Kleenex Alert: This video is a short documentary about a man’s last few minutes with his dog before putting him to sleep. Yeah, it’s a little tough to watch, but it’s also really well done.
Kleenex Alert: This video is a short documentary about a man’s last few minutes with his dog before putting him to sleep. Yeah, it’s a little tough to watch, but it’s also really well done.
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Brought back memories when I had to do this – it’s never easy. Dogs really are God’s special angels aren’t they. Thanks so much for sharing this. May your memories bring you joy that you got to have Otis in your life and that you were able to learn from him. Now pass it on!
Realmete , asi hay caso en el mundo y por que sacrificarlos !
I had a freind who had put down her dog. Because of your story, I now understand how she felt afterward. Thank you for sharing your story and I hope by now you have another dog to help with the pain of missing the dog you gave back to God.
That took courage and a lot of love. May your memories of Oden and your times together bring you a ray of light every day.
Yeah, been there, done that…:(
Thanks – Nickie was gone in Dec4 was so hard – but this helped remind me – she was in pain – she needed to be let go – thanks
As it is said: God so loved the canine, He gave him His own name spelled backwards — dog. Dog’s are truly His angels on earth.
Lovely, sad. Hesitated to watch this as a similar experience is so fresh. Middle of the night before “the day” I snuggled my old Lab up to me, hit record on the laptop’s videocam and let it run for 10 mins. as I told him what a great dog he was, talked about how much he loved to swim and chase his frisbee, told him I hoped there were Frosty Paws and a big dog park up there. And that I hoped I’d see him again some day. I scratched those spots I knew would make him grin and sigh. And told him I loved him.
When you take a pet into your life, it’s a silent agreement that some day your heart’s going to be broken. And for as sad as I am, I wouldn’t have traded a single day with that goofy yellow dog.
This was so hard to watch. I put my little “Cricket” down 5 years ago and it still hurts today. She crossed that Rainbow Bridge and I know she’s not sick or hurting anymore. I will see her again one day.
Going to put my dog down tomorrow. He’s in pain and will never get better. It hurts so bad, but it’s what has to be done. Thank you for showing your tender strength. God Bless!
It takes both grace and courage to make the heartbreaking decision to euthanise a beloved dog. But they have given us grace and courage every day of their lives, unstinting and without reserve. It is the least we can do to return the favor.
Never in all of histroy have we made a better deal than when we befriended dogs. What we owe them can never really be repaid. But we can try a little, by making sure that when our cherished dogs reach that point where the path that lies ahead for them will be one of suffering… we give them back a little of the generosity of spirit that they’ve given us, and make sure that they leave this world gently.
What you did was spare your dog a painful exit, and made sure that the last thing he knew was the hand of a friend. Many of us will not do so well when it comes our own time. Bless you for having the courage to do the right thing, hard as it is. I’ve been there many times, as an owner and as a vet, and I think for many people it’s the hardest decision they will ever have to face. He’ll live on in your heart – and because of this video, in many other people’s, as well.
Be well.
Hilary could not have said it better. I have experienced this a few times myself, and as a dog-sitter and trainer, I see it in others as well. The incredible, almost unearthly love we have for our dogs.
A beautiful, touching, and real experience. Thank you for this film.
Thank you for sharing your sad experience
but you did what was best for Oden, not
thinking of yourself and being selfish. Dogs
are man’s best friend and always will be.
Dogs do go to heaven and when they cross
the Rainbow Bridge, they’ll be waiting on
the other side when your time comes.
WOW my brother. I walked in your shoes and I’m feeling it with you, God Bless
Beautiful. I wish everyone had the opportunity to love and be loved by a dog.
I haven’t seen the vedio but I had to put down my 16yo mini-daushund and he was like a son to me. Next to my late wife he was our son. And I feel tht he is always with me today in spirit
Yes, it’s been so quiet since Clayton left…he had cancer, and I had to put him down 1-4-11.
We (the vet, tech, Clayton and I) sat on the vet’s floor…He couldn’t stand any longer. We had talked the day before about the Rainbow Bridge. That boy is running and jumping, just like when he was a pup.
from the movie “Me& Marley”
“A dog has no use for fancy cars, big homes, or designer clothes. A water log stick will do just fine. A dog doesn’t care if your rich or poor, clever or dull, smart or dumb. Give him your heart and he’ll give you his. How many people can you say that about? How many people can make you feel rare and pure and special? How many people can make you feel extraordinary? “
I feel your pain…..however, will you put your wife to sleep when she feels pain? Or your children? Oden was not ready…..he was there for you through your tough times and you quit on him for your sadness and guilt. The worst part is you decided to make a documentary about this……THIS DOES NOT MAKE YOU ARTISTIC OR EVEN BELIEVABLE!!! You can still see the eyes, of happiness when you walked him to his death. But of course you had to move to a new place that didn’t allow dogs…..your grief is false and selfish…..He would not have killed you in your greatest hour of need…..he would have waited and even died with you. I hate that you try to humanize an animals feelings……he didn’t care about the pain, but to live with you and his friends! Animals, unlike humans have the ability to stop birth, living and pain……..but your selfish (and i mean your pain), personal views cost him his golden years of enjoyment. Live with it…….
I just watched this again……this video was about YOU not your dog…….you are sick!!
This made me cry more than I have in a while. I have a pitt that looks kinda like that but brown and he’s getting older. In a couple years he’s gonna be gone and idk what I’m gonna do. I’ve had him since I was 11.
I remember fucking getting dragged down the street while this giant fucking dog strained against his leash
fuck I can’t write this.
this would have been much more touching had the owner not been such a fucking hipster
Shouldn’t kill him
This video is life changing , it has the power to change people, to make them want to be a better person . To love. To care. So powerful, so inspirational, your strength and compassion is unbelievably moving, i can’t thank you enough for sharing your story . You have opened a door and brightened a light for many. God bless you , and god bless your beautiful dog.
I have had to put down two dogs and a cat in the last 10 years. It is very hard,
they all become my family. I loved your story. Thanks for sharing it.