you get past the guilt of putting your beloved dog down?

He wagged his tail as the vet was injecting him and I was holding him, singing and crying telling him he’s my good boy. I feel like a traitor and murderer.

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dragonfly46 · F

Its my belief that we are honoring our beloved animals by letting them go in the most loving, humane way possible. It is the flip side and our responsibility, as their steward, to always do right by them, for their loyalty. To never allow them to suffer on our watch is a tenant of animal ownership. It is a promise I make and thus I uphold every time I bring home another one.
Does my heart break every time? Yes. Is it about me? No. I give them the best life, that includes letting them go when its time, pain free, and with as much dignity as possible. It is the right thing to do.

I'm sorry for your loss.

TangledUpInBlue · F

@dragonfly46 you’re right. Thank you.